In a CNN interview to discuss the recent season’s focus on pilot safety, Fielder responded to a Federal Aviation Administration statement and criticized training standards.

Congressman Steve Cohen and funnyman Nathan Fielder waged a war of words across network news programs over Cohen's appearance on “The Rehearsal.”

Fielder, who is the star, writer, director, and executive producer of the series, spent two years training to become a licensed commercial pilot type-rated to fly a 737. During the Season 2 finale, Fielder flew an actual 737 filled with 150 actors. (IndieWire has an explainer about just how Fielder was able to pull that off.)