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Awesomes - Season 1

Series: Awesomes

(41)

Episodes

Rating

TV14

Year

2013

Language

English

Publisher

Mill Creek Entertainment

About

THE AWESOMES is an animated show for adults that combines the thrills of comic book storytelling with the hallmark irreverent and inspired comedy of co-creators Seth Meyers and Mike Shoemaker (Late Night with Seth Meyers). Showcasing the voice talents of current and past SNL stars, THE AWESOMES introduces a group of not-so-super heroes who just might find a way to save the world.

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Episodes

1. Pilot, Part 1

22m

After Mr. Awesome decides to retire and disband The Awesomes, his son Prock steps in to keep the team going. When the government threatens to pull their funding, however, Prock and his best friend Muscleman must find new members before time runs out. Meanwhile, Dr. Malocchio decides it's time to come out of super-villain retirement.

2. Pilot, Part 2

23m

As Prock goes on "Superhero Now" to announce the new team, he is surprised by an appearance from super-villain Dr. Malocchio, who manages to convince the crowd that he is reformed. Meanwhile, a terrifying (yet adorable) group of demented pets called the Animal Kingdom plots an attack on Awesome Mountain.

3. Baby Got Backstory

21m

With the team trapped in their hologram training room, Gadget Gal is left outside to protect Awesome Mountain. As she fights her archenemy, The Tomboy, The Awesomes huddle inside and tell the stories of how they became superheroes.

4. No Mo' Sumo

21m

Tim's parents worry that he's not safe with The Awesomes and come to take him home. While leaving, Tim's parents are attacked, and we learn that they have superpowers as well. As former mercenaries "Dine and Dash," they are on the run and need The Awesomes help to obtain new identities and escape their past.

5. It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad Parallel World

21m

The Awesomes are transported to a parallel world where they meet their evil doppelgängers, "The Astoundings." Since everything is backwards on this world, they seek an unlikely ally in a kind Italian man named Dr. Benicchio - the only one who can help them find a way back home.

6. Robo-Therapy

22m

The Awesomes face disbandment unless they submit to psychological testing from government-issued therapists, who just so happen to be robots. Since Prock doesn't trust the robots, Joyce Mandrake forces him out of the group, leaving The Awesomes to be ruled by something nobody wants - a committee.