Robot Chicken (2005)
The irreverent Adult Swim stop-motion sketch comedy that turned your childhood toys into gleefully twisted pop-culture parody for 17 years.
Robot Chicken - Series Information
- Original Title: Robot Chicken
- First Air Year: 2005
- Last Air Year: 2022
- Created by: Seth Green, Matthew Senreich
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy, Animation
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (12 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 11
- Number of Episodes: 218
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: February 20, 2005 (United States - TV-MA), February 20, 2005 (Canada - 14+), February 20, 2005 (United Kingdom - 15), February 20, 2005 (Germany - 18), February 20, 2005 (France - 10), February 20, 2005 (Australia - MA 15+), February 20, 2005 (Brazil - 14), February 20, 2005 (Mexico - B), February 20, 2005 (Spain - 18)
- Networks: Adult Swim
- Alternative Titles: Робокурчя (UA), Alabama Jackson (US), 机器鸡 (CN)
- Production Companies: Williams Street, Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, Sony Pictures Digital, Stoopid Monkey, ShadowMachine, Sony Pictures Television
- Production Countries: United States of America
Robot Chicken - Plot
A series of pop-culture parodies using stop-motion animation of toys, action figures and dolls. The title character was an ordinary chicken until he was run down by a car and subsequently brought back to life in cyborg form by mad scientist Fritz Huhnmorder, who tortures Robot Chicken by forcing him to watch a random selection of TV shows, the sketches that make up the body of each episode.
Robot Chicken - Trailer
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It's Alive!!
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Robot Chicken - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Seth Green
- Matthew Senreich
Main Cast
- Seth Green
- Matthew Senreich
- Breckin Meyer
- Sarah Michelle Gellar
- Skeet Ulrich
- Macaulay Culkin
- Frank Welker
- Tom Root
- Adrianne Palicki
- Seth MacFarlane
Writers
- Breckin Meyer
- Hugh Davidson
- Charles Horn
- Erik Weiner
- Dan Milano
Executive Producers
- Doug Goldstein
- Tom Root
- Seth Green
- Matthew Senreich
- Mike Lazzo
Robot Chicken - FAQs
Where can you stream Robot Chicken online?
Robot Chicken is available to stream on Max (formerly HBO Max) and through the HBO Max Amazon Channel. Episodes can also be purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, and watched for free on Spectrum On Demand, depending on your region.
Is Robot Chicken based on a true story?
No, Robot Chicken is entirely fictional. The framing device — a cyborg chicken forced to watch TV by a mad scientist — is a comedic invention by creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich. The sketches themselves parody real pop culture properties but are wholly original comedic works.
How many seasons does Robot Chicken have?
Robot Chicken ran for 11 main seasons plus a specials season (Season 0), totalling 218 episodes. The series premiered on Adult Swim on February 20, 2005, and concluded in 2022, making it one of the longest-running original Adult Swim animated series.
Who created Robot Chicken and when did it premiere?
Robot Chicken was created by Seth Green and Matthew Senreich. The series premiered on Adult Swim on February 20, 2005. Green and Senreich also served as executive producers and regular voice performers throughout the show's entire run.
What is Robot Chicken's content rating?
Robot Chicken is rated TV-MA, meaning it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains adult humor, crude language, violence, and satirical content that may be unsuitable for viewers under 17. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
Who are the main voice actors in Robot Chicken?
The core cast includes Seth Green, Matthew Senreich, Breckin Meyer, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Skeet Ulrich, Macaulay Culkin, Frank Welker, Tom Root, Adrianne Palicki, and Seth MacFarlane. The show also features a rotating roster of celebrity guest voices across its 11 seasons.
Did Robot Chicken win any awards during its run?
Yes, Robot Chicken earned multiple Emmy Award nominations and wins over its run, primarily in the Outstanding Short-Format Animated Program category. The show was widely recognized for its inventive stop-motion craft and sharp pop-culture parody writing, earning critical acclaim throughout its 17-year run.
What makes Robot Chicken's animation style unique?
Robot Chicken uses stop-motion animation with real toys, action figures, and dolls to recreate and parody pop culture moments. This tactile, handcrafted aesthetic gives the show a distinctive look unlike any other animated series, blending childhood nostalgia with irreverent adult humor in each short sketch.
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