Mad TV Season 1 Episode 13 Episode #113
- February 10, 1996
Mad TV was a sketch comedy show that aired from 1995 to 2009. The show frequently featured political satire, celebrity impersonations, and inappropriate humor. Season 1 episode 13, titled "Episode #113," originally aired on February 10th, 1996, and featured a number of skits and sketches.
The episode opens with a parody of MTV's "The Real World" called "The Real Sixties." The sketch features actors portraying stereotypes from the 1960s, such as a hippie, a civil rights activist, and a beatnik. The group struggles to coexist in the same house and hilarity ensues.
Another highlight of the episode is a sketch called "Lowered Expectations," which became a recurring segment on the show. The sketch features a dating service for people with low standards, and the characters in the sketch are all hilariously unappealing. The sketch is known for its catchphrase, "She can do better!"
There are also a number of political sketches in this episode, including a parody of then-Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. The sketch depicts Gingrich as a snotty frat boy who harasses and bullies the other members of Congress. There is also a sketch about the 1996 presidential election, with Bill Clinton and Bob Dole engaging in a rap battle.
One of the more memorable skits in the episode is a parody of "Baywatch" called "Mad TV Beach Patrol." The sketch is a spoof on the popular TV show, with the comedy troupe dressed in ridiculous lifeguard uniforms. They try to rescue beachgoers who are in unnecessary danger, ultimately creating more problems than solutions.
Along with the usual comedy sketches, the episode also features a musical performance from the band Garbage. The band plays their hit song "Stupid Girl" while the Mad TV cast performs a humorous dance number in the background.
Overall, Mad TV season 1 episode 13 is a strong entry in the show's early years. While some of the humor may not have aged well, the episode features a good mix of political satire, pop culture parodies, and original characters. Fans of the show are sure to enjoy this classic episode.