Regular Show
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Regular Show

"It's anything but."

8.6
Yr 2010
Rt 11m
Status Ended
Your Verdict
Unrated

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Series Brief

Overview

The surreal misadventures of two best friends - a blue jay and a raccoon - as they seek to liven up their mundane jobs as groundskeepers at the local park.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 88 /100

Regular Show is widely regarded as a standout of its era, celebrated for its unique blend of surreal humor and mundane workplace scenarios. Critics frequently highlight the show's ability to escalate simple situations into chaotic, absurd adventures, a format that resonated with both younger audiences and adults due to its clever writing and slightly edgy tone.

The franchise's recent return via The Lost Tapes has been met with generally positive feedback, with reviewers noting that the series retains its classic, high-energy charm and character chemistry. While some find modern revivals occasionally mediocre, the consensus suggests that the show successfully preserves the spirit and sharp wit of its long-running original iteration.

“Regular Show is one of those Cartoon Network shows that really nailed its assignment and there are barely any misses over 245 episodes.”

“The chemistry between the cast still feels natural, as if no time has passed since the original series ended.”

“The way mundane situations escalate into absurd adventures keeps each episode fresh and exciting.”

“Regular Show was slightly more mature than your average Cartoon Network show of the era, more akin to The Simpsons in tone and style.”

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Why fans love it

Regular Show leans into the chaos of post-college boredom. Mordecai and Rigby start each episode tasked with simple maintenance at a local park, but the narrative quickly spirals into sci-fi battles, time travel, and surreal threats. Mark Hamill lends his voice to this environment, grounding the bizarre ensemble in a world that treats cosmic destruction with the same casual annoyance as an unfinished chore.

The series finds its rhythm in the friction between mundane responsibility and absurd fantasy. It manages to feel like a high school friendship stretched into a perpetual grind. By placing anthropomorphic animals alongside realistic workplace malaise, the show creates a distinct atmosphere where the stakes are simultaneously nonexistent and apocalyptic. It is a strange synthesis of dead-end job anxiety and high-octane adventure that maintains its momentum from the 2010 premiere onward.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 5
Longest run 245 eps
Show 67 more
S. Scott Bullock as Unicorn #2 (Alex) / Unicorn #4 (voice) 2 episodes B.J. Ward as Dr. Asinovskovich / Lady / Woman (voice) 1 episode Julián Rebolledo as Don (voice) 3 episodes David Ogden Stiers as Mr. Maellard (voice) 18 episodes Roger L. Jackson as Baby #1 (voice) 2 episodes April Stewart as Woman #1 / Woman #2 (voice) 2 episodes Brad Culver as Velvet Overkill / Maracas Guy (voice) 2 episodes Carl Weathers as God of Basketball (voice) 2 episodes Paul F. Tompkins as Video Narrator (voice) 6 episodes Rich Fulcher as Answering Machine / Smoke Signal (voice) 2 episodes Michael Dorn as Thomas (voice) 2 episodes Andy Daly as Wallpaper Man / Politician Dude / Delivery Guy / Kid #2 (voice) 3 episodes Kyle Kinane as Doorman (voice) 2 episodes Roger Craig Smith as Rocker / Snow Munchkins / Snow Monsters (voice) 136 episodes Julian Holloway as Death (voice) 17 episodes Kurtwood Smith as Gene (voice) 7 episodes Matt Price as Quips (voice) 2 episodes Dawnn Lewis as JB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice) 2 episodes Robin Atkin Downes as Raymond / Luther / Newspaper Man (voice) 22 episodes Andrew Kishino as Game Master (voice) 3 episodes Wayne Knight as Guardian of the Friend Zone (voice) 2 episodes Courtenay Taylor as Starla / Lacey / Window Girl (voice) 43 episodes Janie Haddad Tompkins as Rachel (voice) 60 episodes Steve Blum as Fand Lady / Henchman #2 / Henchman #4 (voice) 33 episodes Armin Shimerman as Nightmare Alien (voice) 8 episodes Matthew Yang King as Yuji (voice) 2 episodes Andres Salaff as Heckler / Jensen (voice) 4 episodes Jennifer Hale as Agent Kessler / Hostess / Woman #1 (voice) 7 episodes Troy Baker as Dr. Langer / Old Man Pam / Guard #2 (voice) 13 episodes Phil LaMarr as Judge (voice) 3 episodes Tim Curry as Master Prank Caller #2 (voice) 2 episodes Grey DeLisle as Tamara / Overalls Girl / Glasses Girl (voice) 5 episodes Robert Englund as Mystery Man (voice) 9 episodes Fred Tatasciore as Goose Monster / Goose (voice) 29 episodes Travis Willingham as Rich Steve / Joe / Human Shield #2 (voice) 5 episodes Laura Bailey as Sheena Albright / Girl #2 (voice) 3 episodes Jeff Bennett as Party Pete / Guy / Centaur (voice) 23 episodes Linda Cardellini as Cloudy J (voice) 24 episodes Danny Cooksey as Reggie (voice) 2 episodes John Cygan as Owner (voice) 27 episodes Zosia Mamet as Celia (voice) 2 episodes Sean Szeles as Andy (voice) 4 episodes James Hong as Keith (voice) 3 episodes Jonathan Oldham as Weber / Outback Juey / Prime Minister (voice) 2 episodes David Kaye as TV Announcer (voice) 22 episodes Jason Mantzoukas as Sad Sax Guy (voice) 3 episodes Richard McGonagle as Reel to Reel (voice) 8 episodes Adam Pally as Kid #1 (voice) 4 episodes Eddie Pepitone as Sherm (voice) 3 episodes Ali Hillis as Maria (voice) 24 episodes Rich Sommer as Del Hanlon (voice) 7 episodes Yuri Lowenthal as Adam / Guy #1 (voice) 2 episodes David Koechner as Principal Dean (voice) 4 episodes Steve Agee as Zaxon (voice) 2 episodes Chelsea Kane as Cheezers Lady / Gum Girl (voice) 2 episodes James Adomian as Rikki (voice) 2 episodes Ben Diskin as Aiden / Milton (voice) 5 episodes D. C. Douglas as Colonel Rawls / Tom / Canadian #1 (voice) 10 episodes Kate Higgins as Fi / Icai (voice) 2 episodes Feodor Chin as Earl / Game (voice) 4 episodes Dee Bradley Baker as Frivola-Kranus (voice) 3 episodes Trevor Devall as HD DVD / Stream Box Bot #1 (voice) 3 episodes David Keith as Streaming (voice) 2 episodes Gillian Jacobs as BluRay / Computer V.O. (voice) 3 episodes Christine Baranski as Guardian (voice) 2 episodes Katey Sagal as Hilary / Aunt Maxine (voice) 2 episodes Casey Kasem 2 episodes
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Similarity

Where Regular Show overlaps with other shows, and exactly what they have in common.

Keyword Cloud

Keywords

time travel racoon slacker anthropomorphism park high school friends
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
September 06, 2010
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
11 minutes
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
2,321