If you're a fan of the absurd, offbeat humor of 'Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule,' you're in for a treat. This article highlights 10 similarly bizarre and hilarious shows and movies that capture the same quirky charm. Whether you love Brule's awkward interviews or the show's surreal tone, these picks will keep you entertained.

Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004)
Description: Parodies low-budget 1980s horror TV with intentionally bad acting, cheesy effects, and over-the-top melodrama.
Fact: The show was filmed to look like a lost series from the 1980s, complete with fake wear and tear on the footage.


The Mighty Boosh (2004)
Description: Features surreal, whimsical storytelling with a mix of live-action and animation, often breaking into musical numbers and absurd scenarios.
Fact: Many of the show's characters and settings were inspired by the creators' shared love of obscure music and pop culture.


Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007)
Description: Features absurdist humor, surreal visuals, and a mock public-access TV aesthetic, blending low-budget production with bizarre, often uncomfortable comedy.
Fact: The show was originally created as a pitch for Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, but was rejected before finding a home on the network.


Eagleheart (2011)
Description: Mocks action TV shows with absurd, over-the-top violence and nonsensical plotlines, delivered with a straight face.
Fact: The show was originally conceived as a parody of 'Walker, Texas Ranger,' but evolved into its own bizarre universe.


The Eric Andre Show (2012)
Description: Uses chaotic, unpredictable humor and a fake talk show format, often breaking the fourth wall and creating intentionally awkward moments.
Fact: Many of the show's celebrity interviews are completely unscripted, leading to genuine confusion and shock from guests.


Nathan for You (2013)
Description: Uses deadpan humor and a faux-business consultant premise to create awkward, cringe-worthy interactions with real people.
Fact: Many of the show's elaborate stunts were actually carried out in real life, blurring the line between comedy and reality.


Wonder Showzen (2005)
Description: Combines dark satire with a children's TV show parody, featuring unsettling humor and subversive commentary on media and society.
Fact: The show's segments were often filmed in public places without permits, leading to real reactions from unsuspecting bystanders.


Delocated (2009)
Description: Mocks reality TV tropes with a deadpan style, blending scripted comedy with surreal, exaggerated situations.
Fact: The main character wears a ski mask and voice modulator throughout the entire series, even in private moments.


The Birthday Boys (2013)
Description: Features sketch comedy with a nostalgic, sometimes surreal twist, often parodying TV and pop culture tropes.
Fact: The show was produced by Bob Odenkirk, who also made frequent cameos in sketches.


The Jack and Triumph Show (2015)
Description: Blends scripted comedy with improvisation, featuring a washed-up actor and his talking animal sidekick in ridiculous situations.
Fact: The show's premise was inspired by classic buddy comedies, but with a modern, meta twist.
