The showbiz world dwells in the fictional realm as much as it takes from non-fiction. But no matter how much the entertainment capital distinguishes between real and reel, even the most otherworldly tropes have a semblance of real-world layers. Today marks the historic annual Cinco de Mayo celebrations, and to help viewers enjoy the day with a streaming binge, here are 5 episodes to initiate a watch party.
While every festive season calls for a streaming bash, Cinco de Mayo calls for a streaming recap of the best of the best.
Cinco de Mayo- Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Cinco de Mayo marks the annual celebration of Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire in 1862, held on May 5. While several TV shows and movies have celebrated the day, one of the most iconic episodes dedicated to Cinco de Mayo is in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Titled Cinco de Mayo
, the 16th episode of season 6 and the 128th episode of the series, was written by David Phillips and directed by Rebecca Asher.
Acabo de ver uno de los mejores episodios de Brooklyn Nine-Nine: CINCO DE MAYO. Un guion con tantos giros y sorpresas que te peta la cabeza. Una buena lección de fondo y mucha comedia, de eso que no paras de llorar. Excelente, de verdad. pic.twitter.com/1Fqka6ZGjw
— Anabel Estrella (@anabelestrella7) November 14, 2019
It revolves around the annual Halloween Heist, but instead of celebrating it on Halloween, it is done on Cinco de Mayo to distract Terry from his upcoming lieutenant’s exam stress.
Cinco de Mayo- Workaholics: The Other Cubicle
Workaholics: The Other Cubicle
features a Cinco de Mayo episode in season 1, where Montez and Jet Set elaborately fight over the last Choco Taco at their Cinco de Mayo lunch
. The episode originally aired on May 28, 2012. The episodes showcase their quirky personalities and how festivities often conjure laugh-out-loud moments beyond convention.
While Cinco de Mayo has references throughout the showbiz history, it holds a special place in children’s watch guide.
Pinata Regatta- Total DramaRama
The children’s favorite, Total DramaRama
features a Cinco de Mayo special episode called Pinata Regatta
in season 2 episode 13. In the episode, Izzy struggles to smash a piñata during the annual celebration of Cinco de Mayo.
‘Total DramaRama’ premiered 6 years ago today.pic.twitter.com/3GIJjBt07p
— ToonHive (@ToonHive) September 1, 2024
In a plot twist no one saw coming, the unsmashed piñata comes to life and brings an evil piñata army onboard.
Cinco de Mayo- Handy Manny
Handy Manny
is an animated children’s series that premiered as part of Playhouse Disney. The first season has an episode called Cinco de Mayo,
in which Manny and the Tools prepare for May 5.
15 years ago today, ‘Handy Manny’ premiered on Disney Channel. pic.twitter.com/db7u79Z2hq
— Cartoon Crave (@TheCartoonCrave) September 16, 2021
Since celebration comes with its fair share of troubles, their preparation is cut short because Manny and the Tools have to fix Mrs Portillo’s clogged sink just in time for the festivities.
The Avogodo- Teen Titans Go!
Lastly, Teen Titans Go!
has a Cinco de Mayo special in the fourth season. The episode kicks off on May 5, the day Cinco de Mayo is traditionally celebrated. But Robin learns a lesson that avocados are super foods when she consumes one to temporarily gain power to fight Cinderblock alone.
Mammon Reminds Me Of That Teen Titans Go Episode.
In Which Robin Will Come The Avogodo The God Of Avocados.#HelluvaBoss #Mammon #HelluvaBossMammon pic.twitter.com/bxoYCxm3hl— Pitelmit (@Pitelmit01031) October 31, 2023
Although the entertainment capital cashes in on festivities to carry forward many storylines
, these 5 episodes should make Cinco de Mayo worth it for adults and kids alike.
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