The basis for this show is a comedy troup originally from Chicago, Illinois. They have "Totally f*cked up sketch comedy." And it's that. Sketch comedy for those who are not exactly of the "normal mind set." I thouroughly enjoy this television program as do many people I know. The skit that the posted review mentions, "Shut Up," was part of the episode of the chilren's revolution. The whole show is connected by the UCB tryng to create chaos through kids. It shows kids on a bus who get hassled by the driver, and a puppet show put on my very obvious teamsters. It's hilarious. Not only is the script very well written, the actions in the show are also priceless.

I loved it originally on comedy central, but I think it is even better sans commercials on the dvd. The fact that it is just the four of them, and that it is so well written, directed and acted, makes me enjoy it all the more. Shows like "KIDS IN THE HALL", "THE STATE", and "SNL" are ok, but seem silly by comparison. I have been turning my friends on to the show and my copy has become a hot commodity amongst them. Kudos to the UCB. I look forward to season 2, which I hope will be released soon.

Definitely masters of situational absurdity, handled with a skill not seen since Monty Python. Whether its seaborne pirates in a self-help group, an office building with no walls, or the Lady of the Lake becoming a frat boy's conquest, no situation is too weird for the UCB troupe to tackle.UCB's sketch development is like nothing seen in this decade, with members testing their characters (and sometimes whole scenes) on the unsuspecting public, along with some various media pranks based on their sketches. "More chaos for everyone!"

The Upright Citizens Brigade is the funniest show that is currently on TV. It manages to provide intelligent, witty humor, but never gets too pretentious, and still can appeal to the lowest common denominator. The actors are incredible, and they manage to handle such incredibly diverse roles with astounding ease. People who find the show boring or not funny may not understand the humor, or may be conditioned to shows like south park, that get laughs through bodily function jokes or profanity. Don't get me wrong i liked south park for a while, but it got old, and stupid. The ucb is constantly unique, and is always using new ideas, so that no two shows are too much alike. I advise people to watch it with an open mind, and to see it more than once, because , it grows on you, and you may have caught an episode that wasn't as good as the ucb can be.