@midnight Season 5 Episode 55

@midnight Season 5 Episode 55 Matt Walsh, Mary Holland, Timothy Simons

  • April 24, 2017
  • 1275 min

In season 5, episode 55 of @midnight, Matt Walsh, Mary Holland, and Timothy Simons take on the internet's wildest musings and trending topics. Host Chris Hardwick challenges the comedians to improvise jokes and come up with hilarious responses to internet trolls and bizarre news headlines.

As always, the episode kicks off with a game of "Hashtag Wars," where the comedians put their wits to the test and try to come up with the funniest tweets based on a randomly selected hashtag. From there, they move on to "Rapid Refresh," a game where they answer trivia questions about current events.

The next game, "Live Challenge," has the comedians participating in a fake news report, complete with costumes and props, to see who can deliver the most absurd, yet believable, story. This game often results in some of the most outrageous moments of the episode.

After "Live Challenge," they move on to "Panderdome," a game where they try to come up with the most pandering, politically correct answers to controversial questions. This game is always a fan favorite, as it showcases the comedians' sharp wit and ability to make fun of themselves while still being clever and hilarious.

Finally, the last game of the episode is "FTW," or "For the Win." In this game, the comedians make their final pitch to the audience as to why their chosen topic is the best. The audience votes on a winner, and the champion is declared.

Throughout the episode, Matt Walsh, Mary Holland, and Timothy Simons prove themselves to be quick-witted and hilarious comedians, riffing on everything from politics to pop culture to strange news stories. Chris Hardwick, as always, holds everything together with his trademark charm and humor, keeping the energy high and the laughs coming.

Overall, season 5, episode 55 of @midnight is a jam-packed half-hour of hilarious improv and comedic commentary on the state of the internet and the world at large. Whether you're a comedy connoisseur or just looking for some laughs, this episode is sure to deliver.

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Description
  • First Aired
    April 24, 2017
  • Runtime
    1275 min
  • Language
    English