Season 1
Human Giant is an American sketch comedy show created by Aziz Ansari, Rob Huebel, Paul Scheer and Jason Woliner which consists of short humorous videos that have a distinctive style.
The series originally premiered in the USA on MTV on 5 April 2007. There are eight episodes in Season 1. A second season aired in the USA from 11 March to 15 April, 2008. There are six episodes in the second season.
Human Giant originally aired in South Africa on DStv's MTV channel. The first season later aired on DStv's MTVbase channel from 6 February to 26 March 2008, on Wednesdays at 22h30.
Synopsis
A collection of recklessly hilarious, fast-paced, hard-hitting short films, Human Giant brings viewers innovative comedy with a distinctive style and direction.
First seen online, short clips like “Shutterbugs” and “The Illusionators” have gained a cult following.
Human Giant has also gained a large audience in the New York comedy scene through live shows at the underground club Upright Citizens Brigade and their weekly comedy show, Crash Test.
Celebrities and comedians have appeared on the show in various sketches. They include:
H. Jon Benjamin
Mary Lynn Rajskub
Brian Posehn
Patton Oswalt
Ghostface Killah
Bobb'e J. Thompson
Nick Swardson
Tapes 'n Tapes
Ted Leo
Devendra Banhart
Jonah Hill
Linda Cardellini
Kelly Slater
Tony Hawk
Episodes and Sketches
Episode 1: Mind Explosion!
- Terrifying Pop-Up
- Wheelchair Access (also known as "Ghostface Killah Tickets")
- Shutterbugs (Episode 1)
- Shittiest Mixtape Boombox Blast
- Camping Weekend
- Attack Dogs (Part 1)
- Illusionators - "Riggle"
- Paul's Time Machine
- Attack Dogs (Part 2)
- Mother and Son Moving Company
- Illusionators - "Funeral"
Episode 2: Let's Go!
- Face-Melting Ark
- Dick On The Face
- Catching a Predator
- Self-Defense
- Sea Land Psycho
- Old-Fashioned Fun
- Sensitivity Training
- Product Recall: Washer/Dryer
- Let's Go!
Episode 3: Lil 9/11
- Zoombas
- Rob's Vagina
- Paul Scheer Is A Total Douchebag Pizzeria Part 1
- Shutterbugs: Lil' 9/11 Part 1
- Paul Scheer Is A Total Douchebag Pizzeria Part 2
- Blood Oath
- Astronaut
- Commercial Jingles Part 1
- Shutterbugs: Lil' 9/11 Part 2
- Commercial Jingles Part 2
Episode 4: Mosh Pit
- Cute Animal Show
- Paul's Time Machine 2
- Job Interview (known online as "Escalating Interview")
- Rob's Mom
- Corn Maze
- Illusionators: Clone Trick
- Mobile World
- Product Recall: Cell Phone
- Mosh Pit
Episode 5: Ice Cream Party!
- Missing Person Part 1
- Suit of Arbor
- Emergency Party Chat Line
- Clell Tickle: Indie Marketing Guru Part 1 (TV broadcast only)
- The Deer
- Clell Tickle: Indie Marketing Guru Part 2 (TV broadcast only)
- Missing Person Part 2
- Illusionators: Street Crossing Part 1
- Swindle Tips: Coffee
- Illusionators: Street Crossing Part 2
Episode 6: Kneel Before Zerg
- Hostage Countdown
- Mannequin
- Shutterbugs: Bobb'e J
- Wheelchair Access (also known as "Ghostface Killah Tickets") (repeated)
- Zoombas (repeated)
- Corn Maze (repeated)
- Spacelords: Episode 1
- Product Recall: Vacuum
- Cliff Tarpey
- Product Recall: Aziz
- NASA Presents: LUNARTICS
Episode 7: Hello, Susan
- Moustaches vs. Beards
- Genie
- Ding Dong Boys Part 1
- Swindle Tips: Free Gym Membership
- Ding Dong Boys Part 2
- Lookalike
- Ding Dong Boys Part 3
- Exorcism
- Exorcism Part 2
Episode 8: Ta Da!!
- Driver's Ed
- Rollerblading
- Illusionators: Missile Stunt Part 1
- Indian Burial Ground
- Illusionators: Missile Stunt Part 2
- Morning Zoo
- Space Lords: Episode 2