Each episode has at least one sketch where Robinson is absent, and while these bits are still quite humorous, they’re almost universally the worst sketch in each episode. But even when Robinson is more of a straight man to another actor, as he does when teamed up with the excellent ITYSL all-star Biff Wiff, or is out-insaned by Conner O’Malley in the season’s final sketch, Robinson’s involvement makes all the difference. Yet these cameos are best when Robinson is also along for the ride, as in the fifth episode, where Jason Schwartzman plays a great straight man to Robinson’s aggravated character. Tim Meadowsis a nice surprise in a sketch that feels like the most absurd thing he’s done since his days on Saturday Night Live, and Will Forte naturally is about as perfect of a Robinson replacement as you can ask for.

Some of these actors doing a cameo do a solid job at fitting the Robinson role. It’s not a bad bit by any stretch, and Armisen is good, but it does feel like a piece made for Robinson that was given to Armisen instead. For example, the first episode features Fred Armisen trying to deal with his unruly kids by making a video of him beating up another child, in order to keep them in check.

Much of the time, these cameos often feel like a sketch written for Robinson, but with someone else taking his place. As with the previous seasons, Season 3 has an excellent lineup of guest stars, yet they almost always work best in conjunction with Robinson, and not when they’re taking the reins of a sketch.

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