TV series
A hospital isn't a place for lazy people. It's a place for smart people who take care of people who aren't smart enough to keep themselves healthy. So begins Children's Hospital, a parody series that follows the lives, loves and laughs of a hospital staff.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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A hospital isn't a place for lazy people. It's a place for smart people who take care of people who aren't smart enough to keep themselves healthy. So begins Children's Hospital, a parody series that follows the lives, loves and laughs of a hospital staff.
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Episode 1
As the new season begins, Cat Black is conflicted about her full term pregnancy, because the father (Nick Kroll) is 6 years old and has advanced aging disease; the doctors remember Lola who still seems to be dead; Chief has more than professional feelings for the new administrator; Glenn cures cancer.
Directed by Matt ShakmanWritten by Rob CorddryGuest stars Nick Kroll, Ed Helms, Annalise Basso, Grant Collins, Carly Craig, Renée Victor
Episode 2
Cat goes into labor with Little Nicky's baby. Little Nicky's advanced aging disease causes him to take on the tendencies of an old man as the disease begins to kill him. Lola Spratt returns from the hospital to explain that she faked her death, but everyone believes she is a ghost. Blake Downs returns to the hospital, following the failure of his private practice/spin-off. New doctor Valerie Flame takes over narrating duties on the show for Cat Black when complications occur in the birth of she and Nicky's child.
Directed by Matt ShakmanWritten by Rob CorddryGuest stars Brian Huskey, Nick Kroll, Beth Dover, Lei'lah Star, Matt Besser, Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh, David Wain
Episode 3
Dr. Maestro asks Dr. Flame to give him a lethal injection so that he can find Dr. Spratt in the spirit world. A creepy EMT wants to show The Chief his "sexy costume.
Directed by Bryan GordonWritten by Rob HuebelGuest stars Brian Huskey, John Ross Bowie, Beth Dover, Eva Amurri, Toby Huss, Marion Ross, Jamie Denbo, Taj Hester
Episode 4
Dr. Blake's clown brother comes to visit and borrows money from Dr. Blake to pay off his gambling debts, while telling him it's for an operation. A mascot from a local theme park starts suspiciously, repeatedly bringing in children with broken arms for treatment. The hospital is turned into a youth hostel, and Sy gets conned by an attractive young foreign girl.
Directed by Rob SchrabWritten by Paul ScheerGuest stars Paul Scheer, Beth Dover, Kerri Kenney, Eddie Pepitone, Kevin Sussman, Matt Ballard, Angela Sarafyan, Suzanne Turner
Episode 5
The staff must choose between saving an old black man and a young white kid. Insult comic Jeffrey Ross brings his child into the O.R., but the staff is more concerned with enjoying his humor than treating his child. Two Star Trek nerds dressed in uniforms (one as a Klingon) visit the hospital.
Directed by John InwoodWritten by Jason MantzoukasGuest stars Beth Dover, Julie Brister, Clark Duke, Ernie Hudson, Jeff Ross, Adam Scott, Armen Weitzman, Mark L. Young
Episode 6
An episode of TV news magazine News Readers covering the filming of the final episode of Childrens Hospital, complete with behind the scenes looks at the show. Cutter Spindell (who portrays Blake Downs on the show within the show) interferes to save the series, convincing protesters that they're saving an actual children's hospital.
Directed by David WainWritten by Jonathan SternGuest stars Jordan Peele, Mather Zickel, Jenny O'Hara, Abigail Spencer, Jason Sklar, Randy Sklar, Kate Walsh, Joe Filippone
Episode 7
A knife stuck in a boy's chest may not be what it seems; Glenn's cancer cure is threatened by a mysterious visitor, a mind-reading girl visits the coma room.
Directed by Rob SchrabWritten by Jonathan SternGuest stars Skyler Brigmann, Brian Huskey, Laura Marano, John Cho, Will Sasso, Kurtwood Smith, Caroline Aaron, Mike Ivy
Episode 8
When the power goes out on the hottest day of the year, sexual tensions boil over among the staff. Blake is date-raped. Dori fries eggs on her boobs.
Directed by David WainWritten by David Wain, Rob CorddryGuest stars Kurtwood Smith, Keegan-Michael Key
Episode 9
A hip sexy Rabbi (David Wain) arrives and seduces Valerie, angering Glenn; Sy faces a moral dilemma involving a coffee machine; Lola is confused by a mysterious organ in a cooler.
Directed by Bryan GordonWritten by Ken Marino, Erica OyamaGuest stars Nick Offerman, David Wain, Dean Misch, Griffin Prechter, José Zúñiga
Episode 10
"Take Your Daughter to Work" day at the hospital ignites a series of conflicts involving a leering child molester (Steve Agee), Chief's sexy daughter (Lizzy Caplan), and an 11 year-old patient whose gender is yet to be determined.
Directed by John InwoodWritten by Diablo Cody, Dana Fox, Elizabeth Meriwether, Lorene ScafariaGuest stars Steve Agee, Lizzy Caplan, Sean Conroy, Missy Yager, Jackie Clarke, Talia Maria, Armen Weitzman, Aimee Chanel Wood
Episode 11
The abortion debate is brought into relief by a visit from a prominent Senator (Ed Begley, Jr.); Owen must decide whether he can treat the 10-year-old who beats him daily; Sy finally faces his alcoholism.
Directed by Ken MarinoWritten by Rob Corddry, Brian HuskeyGuest stars Ed Begley Jr., Dash Dobrofsky, Rachael Harris, Mia Barron, Colin Bates, Todd Stashwick
Episode 12
In a special live episode, a visiting Sultan needs emergency surgery; Blake faces a crucial decision about his clown make-up; Glenn cuts off his finger for Valerie. A surprise ending reveals the shocking the truth about one of the doctors, shattering everyone's perceptions. SEASON FINALE.
Directed by David WainWritten by David Wain, Rob Corddry, Jonathan SternGuest stars Jon Hamm, Anjul Nigam, Faran Tahir, Iqbal Theba, Matt Walsh, Peter Cameron, David Wain
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Ken MarinoGlenn Richie
Rob HuebelOwen Maestro
Rob CorddryBlake Downs
Malin ÅkermanValarie Flame
Lake BellCat Black
Erinn HayesLola Spratt
Megan MullallyChief
Henry WinklerSy Mittleman
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