Regular Show
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Regular Show

"It's anything but."

8.6
Yr 2010
Rt 11m
Status Ended
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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
B.J. Ward as Dr. Asinovskovich / Lady / Woman (voice) 1 episode Minty Lewis as Eileen (voice) 83 episodes 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 Susan (voice) 2 episodes Brad Culver as Jimmy (voice) 2 episodes Carl Weathers as God of Basketball (voice) 2 episodes Paul F. Tompkins as Voice on Record / Nice Friend (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 / Club Manager #2 / Club Manager #5 (voice) 2 episodes Kurtwood Smith as Gene (voice) 7 episodes Julian Holloway as Death (voice) 17 episodes Matt Price as Quips (voice) 2 episodes Dawnn Lewis as Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice) 2 episodes Andrew Kishino as Doug McFarland (voice) 3 episodes Robin Atkin Downes as Gary (voice) 22 episodes Wayne Knight as God of Street Performing (voice) 2 episodes Courtenay Taylor as Starla (voice) 43 episodes Janie Haddad Tompkins as Margaret (voice) 60 episodes Andres Salaff as Fake Mordecai / Fake Muscle Man / Ventriloquist (voice) 4 episodes Roger Craig Smith as Thomas (voice) 152 episodes Armin Shimerman as Dr. Henry (voice) 8 episodes Richard McGonagle as Reel to Reel (voice) 8 episodes Matthew Yang King as Merle / Surfer #2 (voice) 2 episodes Steve Blum as Carter (voice) 33 episodes Phil LaMarr as Cash Bankis / Dude #1 (voice) 3 episodes Jennifer Hale as Veronica (voice) 7 episodes Tim Curry as Hot Dog Leader (voice) 2 episodes Grey DeLisle as Woman / Girl #1 / Girl #3 (voice) 5 episodes Travis Willingham as Jimmy Jamzz (voice) 5 episodes Jeff Bennett as Hero Dude / Guy #3 (voice) 23 episodes Linda Cardellini as Cloudy J (voice) 24 episodes Danny Cooksey as Reggie (voice) 2 episodes Laura Bailey as Natalia / Secretary Clifton (voice) 3 episodes David Kaye as Reginald (voice) 22 episodes Troy Baker as Dr. Langer (voice) 13 episodes John Cygan as Steven / Lazy Dave / Tape Hunter (voice) 27 episodes Zosia Mamet as Celia (voice) 2 episodes Sean Szeles as Andy (voice) 4 episodes James Hong as Mr. Zhang / Luggage Handler (voice) 3 episodes Jonathan Oldham as Hillbilly / Male Model / Delivery Guy (voice) 2 episodes Jason Mantzoukas as Sad Sax Guy (voice) 3 episodes Robert Englund as Anti-Pops (voice) 9 episodes Fred Tatasciore as Muscle Dad (voice) 29 episodes Adam Pally as Party Horse (voice) 4 episodes Eddie Pepitone as Sherm (voice) 3 episodes Rich Sommer as Del Hanlon (voice) 7 episodes Yuri Lowenthal as Adam / Guy #1 (voice) 2 episodes Ali Hillis as Tina / Orphan Woman / Casting Director (voice) 24 episodes David Koechner as Principal Dean (voice) 4 episodes Steve Agee as Corny / Cowboy (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 Natalie Williams / Mary Stone / Computer (voice) 2 episodes Feodor Chin as Earl (voice) 4 episodes Dee Bradley Baker as Glömb / Greeter / Employee #1 (voice) 3 episodes Trevor Devall as HD DVD (voice) 3 episodes Gillian Jacobs as BluRay (voice) 3 episodes David Keith as Streaming (voice) 2 episodes Christine Baranski as Guardian (voice) 2 episodes Katey Sagal as Hilary / Aunt Maxine (voice) 2 episodes Casey Kasem 2 episodes
Signal Match

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
2,297