Ep 11. S'up; Mouse M.D.

S'up; Mouse M.D. is the eleventh episode of the first season of the animated sketch comedy TV series Mad. This episode is divided into two segments, which satirize the popular cooking and medical TV shows.

The first segment, titled "S'up", parodies the reality cooking show, Top Chef. In this segment, the chefs are challenged to cook using only the ingredients found in a school cafeteria. The segment humorously highlights the unappetizing and low-quality food served in school cafeterias, and how difficult it is to transform them into high-quality dishes. The judges (parodying Top Chef judges) offer funny and ridiculous comments on the dishes, such as "It tastes like a hospital food fight" and "It's like a gourmet meal made out of prison food." The segment ends with the winner acquiring a one-way ticket to a foreign country in order to escape being given more cafeteria food to cook with.

The second segment, titled "Mouse M.D.", is a spoof of the medical drama TV series, House M.D. In this segment, a team of doctors (parodying House's team) tries to diagnose a mouse with a mysterious illness. They engage in a series of ridiculous and outlandish medical tests, such as an MRI, EEG, and even a polygraph test on the mouse, played for laughs. The doctors also constantly argue and bicker with each other, mirroring the dynamic of the characters in House M.D. The segment includes witty one-liners and clever references to the show, delighting fans of the original show as well as those new to the parody.

Overall, "S'up; Mouse M.D." is an entertaining episode that pokes fun at two vastly different TV genres. The segment "S'up" makes viewers laugh at the challenges of using undesirable ingredients, while "Mouse M.D." uses exaggerated medical tests and diagnoses to create a hilarious mockery of House M.D. The episode showcases the series' ability to parody popular culture in a way that is both witty, clever, and perfectly aligned with its chosen targets, making it a must-watch for fans of the Mad series.