Episode 1
A Gentleman's Bet
22m
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Directed by Griffith KimminsWritten by Brad Neely
TV series
China, IL
2011TV-143 seasons6.8 / 10
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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Synopsis
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 2
Best Face Forward
22m
Frank learns how to speak and becomes a world-famous stand-up comic.
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Directed by Angelo HatgistavrouWritten by Brad NeelyGuest stars Christian Slater
Episode 3
Charlize
22m
Steve, Frank and Baby Cakes start a band in order to gain the attention of a beautiful celebrity.
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Directed by Griffith KimminsWritten by Brad Neely
Episode 4
Crow College
22m
Since crows have the intelligence of 4-year-old humans, the dean enrolls a murder of them as new students.
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Directed by Angelo HatgistavrouWritten by Brad Neely
Episode 5
Bi-Topping-Ality
22m
The Mayor bans eating anchovies in town; Trump's child is the newest student at UCI.
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Directed by Angelo HatgistavrouWritten by Brad Neely
Episode 6
Parent's Day
22m
Baby Cakes cannot attend the faculty Parent's Day at UCI because he must visit his mother for the weekend.
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Directed by Griffith KimminsWritten by Brad NeelyGuest stars Bob Balaban, Danny Trejo
Episode 7
Displays of Manhood
22m
In order to prove his masculinity, Frank challenges a boxing legend to a fight; Baby Cakes and Pony compete in a game of Dungeons & Dragons.
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Directed by Griffith KimminsWritten by Brad Neely
Episode 8
Life Coaches
22m
Steve, Frank, Baby Cakes and Pony all become life coaches for each other.
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Directed by Angelo HatgistavrouWritten by Brad Neely
Episode 9
Gummie World
22m
Steve and Baby Cakes strike it rich; Frank falls in love with a piece of a movie star.
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Directed by Angelo HatgistavrouWritten by Brad Neely
Episode 10
Magical Pet
45mfinale
Baby Cakes wants a magical pet; Frank learns why women find him unattractive; Pony and Steve try to prove they are good people.
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Directed by Griffith KimminsWritten by Brad NeelyGuest stars Evan Peters, Cat Power, Rosa Salazar
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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Cast
Brad NeelyFrank Smith / Steve Smith / Baby Cakes (voice)
Greta GerwigPony Merks (voice)
Hulk HoganThe Dean (voice)Jason WaldenSammy Davis (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)Credits
- Created by
- Brad Neely
- Written by
- Brad Neely, Rebecca Addelman, Jack Kukoda, Brad Neely
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 30
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
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