Squidbillies (2005)
The wildly irreverent Adult Swim animated series following a family of hillbilly mud squids through 13 seasons of Appalachian absurdity.
Squidbillies - Series Information
- Original Title: Squidbillies
- First Air Year: 2005
- Last Air Year: 2021
- Created by: Jim Fortier, Matt Maiellaro et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy, Animation
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 13 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 13
- Number of Episodes: 132
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: October 16, 2005 (United States - TV-MA), October 16, 2005 (Canada - 14+), October 16, 2005 (Germany - 18), October 16, 2005 (France - 18), October 16, 2005 (Australia - MA 15+), October 16, 2005 (Brazil - 14), October 16, 2005 (Mexico - D), October 16, 2005 (Spain - 18)
- Networks: Adult Swim
- Production Companies: Williams Street
- Production Countries: United States of America
Squidbillies - Plot
Squidbillies is an animated television series about the Cuylers, an impoverished family of anthropomorphic hillbilly mud squids living in the Appalachian region of Georgia's mountains. The show is produced by Williams Street Studios for the Adult Swim programming block of Cartoon Network and premiered on October 16, 2005. It is written by Dave Willis, co-creator of Aqua Teen Hunger Force, and Jim Fortier, previously of The Brak Show, both of whom worked on the Adult Swim series Space Ghost Coast to Coast. The animation is done by Awesome Incorporated, with background design by Ben Prisk.
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Squidbillies - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Jim Fortier
- Matt Maiellaro
- Dave Willis
Main Cast
- Dana Snyder
- Daniel McDevitt
- Dave Willis
- Todd Hanson
- Patricia French
- Bobby Ellerbee
- Unknown Hinson
- Scott Hilley
- Mary Kraft
- Fred Armisen
Writers
- Jim Fortier
- Dave Willis
- Alan Steadman
- Casper Kelly
- Pete Smith
Executive Producers
- Keith Crofford
Squidbillies - FAQs
Where can you watch Squidbillies online?
Squidbillies is available to stream for free on Adult Swim and Spectrum On Demand. It can also be streamed through YouTube TV. For those who prefer to own episodes, it is available to purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
Why was Squidbillies cancelled after Season 13?
Squidbillies ended in 2021 following the departure of voice actor Unknown Hinson, who had voiced lead character Early Cuyler since the show's debut. After offensive social media posts surfaced, Adult Swim removed him from the role. Tracy Morgan briefly stepped in, but the series ultimately concluded with Season 13.
Who voiced Early Cuyler in Squidbillies?
Early Cuyler was originally voiced by Unknown Hinson, the country musician and comedian, from the show's 2005 premiere through most of its run. Tracy Morgan took over the role for a period before the series ended in 2021 after 13 seasons on Adult Swim.
How many seasons and episodes does Squidbillies have?
Squidbillies ran for 13 seasons and 132 episodes in total, not counting a collection of specials. Seasons ranged from 6 to 20 episodes in length. The series premiered on October 16, 2005, and concluded in 2021 on Adult Swim.
Who created Squidbillies?
Squidbillies was created by Jim Fortier, Matt Maiellaro, and Dave Willis. Willis is also known as the co-creator of Aqua Teen Hunger Force, while Fortier previously worked on The Brak Show. Both creators had earlier collaborated on the Adult Swim series Space Ghost Coast to Coast.
Is Squidbillies based on a true story?
Squidbillies is not based on a true story. It is a wholly original animated comedy series set in a fictional Appalachian Georgia community. The show draws on Southern rural stereotypes and absurdist humor to satirize poverty, culture, and politics through its cast of anthropomorphic mud squid characters.
What is the content rating for Squidbillies?
Squidbillies carries a TV-14 rating in the United States, indicating content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series aired on Adult Swim, the late-night programming block of Cartoon Network, which is known for mature animated content aimed at adult audiences.
What shows are similar to Squidbillies?
Fans of Squidbillies may enjoy other offbeat animated comedies such as Robot Chicken (2005) and The Oblongs (2001), both of which share a similarly irreverent, adult-oriented sensibility. Napoleon Dynamite (2012) and I Am Weasel (1997) are also recommended for viewers who appreciate unconventional animated humor.
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