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The Best Episodes of Key & Peele

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Key & Peele is an American sketch comedy television show. It stars Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, both former cast members of MADtv. Each episode of the show consists of several pre-taped sketches starring the

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Key & Peele Season 2 Episode 4 - I'm Retired
    8.2/10(420 votes)

    S2:E4

    A biracial boy has penis concerns, and an inner-city substitute teacher takes roll call.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Key & Peele Season 3 Episode 1 - Les Mis
    8.1/10(398 votes)

    S3:E1

    A woman confronts her husband on his web surfing habits, a rapper grapples with his hyperactive hype man, and the villain of an epic musical can't get a word in.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Key & Peele Season 5 Episode 11 - The End
    8.1/10(247 votes)

    S5:E11

    Ray Parker Jr. has some new songs; a man can't stop saying "deez nuts"; Keegan has to call 911; a young man learns about Negrotown.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Key & Peele Season 4 Episode 1 - Alien Imposters
    8.0/10(325 votes)

    S4:E1

    The survivors of an alien invasion find out whom they can trust, a family comes to terms with a relative's gay wedding, a couple of racists express some surprising views, a drill sergeant sings an unconventional marching song, and a pop sensation answers questions from her fans.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Key & Peele Season 1 Episode 1 - I Said Bitch
    7.9/10(786 votes)

    S1:E1

    Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key attempt to say a forbidden word in regards to their women, Lil Wayne adjusts to life behind bars, and President Obama expresses how he really feels - with the help of his anger translator.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Key & Peele Season 2 Episode 1 - Obama College Years
    7.9/10(385 votes)

    S2:E1

    A young Barack Obama discovers how inspirational a party can be, and two hitmen get sidetracked.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Key & Peele Season 2 Episode 6 - Michael Jackson Halloween
    7.9/10(361 votes)

    S2:E6

    Noah really gets into his Halloween costume, and white zombies attack.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Key & Peele Season 3 Episode 6 - Cunnilingus Class
    7.9/10(311 votes)

    S3:E6

    Homies learn how to pleasure a lady, and MVP Ozamataz Buckshank rocks a post-game interview.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Key & Peele Season 4 Episode 3 - Georgina and Esther and Satan
    7.9/10(290 votes)

    S4:E3

    Two old women battle with Satan, things go awry when a man goes mattress shopping, and dance club patrons are forced to face the truth about themselves.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Key & Peele Season 5 Episode 7 - MC Mom
    7.9/10(238 votes)

    S5:E7

    A gangster participates in a drive-by; a mom writes a song for her son; two scam artists compete with each other; an "Undercover Boss" reveals himself; Big Boi runs into André 3000; two guys get into a car accident.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Key & Peele Season 1 Episode 3 - Das Negros
    7.8/10(548 votes)

    S1:E3

    Jordan and Keegan are masters of disguise in Nazi Germany, and two slaves are accused of bigotry.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Key & Peele Season 1 Episode 6 - Flash Mob
    7.8/10(430 votes)

    S1:E6

    Jordan and Keegan engage in an epic flicker match, and a flash mob goes terribly wrong.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Key & Peele Season 2 Episode 2 - Dubstep
    7.8/10(372 votes)

    S2:E2

    Two friends encounter a racist dog in the park, the flamboyant players of the East/West Collegiate Bowl introduce themselves and a dubstep track derails moving day.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Key & Peele Season 3 Episode 8 - High on Potenuse
    7.8/10(319 votes)

    S3:E8

    A guy learns how to buy drugs in public, and an executive tests a speech for political correctness.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Key & Peele Season 4 Episode 4 - Slap-Ass: In Recovery
    7.8/10(296 votes)

    S4:E4

    A mobster seeking vengeance on someone who wronged him, a baseball player fighting an addiction to unwanted bodily contact, and Family Matters' Steve Urkel driving a man insane.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Key & Peele Season 5 Episode 2 - Airplane Showdown
    7.8/10(277 votes)

    S5:E2

    An airline passenger has a standoff with a flight attendant, Shaboots and T-Ray deliver a lecture on women's periods, and a prayer group receives a visit from God.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Key & Peele Season 5 Episode 3 - A Cappella Club
    7.8/10(260 votes)

    S5:E3

    Two black students compete for a cappella supremacy, Andre and Meegan go on their first date, and would-be terrorists get caught up in the food truck business.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Key & Peele Season 5 Episode 10 - Meegan & Andre Break Up
    7.8/10(240 votes)

    S5:E10

    Two friends get into an argument at a club; Meegan and André talk about their relationship; a rapper walks out of an interview; Conrad flies business select; Keegan has a new mustache.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Key & Peele Season 1 Episode 4 - The Branding
    7.7/10(469 votes)

    S1:E4

    Luther, President Obama's anger translator, reminds everyone who killed Osama bin Laden.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Key & Peele Season 2 Episode 9 - Gangsta Standoff
    7.7/10(323 votes)

    S2:E9

    Two gang rivals get inside each other's heads, and a police officer hones his act.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Key & Peele Season 2 Episode 10 - Dueling Hats
    7.7/10(306 votes)

    S2:E10

    One man's bikini-clad woman is another man's mystery, and two friends step up their hat game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Key & Peele Season 4 Episode 2 - Parole Officer Puppet
    7.7/10(279 votes)

    S4:E2

    A parole officer uses a puppet to connect with convicts, a man in a neck brace attempts to party down, a Nazi officer tells the story of the time he saw Hitler, and Levi goes steampunk.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Key & Peele Season 4 Episode 7 - Sex Detective
    7.7/10(278 votes)

    S4:E7

    A detective puts himself in the mind of a perpetrator, a retro action hero infiltrates a villain's compound, and President Obama addresses the critics within his party.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Key & Peele Season 5 Episode 5 - Killer Concept Album
    7.7/10(242 votes)

    S5:E5

    A politician denies sending lewd photos; a detective interrogates a rapper; Cedric and Levi find lightning in a bottle; two Southern gentlemen compliment women; Jordan runs into an old friend; a cop takes things literally.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Key & Peele Season 1 Episode 5 - Gay Marriage Legalized
    7.6/10(434 votes)

    S1:E5

    Commitment looms for Jordan and Keegan after gay marriage is finally legalized.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"I'm Retired" is the best rated episode of "Key & Peele". It scored 8.2/10 based on 420 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/17/2012. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Les Mis".