Comedian John Mulaney followed through on his absurd promise to fight three teenage boys during the finale of his variety-style talk show Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney, as originally reported by Bethy Squires for Vulture. Known for blending sketch comedy and satire, the show’s outlandish premise culminated in a staged brawl that delighted fans and viewers alike.
After weeks of buildup and mock promotional hype, the fight took place on-air around 8:04 p.m. PST. Mulaney, suited up and ready, squared off against three teen boys in coordinated attacks. The teens used clever tactics — one repeatedly attempted to trip him — and eventually overpowered the comedian. As Mulaney tapped out, the crowd cheered and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony performed “Tha Crossroads,” marking the teens’ hilarious victory.
Celebrity guests including Joe Mande, Adam Sandler, Sean Penn, Richard Kind, and Saymo looked on from the sidelines as the chaos unfolded. One of the show’s writers even brought a babysitter to witness the spectacle. Despite being a father of two, Mulaney didn’t hold back — but the combined energy of the teenagers proved too much.
The surreal ending to Everybody’s Live, which has blended offbeat stunts with musical numbers and sketch humor, was both comedic and bizarre. While there’s no official word yet on the show’s renewal, fans are already calling the finale one of the wildest moments in late-night comedy this year.
If this truly was the series finale, it’s a memorable sendoff — a ridiculous, joyful punchline to Mulaney’s unconventional talk show experiment.
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