TV series
The absurdist legacy of the worst college in America is set to unfold, as the Professor Brothers, Steve and Frank Smith, alongside their colleagues, deal with life, each other, and the nagging responsibility of their collegiate duties, whether slamming drinks during lectures or finding any possible excuse not to teach.
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Checked Sep 5, 2026
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The absurdist legacy of the worst college in America is set to unfold, as the Professor Brothers, Steve and Frank Smith, alongside their colleagues, deal with life, each other, and the nagging responsibility of their collegiate duties, whether slamming drinks during lectures or finding any possible excuse not to teach.
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Episode 1
Ronald Reagan wants revenge on the unstable Steve in the premiere of this animated comedy chronicling the hijinks of a pair of brothers who teach at a state university.
Directed by Mike L. MayfieldWritten by Brad Neely
Episode 2
The Mayor is tired of the riots sparked by UCI, and challenges The Dean to an arm wrestling contest for control of the school.
Directed by Mike L. MayfieldWritten by Brad Neely
Episode 3
A giant baby destroys the campus, and the faculty is split on how to handle the situation.
Directed by Mike L. MayfieldWritten by Brad Neely
Episode 4
Student registration for the History Department sinks to an all-time low after the death of Harold, one of the faculty's best professors. Steve must come up with a plan to save their jobs while Frank becomes convinced that he's getting unsolicited attention from a paranormal being.
Directed by Mike L. MayfieldWritten by Brad Neely
Episode 5
Steve realizes life after tenure isn't as exciting as he suspected, and Pony finds out that the Dean has a secret that he'd do anything to keep hidden.
Directed by Mike L. MayfieldWritten by Brad Neely
Episode 6
The Staff-Only Prom is thrown in a condemned building formerly used by Professor Cakes who experimented on hippies there.
Directed by Mike L. MayfieldWritten by Brad Neely
Episode 7
The professors join together to build robotic replicas of themselves to take their place.
Directed by Mike L. MayfieldWritten by Brad Neely
Episode 8
After both Frank and Steve sustain life-threatening injuries during a wrestling match, Dr. Falgot performs surgery on them turning Frankensteve into a super brother.
Directed by Mike L. MayfieldWritten by Brad Neely
Episode 9
Baby cakes accidentally meets his old imaginary friend one day, and must travel into his own mind to defeat the beast before said friend destroys his real body.
Directed by Mike L. MayfieldWritten by Brad Neely
Episode 10
Different departments on campus are selected for The Dean's List, an annual scavenger hunt that is much more dangerous than it sounds.
Directed by Mike L. MayfieldWritten by Brad Neely
Episode information updated Sep 13, 2026
Greta GerwigPony Merks (voice)
Hulk HoganThe Dean (voice)
Jeffrey TamborProfessor Cakes (voice)
Gary Anthony WilliamsGolden Bowl / Dr. Jack Falgot (voice)
Chelsea PerettiCrystal Peppers / Kim Buckett (voice)
Hannibal BuressMatt Attack / DJ Don Jose (voice)
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