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Season 1 – The Oblongs

Play trailer Poster for Season 1 – The Oblongs Apr 2001 Comedy Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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44% Tomatometer 18 Reviews 82% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
A clever comic parable of society's ills, "The Oblongs" depicts the warped world of a bizarre yet loving family of have-nots who live in a toxic valley and can't seem to beat the caste system of the beautiful people living high on the hill. The animated series is based on characters created by author Angus Oblong ("Creepy Susie and 13 Other Tragic Tales for Troubled Children").

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The Oblongs — Season 1

The Oblongs — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

The Oblongs has talent and visual style to spare, but its attempts at satire sorely miss the mark.

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Belinda Acosta Austin Chronicle 01/02/2020
I was all set not to like The Oblongs, but, in spite of myself, I giggled. Okay, sometimes I outright guffawed. Go to Full Review John Maynard Washington Post 01/02/2020
Although some of the animated figures are intriguing, their weak dialogue won't keep you hooked. Go to Full Review Steven Oxman Variety 01/02/2020
Everything here reeks of "Simpsons" mimicry, even the basic rhythm with which the jokes unfold. To stand out and break out, a show like this needs to offer a genuinely original voice. Go to Full Review Scott D. Pierce Deseret News (Salt Lake City) 01/02/2020
Weirdness can be funny, but "The Oblongs" isn't. Social satire is a difficult thing to pull off - too difficult for this show. Go to Full Review Terry Kelleher People Magazine 01/02/2020
I applaud the show's robustly anticorporate satire, but I admit to discomfort at the sight of Dad spanking a kid with his head. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Will Ferrell

Bob Oblong

Jean Smart

Pickles Oblong

Pamela Adlon

Milo Oblong

Jason Sklar

Chip Oblong

Randy Sklar

Biff Oblong

Jeannie Elias

Beth Oblong

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 1, 2001 Misfit Love Proximity to a toxic-waste site causes a family of have-nots to develop physical and emotional abnormalities. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 8, 2001 Narcoleptic Scottie Milo is forced to give his new puppy away, only to find out the pooch's new owners are using it for cosmetic testing. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 15, 2001 Milo Interrupted Milo spends every night with his friend Helga, who has been deserted by her parents. Voices of Pamela Segall Adlon, Lea DeLaria, Will Ferrell and Jean Smart. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 22, 2001 Bucketheads Milo becomes a trendsetter after wearing a bucket on his head to school. Voices of Pamela Segall Adlon, Will Ferrell and Jean Smart. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 29, 2001 Heroine Addict Pickles becomes a reckless thrill-seeker after she gives up smoking. Voices of Will Ferrell, Jean Smart and Pamela Segall Adlon. Details Episode 6 Aired May 6, 2001 The Golden Child Milo is touted as a marketing genius when his new energy drink, Manic, sells like crazy. Voices of Pamela Segall Adlon, Will Ferrell and Jean Smart. Details Episode 7 Aired May 13, 2001 Flush, Flush, Sweet Helga When Helga becomes lodged in a sewer pipe, rescue workers labor to free a prized locket, leaving Helga behind. Details Episode 8 Aired May 20, 2001 Disfigured Debbie When one of the Debbies is disfigured, Milo and the other freaks embrace her as one of their own. Voices of Will Ferrell, Jean Smart and Pamela Segall Adlon. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Bruce Helford, Jace Richdale
Network
The WB
Rating
TV-PG (D|L)
Genre
Comedy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 1, 2001