Ep 1. Parking Lot Wedding

Middleditch & Schwartz is a comedy series that follows the hilarious improvisation antics of comedians Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz. The first episode titled "Parking Lot Wedding" is a gut-busting half hour of unscripted laughter that will leave you gasping for air.

The show begins with the duo introducing themselves and encouraging the audience to participate in the improvisation. The lights dim and Middleditch and Schwartz enter, holding hands and looking serious. They exchange pleasantries and in no time, the audience is laughing uncontrollably as they realize that the comedians are making everything up on the spot.

Against the backdrop of a parking lot, the duo is interacting with various guests at a wedding, all of whom seem to have their own quirky personalities. They banter back and forth with the guests, weaving hilarious stories in and out of the conversation.

One of the highlights of the episode is when Middleditch and Schwartz act out a scene where the groom is trying to convince his pregnant girlfriend to let him skip out on the wedding and go on a secret date with her instead. The duo's ability to improvise and build on each other's jokes is simply amazing, and the results are hilarious.

Another standout moment is when they are trying to decide who should give the toast at the wedding reception. The two engage in a back and forth improv where they pretend to be various bizarre characters and giving increasingly ridiculous reasons why each of them should be the one to give the speech.

Not only is Middleditch & Schwartz a masterclass in improv comedy, but it's also incredibly interactive and engaging. The audience is encouraged to participate and the duo bounces off of their suggestions and comments with hilarious results. Middleditch and Schwartz not only have a great chemistry with each other but with the audience as well.

Overall, the first episode of Middleditch & Schwartz is a fantastic introduction to what is sure to be an incredible series. The duo's wit, humor, and ability to improvise on the fly set them apart from any other comedy duo out there. If you're looking for a good laugh, this series is definitely worth watching.