Sarah Squirm: Live + In the Flesh — HBO’s Wildest Comedy Special Arrives December 12

Brace yourself, comedy freaks: Sarah Sherman (a.k.a. Sarah Squirm) is about to crawl through your TV screen and straight into your nightmares—in the best possible way. HBO has officially announced the release of SARAH SQUIRM: LIVE + IN THE FLESH, Sherman’s first-ever stand-up comedy special, debuting Friday, December 12 at 9:00 PM ET/PT and streaming exclusively on HBO Max.

If you thought her four seasons (and counting) on Saturday Night Live were unhinged, strap in. This is Sarah Squirm unrestrained. Unfiltered. Unpleasant. Unholy. And absolutely unforgettable.

Why This Special Is Already One of HBO’s Most Anticipated Comedy Drops

Sarah Sherman has carved out a cult following with her surreal, grotesque, body-horror-meets-absurdity comedic style. Now, with Sarah Squirm: Live + In the Flesh, we’re getting the pure, undiluted version of her madness—an hour that promises to be as brilliant as it is stomach-churning.

Official Logline

Sarah Sherman’s unholy alter ego, Sarah Squirm, slithers onto your screen in her first stand-up comedy special. After four seasons (and counting) on Saturday Night Live, the comedian rips off the straitjacket, unleashing a festering and hilarious hour of bodily fluids, open-wound confessionals, and jokes that will leave scars on your soul.

In other words… this isn’t “sit with your parents” comedy. This is “get your barf bags ready” comedy.

Who’s Behind the Madness? A Powerhouse Production Team

This HBO Original isn’t just a solo act—it’s stacked with A-list comedic and creative talent:

• Performed & Executive Produced by: Sarah Sherman

• Executive Producers:

  • Lorne Michaels, Hilary Marx, Taylor Segal (Broadway Video)

  • Ronald Bronstein, Eli Bush, Josh Safdie (Central)

  • Matthew Vaughan (Rotten Science)

  • Dan McManus

  • Jack Bensinger

• Directed by: Cody Critcheloe

With this lineup, expect a special that’s visually weird, tonally fearless, and unmistakably Sarah Squirm.

What Makes Sarah Squirm So Different?

In a comedy world full of tight fifteen-minute sets and punchline-patterned specials, Sarah Squirm pushes boundaries—in every direction. Her humor thrives on:

• Body horror absurdism

• Grotesque visual gags

• Unapologetically weird confessional comedy

• A fearless commitment to making you squirm

If you’re into clean, family-friendly stand-up… this ain’t it. If you’re into unhinged, visceral, unforgettable comedy that sticks with you… Welcome home.

Why You Need to Watch on December 12

This premiere is positioned to be one of HBO’s buzziest comedy launches of the year. Between Sherman’s devoted fanbase, her SNL momentum, and the show’s outrageous concept, expect social media to erupt—clips, reactions, memes, think pieces, you name it.

Watching on Day 1 means:

• You get the jokes before they become viral soundbites.

• You join the cult early.

• You experience the full shock value the way it’s meant to be: fresh.

Mark the Date — And Maybe Grab a Bucket

SARAH SQUIRM: LIVE + IN THE FLESHPremieres Friday, December 12 at 9 PM ET/PTStreaming on HBO Max

Grotesque. Brilliant. Disgusting. Hilarious. Only Sarah Squirm could make a comedy special that feels like an infection—and make you love every minute of it.