Adult Swim‘s iconic stop-motion sketch comedy series Robot Chicken is marking its 20th anniversary with a new special set to air this summer.
The Robot Chicken Self-Discovery Special featuring parodies of fan-favorite series from Discovery, Food Network and TLC, “follows the hapless Robot Chicken Nerd as he seeks self-discovery America’s way: going on reality shows! Will he find a 90 Day Fiancé – or end up Shark Week chum?”
First premiering February 20, 2005, the acclaimed series created by and starring Seth Green and Matthew Senreich has gone on to earn 23 Emmy nominations and six wins, the most recent in 2022 for Outstanding Short Form Animated Program.
“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,” said Green and Senreich. “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.”
To celebrate the show’s 20th anniversary, Adult Swim is airing the series five-nights a week throughout this month, with a late-night double episode, Monday – Thursday beginning at 12:30am ET/PT, and featured Robot Chicken specials airing late night Sundays at 1am ET/PT. All 11 seasons of Robot Chicken are currently available to stream on Max.
“Robot Chicken has been pushing the boundaries of comedy and animation for 20 years, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this milestone with our incredible fans,” said Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen. “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.”
Robot Chicken is executive produced by Green and Senreich along with co-head writers Douglas Goldstein and Tom Root. Green and Senreich also write, voice and direct the award-winning series. Stoopid Buddy Stoodios partners, John Harvatine IV and Eric Towner, also serve as executive producers.
