The Spoils Before Dying
A groovy trip in free-form jazz.
TV-142015•23m•6.0/10
ComedyCrime
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6.0/10(16)
Fictional author-filmmaker, Eric Jonrosh, adapts his epic tale of a pianist-turned-detective investigating a murder in the 1950s underground jazz scene.
Production
Gary Sanchez Productions, Funny or Die
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
July 8, 2015
Last Aired
July 10, 2015
Networks
IFC
Created By
Matt Piedmont, Harper Steele
Trailers & Videos
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Murder in B-Flat
Air date: 2015-07-08
A hard-luck pianist becomes the prime suspect in two murders, including that of his singer/part-time lover in Los Angeles, and sets out to clear his name.
E2
Blues for Barnaby
Air date: 2015-07-08
Rock hightails it to Mexico, where he reunites with his one-time big band singer, Delores DeWinter.
E3
That's Jazz
Air date: 2015-07-09
Rock performs on a jazz television show and later meets Kenton Price, a close friend of Stygamian's. Rock is accused of a second murder and the mystery deepens.
E4
Fear Steps In
Air date: 2015-07-09
While trying to uncover the mystery, Kenton Price is shot; Rock goes to Stygamian's house where Rock is drugged in a secret lair.
E5
The Trip Trap
Air date: 2015-07-10
Rock learns new details about the circumstances surrounding the murders of Fresno Foxglove and Stygamian from a secret source.
E6
The Biscuit Eaters
Air date: 2015-07-10
Rock is pursued by the FBI and uncovers the true murderer.
Cast
Michael Kenneth Williams
Rock Banyon
Kristen Wiig
Delores O'Dell
Maya Rudolph
Fresno Foxglove
Bérénice Marlohe
Beatrice
Chin Han
Salizar Vasquez DeLeon
Will Ferrell
Eric Jonrosh
Peter Coyote
Dizzy the Cat
Steve Tom
General
Marc Evan Jackson
Kermit Biggs
Haley Joel Osment
Alistair St. Barnaby
Michael Sheen
Chet
Tim Meadows
Gary Dunhill
Ariana Emance
Ballerina
Jim Boulden
Puppeteer #1
Bree Condon
Groovy VaVoom
Kevin Carlson
Puppeteer #2
Emily Ratajkowski
Agent Day
Andy Daly
Artie Mann
Kari Coleman
Dr. Caligarious
Chris Mulkey
Ed Nestly
