Ep 4. Slap-Ass: In Recovery

In season 4, episode 4 of Key & Peele titled "Slap-Ass: In Recovery," the comedy duo takes a hilarious look at the ubiquitous middle school tradition of slapping a friend on the buttocks as a form of greeting. The episode is all about one man's attempts to recover from his addiction to slapping his colleagues on the behind.

The episode begins with a group of coworkers sitting around a conference table, discussing their goals and dreams for the coming year. Suddenly, one man jumps up and slaps one of his coworkers on the butt, shouting "Slap-ass!" The others around the table laugh, but it's clear that this behavior is not only inappropriate but also disruptive to the workplace environment.

The man in question is then shown in a support group for people struggling with butt-slapping addiction. He meets with a group of fellow "slap-assaholics" who share their stories of how they've lost jobs, friends, and respect due to their addiction. The man is determined to quit, but he's not sure if he's capable of breaking the habit.

From there, the episode takes a turn for the surreal, with sketches that highlight just how ingrained slap-ass culture has become in our society. There's a fake commercial for a "slap-ass" cologne that promises to make you irresistible to the opposite sex, as well as a fake superhero named Slapassman who uses his power of butt-slapping for good.

There's also a sketch that takes place in an old-timey saloon, where a group of cowboys engage in a slap-ass duel that eventually escalates into a full-on brawl. It's a hilarious take on the hyper-masculine world of the western, while also making a commentary on how our culture often encourages men to be aggressive and competitive.

Finally, the episode returns to the support group, where the man has been making progress in his recovery. He apologizes to his coworkers and makes amends for the harm he's caused, and he even takes up a new hobby to replace his old addiction - slapping himself on the face. It's a funny and heartwarming conclusion to an episode that manages to take a silly tradition and turn it into something meaningful and insightful.