Friends of the People

TV-142014•23m•1.5/10

Comedy

Ratings

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1.5/10(2)

A fresh and unique take on sketch comedy, with a combination of scripted sketches, man-on-the-street segments and more.

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Production

Marobru Productions

Language

Status

Canceled

First Aired

October 28, 2014

Last Aired

September 24, 2015

Networks

truTV

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Meet the Friends

Air date: 2014-10-28

Tracy Morgan Freeman; a man with a hyperactive brain worm; the Lucas Brothers debate Squabblin' and Quarrelin'; man-on-the-street interviews. The series premiere.

The Horror

Air date: 2014-11-04

An audacious mother; a pizza interrupts a stakeout; a rap about Brooklyn thug life; high school horrors revisited.

Hustle Gods

Air date: 2014-11-11

Urkel's ascent to stardom; a quirky dunk contest; getting stuff for free; a big race.

Beached Brothas

Air date: 2014-11-18

The secret lives of frat guys; Beached Brothers songs; parenting PSAs; Rel gets pranked; free advice on the streets of NYC.

Pick-Up Artists

Air date: 2014-11-25

A look at a beauty pageant exploiting the worst parent ever. Plus what the Lucas brothers make of the 'Transformers' movie. Tracey Morgan Freeman wreaks havoc at a White House Dinner. Jen gets a unusual bike riding lesson and the cast cross the street to avoid fears.

Welcome to Hammer Time

Air date: 2014-12-02

An overly dramatic driving instructor takes students on a ride they won't forget in a hurry. A retrospective look at the Lucas Bros Squabblin' and Quarrelin'. Josh's dancing abilities are put to the test and a trip to a alternate dimension.

Never Come Back

Air date: 2014-12-09

The FOTP cast shakes things up with sketches that include; the Little Richard app for life's most irritating moments, musical musings on the best dressed guy in basketball, and a detective keen on solving a particularly smelly crime. Plus, the cast roasts Kevin and Jermaine on the streets of NYC.

The Story Behind Real Tweets

Air date: 2014-12-16

A Lucas Bros parody of Mars Blackmon, the Untold Hollywood History of Walter the black Power Ranger.

Black Kids of Bayside

Air date: 2014-12-23

The FOTP introduce sketches that include; the plight of house hunters in Gotham City, a preacher who suffers with an ungodly Wi-Fi connection, and a virginity story that ends in tragedy and jail time. Plus, the cast goes toe-to-toe with Mr. Belding, and Josh talks to New Yorkers about the amusements of subway riding.

E10

Return of the Old Killers

Air date: 2014-12-30

A post-apocalyptic debate on acceptable rat consumption and an intervention for selfie addiction.

Cast

Kevin Barnett

Various

Jermaine Fowler

Various

Lil Rel Howery

Various

Josh Rabinowitz

Various

Jennifer Bartels

Various

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