Ep 3. Show No. 303

The third season of the American improvisational comedy show, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, presents another hilarious episode, Show No. 303. Hosted by comedian Drew Carey, the show features four talented comedians who orate spontaneous skits based on prompts given to them by the host or the audience.

The episode kicks off with the "Let's Make a Date" game, where contestant Brad Sherwood must figure out which of the others, Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie, and special guest Kathy Greenwood, he's on a date with. Each of them plays an eccentric character with unique quirks, adding to the comic relief of the sketch. The contestants are quick-witted in their lines and manage to keep the audience in splits throughout.

Following this, the team plays "Sound Effects," where Ryan and Colin are given a scene to perform, but they don't get to create any of the sound effects themselves. Instead, it is left up to members of the audience who get to act as Foley artists, creating all the necessary sounds with everyday objects. The performers must then incorporate those sounds into their act, requiring a great deal of improvisational skills.

Next up is a patriotic edition of "Sideways Scene," where the performers must enact a highly politicized scene, with each of them having to bend and twist their bodies into a sideways position, adding to the challenge. But instead of catering to a serious discussion, they take the topic and make it hilarious, adding their own quirks and punchlines to the skit.

The team then plays "Hollywood Director," where in each round, a different director is assigned to give direction to a scene that's performed by Ryan, Colin, and Brad. The twist is that it must be executed in the given director's style. The director names range from those like Steven Spielberg to a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle director, which adds a hilarious twist to each scene performed.

After the break, the episode resumes with the comedy number "World's Worst," where the performers come up with the worst possible examples of specific categories given by Drew, such as the worst things to say to a potential employer. The responses are witty, sarcastic, and full of comic relief.

Following this is an unusual round of "Greatest Hits," where Ryan and Colin introduce an album of songs during a telethon to support a cause. The catch is that the songs aren't real; they're made up on the spot. Their subject - Songs about graduating. The vintage covers and the ad lib songs add to the laughter that fills the studio.

The final act of the night is "Hoedown," where the performers take suggestions from the audience and use them to create song lyrics and melodies about a specific topic. This week's subject is golf, which leads to some great singing and humorous lyrics that relate to the topic.

Overall, the third episode of the third season of Whose Line Is It Anyway? (US) provides ample laughter and entertainment. The performers' quick wit and exceptional improvisational skills leave the audience in stitches, and Drew Carey's hosting aids in the seamless execution of the show. The games featured in the episode are a great representation of the show's format, and with each game, the performers bring something unique to the table. It's a must-watch for anyone who enjoys improv comedy and needs a good laugh.