Ep 1. Greg The Intern

Michael and Michael Have Issues is a television show that follows the misadventures of two fictional comedians, Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter. The show is a parody of the behind-the-scenes workings of a comedy sketch show, with each episode featuring the duo coming up with new sketches, rehearsing, and trying to work out the kinks before the big show.

The first episode of season one is titled "Greg The Intern" and it introduces the audience to the two Michaels and their production crew as they try to prepare for their upcoming sketch show. Michael Ian Black is the head writer of the show while Michael Showalter is the director, and they are both under a lot of pressure to come up with material that's good enough for their demanding network.

Early on in the episode, the Michaels are introduced to their new intern, Greg, who is a young, inexperienced yet enthusiastic young man, who they find to have no sense of humor at all. With their first rehearsal looming, the Michaels have to rely on Greg to help them out with the production, and despite his best efforts to impress them with his knowledge about the latest tech, Greg falls woefully short of their expectations.

As the rehearsal begins, the Michaels find themselves struggling with their material, and tensions begin to rise. In a hilarious exchange between the two, Michael Ian Black complains about the lack of support from his writing staff, and Michael Showalter bemoans the poor structure of the sketches.

Throughout the episode, the comedic rhythm of the show is maintained, with cleverly written interactions with the crew as the Michaels march forward in their sketch production.

In conclusion, season one episode 1 of Michael and Michael Have Issues is a fantastic introduction to two talented comedians, who manage to bring their humor to the forefront in this meta-comedy about comedy. The show's wit and timing are impeccable, and the character development takes you on a wonderful journey throughout the episode. Greg The Intern serves as a perfect reminder that humor is not universal and everyone has their own unique tastes.