That Damn Michael Che Season 2 - Episode 1 Apr 2026

In a spoof of the classic intervention program, an inmate named Kool-Aid (Greer Barnes) tries to intimidate at-risk youth, only to realize the kids have committed far more violent crimes than he ever did.

Critics noted that Season 2 feels more than the first. Reviewers from Decider and The Knockturnal praised its ability to touch on sensitive racial and gender issues through a unapologetically honest, often uncomfortable, Black perspective. The episode holds a high rating of 8.1/10 on IMDb . You can watch the full episode on HBO Max or Apple TV+ . Watch That Damn Michael Che | Season 2 Episode 1 | HBO Max That Damn Michael Che Season 2 - Episode 1

Two detectives try a "new age" approach to cracking a witness by setting up a podcast studio in the interrogation room, knowing people can't resist talking too much when there’s a microphone in front of them. In a spoof of the classic intervention program,

Che tries to help a man on the subway but quickly finds himself caught in a fallout where his intentions are completely misinterpreted by bystanders. The episode holds a high rating of 8

The Season 2 premiere of That Damn Michael Che , titled continues the show's hallmark of blending sharp sketches with Michael Che’s cynical, conversational stand-up. The episode focuses on the messy realities of being a "good person" and the absurdity of modern social dynamics. Episode Highlights & Sketches

The episode weaves in a recurring theme of Che being "canceled" and needing to save his career, featuring a cameo by Kenan Thompson . Critical Reception