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Elevating the art of parody, this sharply comic series spoofs high-profile documentaries such as "Grey Gardens" and "The Thin Blue Line."
Starring:Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, Helen Mirren
Creators:Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, Seth Meyers, Rhys Thomas
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"Saturday Night Live" alumni Bill Hader, Fred Armisen and Seth Meyers are the masterminds behind the series.

Episodes

Documentary Now!

  1. Watch Soldier of Illusion, Part 1. Episode 1 of Season 4.

    A visionary auteur sets out to simultaneously shoot a documentary and a sitcom in this send-up of "Burden of Dreams" and Werner Herzog's oeuvre.

  2. Watch Soldier of Illusion, Part 2. Episode 2 of Season 4.

    Rainer Wolz's quest to bring his dream of "Bachelor Nanny" to the screen continues, despite a fraught relationship with the series' lead actor.

  3. Watch Two Hairdressers in Bagglyport. Episode 3 of Season 4.

    Two hairstylists cater to their frequently widowed, small-town clientele in this gentle tribute to Philippa Lowthorpe's "Three Salons at the Seaside."

  4. Watch How They Threw Rocks. Episode 4 of Season 4.

    Wales, 1974: A one-time champion in the brutal sport of Craig Maes fights to reclaim his title in a matchup that rivals boxing's "Rumble in the Jungle."

  5. Watch My Monkey Grifter. Episode 5 of Season 4.

    This spoof of the Oscar-winning nature doc "My Octopus Teacher" follows a filmmaker who falls under the spell of a communicative and crafty primate.

  6. Watch Trouver Frisson. Episode 6 of Season 4.

    Faux French New Wave director Ida Leos, modeled on the real cinematic icon Agnès Varda, searches for something she's lost: goosebumps.

  1. Watch Batsh*t Valley: Part 1. Episode 1 of Season 3.

    This episode sends up the documentary smash “Wild Wild Country” and the notion of a sex cult hiding in plain sight.

  2. Watch Batsh*t Valley: Part 2. Episode 2 of Season 3.

    The climactic conclusion of this two-part installment sees cult guru Father Ra-Shawbard reveal his dark secret.

  3. Watch Original Cast Album: Co-Op. Episode 3 of Season 3.

    This parody of "Original Cast Album: Company," follows the stars of a musical as they record their cast album on the day their show is shut down.

  4. Watch Waiting for the Artist. Episode 4 of Season 3.

    In this spoof of the documentary “Marina Abramović: The Artist Is Present,” two iconic performance artists reunite years after their marriage imploded.

  5. Watch Searching for Mr. Larson: A Love Letter from the Far Side. Episode 5 of Season 3.

    In this takeoff on “Dear Mr. Watterson,” a devotee of the comic strip “The Far Side” sets out to meet its creator.

  6. Watch Long Gone. Episode 6 of Season 3.

    In this parody of the documentary “Let's Get Lost,” an eccentric jazz guitarist leaves domestic life behind for the allure of fascism.

  7. Watch Any Given Saturday Afternoon. Episode 7 of Season 3.

    A marketing maverick attempts to promote the stars of a floundering bowling league in this spoof of the early-aughts “competition” documentary genre.

  1. Watch The Bunker. Episode 1 of Season 2.

    "The Bunker" takes aim at one of the most famous political documentaries of all time, "The War Room," and skewers the 1992 presidential campaign.

  2. Watch Juan Likes Rice and Chicken. Episode 2 of Season 2.

    A man so dedicated he shrugs off heart attacks is the star of this foodie mockumentary, which spotlights a Colombian chef's culinary obsession.

  3. Watch Parker Gail's Location Is Everything. Episode 3 of Season 2.

    Bill Hader sends up Spalding Gray's "Swimming to Cambodia," but in Hader's version, the topic is a bad breakup with his girlfriend.

  4. Watch Globesman. Episode 4 of Season 2.

    The 1969 documentary "Salesman" is given a new spin in "Globesman," about the failures and triumphs of four workaholic globe salesmen in the 1950s.

  5. Watch Final Transmission. Episode 5 of Season 2.

    "Stop Making Sense" is the inspiration for "Final Transmission," a performance film parody about a hugely popular rock group that suddenly disbands.

  6. Watch Mr. Runner Up: My Life as an Oscar Bridesmaid: Part 1. Episode 6 of Season 2.

    "The Kid Stays in the Picture" and producer Robert Evans are parodied in "Mr. Runner Up," meshing actual people and events with a fictionalized story.

  7. Watch Mr. Runner Up: My Life as an Oscar Bridesmaid: Part 2. Episode 7 of Season 2.

    "Mr. Runner Up" concludes with larger-than-life, washed-up producer Jerry Wallach doing everything and anything he can to win that elusive Oscar.

  1. Watch Sandy Passage. Episode 1 of Season 1.

    This "Grey Gardens" spoof delves into the lives of an eccentric mother and daughter whose crumbling mansion is full of memories -- and secrets.

  2. Watch DRONEZ: The Hunt for El Chingon. Episode 2 of Season 1.

    In this parody of Vice's gonzo-style documentaries, hipster journalists throw caution to the wind as they hunt for a notorious Mexican drug lord.

  3. Watch Kunuk Uncovered. Episode 3 of Season 1.

    This riff on the classic "Nanook of the North" details a director's struggle to maintain control of his film as his Inuit star grows more demanding.

  4. Watch The Eye Doesn't Lie. Episode 4 of Season 1.

    This homage to Errol Morris's "The Thin Blue Line" exposes the lies and corruption that landed an innocent jazz lover in prison for murder.

  5. Watch A Town, A Gangster, A Festival. Episode 5 of Season 1.

    Follow the residents of a small Icelandic town as they prepare for their most beloved annual tradition: an Al Capone festival and look-alike contest.

  6. Watch Gentle and Soft: The Story of the Blue Jean Committee: Part 1. Episode 6 of Season 1.

    In this cameo-packed send-up of the music industry, two struggling Chicago musicians transform themselves into California soft rock legends.

  7. Watch Gentle and Soft: The Story of the Blue Jean Committee: Part 2. Episode 7 of Season 1.

    Decades after the band's sudden meltdown, a major honor gives Gene and Clark the chance to take the stage together again.

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This show is...
Deadpan, Witty
Cast
Fred ArmisenBill HaderHelen MirrenTim Robinson

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