Ep 7. Victory

In the seventh episode of season 2 of Key & Peele, titled "Victory," the comedy duo continues to bring their unique blend of satire and humor to various sketches that take aim at social norms, pop culture, and politics.

The episode starts off with a sketch where a man (played by Keegan-Michael Key) tries to convince his skeptical friends that he once beat NBA superstar Michael Jordan in a game of one-on-one basketball. Despite offering some questionable evidence to back up his claim, the man is adamant that he emerged victorious. Meanwhile, Jordan (played by a lookalike actor) appears in flashbacks to play up his own legend and intimidate his former opponent.

Another sketch in the episode takes a playful swipe at the over-the-top antics of hip-hop video shoots. Here, Key and Jordan Peele play two rappers who try to outdo each other with increasingly extravagant outfits and props, all while surrounded by a bevy of scantily clad dancers. The absurdity reaches new heights as the rappers invoke everything from space suits to a throne with a live lion as they aim to prove their worth in the rap game.

Later in the episode, Key and Peele take on the issue of urban poverty through a sketch that imagines an infomercial for a new product called "Pimp-a-Ho Kits." The product is marketed as a way to help young girls in poor neighborhoods "dress for success" and escape their bleak surroundings by becoming prostitutes. The outrageousness of the concept is meant to expose the insidious ways that poverty and desperation can be exploited by unscrupulous individuals and industries.

Other sketches in this episode include a send-up of cheesy 80s sitcoms, a parody of 24-style action shows, and a bit about a substitute teacher who has trouble pronouncing his students' names. The common thread throughout all of these sketches is the inventive writing and charismatic performances of Key and Peele, who are able to tackle a wide range of subjects with equal parts insight and irreverence.

Overall, "Victory" is a standout episode in Key & Peele's second season, showcasing the duo's talents for satire, parody, and social commentary. While some of the sketches may be more successful than others, the episode as a whole delivers plenty of laughs and food for thought, as the duo takes their signature style to new heights of hilarity.