A behind the scenes look at a half-hour hybrid comedy/talk aftershow dedicated to exploring the fandom surrounding “The Flare,” a fictional sci-fi thriller drama. A satire on the glut of aftershows and the big genre dramas they follow.
CreatorsMatthew Silverstein, Dave Jeser, Fred Savage
Flarenomenon
Jun 30, 2019
Savage interviews the star of “The Flare,” Kevin Zegers, and tensions run high.
Spoiler
Jul 7, 2019
Fred tries to get Vince Gilligan to reveal spoilers about The Flare, shows The Flare challenge where fans of the show stare into the Sun, asks his crew to show their ugly photos, and interviews Kevin Smith about Jay and Silent Bob Reboot.
Assistant
Jul 14, 2019
The Flare star Tyler Ritter learns on Fred's show that he's been killed off in the series. Fred uses the format of The Masked Singer to pick a new assistant together with the show's judge Ken Jeong.
Preempted
Jul 21, 2019
A crazy car chase on the news stops THE FLARE from airing and Fred doesn't have anything to discuss until a call from a fan changes everything. Joel McHale and the cast of Beverly Hills, 90210 drop by to promote their new shows.
Parents
Jul 28, 2019
Fred's co-host Taylor Tomlinson's parents drop by, The Flare star Shiri Appleby gives Fred a blurry tour of the studio where the show is filmed, Tiffany Haddish promotes her new film, and Fred uncovers Taylor's dad's 70s hosting gig.
Family
Aug 4, 2019
Rob Corddry tries out The Flare VR game, Fred's neglected wife creates her own aftershow, Fred loses himself in the motion capture role of The Flare's cat, Taylor tries to become a meme, and Yvette Nicole Brown promotes her new film.
Neighbor
Aug 25, 2019
Fred struggles to discuss the latest episode of "The Flare" because of a new noisy neighbor on the stage next door - Randall Park and his new satirical news show. Modern Family star Eric Stonestreet stops by for an interview.
Elevator
Aug 25, 2019
When Fred gets stuck in an elevator and is unable to host the show, Taylor must face her biggest fear, hosting the show alone. Ike Barinholz, Jillian Bell and Taran Killam stop by.
Havenbrook
Sep 1, 2019
In the Season 1 finale, Fred is heartbroken when "The Flare" is cancelled, and must now discuss the new hit teen drama "Havenbrook". Comic Ron Funches and former professional wrestler Paige stop by.
