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Sealab 2021

2000 – 2005Show5 seasons52 episodesTV-14

AnimationComedy
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic–7.4

A gloriously campy, eccentric animated series about pop culture and society, with standout editing.

Good for friends night · party vibe · background watch

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Not for warmth, uplift or tears.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 52 episodes · best: S2E2 "Stimutacs" 8.1

Episodes

7.3
7.4
6.8
6.5
6.7

Story

The year is 2021. Deep below the ocean's surface, looms a vast, magnificently high-tech compound: Sealab. A multi-national scientific station with an annual budget in the trillions, manned by a motley collection of malcontents and screw-ups who were unfit for work in the private sector. They really don't get any research done, but instead spend their time bickering among themselves or just plain goofing off. The crew have manipulated their luckless leader, Captain Murphy, into submission, and are content to ride the government clock, raking in fat, hazardous-duty paychecks.

Feels like

  • Absurdist Adult Cartoon
  • Retro-Futurist Parody
  • Meta-Humor & Irony
  • Chaotic Ensemble Comedy
  • Nostalgic Satire
  • Low-Fi Aesthetic
  • Bleeding Edge Editing
  • Workplace Cynicism
  • Cult Classic Humor

Cast

18 of 18 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Adam Reed, Matt Thompson
Written by
Adam Reed, Matt Thompson, Matt Maiellaro
Produced by
Dave Willis, Matt Thompson

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 21, 2000 · April 25, 2005 · Ended

First aired
December 21, 2000
Last aired
April 25, 2005
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 52 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Animation, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
35 countries

Tropes

Unfortunate Names, Expository Theme Tune, I Control My Minions Through… +9

  • Unfortunate Names
  • Expository Theme Tune
  • I Control My Minions Through…
  • Bizarro Universe
  • Asshole Victim
  • Credit Card Plot
  • Named After Somebody Famous
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Home Porn Movie
  • Actor Allusion
  • Building of Adventure
  • Product Placement

12 of 123 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Sealab 2021?"

Questions about Sealab 2021

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sealab 2021?

YouTube TVAdult SwimSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, Sealab 2021 streams on YouTube TV and Adult Swim, and it is free with ads on Spectrum On Demand. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 29 other countries.

Is Sealab 2021 worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.8).

Which season of Sealab 2021 is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 7.4. Season 4 is the weakest at 6.5. The highest-rated episode is Stimutacs (season 2, episode 2) at 8.1, and the lowest is 7211 (season 2, episode 10) at 5.4.

Is Sealab 2021 okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageViolence

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Sealab 2021?

10 h

About 10 hours: 52 episodes in 5 seasons of about 12 minutes each, aired from 2000 to 2005.

Will Sealab 2021 make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly satire (10 of 10) and situational comedy (9 of 10).

Is Sealab 2021 plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.