The episode follows Officer James Garcia (played by Carlos Alazraqui) as he decides to "self-deport" despite being a U.S. citizen, satirizing the political rhetoric and absurdity of immigration enforcement.
: You can watch the full episode on The Roku Channel (where Quibi's Season 7 now lives) or purchase it via Prime Video . [S7E18] Garcia Self Deports
is the 18th episode of Season 7 of the satirical mockumentary series Reno 911! , which originally aired on Quibi in 2020. The episode follows Officer James Garcia (played by
: The episode parodies the concept of "self-deportation"—a term popularized in U.S. political discourse—by showing a law enforcement officer attempting to enforce the policy on himself. is the 18th episode of Season 7 of
While there is no formal academic "paper" exclusively dedicated to this specific episode, it is frequently cited in media studies and entertainment reports—such as those by Define American —as a significant example of how scripted television addresses immigration and deportation through satire.