Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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He failed at the box office, but somehow, MacGruber won in the end. Join us as we explore how a one-joke "Saturday Night Live" sketch about an incompetent bomb-defusing hero — played by Will Forte — somehow became one of the most beloved cult comedies of its generation, and how it went from a box office flop to a Peacock series resurrection! From Jorma Taccone and the Lonely Island's absurd creative vision, to Val Kilmer, Kristen Wiig, and Ryan Phillippe committing completely to the bit, "MacGruber" is a masterclass in sincere stupidity. What's your favorite MacGruber moment? Let us know in the comments!

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