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Documentary Now! Season 2 Episodes

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Documentary Now! lovingly parodies some of the world’s best-known documentaries. Starring Fred Armisen and Bill Hader, each episode is shot in a different style of documentary filmmaking and honors some of the most important stories that didn’t actually happen.

Season 2 Episode Guide

Season 2

7 Episodes 2016 - 2016

Episode 1

The Bunker

Wed, Sep 14, 201621 mins

Parody of The War Room (1993) about two fictional political rivals and their campaign staffs during the 1992 US presidential election.

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Episode 2

Juan Likes Rice and Chicken

Wed, Sep 21, 201621 mins

In Colombia there exists a 3-star Michelin-rated restaurant that serves only one dish - chicken and rice (sometimes without the chicken). It has been run for decades by Juan who has his youngest son Arturo on his staff. People travel from all over the world to sample the cuisine. A documentary crew went to see what all the fuss is about.

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Episode 3

Parker Gail's Location Is Everything

Wed, Sep 28, 201621 mins

Parody of Spalding Gray's cult performance film Swimming to Cambodia (1987). Writer Parker Gail monologues about his troubled relationship with his girlfriend. She then gets a rebuttal.

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Episode 4

Globesman

Wed, Oct 5, 201624 mins

Deadpan spoof of notable documentary Salesman (1969). Four 1950s salesmen go door to door trying to sell globes to disinterested people.

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Episode 5

Final Transmission

Wed, Oct 12, 201625 mins

A documentary on the final live performance of 80s rock band Test Pattern. Lead by the talented, quirky and aloof Lee Smith the rift between him and the other members of the band, especially guitarist Marky, is obvious. In addition to live material, members of the band are interviewed.

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Episode 6

Mr. Runner Up: My Life as an Oscar Bridesmaid, Part 1

Wed, Oct 26, 201620 mins

Starring Fred Armisen and Bill Hader. A candid docu-memoir of Hollywood Legend Jerry Wallach, and his forty year quest to win an Oscar.

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Episode 7

Mr. Runner Up: My Life as an Oscar Bridesmaid, Part 2

Wed, Oct 26, 201622 mins

Starring Fred Armisen and Bill Hader. A candid docu-memoir of Hollywood Legend Jerry Wallach, and his forty year quest to win an Oscar.

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