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Season 1 – Key & Peele

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Fresh faces Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele star in this 30-minute sketch comedy series, leaving no stone unturned -- whether satirizing the president or spoofing Nazis -- in their search for laughs. The actor/writers examine life through a combination of filmed sketches and live stage segments, demonstrating their unique chemistry, camaraderie and point of view. Key has starred as the "Theoretical Criminal" on "RENO 911!" and Peele's credits include "MADtv."
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Key & Peele — Season 1

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Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele are a dynamic duo of combustible funny in this variety series, distinguished by its commanding visual style and effortless ability to balance absurdity with thoughtful social commentary.

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Kartina Richardson Salon.com Apr 3, 2019
Comedy Central's new sketch show "Key & Peele"...is neither funny nor daring. And since these are the show's two goals, it has failed miserably. Go to Full Review Ken Tucker Entertainment Weekly Apr 3, 2019
These moments proved that the former MADtv contributors have a take on race themes that distinguishes them from most TV comedy. Go to Full Review David Hinckley New York Daily News Mar 29, 2019
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At their best, Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele remind us what we lost when comics started breaking up their old teams and going solo. Go to Full Review Americ Ngwije TV Equals Apr 2, 2019
Key & Peele has a somewhat similar format and the humor does touch on themes that are close to what Chappelle addressed on his show. However, I feel like Key and Peele have added their unique flavor to this format and made it their own. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Lionel H @Lionel.H Aug 19, 2025 this is going to be one of the funniest shows ever every single one of those sketches in my opinion are hilarious there's not a single sketch that isn't funny. and from episode 1 they manage to make some of the best sketches of the show. See more Apr 6, 2019 I miss this series so much. See more Jul 29, 2015 With two charismatic leads that have great chemistry for each other, Key and Peele revives the sketch comedy with pop-culture references and commentary on today's society in a hilarious way. See more Sep 14, 2014 A great start to a great sketch comedy. See more Read all reviews
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Peter Atencio

Director

Jordan Peele

Creator

Keegan-Michael Key

Creator

Keegan-Michael Key

Actor

Jordan Peele

Actor

Ty Burrell

Actor

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 31, 2012 Pilot Sketches include Jordan and Keegan attempting to say a forbidden word to their women; Lil Wayne adjusts to life behind bars. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 7, 2012 Malcolm Meets Martin Sketches include showboating in front of a crowd; a traffic reporter experiences turbulence while in a helicopter. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 14, 2012 Das Negroes Jordan and Keegan try hiding in plain sight; two slaves struggle to get off the auction block; a pair of thugs encounter a slight complication before a big hit. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 21, 2012 The Branding Sketches include a neighborhood's reaction to a creature; exploring the black college experience; President Obama uses an anger translator. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 28, 2012 Dueling Magical Negroes Sketches include mystics battling over the right to give advice; President Obama's new strategy against his Republican opposition. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 6, 2012 Flicker Sketches include an MMA fighter taking trash talk too far; a wedding guest's music requests; an epic game of Flicker takes place. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 13, 2012 Soul Food Sketches include The Tea Party discovering a new hope; Bobby McFerrin duels with Michael Winslow; Jordan and Keegan debate who is blacker. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 20, 2012 Landlord Sketches include President Obama wanting to be treated just like everyone else; Jordan looks at an apartment owned by a suspicious landlord. Details

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Key & Peele — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Peter Atencio
Creator
Jordan Peele, Keegan-Michael Key
Executive Producer
Keegan-Michael Key, Jay Martel, Jordan Peele, Ian Roberts, Joel Zadak
Screenwriter
Sean Conroy, Peter Atencio, Rebecca Drysdale, Colton Dunn, Keegan-Michael Key, Jay Martel, Jordan Peele, Ian Roberts, Alex Rubens, Charlie Sanders
Network
Comedy Central
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy, Stand-Up
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 31, 2012
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