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  • 2005
  • 11 Seasons
  • 7.7  (47,039)

Robot Chicken is a stop-motion animated sketch comedy television series that debuted on Adult Swim in 2005. Co-created by Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, the show features a rotating cast of voice actors including Dan Milano, Breckin Meyer, and Chad Morgan. The show takes its name from a popular children's toy - robot chickens. The toys are featured throughout the series and serve as a recurring visual gag. Each episode is made up of a series of sketches, ranging in length from a few seconds to several minutes. The sketches parody a wide range of pop culture touchstones, from TV and movies to video games and comic books.

Despite its sizeable cast and broad range of topics, the show is remarkably consistent in terms of tone and style. Most sketches feature exaggerated, almost grotesque versions of the characters being parodied, with plenty of crude humor and violent sight gags. From Batman and Superman engaging in homoerotic hijinks to a twisted take on the Wizard of Oz, the show's humor is often dark and absurd.

One of the show's standout features is its use of stop-motion animation. Each sketch is created by taking still photographs of physical models, with voice actors recording their lines separately. The result is a look that's both intentionally janky and incredibly charming. The attention to detail in each sketch is impressive, with a level of craftsmanship rarely seen in modern animation.

The show's voice cast is also impressive, featuring several well-known celebrities in addition to the show's core cast. The late Anton Yelchin, Macaulay Culkin, and Mila Kunis are just a few of the notable names who have lent their talents to the show over the years.

As the show has progressed, it's become increasingly self-aware, often commenting on its own existence as a product of pop culture. This has led to some incredibly meta sketches, such as a take on the Justice League where the heroes are actually celebrities playing themselves.

While the humor can be hit or miss, the show's sheer volume of sketches means there's always something to enjoy. Some sketches are genuinely hilarious, while others are more miss than hit. However, the show's willingness to take risks and push boundaries more than makes up for any shortcomings.

Overall, Robot Chicken is a unique and irreverent take on pop culture that's well worth checking out. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the shows being parodied or simply appreciate crude humor and stop-motion animation, the show has something for everyone. With over 200 episodes aired to date, there's plenty of content to keep viewers entertained for hours on end.

Robot Chicken is a series that ran for 11 seasons (233 episodes) between February 20, 2005 and on Adult Swim

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Seasons
May Cause Season 11 to End
19. May Cause Season 11 to End
April 11, 2022
The Robot Chicken gang thinks Barbie George Washington would've made a fine Floundering Father; The Nerd fixes the Mandela Effect with disastrous results; Robot Chicken says farewell, but not goodbye.
May Cause Weebles to Fall Down
18. May Cause Weebles to Fall Down
April 4, 2022
Once again it's time for Discovery's Mark Week courtesy of Robot Chicken; Nobody realises Daria is being sarcastic until it's too late; The Wayne family's Murder Alley gets commercialized and Bruce is pissed.
May Cause Internal Diarrhea
17. May Cause Internal Diarrhea
March 28, 2022
Robot Chicken helps Dexter bring his robot mother to market but buyers go off-label; the Itsy Bitsy Spider doesn't know what the hell he's doing; visiting the land of Disney's dead parents.
May Cause an Excess of Ham
16. May Cause an Excess of Ham
March 21, 2022
Robot Chicken tells the Lion King tale from the POV of the wildebeests; what happens when a mouse accepts a browser cookie; The Golden Girls discover the otherworldy and deadly secret behind St. Olaf.
May Cause Involuntary Political Discharge
15. May Cause Involuntary Political Discharge
March 14, 2022
Robot Chicken lets Yoshi get his revenge on Mario once and for all; a period so bad it requires a famous exorcist to fix; Snoopy trains a new crew of WWI flying aces.
May Cause a Squeakquel
14. May Cause a Squeakquel
March 7, 2022
"Robot Chicken" takes Mojo Jojo's side against the Powerpuff Girls; Nightwing demands criminals butt out; Dilbert dies hard with a vengeance of laughter.
May Cause Bubbles Where You Don't Want 'Em
13. May Cause Bubbles Where You Don't Want 'Em
February 28, 2022
From the minds of the writers at Robot Chicken, it's time for Medusa to get her freak on; The Pirates of Dark Water visit Flint, Michigan; Yarel Poof returns to see how the Star Wars Saga ends.
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12. Happy Russian Deathdog Dolloween 2 U
September 23, 2021
In this terribly terrific Robot Chicken tale, treasure the trials and tribulations of a time-twisted teenager's toxic tussle with tons of terror on, uh, Halloween!
May Cause Episode Title to Cut Off Due to Word Lim
11. May Cause Episode Title to Cut Off Due to Word Lim
September 22, 2021
Robot Chicken helps George RR Martin finish his novel; The Road Runner knows how to exploit the Coyote; The Mos Eisley Cantina is an unlikely but perfect spot for a bachelorette party.
May Cause Your Dad to Come Back With That Gallon of Milk He Went Out for 10 Years Ago
10. May Cause Your Dad to Come Back With That Gallon of Milk He Went Out for 10 Years Ago
September 21, 2021
Can Peppa Pig's love of muddy puddles do her dirty? Robot Chicken says yes; Smaug has another use for Hobbits; Feivel discovers being an American citizen comes with shocking responsibilities.
May Cause the Need for Speed
9. May Cause the Need for Speed
September 20, 2021
The Robot Chicken introduces Velma to a whole new benefit of joining the Scooby gang; The Care Bears are a friend to girls everywhere when you know; The Nerd explores the pros and cons of The Sims' sexuality.
May Cause Numb Butthole
8. May Cause Numb Butthole
September 16, 2021
Robot Chicken writers had fun in health class, but it's no laughing matter if you're an Alien; The Kingdom Hearts gang has another use for their keys; The Robot Chicken Nerd has a monstrous Housewives nightmare.
May Cause Lucid Murder Dreams
7. May Cause Lucid Murder Dreams
September 15, 2021
Naruto has trained for the Robot Chicken writers think he's ready for the test or not; The Force evolves into something new and deadly; Robot Chicken teaches Martin Scorcese a few things about filmmaking.
May Cause Random Wolf Attacks
6. May Cause Random Wolf Attacks
September 14, 2021
"Robot Chicken" locks and loads for a Darkwing Duck hunt; the show's greatest warriors assemble for a battle beyond the stars; even Cobra Commander can't resist the Tiger King.
May Cause One Year of Orange Poop
5. May Cause One Year of Orange Poop
September 13, 2021
Robot Chicken shows you how Batman Beyond's training goes way beyond Batman's training; A deleted scene makes Cats a masterpiece; Bitch Pudding is determined to bring it on!
May Cause the Exact Thing You're Taking This to Avoid
4. May Cause the Exact Thing You're Taking This to Avoid
September 9, 2021
The Robot Chicken writers think Disney is running out of classics to remake; Luke Skywalker is a little too comfy inside that Taunaun; Midsommars' big problem was it wasn't cute enough.
May Cause Immaculate Conception
3. May Cause Immaculate Conception
September 8, 2021
"Robot Chicken" asks if Totoro is overweight and doesn't like the answer; Jigsaw outgrows his tricycle; The Washington Generals destroy the entire world of basketball.
May Cause Light Cannibalism
2. May Cause Light Cannibalism
September 7, 2021
The Gargoyles get as hard as stone, if you know what Robot Chicken means; Solid Snake must master the walk of shame; The Avengers learn to curb their enthusiasm.
May Cause a Whole Lotta Scabs
1. May Cause a Whole Lotta Scabs
September 6, 2021
Robot Chicken takes Inside Out's Riley further insde and even more out; The Red Skull battles his ultimate nemesis loneliness; Rey gets more than she bargained for at the Skywalker homestead.
Description

Robot Chicken is a stop-motion animated sketch comedy television series that debuted on Adult Swim in 2005. Co-created by Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, the show features a rotating cast of voice actors including Dan Milano, Breckin Meyer, and Chad Morgan. The show takes its name from a popular children's toy - robot chickens. The toys are featured throughout the series and serve as a recurring visual gag. Each episode is made up of a series of sketches, ranging in length from a few seconds to several minutes. The sketches parody a wide range of pop culture touchstones, from TV and movies to video games and comic books.

Despite its sizeable cast and broad range of topics, the show is remarkably consistent in terms of tone and style. Most sketches feature exaggerated, almost grotesque versions of the characters being parodied, with plenty of crude humor and violent sight gags. From Batman and Superman engaging in homoerotic hijinks to a twisted take on the Wizard of Oz, the show's humor is often dark and absurd.

One of the show's standout features is its use of stop-motion animation. Each sketch is created by taking still photographs of physical models, with voice actors recording their lines separately. The result is a look that's both intentionally janky and incredibly charming. The attention to detail in each sketch is impressive, with a level of craftsmanship rarely seen in modern animation.

The show's voice cast is also impressive, featuring several well-known celebrities in addition to the show's core cast. The late Anton Yelchin, Macaulay Culkin, and Mila Kunis are just a few of the notable names who have lent their talents to the show over the years.

As the show has progressed, it's become increasingly self-aware, often commenting on its own existence as a product of pop culture. This has led to some incredibly meta sketches, such as a take on the Justice League where the heroes are actually celebrities playing themselves.

While the humor can be hit or miss, the show's sheer volume of sketches means there's always something to enjoy. Some sketches are genuinely hilarious, while others are more miss than hit. However, the show's willingness to take risks and push boundaries more than makes up for any shortcomings.

Overall, Robot Chicken is a unique and irreverent take on pop culture that's well worth checking out. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the shows being parodied or simply appreciate crude humor and stop-motion animation, the show has something for everyone. With over 200 episodes aired to date, there's plenty of content to keep viewers entertained for hours on end.

Robot Chicken is a series that ran for 11 seasons (233 episodes) between February 20, 2005 and on Adult Swim

Where to Watch Robot Chicken
Robot Chicken is available for streaming on the Adult Swim website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Robot Chicken on demand at Max, Amazon Prime, Amazon, Hulu, Vudu, Microsoft Movies & TV, Sling, Google Play, Hoopla, Apple TV and Adult Swim.
  • Premiere Date
    February 20, 2005
  • IMDB Rating
    7.7  (47,039)
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