Series synopsis
The Awesomes is an American comedy animation television series that premiered on Hulu on August 1, 2013. It ended on November 3, 2015. It was created by Seth Meyers, Michael Shoemaker. It stars Seth Meyers, Ike Barinholtz, Taran Killam and Bobby Lee.
After Mr. Awesome announces his retirement as leader of The Awesomes, a superhero task force, his not-so-super son Prock (Seth Meyers) fills the roster with previously rejected applicants, but despite their incompetence and general lack of ability, the team must band together to battle diabolical villains, the ever-present paparazzi, and a less-than-ideal reputation as second-class superheroes.
Premise
After Mr. Awesome announces his retirement as leader of The Awesomes, a superhero task force, his not-so-super son Prock (Seth Meyers) fills the roster with previously rejected applicants, but despite their incompetence and general lack of ability, the team must band together to battle diabolical villains, the ever-present paparazzi, and a less-than-ideal reputation as second-class superheroes.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Seth Meyers as Prock (voice)
- Ike Barinholtz as Muscleman (voice)
- Taran Killam as Frantic (voice)
- Bobby Lee as Tim / Sumo (voice)
- Paula Pell as Gadget Gal (voice)
- Emily Spivey as Concierge (voice)
- Kenan Thompson as Impresario (voice)
- Josh Meyers as Perfect Man (voice)
Supporting cast
- Rashida Jones as Hotwire (voice)
- Bill Hader as Dr. Malocchio (voice)
- Bobby Moynihan as [various] (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 30 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | August 1, 2013 | September 26, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 10 | August 4, 2014 | September 29, 2014 |
| Season 3 | 10 | September 8, 2015 | November 3, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot, Part 1 After Mr. Awesome decides to retire and disband The Awesomes, his son Prock steps in to keep the team going. Meanwhile, Dr. Malocchio decides it’s time to come out of super-villain retirement. |
August 1, 2013 |
| 2 |
Pilot, Part 2 Prock goes on TV to announce the new team and is surprised by an appearance from Dr. Malocchio. |
August 1, 2013 |
| 3 |
Baby Got Backstory The team is trapped in their hologram training room, while Gadget Gal is left outside. As she fights her archenemy, The Tomboy, The Awesomes tell the stories of how they became superheroes. |
August 8, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hotwire's Funeral Prock must come to terms with the death of Hotwire while also chasing a new superhero vigilante, Metal Fella. Dr. Malocchio’s son, Malocchio Jr., follows in his father’s footsteps and tries to destroy The Awesomes. |
August 4, 2014 |
| 2 |
People vs. Perfect Man When government liaison Joyce Mandrake accuses Perfect Man of treason, Prock reluctantly agrees to serve as his defense attorney. |
August 4, 2014 |
| 3 |
Destination Deading The team battles hotel surcharges, tiresome conversations, and a poorly planned reception during a trip to Catalina Island for Muscleman’s sister’s wedding. |
August 11, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Seaman's Revenge When undersea creatures stage a series of attacks on land, the Awesomes visit an old friend, Seaman (Andy Samberg) at the bottom of the ocean; Mr. Awesome returns to Earth. |
September 8, 2015 |
| 2 |
Villain-Tine's Day Valentines Day is ruined when Villain Tine steals all the roses in the world, Hotwire's Metal Fella suit goes rogue, and Muscleman faces the wrath of a jilted lover. The public looks to Mr. Awesome to fix the Awesomes' mess. |
September 8, 2015 |
| 3 |
Les Miserawesomes The Awesomes attend a banquet in France, and a poison in the wine makes everyone start singing. Perfect Man hunts down Impresario to arrest him for stealing a piece of his bread. |
September 15, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Hulu |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 1, 2013 |
| Last aired | November 3, 2015 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday |