Half in the Bag (season 1)

Half in the Bag (season 1) Half in the Bag (season 1)
Half in the Bag (season 1)
Country of origin		United States
No. of episodes		21
Broadcast
Original channel		RedLetterMedia Machinima
Original run		March 11, 2011 – November 20, 2011
Production
Production company(s)		RedLetterMedia
Chronology
←Preceded —		Followed→ Season 2
List of Half in the Bag episodes

The first season of movie review series Half in the Bag originally aired from March 11, 2011 to November 20, 2011 on the RedLetterMedia site. Truncated episodes were released on the Machininma channel. Episodes grew in length as the series progressed and focused on newly released movies, cult classics, fan conventions, local Milwaukee culture, and original RedLetterMedia productions. Many collaborators from previous RedLetterMedia productions make guest appearances.

The show revolves around Mike and Jay, two unscrupulous VCR repairmen, who scam the elderly Mr. Plinkett by pretending to fix his VCR.

Cast

Main article: List of Half in the Bag characters

Starring

• Mike Stoklasa as Mike, Plinkett voice-over, Simon Taggert (21 episodes)
• Jay Bauman as Jay (21 episodes)

Recurring Rich Evans as Harry S. Plinkett, Mike Spiduski, George Lucas, Harriet Plinkett, Plinkett's great-great-great-grandson, and himself (17 episodes) Jack Packard as Mailman Tommy, FUCK-Bot 5000, Jack the Audience Member, and himself (3 episodes) Hannah Spear as Valerie Lapomme / Sexy Nerd Girl (3 episodes) Lora Story as Officer Cooper the Undercover Hooker, Sue Peterson, and herself (2 episodes) Keri Lynn SanFelippo as Hooker and Dancer (2 episodes) Josh Davis as Phil the Exterminator (1 episode) Jocelyn Ridgely as Queen Voluptuor (1 episode) Dan Benavente as Warner Bro 1 (1 episode) Peter Aksamit as Warner Bro 2 (1 episode) Jessi Nakles as herself (1 episode) Alexandre O. Phillipe as himself (1 episode) Gillian Bellinger as Rhoda Rhodenstein (1 episode)

Guest stars Michael Denk as Goon ("Drive Angry and the Adjustment Bureau") Tim Higgins as Goon ("Drive Angry and the Adjustment Bureau") Chelsey Patti as Amy the Massage Therapist ("Battle: Los Angeles and The Galaxy Invader") The Watchman as himself ("Super and The Watchman") Tim Towne as Police Officer ("Troll 2 and Best Worst Movie") Nichole Kane as Hooker ("Troll 2 and Best Worst Movie") Crystal Weiderman as Hooker ("Troll 2 and Best Worst Movie") Mandie Mutchie as Waitress ("What's Your Number? and The Black Ninja")

Episodes

See also: List of Half in the Bag episodes

No. in series	No. in season	Featured films	Airdate	Guest stars	Editor	Links
1	1	Drive Angry (2011, Sum.) The Adjustment Bureau (2011, Uni.)	March 11, 2011	Rich Evans, Michael Denk, Tim Higgins	Jay Bauman
		Mike and Jay, two sleazy VCR repairmen, start work on an elderly man's broken VCR.
2	2	Battle: Los Angeles (2011, Sony) Cloverfield (2008, Par.) The Galaxy Invader (1985, Moviecraft)	March 15, 2011	Rich Evans, Chelsey Patti	Jay Bauman
		Mike and Jay work on the VCR while Mr. Plinkett gets a massage.
3	3	Paul (2011, Uni.) Toronto Comic Con 2011	March 26, 2011	Rich Evans (credited), Sexy Nerd Girl	Mike Stoklasa
		Mike and Jay drink beer and talk about Sexy Nerd Girl's V.
4	4	Sucker Punch (2011, WB)	April 1, 2011	Rich Evans	Jay Bauman
		Mr. Plinkett attempts to watch Night Court on his still-broken VCR.
5	5	Your Highness (2011, Uni.) Samurai Cop (1989, Media Blasters, DVD)	April 14, 2011	Rich Evans, Josh Davis	Jay Bauman
		Mr. Plinkett hangs up a picture of Jesus while Mike and Jay meet Phil, a pest control exterminator.
6	6	Scream 4 (2011, W/Dim.) No Brand Con 2011	April 22, 2011
		Mike and Jay check out some anime, some magna, and, most importantly, eat some pocky.
7	7	Super (2011, Color, IFC) The Watchman Interview	May 9, 2011	Rich Evans, The Watchman
		Jay calls Mike back from vacation to help dispose of a body, but the Watchman finds out.
8	8	Troll 2 (1990, Color, Filmirage) Best Worst Movie (2009, Color, Magic Stone Productions)	May 22, 2011	Lora Story, Tim Towne, Keri Lynn SanFelippo, Nichole Kane, Crystal Weiderman, Rich Evans, The Watchman (archive footage only)
		Mike and Jay watch Troll 2 with Officer Cooper, but there's more to her than meets the eye.
9	9	Summer Movie Roundup Thor (2011, Color, Paramount) The Hangover Part II (2011, Color, Warner) X-Men: First Class (2011, Color, Fox)	May 22, 2011	Rich Evans (credited)
		After accidentally fixing the VCR, Mike and Jay spend an afternoon watching VHS tapes.
10	10	The 2011 48 Hour Film Project The Great Space Jam (2011, Color, RedLetterMedia)	June 29, 2011	Lora Story, Jocelyn Ridgely, Dan Benavente, Mike Stoklasa, Jack Packard, Peter Aksamit, Jessi Nakles, FUCK-Bot 5000
		Mike and Jay take time off to participate in Milkwaukee's 48 Hour Film Project.
11	11	Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011, Color, Paramount)	July 20, 2011	Rich Evans, Jack Packard (uncredited)
		Mailman Tommy has a package for Mr. Plinkett.
12	12	Captain America (2011, Color, Paramount) The Rocketeer (1991, Color, Disney)	July 24, 2011	Rich Evans
		Mr. Plinkett threatens to fire Mike and Jay if they don't clean up.
13	13	Cowboys and Aliens (2011, Color, Universal)	August 6, 2011	Rich Evans, Sexy Nerd Girl (archive footage)
		Vandals hurl bricks through the window to send messages. Mike has a cinematic bowel movement.
14	14	Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011, Color, Universal) Cyphan Con 2011	August 15, 2011	Rich Evans
		Mike and Jay attend a science fiction convention.
15	15	Chicago Comic Con 2011	August 26, 2011	Rich Evans, Freddie Williams II, Sexy Nerd Girl
		Mike, Jay, and George Lucas attend Chicago Comic-Con.
16	16	Fright Night (2011, Color, DreamWorks) Conan the Barbarian (2011, Color, Nu Image)	August 31, 2011	Rich Evans
		Mike and Jay wake up after throwing a huge party to discover that Plinkett's VCR is missing. Mr. Plinkett goes to see a movie, but gets a haircut.
17	17	The People vs. George Lucas (2011, Color, Exhibit A) Star Wars discussion	September 16, 2011 September 21, 2011	Rich Evans, Alexandre Philippe
		While waiting for a tow truck, Alexandre O. Philippe talks about Star Wars with Mike and Jay.
18	18	Drive (2011, Color, Bold Films) Contagion (2011, Color, Warner)	September 28, 2011	Rich Evans
		Mike and Jay must discreetly dispose of a VCR.
19	19	Robot (Enthiran, 2010, Color, Sun Pictures, IN) The Last Circus (Balada triste de trompeta, 2010, Color, Tornasol, ES)	October 11, 2011	Rich Evans, Keri Lynn SanFelippo
		Mike and Jay check out the Milwaukee Film Festival and use a time machine to steal Plinkett's VCR before it gets stolen. Plinkett's great-great-great-grandson comes from the future to steal the VCR.
20	20	What's Your Number? (2011, Color, Regency Enterprises) The Black Ninja (2003, Color, MTI Home Video)	October 21, 2011	Gillian Bellinger, Rich Evans, Mandie Mutchie, Jack Packard
		After Mr. Plinkett turns his living room into a comedy club for extra cash, Mike and Jay talk movies with Rhoda, a stand-up comedian, in between her sets.
21	21	Jack and Jill (2011, Color, Columbia)	November 20, 2011	Rich Evans
		Mr. Plinkett's sister comes to visit for Thanksgiving.