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The 10 Most Outrageous ‘Robot Chicken' Sketches
As we approach the premiere of Seth Green's 'Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special' to honor of the animated adult stop-motion sketch comedy series' 20th anniversary, we wanted to remember some of show's most iconic sketches. When Seth Green launched 'Robot Chicken' alongside Matthew Senreich on Adult Swim in 2005, it became an instant hit that fans stayed up late to watch. While some sketches may not hold up today due to some of the crude jokes, let's just say 'Robot Chicken' isn't afraid to stretch the limits of comedy, no matter how dark the gags become. More from TheWrap The 10 Most Outrageous 'Robot Chicken' Sketches 7 Best Superhero Shows Streaming on Netflix Right Now Eileen Fulton, 'As The World Turns' Star and Broadway Actress, Dies at 91 7 Best Prestige Dramas Streaming on HBO Max Right Now Check out the best sketches we chose below. 'Jason Vorhees at Home' In this quick sketch, viewers get a behind-the-scenes look at Jason Vorhees's life when he's not out and about murdering people. He's a normal guy who does his own laundry and enjoys a good puzzle every now and again. 'Voltron Got Served' Paying homage to dance battle culture and the film 'You Got Served,' 'Robot Chicken' shows Voltron showing off his best moves. 'Care Bear Cleansing' The Care Bears turn a new, murderous leaf when they decide to launch a genocide on the Care Bear Cousins in an effort to save their race of Care Bears. 'Tooth and Consequences' While visiting a child to drop off their earnings for a tooth, the Tooth Fairy overhears an incident of domestic violence happening between the child's parents. That's when she takes matters into her own hands. 'Pokemon Outtakes' After years of putting on a show for kids, Squirtle has an emotional breakdown and breaks character. But Pikachu warns him of the consequences if he doesn't get his act together. 'The Emperor's Phone Call' Just when Emperor Palpatine was having a good day, he gets a bad phone call from Darth Vader about the status of the Death Star. 'M. Night Shyamalan's 'The Twist'' This sketch takes a hilarious jab at filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan's tendency to incorporate unexpected plot twists in his films. 'What a twist' became a running joke throughout 'Robot Chicken' seasons. 'Delicious Gummy Bears' In one of the darker sketches a gummy bear gets caught in a bear trap and is forced to chew herself out of it. 'Mario and Luigi Go To Vice City' When iconic video game characters Mario and Luigi can't cross their bridge in Mushroom they take another route through Grand Theft Auto's Vice City 'Bop It … or Else' The popular '90s kids toy turns out to have its own killer ulterior moment in this hilarious one-minute sketch The post The 10 Most Outrageous 'Robot Chicken' Sketches appeared first on TheWrap.
Geek Tyrant
30-06-2025
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ROBOT CHICKEN Is Back With a Wild New Special and You Can Enjoy The First Trailer! — GeekTyrant
After three years in the toy chest, Robot Chicken is springing back to life, and just in time for its 20th anniversary. Adult Swim has dropped the first trailer for the upcoming Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special , and it's exactly the kind of ridiculous, pop-culture-skewering mayhem fans have been waiting for. This new half-hour special arrives on Adult Swim on July 20th and hits Max the following day. It follows the show's signature nerd mascot as he embarks on a spiritual journey 'America's way: going on reality shows!' According to Adult Swim, he's trying to find his identity in the middle of 90 Day Fiancé-style dating chaos, reality TV madness, and even Shark Week danger. You can expect the usual blend of irreverent stop-motion chaos, but this time it's aiming its plastic finger squarely at Warner Bros. Discovery's reality-heavy empire. In a joint statement, creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich celebrated the return: '20 years ago, we set out to make the kind of funny and unexpected show that we'd want to watch. And somehow, we're still here, making sketch comedy with toys and making each other laugh. 'As always, the fans are the true wind beneath our wings, and this new special is going to soar really high. And then maybe from that height, poop on your head. But we all know that's good luck, so consider this payback for your support.' If you're wondering whether this special signals a full-on return for the series, the answer is... not really. In a recent interview, Green was pretty candid about the show's future: 'I can say with a bit of certainty that I don't think we'll ever do a whole season of Robot Chicken. I don't think we'll ever do another 20 quarter-hour episodes,' he said. 'What I do expect we'll do is continue to make half-hour specials that are dedicated to a specific property.' Green even pointed to South Park's recent run of streaming-focused specials as a model: 'Those have been really effective, and each individual special has made money for the parent company and promotion for its streaming platform. I think that's where we're going to start to fit in.' So if you've been craving the chaotic brilliance of Robot Chicken , this is sure to be a fun and wild ride!
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20-02-2025
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Adult Swim Celebrates ‘Robot Chicken' 20th Anniversary With Summer Special
Adult Swim's 'Robot Chicken' will celebrate its 20th anniversary with an all-new special set to premiere this summer. The popular stop-motion sketch comedy series' first installment since 2022 will follow the Nerd on a journey of self discovery through iconic reality shows from Warner Bros. Discovery's networks, including Discovery Channel, Food Network and TLC. 'Will he find a 90 Day Fiancé — or end up Shark Week chum?,' the logline reads. The series, which is created, executive produced, written and directed by and stars Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, first premiered in February 2005 and has become well known for its pop culture parodies. Other executive producers include co-head writers Douglas Goldstein and Tom Root, Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, John Harvatine IV and Eric Towner. 'Twenty years ago, we set out to make the kind of funny and unexpected show that we would want to watch. And somehow, we're still here, making sketch comedy with toys and making each other laugh,' Green and Senreich said in a statement. 'As always, the fans are the true wind beneath our wings, and this new special is going to soar really high. And then maybe from that height, poop on your head. But we all know that's good luck, so consider this payback for your support.' Over the course of its 11-season run, 'Robot Chicken' has racked up 23 Emmy nominations and six wins, with the most recent in 2022 for 'Outstanding Short Form Animated Program.' ''Robot Chicken' has been pushing the boundaries of comedy and animation for 20 years, and we could not be more excited to celebrate this milestone with our incredible fans,' Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen added. 'From the very first stop-motion sketch to the upcoming special, the show's relentless creativity and sharp satire continue to set it apart. This new special is packed with the kind of wild, irreverent fun that only 'Robot Chicken' can deliver.' In addition to the special, Adult Swim will air 'Robot Chicken' five nights a week throughout the month of February with a late-night double episode on Monday through Thursday at 12:30 a.m. ET/PT and specials airing Sunday nights at 1 a.m. ET/PT. All 11 seasons of 'Robot Chicken' are currently available to stream on Max. The post Adult Swim Celebrates 'Robot Chicken' 20th Anniversary With Summer Special appeared first on TheWrap.
