Mr. Pickles (2014)
The darkly hilarious Adult Swim animated series about a satanic border collie hiding in plain sight among a blissfully oblivious small-town family.
Mr. Pickles - Series Information
- Original Title: Mr. Pickles
- First Air Year: 2014
- Last Air Year: 2018
- Created by: Will Carsola, Dave Stewart
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy, Animation
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (15 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 4
- Number of Episodes: 30
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: September 21, 2014 (United States - TV-MA), September 21, 2014 (Canada - 18+), September 21, 2014 (Germany - 18), September 21, 2014 (France - 18), September 21, 2014 (Brazil - 18), September 21, 2014 (Mexico - C), September 21, 2014 (Spain - 18)
- Networks: Adult Swim
- Production Companies: HotHouse Productions, Williams Street, Day by Day Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
Mr. Pickles - Plot
The Goodman family lives with their lovable pet dog, Mr. Pickles, a deviant border collie with a secret satanic streak.
Mr. Pickles - Trailer
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Mr. Pickles - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Will Carsola
- Dave Stewart
Main Cast
- Dave Stewart
- Kaitlyn Robrock
- Brooke Shields
- Jay Johnston
- Will Carsola
- Frank Collison
- Rob Zombie
- Candi Milo
- Mike L. Mayfield
Writers
- Dave Stewart
- Will Carsola
- Sean Conroy
Executive Producers
- Keith Crofford
Mr. Pickles - FAQs
What is Mr. Pickles about?
Mr. Pickles follows the Goodman family, a cheerful small-town household whose beloved border collie harbors a deeply sinister secret. Beneath his friendly exterior, Mr. Pickles is a satanic, gore-prone dog who engages in dark rituals and murderous mayhem — all while keeping up the act of a perfect family pet.
Is Mr. Pickles suitable for children?
Definitely not. Mr. Pickles carries a TV-MA rating for strong adult content, graphic gore, dark humor, and satanic themes. It's firmly aimed at mature audiences who enjoy boundary-pushing animated comedy. Think of it as the antithesis of a wholesome family cartoon — that contrast is precisely the joke.
Where can you stream Mr. Pickles?
Mr. Pickles is available to stream on YouTube TV and Adult Swim (including a free option on Adult Swim). You can also purchase episodes on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Spectrum On Demand also offers it for free to eligible subscribers.
How many seasons does Mr. Pickles have?
Mr. Pickles ran for four seasons plus a specials collection, totaling 30 episodes. Season 1 through Season 3 each contained 10 episodes, while Season 4 wrapped things up with a single finale episode. The series aired on Adult Swim from 2014 to 2018.
Who created and voiced Mr. Pickles?
The series was created by Will Carsola and Dave Stewart, who also voice characters in the show. The cast includes Kaitlyn Robrock, Brooke Shields, Jay Johnston, Frank Collison, Rob Zombie, Candi Milo, and Mike L. Mayfield, lending the show a distinctive mix of comedic and cult-horror talent.
Why did Mr. Pickles end after Season 4?
Mr. Pickles concluded in 2018 with a notably brief fourth season consisting of just one episode, suggesting a deliberate wrap-up rather than a cancellation mid-run. The creators used that finale to close out the series' story, and Adult Swim subsequently launched the spin-off Mommy Dead and Dearest.
What shows are similar to Mr. Pickles?
Fans of Mr. Pickles often enjoy Moral Orel, another Adult Swim dark animated series with small-town religious satire. Little Demon, Solar Opposites, and Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-Head offer similarly irreverent adult animation. For comparable dark humor with a horror edge, Don't Hug Me I'm Scared is also worth exploring.
Is Mr. Pickles based on a true story or real mythology?
Mr. Pickles is entirely fictional, though it draws heavily on satanic iconography, death metal culture, and horror tropes for its dark comedy. The show parodies wholesome Americana by placing an occult monster at the center of a picture-perfect family, playing on the contrast between suburban innocence and hidden evil.
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