The first episode of El Rey Nation begins with The Lightning Round. Panelists pull cards and defend split decisions pertaining to fandom. A discussion about late sequels vs. franchise reboots is held and the show is wrapped up when Cameron cooks some exotic foods based on a popular TV show.
The cast starts off with the Lightning Round before saying "goodbye" to their favorite video game consoles of yesteryear; the Fight Board is unveiled as the cast lets fly with darts, opinions, and maybe even insults.
Vivian Martinez joins the crew to discuss the superhero movies that weren't, right before they dig into a sack of tasty Big Kahuna burgers to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Quentin Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction."
Omar Najim joins the gang to discuss their favorite versions of popular fictional characters before they all take turns embarrassing one another for the popular shows and movies they haven't seen and the references they shamefully don't get.
The resident nerds break down all things pop culture with the Lightning Round before the Fight Board is unveiled in a segment filled with flying darts and death-defying debates.
The resident four favorite friends debate one another with the Lightning Round before they create cocktails based on their favorite characters.
The group commiserates over their traumatic first experiences with R-rated movies, discuss progressivism in science fiction, and name the characters and films which have done the most work to normalize inclusion in the genre.
The panelists put away their capes and discuss their favorite non-superhero comic books; afterward, they name their fictional crushes, put aside their pride, and describe their dream dates with aforementioned characters.
Kelly leads the group in a discussion of Young Adult; classic movies are given the YA treatment before a round of "The Name Game" is played, wherein the players must guess the characters their co-hosts have chosen for them.
The gang names its favorite and least favorite "Batman" story lines; Hector gets made up like a bloodsucker while the finer points of vampire movies are discussed.
Racism in American animation is discussed, as panelists bring to light what was meant as satire and what wasn't; speculating upon the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The squad holds vigil for the most heartbreaking moments in comic book history before discussing popular fad toys they wanted that never came to fruition.
A discussion about urban legends; playing a game of charades.
The team discusses movies that cannot be watched twice, then salute the most pointless video game characters in history.
After identifying their favorite superpowered animals, the gang teaches how to behave and what to look for in a comic shop.
The Gang makes heartfelt appeals for the return of their favorite canceled shows right after they look back to analyze fads from the past.
A talk about favorite puppets in media paves the way for a debate to determine the superiority of CGI or practical effects in present and future filmmaking.
Vanessa gives a crash course in kaiju before the group bands together to lodge complaints about the most unfair and infuriating video game bosses.
Mistakes in filmmaking are lauded and condemned before certain movie endings are repaired.
The Fight Board once again challenges the group after Hector teaches a class on the perfect entry points for those new to DC comics.
The "Nation" cast name their favorite anime and the talk about the future of the medium; the group shares memories of fights with family when board games (both problematic and fun) are discussed.
The group talks about weird Halloween traditions and assembles the best Halloween movie watchlist.
The gang hands out trick-or-treating tips and talks about the best and worst costumes they've ever seen.
A discussion of heist movies; the less-than-desirable aspects of gaining superpowers.
The cast talks up their favorite fictional assassins before the future of the fantasy genre is discussed.
The cast bands together to teach the best ways to survive the zombie apocalypse.
Remembering the best and worst movie Presidents after a discussion of the most useful video game cheat codes.
The worst behavior witnessed in movie theaters; examples of fine comic book covers.
The gang discusses their favorite versions of Lucifer and compare carbon copy comic characters.
Determining the best movie of 2019.
Comic writer Brian Michael Bendis.
Marvel universes are discussed.
An episode devoted to "The Simpsons"; topics include the show's effect on society, humor, and what it means to be a "Simpsons" fan after 30 years.
The cast describes their lives in their favorite fantasy words and discusses sexism in comic books.
Product mascots get their own movies before the cast discusses if it's possible to separate the value of a work of art from the social stigma of the artist.
The gang weighs the pros and cons of paying superheroes and discusses the building blocks of a believable child protagonist.
Guessing the prices of desired props; naming films indicative of their times.
Debating the ethics of super heroes working as reporters; the best movie-viewing formats.
The cast discusses the conspiracy theories it finds most troubling and most believable; the various "rules" and methods of time travel in film.
The finer points of written dialogue in television shows; the representation of drug addiction in comic books.
After sharing the most memorable pages they've ever read in comics, the cast discusses royal comic book characters.
The cast tests their survival instincts before discussing Hanna-Barbera cartoons and their importance in the history of TV and animation.
The cast debates the fairness of heroic destiny and the burden of a hero's responsibilities; a look at how parental characters have been depicted throughout television history.
The squad talks about Harry Potter and the wizarding world.
Makeup artist Rick Baker follows a discussion of the origins and cultural impact of the science fiction series "Planet of the Apes."
The cast determines if their favorite classic films fit the "hero's journey" plot structure.
The best introductory stories of the series "The X-Files" are discussed alongside an examination of the impact the groundbreaking show had on TV.
A celebration of female contributors to American TV comedy; an analysis of the tropes of the romantic-comedy genre of film.
The cast members do their best to chart American history by listing films based on historical events; they discuss what would have to be done to ruin otherwise successful TV franchises.
The cast recalls the glory days of video game arcades before playing another game to determine who could survive a horror movie.
Plotlines and characters from the pre-Disney canon; the best on screen examples of deity depiction are discussed.
The gang breaks down some of the best and most unique video game movies; the pro's and con's of attending conventions.
The legacy of Tim Burton; great Easter eggs.
Debating the differences between anti-war and pro-war films; discussing the work of H.P. Lovecraft.
The gang talks about the greatest movie plots of all-time; trading cards.
Talking about great movie cameos; the gang must choose only one comic, video game and movie for their post-apocalyptic time capsules.
How to make a perfect TV pilot, and lauding the debut films of favorite directors.
Discussing the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the franchise's best storylines.
Life-simulation video games and television shows ripe for crossover, are up for discussion.
Discussing the work of Michael Crichton, and the scientific concepts he introduced.
Discussing some of the best video game duos ever, and then some of the best of post-credit scenes.
Cool board games and edgy animation.
The gang compares Samurai films and Westerns before listing the TV shows that defined their decades.
The group discusses what they can take or leave from musicals and looks at memorable first issues of comic books.
Films about filmmaking are discussed before a debate on the necessity of the Comics Code Authority.
A discussion of forgotten, yet successful films and defunct video game companies.
TV medical dramas are discussed before the sensational nature of disaster movies is examined.
Criminals in pop culture are analyzed before the cast discusses the value of documentary filmmaking.
Celebrating female directors; virtual reality gaming.
Comic book crossovers; the most memorable biographic films.
Parody films; the panelists pitch movies to one another in a new game.
The cast talks about MMO video games and potential alternatives to major film franchises.
The cast celebrates the life, work and influence of bestselling author Stephen King.
Shows created to sell toys are discussed after a talk about the cultural significance of food.
The Squad discuss the legacy of John Carpenter's "Halloween."
Classic horror tropes; the most memorable levels of video games.
A discussion of actors with golden voices and the most misquoted movies ever.
Celebrating the legacy of SNL; a discussion of favorite fictional vehicles.
Recalling the golden age of Nickelodeon; a discuss of what one wants in a henchman.
The gang discusses what it really looks for in a horror movie after examining sci-fi cities.
The cast celebrates the 100th episode by watching outtakes and discussing the value of fandom.
The gang discusses their favorite super-symbols and name some unfortunately titled movies.
The cast talks about the most memorable and sympathetic villains in media.
The gang celebrates "Futurama," and they discuss the show's most touching, and hilarious moments.
Mills joins the gang to celebrate the origins of anthology TV and how it's evolved over the decades.
The gang chooses the IPs they would most like to keep from getting adapted in this world of reboots.
Examples of on-screen chemistry; medium-shifting technology.
The gang looks at nostalgia-based media.
Discussing major differences between British television shows and American shows.