Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (Cartoon Network)

common sense media says

Quirky skits blend animation and live action.


parents & educators say

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this quirky skit series features cross-dressers, pot smokers, slurring TV personalities, and prank callers. While the content is aimed toward adults and mature teens, the humor is lighthearted and clever and doesn't tend to go overboard with potentially offensive material. That said, there's some mild sexual innuendo and graphics featuring wiggling tongues. The show's surreal elements -- such as a miniature person who makes strange noises and pops up in people's mouths -- could be potentially upsetting to younger kids.

Positive messages: All of the show's content is meant to be funny, but it sends some iffy messages nonetheless. For example, one recurring feature is a prank-calling skit, which may encourage teens to follow suit.
Positive role models: While not as extreme as some other sketch comedy shows, the characters here do play on stereotypes. Various types of people are made fun of. There also isn't much diversity; women and people of color are absent from the cast.
Violence: Nothing major. Some physical humor, like falling or bonking heads.
Sex: Surreal tongues whirl around and sometimes touch, as if kissing. Recurring characters hug and smooch. Some pelvis thrusting and cross-dressing.
Language: "Godammit," etc.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Some use/references. In one episode, for example, a character wears marijuana-leaf-patterned clothing and takes a drag from a fake joint.

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Talk to your kids
  • Families can talk about the skits. Which ones were funniest? What makes them funny?
  • Have you ever laughed when you weren't supposed to? Where and why? Why do different styles of humor appeal to different people?
  • How does this show fit in with the rest of the Adult Swim line-up? Does it blend in well or stand out on its own? Why?

What's the story?

What's the story?
Twisted comedy duo Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim's variety show on Adult Swim (Cartoon Network's late-night line up for adults) is chock full of weird stuff. Staged as a public-access-style TV series, the program features the comedians as exaggerated live-action and animated characters in bizarre skits featuring karaoke, prank calls, and newscasters. Highly regarded comedians like John C. Reilly and Bob Odenkirk (Mr. Show) make guest appearances. Skits run the gamut, content-wise, and can include everything from drug references to sexual innuendo.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Obviously this style of comedy isn't for everyone, but it's clever, original stuff that teens and adult fans of quirky humor will enjoy. That said, this particular brand of humor seems to emerge from a very narrow set of comedians, because women and non-Caucasians are rarely seen.

TV themes & details

TV Details
TV Rating: TV-14
Network: Cartoon Network
Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Eric Wareheim, Tim Heidecker
Genre: Comedy
Where to watch: Cartoon Network

This review was written by Sierra Filucci
 
 

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hamstergurl09
teen, 17 years old
 
Weird
This show is possibly the strangest show currently on the air. It can be creepy, surreal, crazy...Tim and Eric must be seen to be believed. It's an alright show. if you're into off-the-wall humor, you should check this one out.

mnv
parent
 
Horrible
This show is an insult to the intelligence of anyone who watches it. I wouldnt let a retarded epileptic monkey watch this show!

NK17
adult
 
Disapointing
OH i heard f--k, hell and ass

 
..what
"because women and non-Caucasians are rarely seen.". I read this and I interpret it as "I've never really watched this show other than twice when it was on." I'd say that "rarely" is a bit much, since there isn't one episode, at all, without either, if not both. I see more variety in gender and race in T&E than in Cereal commercials..

HTF RULES
teen, 15 years old
 
Live action Robot Chicken.
Looks Weird it be my thing (cackles crazy-like)

Chambear
teen, 17 years old
 
The best skit show out there!
This show is amazing! Though it is extremely odd and weird, it is the one show that is like this that doesn't repulse you! It makes you want more! It is a addicting, random funny show that is just superb Adult Swim comedy! Though it does have uncensored words like a--hole and g--ammit, and some rare sexual content like discussion of body parts and sex, it is really a fun, awesome, (hence the name) show for pre-teens and up!

JamesRobertson
parent of and 7 , 11 , 14 , 17 year old
 

 
this show is so stupid it is not even funny

brooklynn612
parent of 3 year old
 
perfect fo the spanish channel
i wonder y they wont that crap off all i do is turn when it come on

rie97
teen, 14 years old
 
Probably the best show on TV. Lots of laughs.
Tim and Eric are a very witty comedy duo, and at first I didn't really care for this show, now I really enjoy it a lot. There are some sketches children (not tweens) could find disturbing--for example, the Beaver Boys sketches. Otherwise, this show is funny, even though a lot of people don't get it. The TV-14 episodes (older) tend to be more appropriate for tweens than the TV-MA episodes (which are the newer episodes)

tktellem
teen, 17 years old
 
DONT WITCH
This show is the worst show ever and if your in to TV dinners don't witch because this show will make u throw up.

JoeyVD
adult
 
Tim and Eric Awesome Show is F*#&$ING AWESOME
Honestly if you have your kids up at 1:30am your already not the greatest parent(s)but, if you appreciate that absurdity that is american television you will love the pokes and prodes Tim and Eric poke at just about everything. The greatest part is their satires are as convincing as the real things, their fake QVC ads and all the CINCO commercials are histerical. The best is they do all their own music "TOTALLY AWESOME VACATION" is one of the best songs ever just because it's 1988 vintage and they nail it. If you tape it however and watch it with your children under 14 some might find it really funny but it shoots over most of their heads, but some kids are more mature than others so i wouldn't say it's inappropriate but if your a controlling christian psychopath then definately not for your family. If your open to laugh at the world and your kids have a higher IQ than former president bush then you might enjoy it tremendously, it's become my favorite show.

Gary632
adult
 
Blech
Tim and Eric is not appropriate for anyone under age 16. Although some of its awkwardness can be funny, even I, as an adult, am creeped out by much of its content. That seems to be a main focus of the show: awkward, creepy visuals, language, and stories. P.S.: The reviewer has probably not watched many episodes of the show, because there are people of color and women in the cast.

xverse
adult
 
!!!!!!!!
This show Is down right genius. If you are a photography/Videography major in college, or have any knowledge of film at all, this show is completely in every way hilarious. But even if you do not possess this knowledge it is still slap stick off the wall comedy that should be appreciated by anyone who is willing to have an open mind for comedy, rather than just dismissing it because you don't understand it the first time you watch. I'd say if I did have kids, I'd probably let them from age 9+ watch this show, If they liked it.

doodlexbear
parent of 3 year old
 
You gotta be smart and not close minded to get this show.
I let my kid watch it all the time, (he likes the colors and occasional music), my nephews watch it daily because they actually like the ridiculousness. Personally, I've always been a fan of Mr.show and Tom Goes to The Mayor because of their sense of humor. Yeah, I smoke MJ, and i think the show is less funny while under that yummy substance. So I guess this show is great for any age (as long as your kids aren't dumb enough to get the wrong idea about what they're saying/ doing, e.g. grand theft auto)

peanutbuttergurl6
teen, 17 years old
 
are they homosexuals?
this show iz funny okay but i think tim and eric are gay lovers. not for little kids which is why is it's in adult swim

 
Tim and Eric Awesome show can have some really funny skits at times, however- most of the stuff featured on the show is definitely NOT for anyone under the age of 18. Loads of sexual innuendos and suggestive sexual movements. Fake blood, gore and violence and sexual preferences that some may find very offensive. Let's put it this way- for every skit that is actually funny (random stupidity to put it mildly) there are 5 skits that are offensive or just plain STUPID. Parents should definitely BEWARE.

JWilliams303
teen, 17 years old
 
Really stupid in a really funny way
I think this show is so stupid it's funny. It doesn't have a whole lot of bad content like shows have these days. I'd probably say it has the same content as Saturday Night Live has or Mad TV. I'd probably say for 13+

CoolKing1221
teen, 17 years old
 
Good Show Bad For Younger Kids
I'm 14 And Think this show rocks but it isn't good for younger viewers

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