Ep 7. Psychopath Test

Inside Amy Schumer season 4 episode 7, titled "Psychopath Test," explores the theme of mental health and diagnosis. The episode begins with a sketch in which Amy wonders if she might be a psychopath. She takes an online test and the results leave her feeling a bit unnerved. Throughout the episode, we see Amy exploring different facets of mental illness and diagnosis through a variety of sketches.

One sketch parodies pharmaceutical ads that urge viewers to "ask your doctor" about new drugs for a range of conditions. In this case, the drug in question is called "Mind-Fi," and promises to cure a variety of mental illnesses including anxiety, depression, and ADHD. The sketch pokes fun at the way that big pharma often pushes drugs onto patients, sometimes without really addressing underlying problems.

Another sketch features Amy and a friend discussing different types of mental illness. The friend struggles with anxiety, while Amy insists that she has never had a panic attack in her life. But as they continue talking, it becomes clear that Amy's life is filled with stressful situations that have probably contributed to her own feelings of anxiety. The sketch is a reminder that mental health isn't always obvious, and that people can struggle with all kinds of symptoms that may not fit neatly into categories.

In the most powerful sketch of the episode, Amy interviews a woman with severe depression who has attempted suicide multiple times. The woman shares her story in a frank and honest way, talking about the difficulty of living with an illness that can make even basic tasks feel impossible. As the interview progresses, it becomes clear that Amy doesn't quite know what to say or how to offer support. She tries to crack jokes and make light of the situation, but eventually breaks down in tears. The sketch is a gut-wrenching reminder that mental illness can be isolating and difficult to understand, even for people who want to offer help.

Throughout "Psychopath Test," Amy challenges our assumptions about mental health and tries to get viewers to think more critically about the way we diagnose and treat mental illness. The show doesn't offer easy answers or pat solutions, but it does encourage us to approach the topic with more empathy and understanding. By tackling these complex issues with humor and heart, Inside Amy Schumer continues to be one of the most thought-provoking comedies on television.