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The State

1994 – 1995Show3 seasons24 episodes

Comedy
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Metacritic–9.0Rotten Tomatoes85%–
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Metacritic–9.0Rotten Tomatoes85%–

Summary

The State is a sketch-comedy television show combing bizarre characters and scenarios to present sketches that won the hearts of its target teenaged audience.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for scares, suspense or brutality.

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The State episodes

3 seasons · 24 episodes

  1. S1 E0 Unaired Pilot, 7.6
  2. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.4
  3. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.9
  4. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.2
  5. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 7.6
  6. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 7.5
  7. S1 E6 Episode #1.6, 7.4
  1. S2 E1 Episode #2.1, 7.7
  2. S2 E2 Episode #2.2, 7.6
  3. S2 E3 Episode #2.3, 7.5
  4. S2 E4 Episode #2.4, 7.7
  5. S2 E5 Episode #2.5, 7.0
  6. S2 E6 Episode #2.6, 7.4
  7. S2 E7 Episode #2.7, 7.0
  1. S3 E1 Episode #3.1, 7.8
  2. S3 E2 Episode #3.2, 7.7
  3. S3 E3 Episode #3.3, 7.5
  4. S3 E4 Episode #3.4, 7.2
  5. S3 E5 Episode #3.5, 7.5
  6. S3 E6 Episode #3.6, 7.7
  1. S4 E1 Episode #4.1, 7.7
  2. S4 E2 Episode #4.2, 7.5
  3. S4 E3 Episode #4.3, 7.3
  4. S4 E4 Episode #4.4, 7.5
  5. S4 E5 Episode #4.5, 7.8
  6. S4 E6 Episode #4.6, 7.3
  7. S4 E7 Episode #4.7, 7.2

Cast

12 of 12 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Michael Showalter
Produced by
David Wain

Everyone

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Facts

January 21, 1994 · August 26, 1995 · Ended

First aired
January 21, 1994
Last aired
August 26, 1995
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 24 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Deconstruction, The Cameo, The Backstage Sketch +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The State?"

Questions about The State

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The State?

Paramount+

In the United States, The State streams on Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store.

Is The State worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 85%).

Is The State okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The State?

8 h

About 8 hours: 24 episodes in 3 seasons of about 21 minutes each, aired from 1994 to 1995.

Will The State make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly absurd humor (10 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Is The State plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (7 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The State use?

DeconstructionThe CameoThe Backstage SketchSummer CampyI Am Who?Ham-to-Ham CombatJuxtaposition GagOpen-Minded ParentSex SellsWhat Happened to the Mouse?Naked People Are FunnyNon-Verbal Miscommunicationand 51 more

TV Tropes lists 63 tropes for it, including Deconstruction, The Cameo, and The Backstage Sketch.