Robot Chicken (2005)
Kernel Score: 83% · 544 ratings
Genres: Comedy, Animation
First aired: 2005-02-20
Seasons: 11 · 218 episodes
Where to watch Robot Chicken
- Stream: Adult Swim, HBO Max
- Free with ads: Spectrum On Demand, Adult Swim
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A series of pop-culture parodies using stop-motion animation of toys, action figures and dolls. The title character was an ordinary chicken until he was run down by a car and subsequently brought back to life in cyborg form by mad scientist Fritz Huhnmorder, who tortures Robot Chicken by forcing him to watch a random selection of TV shows, the sketches that make up the body of each episode.
Robot Chicken parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Robot Chicken is an adult stop-motion sketch comedy parodying pop culture.
- Language: Moderate — TV-MA adult animation sketch comedy likely includes crude humor and strong language typical of the format.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Seth Green as Various (voice)
- Matthew Senreich as Various (voice)
- Breckin Meyer as Various (voice)
Robot Chicken FAQ
Is Robot Chicken good?
Robot Chicken has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 544 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Robot Chicken?
In the US you can stream Robot Chicken on Adult Swim and HBO Max, watch it free with ads on Spectrum On Demand and Adult Swim and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Robot Chicken OK for kids?
Robot Chicken is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Robot Chicken is an adult stop-motion sketch comedy parodying pop culture.
What shows are like Robot Chicken?
If you liked Robot Chicken, try MAD, Nichijou: My Ordinary Life, Duncanville and Big Mouth.