Series synopsis
Human Giant is an American comedy television series that premiered on MTV on April 5, 2007. It ended on April 15, 2008. It was created by Rob Huebel, Aziz Ansari, Paul Scheer, Jason Woliner. It stars Paul Scheer, Rob Huebel and Aziz Ansari.
Human Giant is a sketch comedy show on MTV, starring writer/performers Aziz Ansari, Rob Huebel, Paul Scheer and directed primarily by Jason Woliner.
The show ran for two seasons. In interviews, the group has mentioned that they were offered a third season by MTV but were unable to complete it due to Ansari's commitments to the hit NBC show Parks and Recreation. However, the group has stated that MTV has left the door open for the group to complete a third season at a later date or to produce a ...
Premise
Human Giant is a sketch comedy show on MTV, starring writer/performers Aziz Ansari, Rob Huebel, Paul Scheer and directed primarily by Jason Woliner.
The show ran for two seasons. In interviews, the group has mentioned that they were offered a third season by MTV but were unable to complete it due to Ansari's commitments to the hit NBC show Parks and Recreation. However, the group has stated that MTV has left the door open for the group to complete a third season at a later date or to produce a special for the network. In 2010, Ansari, Huebel and Scheer reunited to do a skit for the 2010 MTV Movie Awards.
In November 2008, The Hollywood Reporter noted the group is currently developing a feature film with Red Hour Productions, the production company run by Ben Stiller and producer Stuart Cornfeld.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Paul Scheer as Paul / Various
- Rob Huebel as Rob / Various
- Aziz Ansari as Aziz / Various
Guest cast
- Tracy Morgan as The Invisible Man (voice)
- Fred Armisen as Dr. Marker
- Casey Wilson as Young Mom
- Linda Cardellini as Melody Richards
- Kristen Schaal as Girl in Doritos Commercial
- David Cross as Peter Burns
- A.D. Miles as CrimeTime Reenactor
- Andy Samberg as Jonathan
- Patton Oswalt as Let's Go Fan
- Atticus Shaffer as Wade Richards (uncredited)
- Ghostface Killah as Self
- Mary Lynn Rajskub as Mindy
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 50 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 36 | ||
| Season 1 | 8 | April 5, 2007 | May 24, 2007 |
| Season 2 | 6 | March 11, 2008 | April 15, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 Hour Takeover - Hour 01 | |
| 2 | 24 Hour Takeover - Hour 02 | |
| 3 | 24 Hour Takeover - Hour 03 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mind Explosion Pilot episode of the twisted sketch show featuring Aziz Ansari, Rob Huebel, and Paul Scheer. Sketches this episode include: Terrifying Pop-up, Wheelchair Access (featuring Ghostface Killah), Illusionators, Mother & Son Moving Co., Time Machine (Crystal Pepsi), Attack Dogs, and Shutterbugs part 1. Also, at the end of the episode is a preview of the sketches to be featured in Season 1. |
April 5, 2007 |
| 2 |
Let's Go! A look at catching an online predator, self defense tips, the guys have some old fashioned fun and a popular TV show comes to a shocking conclusion. |
April 12, 2007 |
| 3 |
Lil' 9/11 The Shutterbugs produce the epic movie Lil' 9/11, Paul doesn't know any commercial jingles, and the guys take a blood oath. Sketches this episode include: Roombas, Rob's Vagina, Paul Scheer is a Douchebag Pizzeria, Shutterbug; Lil' 9/11, Blood Oath, Astronaut, and Commercial jingles. |
April 19, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Duffel Bag of Death Viral video stars compete for their fifteen minutes of fame, the Illusionators make an apology, the Shutterbugs unveil a new kind of prison, a gay porn star is remembered, and a reenactment of a crime goes horribly awry. |
March 11, 2008 |
| 2 |
I'm Gonna Live Forever! Sketches include: Sketch Artist, TMZ, Carpet Monkey, T-Shirt Squad, The Lesson Van, Battle Sector Make-Up. |
March 18, 2008 |
| 3 |
I Hate Cameras! Rob and Aziz sell Paul for a million dollars, Sensi Dave Grisbee teaches camera defense training, problems arise for the Hot Air Balloon Cops, and the Illusionators get a new member. Also, we learn how sound effects are made for movies. |
March 25, 2008 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 5, 2007 |
| Last aired | April 15, 2008 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:30:00 |