Tracey Ullman's State of the Union is an American sketch-comedy television series created by and starring comedian Tracey Ullman which takes a satirical view of the day in the life of America, lampooning political, social, and pop culture, with Ullman impersonating and portraying celebrities.
The series aired in the USA on Showtime from 30 March, 2008 to 10 March, 2010. There are 19 half-hour episodes in three seasons.
Tracey Ullman's State of the Union premiered in South Africa on M-Net on Sunday 12 October 2008, at 21h40. See "Seasons" below for seasonal broadcast dates and times.
Season 3 premiered on M-Net on Tuesday 10 August 2010, at 23h30. New episodes broadcast weekly. There are seven episodes in the third and final season.
Synopsis
Tracey Ullman brings her signature brand of spot-on impersonation and comic timing to Tracey Ullman's State of the Union, a new sketch comedy series that takes a satirical look at a day in the life of America.
The show features a kaleidoscope of original characters and impersonations in a wide collection of irreverent and hilarious skits that range from sardonic parody and social satire to Bollywood musicals.
The series is a snapshot of modern day America as seen through the brilliant comedic mind of Tracey Ullman.
Tracey tackles the country's celebrity-obsessed, 24-hour news culture by portraying a variety of characters from celebrities such as Cameron Diaz, Renée Zellweger, Dina Lohan, Tony Sirico and David Beckham to politicians and pundits like Nancy Pelosi and Arianna Huffington.
Additionally, Ullman has created a new line-up of original characters that reflect a cross-section of American society from an Indian pharmacist to a homeless woman without health insurance to a soldier on temporary leave from Iraq.
Seasons
All seasons broadcast exclusively on M-Net
Season 1 (5 episodes)
Premiere: 12 October 2008 | Finale: 9 November 2008 | Sundays, 21h40
Season 2 (7 episodes)
Premiere: 26 January 2010 | Finale: 9 March 2010 | Tuesdays, 21h30
Season 3 (7 episodes)
Premiere: 10 August 2010 | Finale: 21 September 2010 | Tuesdays, 23h30