To mark the occasion, they’re putting out “The Robot Chicken Self-Discovery Special.” Per Adult Swim, the episode “follows the hapless Robot Chicken Nerd as he seeks self-discovery America’s way: going on reality shows! Will he find a 90 Day Fiancé – or end up Shark Week chum? With parodies of fan-favorite series from Discovery, Food Network, and TLC, the new special arrives on Adult Swim this summer.”
“‘Robot Chicken’ has been pushing the boundaries of comedy and animation for 20 years, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this milestone with our incredible fans,” said Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen. “From the very first stop-motion sketch to the upcoming special, the show’s relentless creativity and sharp satire continue to set it apart. This new special is packed with the kind of wild, irreverent fun that only ‘Robot Chicken’ can deliver.”
Since it first premiered on February 20, 2005, Robot Chicken has garnered 23 Emmy Award nominations and six wins (most recently for Outstanding Short Form Animated Program in 2022). Adult Swim is commemorating the February anniversary by airing the show five nights a week throughout the month, with a late-night double episode Monday through Thursday and featured Robot Chicken specials airing late night on Sundays.
“20 years ago, we set out to make the kind of funny and unexpected show that we’d want to watch. And somehow, we’re still here, making sketch comedy with toys and making each other laugh,” Green and Senreich said in a statement. “As always, the fans are the true wind beneath our wings, and this new special is going to soar really high. And then maybe from that height, poop on your head. But we all know that’s good luck, so consider this payback for your support.”
