Robot Chicken | |
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Season 3 | |
No. of episodes | 20 |
Release | |
Original network | Adult Swim |
Original release | August 12, 2007 October 5, 2008 | –
Season chronology | |
The third season of the stop-motion television series Robot Chicken originally aired in the United States on Cartoon Network's late night programming block, Adult Swim. Season three officially began on August 12, 2007 on Adult Swim, with "Werewolf vs. Unicorn", and ended with "Chirlaxx" on October 5, 2008, with a total of twenty episodes.
The third season was released on the Season Three: Uncensored DVD on October 7, 2008 in Region 1, January 25, 2010 in Region 2 and December 3, 2008 in Region 4.
Overview
The third season of Robot Chicken includes many TV, movie, TV commercial, and pop culture parodies, and non-sequitur blackouts, all acted out by dolls and action figures, including parodies like, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger investigates the illegal immigration issue with Speedy Gonzales, Slowpoke Rodriguez and Dora the Explorer, Godzilla takes a rookie out for a Training Day, The crew of Battlestar Galactica defeats the FCC threat, President George W. Bush receives a gremlin, The SWAT Team finally "gets" Sonic the Hedgehog for speeding, Big Jim tries to score, Barbie and Yasmin (of the Bratz) go head-to-head on MTV's Exposed, "Inside the Battlefield" revisits G.I. Joe's and Cobra's battle of the Weather Dominator, twenty years later, Spawn faces the Devil with his one true skill - fiddling, Michael Moore uncovers whatever happened to the girls' toys of yesteryear, Crystar the Crystal Warrior gets smoked, Wonder Woman reveals her revealing arch-enemy, She-Ra cannot get a moment of peace as Etheria is constantly under attack while she suffers from period pains, Hermey the Elf sucks at being a dentist A nerd is stuffed into a locker and into the magical and confusing land of Narnia.., The Super Friends make way for The Super Pets, Conan the Barbarian tells us "What is Best in Life" with a song, Sylar gets a new power in a Heroes parody, Bronson Pinchot and Ludacris star in the off-Broadway production of "Don’t Be Ridiculous", The government tries to contain an outbreak of cooties and when the enemies of America are on the run as President Bush becomes...Captain Texas!
Guest stars
Many celebrities have guest starred in the third season of Robot Chicken: they include Sarah Michelle Gellar, Mila Kunis, Kelly Hu, Cee Lo Green, Snoop Dogg, Kristin Chenoweth, Tahmoh Penikett, Katee Sackhoff, Joss Whedon, Michelle Trachtenberg, Ginnifer Goodwin, Rachael Leigh Cook, Donald Faison, Seth MacFarlane, Hayden Panettiere, Patrick Warburton, Candace Bailey, Kevin Connolly, Rosario Dawson, Jamie Kaler, Skeet Ulrich, Masi Oka, Mark Hamill, Adrianne Palicki, Abraham Benrubi, Amy Smart, Billy Dee Williams, Matthew Lillard, Jean Smart, Alex Borstein, Nathan Fillion, Joel McHale, Robin Tunney, Emma Caulfield, George Lowe, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mario López, Lark Voorhies, Dennis Haskins, Dustin Diamond, Zachary Quinto, Clark Duke, Michael Chiklis, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Chris Evans, Ludacris, Julian McMahon, Master P, Matthew Wood, Linda Cardellini, John C. McGinley and Sir Mix-a-Lot.
Episodes
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code |
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41 | 1 | "Werewolf vs. Unicorn" | Chris McKay | Seth Green, Mike Fasolo, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb Wells | August 12, 2007 | 301 |
All the people killed in the 2nd season finale return as zombies. The Defenders of the Earth accept their limitations. Shout On and Shout Off with The Shouter. The Decepticon Soundwave discovers he’s a little dated. People can lose at The Game of Life. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger investigates the illegal immigration issue with Speedy Gonzales and Dora the Explorer. Cast: Seth Green, Mila Kunis, Breckin Meyer, Pat Pinney, Tom Root, Matthew Senreich, Frank Welker Guest stars: Keith Crofford, Mike Lazzo | ||||||
42 | 2 | "Squaw Bury Shortcake" | Chris McKay | Seth Green, Mike Fasolo, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb Wells | August 19, 2007 | 303 |
The MythBusters team tackles masturbation myths. G-Force’s Tiny needs to shed a few pounds. Popeye’s friends hold an intervention over his addiction to spinach. Godzilla takes a rookie out for a Training Day. Tablesmasher attempts to defeat The Council of Evil Tables. Dirty Harry deals with a punk that does feel lucky. After retirement, Bob Barker handles the neutering personally. Cast: Seth Green, Jonathan Lipow, Tom Root Guest stars: Kristin Chenoweth, Dave Coulier, CeeLo Green, Ethan Hawke, Kelly Hu, Snoop Dogg | ||||||
43 | 3 | "Rabbits on a Roller Coaster" | Chris McKay | Seth Green, Mike Fasolo, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb Wells | August 26, 2007 | 304 |
Randy experiences cross-dressing as the Pink Ranger and death in The Worst Halloween. The crew of Battlestar Galactica defeats the FCC threat. Dick Tracy earns his name. Behold, the newest adventure of Turbo Teen. M.A.S.K.’s Matt Tracker takes a bride. Cast: Candace Bailey, Seth Green, Chad Morgan, Tom Root Guest stars: Michael Hogan, Gregory Itzin, Tahmoh Penikett, Katee Sackhoff, Joss Whedon | ||||||
44 | 4 | "Tapping a Hero" | Seth Green & Chris McKay | Seth Green, Mike Fasolo, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb Wells | September 2, 2007 | 305 |
Law & Order has never been chickenfied till now. President George W. Bush receives a gremlin. Don't miss The 33rd Year Old Virgin starring Jesus Christ. Smokey Bear remembers how he got his name. Stan Lee and Pamela Anderson reveal superhero gossip on "Superheroes Tonight." Cast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, Chad Morgan, Tom Root Guest stars: Stan Lee, Michelle Trachtenberg | ||||||
45 | 5 | "Shoe" | Chris McKay | Seth Green, Mike Fasolo, Harp Pekin, Ben Schwartz, Matthew Senreich & Kevin Shinick | September 9, 2007 | 306 |
Ted Kennedy and Jenna Jameson battle celebrities in politics and porn! Link's looking for a decent reward from Princess Zelda. The Homeless airlines sorta take flight. The SWAT Team finally "gets" Sonic the Hedgehog for speeding.[1] Learn whatever happened to the Micro Machines Man. Skeletor's latest plot to destroy Eternia and He-Man goes a little too well. Cast: Candace Bailey, Rachael Leigh Cook, Seth Green, Dan Milano, Pat Pinney, Tom Root Guest stars: John Moschitta Jr., Mindy Sterling | ||||||
46 | 6 | "Endless Breadsticks" | Chris McKay | Seth Green, Mike Fasolo, Harp Pekin, Ben Schwartz, Matthew Senreich & Kevin Shinick | September 16, 2007 | 307 |
Another black man in a fat suit movie. Big Jim tries to score. The Cat in the Hat has his way with the family pet and the kids need to get lost. Doug tells us about his life. When Snarf kicks it, Mumm-Ra sees his chance to destroy the ThunderCats as Lion-O's new nanny. Cast: Leah Cevoli, Donald Faison, Seth Green, Seth MacFarlane, Tom Root Guest stars: Hayden Panettiere, Patrick Warburton | ||||||
47 | 7 | "Yancy the Yo-Yo Boy" | Matthew Senreich | Seth Green, Mike Fasolo, Harp Pekin, Ben Schwartz, Matthew Senreich & Kevin Shinick | September 23, 2007 | 308 |
The dinosaurs face their Armageddon. Barbie and Yasmin (of the Bratz) go head-to-head on MTV's Exposed. What happens on Tuesday when Wimpy has to pay for his burgers? The Greatest American Hero or greatest American nerd? Find out how infinite wealth has affected Richie Rich's teenage years. Cast: Candace Bailey, Michael Benyaer, Eden Espinosa, Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, Tom Root Guest stars: Dave Coulier, Robert Culp | ||||||
48 | 8 | "More Blood, More Chocolate" | Chris McKay | Seth Green, Mike Fasolo, Harp Pekin, Ben Schwartz, Matthew Senreich & Kevin Shinick | September 30, 2007 | 309 |
An alien invasion isn't quite what it seems. Haunted houses are common, but not one with THIS kind of ghost! Can Bob the Builder take on the union? Probably. Inside the Battlefield revisits G.I. Joe's and Cobra's battle of the Weather Dominator, twenty years later. Cast: Tamara Garfield, Seth Green, Jamie Kaler, Breckin Meyer, Tom Root Guest stars: Kevin Connolly, Rosario Dawson, Skeet Ulrich | ||||||
49 | 9 | "Celebutard Mountain" | Chris McKay | Seth Green, Mike Fasolo, Breckin Meyer, Matthew Senreich & Kevin Shinick | October 7, 2007 | 311 |
Our PS3 Contest winner gets what's coming to him. Mr. Rogers is turning Japanese. Spawn faces the Devil with his one true skill - fiddling. Fonzie takes care of Chachi the best he can in The Pursuit of Happy Days. Iron Man's feet become his greatest weakness. VH1's "Top 100 Final Episodes" features the end of Mork & Mindy, The Love Boat and more. Cast: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Seth Green, Jamie Kaler, Breckin Meyer, Tom Root, Adam Talbott Guest stars: Mark Hamill, Masi Oka | ||||||
50 | 10 | "Moesha Poppins" | Seth Green | Seth Green, Mike Fasolo, Breckin Meyer, Matthew Senreich & Kevin Shinick | October 21, 2007 | 312 |
The Empire Strikes Back's Lando Calrissian led our heroes into a dinnertime trap with Darth Vader, and hilarity's the main course! In the spirit of 300 comes 1776. Michael Moore uncovers whatever happened to the girls' toys of yesteryear. Cast: Abraham Benrubi, Keith Ferguson, Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, Tom Root, Amy Smart Guest stars: Malcolm McDowell, Adrianne Palicki, Billy Dee Williams Title reference: A mashup title of the TV sitcom Moesha and the movie Mary Poppins. | ||||||
51 | 11 | "Ban on the Fun" | Chris McKay & Matthew Senreich | Seth Green, Mike Fasolo, Breckin Meyer, Matthew Senreich & Kevin Shinick | October 28, 2007 | 313 |
The Maytag Man helps out...with his life. Crystar the Crystal Warrior gets smoked. Thelma & Louise regret their suicidal ways. The Maytag Repairman's life really sucks. The Laff-A-Lympics gang faces their darkest games ever: Munich, 1972. Cast: Candace Bailey, Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, Dan Milano, Kevin Shinick, Victor Yerrid Guest stars: Matthew Lillard, Jean Smart | ||||||
52 | 12 | "Losin' the Wobble" | Chris McKay | Seth Green, Mike Fasolo, Breckin Meyer, Matthew Senreich & Kevin Shinick | November 4, 2007 | 314 |
The Kool-Aid Man quenches some inconvenient thirsts. The mystery of why Encyclopedia Brown's parents aren't getting along. Wonder Woman reveals her revealing arch-enemy. Drunk celebrities are revealed to be reptilian-like aliens, referencing the 1983 made-for-television science fiction movie V. Cast: Abraham Benrubi, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Tom Kane, Jordan Ladd, Breckin Meyer, Tom Root Guest star: Nathan Fillion | ||||||
53 | 13 | "Slaughterhouse on the Prairie" | Chris McKay | Seth Green, Mike Fasolo, Breckin Meyer, Matthew Senreich & Kevin Shinick | November 11, 2007 | 315 |
She-Ra cannot get a moment of peace as Etheria is constantly under attack while she suffers from period pains. The Grease Gang create a new hump machine. The Magic Garden discovers that the story box has a biblical story they will never forget. Lego goes Babel! The Smurfs Village is ravaged by a hurricane. Cast: Eden Espinosa, Danny Goldman, Seth Green, Dan Milano, Tom Root, Kevin Shinick Guest stars: Joel McHale, Robin Tunney Title reference: A pun on the popular TV series Little House on the Prairie. | ||||||
54 | 14 | "Robot Chicken's Half-Assed Christmas Special" | Matthew Senreich | Seth Green, Mike Fasolo, Harp Pekin, Ben Schwartz, Matthew Senreich & Kevin Shinick | December 9, 2007 | 310 |
Hermey the Elf sucks at being a dentist, The Nerd is stuffed into a locker and into the magical and confusing land of Narnia. All Sally wants is a love note, but for Linus it's misery. Cast: Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, George Lowe, Seth MacFarlane, Katelin Peterson, Tom Root Guest stars: Emma Caulfield, Zachary Gordon | ||||||
55 | 15 | "Tubba-Bubba's Now Hubba-Hubba" | Chris McKay | Seth Green, Mike Fasolo, Breckin Meyer, Matthew Senreich & Kevin Shinick | April 1, 2008 | 302 |
The Super Friends make way for The Super Pets. The Carmen Sandiego host has girlfriend troubles. Pac-Man learns that he’s been living in The Matrix. The car version of Voltron gets to the rescue as fast as it can. The Cenobites guest star on Girls Gone Wild. 24 focuses on the night hours as Drac takes down the terrorists. Cast: Seth Green, Mocean Melvin, Breckin Meyer, Dan Milano, Tom Root, Kevin Shinick Guest star: Mindy Sterling Note: This episode aired on Adult Swim as an April Fools' Day prank for a sneak peek of upcoming shows. | ||||||
56 | 16 | "Boo Cocky" | Chris McKay | Seth Green, Hugh Davidson, Mike Fasolo, Matthew Senreich & Erik Weiner | September 7, 2008 | 316 |
Conan the Barbarian tells us "What is Best in Life" with a song. The Nerds find out Revenge comes with a price. President Jenna Bush trades the Oil Crisis for the Corn Crisis. The Saved by the Bell kids meet Jigsaw from Saw, and Screech will never be the same. The Borg track the Enterprise to its hiding place—Las Vegas’ Star Trek Experience. Cast: Hugh Davidson, Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, Chad Morgan Guest stars: Robert Carradine, Dustin Diamond, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Dennis Haskins, Mario Lopez, Lark Voorhies | ||||||
57 | 17 | "Bionic Cow" | Chris McKay | Seth Green, Hugh Davidson, Mike Fasolo, Matthew Senreich & Erik Weiner | September 14, 2008 | 317 |
Sylar gets a new power in a Heroes parody. Behind the scenes of Excitebike. Mr. Magoo gets Laser Eye Surgery. Tarzan learns that not everything humans can teach him are as good as Jane’s boobs. When Paris Hilton was stuck in prison, it was up to Nicole Richie to stage a Prison Break. Cast: Hugh Davidson, Seth Green, Mila Kunis, Breckin Meyer, Erik Weiner Guest stars: Clark Duke, Zachary Quinto | ||||||
58 | 18 | "Monstourage" | Chris McKay | Seth Green, Hugh Davidson, Mike Fasolo, Matthew Senreich & Erik Weiner | September 21, 2008 | 318 |
Vic Mackey from The Shield switches places with the Fantastic Four’s Thing, which references Michael Chiklis as he portrays both. Cowboys on a cattle drive have it bad in biblical proportions. Bronson Pinchot and Ludacris star in the off-Broadway production of Don't Be Ridiculous. Fraggle Rock meets Watership Down when the Fraggles are forced out of their home and onto a desperate hunt for survival. Cast: Seth Green, Drew Massey Guest stars: Michael Chiklis, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Chris Evans, Ludacris, Julian McMahon | ||||||
59 | 19 | "President Evil" | Chris McKay | Seth Green, Hugh Davidson, Mike Fasolo, Matthew Senreich & Erik Weiner | September 28, 2008 | 319 |
Diggers have Dug their own grave, Dig Dug-style, ya dig? You’ve never seen a Vegas crime caper like Ocean’s Thirty-Eight. The government tries to contain an outbreak of cooties. Teenagers are exposed to movie trailers, but they’re not exactly watching the screen. Rated TV-MA. Cast: Candace Bailey, Rachael Leigh Cook, Seth Green, Dan Milano, Victor Yerrid Guest stars: Robin Bain, Master P, Adrianne Palicki, Matthew Wood Title reference: A pun on Resident Evil, the popular video game franchise. | ||||||
60 | 20 | "Chirlaxx" | Seth Green | Seth Green, Hugh Davidson, Mike Fasolo, Matthew Senreich & Erik Weiner | October 5, 2008 | 320 |
The latest Japanese commercial for a yeast infection cream needs a famous pitch-woman. The enemies of America are on the run as President Bush becomes…Captain Texas! Sir Mix-a-Lot knows what King Arthur needs! A Glo Worm saves the day when a blackout strikes. We dedicate the season to the staff we’ve lost…and killed. Cast: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, Tom Root, Matt Senreich Guest stars: Linda Cardellini, Clark Duke, John C. McGinley, Sir Mix-a-Lot |
DVD release
Title | Release date | Episodes | ||
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Region 1 | Region 2 | Region 4 | ||
"Season Three: Uncensored" | October 7, 2008 | January 25, 2010 | December 3, 2008 | 41-60 |
This two disc boxset includes all 20 episodes from Season 3 in production order. This DVD is uncensored except for the "Cat in the Hat" sketch from the episode "Endless Breadsticks" on Disc 1. It also has the "Law & Order: KFC" sketch intentionally censored in the episode "Tapping a Hero". This DVD has special features such as deleted scenes and animatics. It also includes commentary for all of the episodes and has "Chicken Nuggets" commentary for episodes 1 and 3-5. The bonus features also include a gag reel and audio takes. |