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Sarah Sherman's 'Sarah Squirm' Debut Special Premieres Tonight on HBO and HBO Max

Early reviews describe a grotesque, stylized showcase that channels her Helltrap Nightmare roots.

Overview

  • Sarah Squirm: Live + In the Flesh debuts December 12 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO with same-day streaming on HBO Max.
  • SlashFilm praises the hour as one of 2025’s best comedy specials and highlights its abrasive, sensory spectacle.
  • The production features stop-motion visuals, DIY projections, slime, prosthetic guts, and intercut pre-recorded videos.
  • Director Cody Critcheloe leads the filmed special, with prosthetic effects credited to Izzy Galindo.
  • John Waters appears in a stage manager role, and the material leans closer to Sherman’s live-show persona than her SNL work.