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China, IL

  • TV Series
  • 2008–2015
  • TV-14
  • 22m
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7.0/10
2.7K
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China, IL (2008)
AnimationComedy

Steve and Frank Smith are brothers who teach the history department in the worst university in America.Steve and Frank Smith are brothers who teach the history department in the worst university in America.Steve and Frank Smith are brothers who teach the history department in the worst university in America.

  • Creators
    • Brad Neely
    • Daniel Weidenfeld
    • Dan Pasternack
  • Stars
    • Brad Neely
    • Greta Gerwig
    • Hulk Hogan
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    • Creators
      • Brad Neely
      • Daniel Weidenfeld
      • Dan Pasternack
    • Stars
      • Brad Neely
      • Greta Gerwig
      • Hulk Hogan
    • 14User reviews
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    10kyleconnolly1

    This really is a "Hidden Gem".

    I'm not going to lie here in saying this is easily one of the better shows on television at the moment. The humour might not be for everyone, but for those with a strong sense of it, you will die laughing at almost every episode.

    The characters are all very well developed, and have been "evolving" for many years on Brad Neely's web-cartoons "The Professor Brothers", and "Babycakes". Frank and Steve, brothers and history professors, seem to be the shows major focus though, which is fine because they are two of the funniest "caricatures" of College Professors every created. Although they are both extreme in their own right, almost all of the characters on the show are.

    Steve is highly intelligent, although lazy (maybe bored?), and is a frequent womaniser - often seducing female students. Frank, on the other hand, is very stupid, but is always scheming, and he is the my personal favourite character on the show. Babycake's, or "BC" for short, is another fan favourite - a dumb witted gentle giant, who often shows signs of wisdom, although most of the time he has no idea if he does.

    This show is quite a bit more intelligent than what appears on the surface as well. All of the guys in power, such as "The Mayor", or "The Dean" are stereotypical Alpha Males. Ripped muscles, booming loud voices, and willing to "rip your frigging head off" if you falter or screw up in anyway.

    Although the storyline in most of the episodes are a little "out there", they are still fairly easy to follow, and absolutely hysterical. There are is almost always a moment of wisdom in each episode, or a lesson to be learned. One of my favourite quotes from Season 2, Episode three, was when Steve, replying to a a conspiracy theorists statement that it was impossible for us to create some of the monolithic wonders of the ancient world, said "Nerd, Don't estimate all humanity on the limits of your own capability".

    Well said, Steve. Well said.

    Anyway, check out this show. It's fantastic... and although it's not for everyone
    10ashlon3

    This show really grew on me...

    When I first watched this show.. I was thrown off about the animation at first. Slowly it started to grow on me, and although it's simply animated, it has a lot of motion and its easy to watch.

    The characters were by far my favorite part. All the characters were very memorable and are so witty. I loved the professors and the whole set up. It's got a balance of simple humor and ridiculous violence. I wasn't sure how to feel about the show when I saw the first episode (had the same feelings about Superjail) but after getting into the show, I love all the characters and the way they interact together.

    It is a hilarious show, and it'll really grow on you if given a chance.
    9tharealhiphop

    this show is DOPE

    wow i was amazed that this show got such a low score. at first i thought the animation wasn't too good but the more i watched the more i realized how funny and strange this show actually is. The voices are amazing, each character is extremely memorable the only thing i don't like is that its only 15 minute episodes. my favorite episode so far was the one with the killer hippies. lots of violence sort of like super jail. i also like that this show is about really crappy college teachers who don't really give a crap about anything but themselves. Babycakes is the man!!! looking forward to tonights episode, if you don't like this show ur lame ;)
    8nasdagoodshepherd

    One of the funniest shows on Adult Swim...EVER!

    China, Il is considered to be one of my favorite Adult Swim animated shows I have ever watched in my life. It's about 2 college professors, Steve (The coolest professor in college) and Frank (The guy who is Steve's brother, and wants to get some attention from anyone and get laid) and 2 college students, Pony (A Mexican girl who sometimes has dating issues) and Baby Cakes (A grown man with austim and has a baby for a face) going on sorts of mishaps along with The Dean, (One of the strongest men on the face of Illinois and sometimes a little corrupted towards anything and anyone.) other college professors and students. I do mind the cheap animation and also the great parts of animation ( characters moving in fantasic soild animation) the songs and music are fun to listen and the writing is sweet. Give this one a 8.8/10
    10reidrediferd-67329

    I was reluctant to watch the show the 1st time I saw the commercial.

    However, I'm so glad I gave it a chance. It quickly became one of my favorite shows. I really hope it comes out on DVD I would love to buy all of the seasons to add to my anime and cartoon collection. Ecstatic about hearing that season 3 has been ordered. I was worried after it being gone for so long that it wasn't going to come back. Keep up the great comedy guys. I recommend this show to all of my friends in hopes that the show will continue for a long time. I also recommend making a Facebook page and adding funny memes and clips from the show. I share a lot from YouTube but my Facebook friends are limited. Even without a real fb page the Wikipedia linked one made because of people searching for it already has over 6,000 likes.

    EVERYONE SHOULD WATCH THIS SHOW!!!

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    • Trivia
      There's a restaurant that Frank goes to called Chilibee's. Chilibee's takes a play on Chili's and Applebee's and the logo being a bee looking like Chili's signature logo.
    • Connections
      Edited into Creative Continuity: Adult Swim (2015)

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    • Release date
      • October 2, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Китай, Иллинойс
    • Production companies
      • Neely Comics
      • Titmouse
      • Williams Street
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      22 minutes
    • Color
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