The Venture Bros.: Season 1 (2004)

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Season 1
The Venture Bros.

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The Venture Bros. is both affectionate towards the science fiction hallmarks that it parodies and disdainful of its own characters, making for a pastiche that is easier to admire than love -- but viewers who enjoy dense riffs on the genre should find much to relish here.

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Critic Ratings: 11

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Episodes

1. Dia de los Dangerous
Air date: Aug 7, 2004

The boys are kidnapped by the Monarch in Tijuana, Mexico.

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2. Careers in Science
Air date: Aug 14, 2004

The family travels to space to repair an orbiting space station.

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3. Home Insecurity
Air date: Aug 21, 2004

Dr. Venture builds a panic room and a robotic bodyguard to protect the compound in Brock's absence.

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4. The Incredible Mr Brisby
Air date: Aug 28, 2004

Dr. Venture is offered a job by a theme park owner.

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5. Eeny, Meeny, Miney... Magic
Air date: Sep 4, 2004

Dr. Venture's invention sucks the family in.

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6. Ghosts of the Sargasso
Air date: Sep 11, 2004

On a scientific expedition in the Bermuda Triangle, Doc's experimental equipment awakens the submerged ghost of Major Tom.

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7. Ice Station Impossible
Air date: Sep 18, 2004

Dr. Venture, Pete White and Master Billy Quizboy take part in a top secret government think tank.

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8. Midlife Chrysalis
Air date: Sep 25, 2004

The Monarch sends Dr. Girlfriend under cover to seduce Dr. Venture.

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9. Are You There, God? It's Me Dean
Air date: Oct 2, 2004

The Monarch has the Venture family right where he wants them -- hanging upside down above the Amazon river.

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10. Tag Sale, You're It!
Air date: Oct 9, 2004

Dr. Venture decides to unload some of his father's old scientific equipment.

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Tv Season Info

  • Genres:
    Comedy, Animation
  • Network:
    Cartoon Network
  • Premiere Date:
    Aug 7, 2004

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Critic Reviews for The Venture Bros.: Season 1

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Audience Reviews for The Venture Bros.: Season 1

  • 2d ago
    slow start but important for world building
    Alexandra L
  • Sep 30, 2021
    Admittedly, Season 1 is a bit harder to take in than the others seasons. It is a bit lunky and takes time to find its' footing. Jump to the last 4 episodes then jump into Season 2. Come back to Season 1 to answer questions later
    Anthony L
  • Sep 08, 2020
    A blend of super-science, super-villains, and family. Comedy-driven and story-laden in a well-built satirical modern world. The animation is beautiful and the perfect media for this parity of the comic books. Voice casting/acting is superbly done. The Venture Bros. have my attention. Go Team Venture!
    Matt H
  • Oct 02, 2018
    The venture bros got off to a mixed start with its debut season.
    Good B
  • Mar 02, 2016
    Expertly navigates the vast sea of popular culture focusing on what was considered fringe at the time but has catapulted to the forefront of public appeal.
    Bradley T
  • Feb 01, 2016
    The Venture Brothers has been Adult Swim's best series for over a decade now, and it started off extremely strong right from the get-go.
    Peter F
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