Um, Actually...: Season 9
New host, same rules.
Season 9 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Um, Actually... Season 8.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season overview
New host, same rules.
Episode Guide
Season 9 Progress Shield
Curse of Strahd, The Holocron, Blaseball
Feb 27, 2024 · 38 min
Erika, Jess, and Hector vie for winningest contestant and discuss 80s cartoon sidekicks.
Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster, Bubbling Bobbs, Blue Milk
Mar 12, 2024 · 41 min
Saltzman, Lily, and Trapp test their foodie knowledge and argue what makes the best egg sandwich.
Justice League, The Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing
Mar 26, 2024 · 29 min
Jujubee, Monét X Change, and Trinity Taylor identify superhero butts while Ify and Brian serve looks.
Voltron, Conker's Bad Fur Day, G.I. Joe
Apr 9, 2024 · 36 min
Jay, Austin, and Fiona discuss which video game characters are Black and why the Skywalkers are bad.
The Baby Bracket
Apr 23, 2024 · 30 min
Not-so-super-nerds Grant, Keith, and Zach talk about sex robots, what's allowed in space, and sing the Um, Actually theme song.
Yellowjackets, Metal Gear Solid, Castle in the Sky
May 7, 2024 · 32 min
Dani, Elyse, and Danielle talk about juicy mouths, on the nose names, and Catholic school memories.
Preschool Television Volume 2
May 21, 2024 · 28 min
Moms Krystina, Becca, and Haley see who knows their kids' favorite shows best.
GoBots, Pikmin, Sid Meier's Civilization
Jun 4, 2024 · 33 min
Jordan, Jarvis, and Demi discuss why people love when a meanie and twink get together.
Boo, Actually!
Jun 18, 2024 · 28 min
Jonah, Milana, and Harvey try to out buzzer each other while answering Ify's horror questions.
Glinda, Columbo, Inscryption
Jul 2, 2024 · 34 min
Damien, Azeem, and Amanda rave over background extras and try to figure out what chuds are.
Giant Robots
Jul 16, 2024 · 37 min
Who digs giant robots? Karen, Cody, and Charlotte dig giant robots.
NSYNC, Five Nights at Freddy's, Red Lantern Corps
Jul 30, 2024 · 31 min
Voice actors Dante, Janet, and Jack negotiate points and argue sub versus dub.