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Loving parodies of some of the world's best-known documentaries. Each episode is shot in a different style of documentary filmmaking, and honors some of the most important stories that didn't actually happen.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Loving parodies of some of the world's best-known documentaries. Each episode is shot in a different style of documentary filmmaking, and honors some of the most important stories that didn't actually happen.
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Episode 1
In 1980, enigmatic cult leader Father Ra-Shawbard and his followers descended on the small town of Chinook, Oregon, sparking a feud with the local residents that catapulted to national attention.
Directed by Alexander BuonoWritten by Seth MeyersGuest stars Owen Wilson, Michael Keaton, Necar Zadegan, Connie Chung
Episode 2
Self-appointed spiritual guru Father Ra-Shawbard starts a commune in rural Oregon with the help of overly devoted assistant Ra-Sharir. Exasperated FBI agent Bill Doss dedicates himself to exposing the man behind the mantras.
Directed by Alexander BuonoWritten by Seth MeyersGuest stars Owen Wilson, Michael Keaton, Necar Zadegan, Connie Chung
Episode 3
A fly-on-the-wall look at the marathon cast album recording of the ill-fated 1970 Broadway musical comedy centered around a cast of characters who work, live, or want to live in the same co-op.
Directed by Alexander BuonoWritten by Seth Meyers, John MulaneyGuest stars Taran Killam, John Mulaney, James Urbaniak, Alex Brightman, Richard Kind, Paula Pell, Renée Elise Goldsberry
Episode 4
The story of an internationally-acclaimed performance artist preparing for a major career retrospective while reconciling her relationship with her former lover and performance partner whom she hasn't seen in two decades.
Directed by Rhys Thomas, Alexander BuonoWritten by Seth MeyersGuest stars Cate Blanchett
Episode 5
A superfan sets out to make a documentary about the comic strip that changed his life and personally deliver the film to its reclusive creator.
Directed by Alexander BuonoWritten by Duffy Boudreau, Bill Hader
Episode 6
An impressionistic look at the turbulent life of American Jazz guitarist Rex Logan, who became a cultural icon in Eastern Europe when his music provided the soundtrack for the 1991 revolution in the Republic of Sárdasovinia.
Directed by Rhys Thomas, Alexander BuonoWritten by Erik KenwardGuest stars Natasha Lyonne
Episode 7
A profile of life at the top of the Professional Bowling League during the 2003 tournament season, shining a spotlight on the highs and lows of its three most beloved competitors.
Directed by Alexander BuonoWritten by Zach Kanin, Tim RobinsonGuest stars Ted Douglass
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Fred ArmisenVarious Characters
Bill HaderVarious Characters
Helen MirrenHelen Mirren - Host
Jack BlackJamison Friend
Aidy BryantAnne Severino
Kenny Loggins
Irving Azoff
IFCUnited States
Broadway VideoUnited States
EMU FilmsUnited Kingdom
