The Birthday Boys: TV’s Newest Sketch Group

The Birthday Boys, a Los Angeles based sketch group made up of seven friends who’ve honed their craft at the Upright Citizens Brigade, have one thing that most sketch groups don’t have: Bob Odenkirk. One of the stars of the pioneering sketch program ‘Mr. Show’ and AMC’s ‘Breaking Bad’ executive produces and appears in the group’s show on IFC which just recently wrapped their first season. Here’s a sample of some of the groups most memorable sketches so far.

1. Autistic Basketball Player

The local news takes a look at a feel good story that everyone can get behind.

2.  Pretty Dad

Getting dumped right before the prom doesn’t have to be the worst thing ever when you have your dad around to help you out

3.  Pinewood Pranksters

Finally a prank show that isn’t afraid to break all the rules!

4.  Contemporary Family

Every family is different, especially in today’s modern society, that doesn’t mean they love each other any less

5.  The Garage

You may think that you’ve heard every story out of the the silicon valley’s tech boom, but here’s one tale that hasn’t been told.

6.  Radical Teacher

Sometimes in order to really get into the minds of your students, a teacher has to take a different approach