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China, IL

2011 – 2015Show3 seasons30 episodesTV-14

AnimationComedy
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Background watch

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Not for warmth, scares or uplift.

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China, IL episodes

3 seasons · 30 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Rewind, Pause, Pay!, 6.9
  2. S1 E2 Dean vs. Mayor, 7.6
  3. S1 E3 Baby Boom, 7.8
  4. S1 E4 Coming Out of the Casket, 7.6
  5. S1 E5 Secret Society, 7.7
  6. S1 E6 Prom Face/Off, 8.2
  7. S1 E7 Chinese New Year, 7.8
  8. S1 E8 Frankensteve, 7.8
  9. S1 E9 The Dream Reamer, 8.6
  10. S1 E10 The Dean's List, 8.3
  1. S2 E1 The Perfect Lecture, 8.4
  2. S2 E2 Is College Worth It?, 8.1
  3. S2 E3 Do You Know Who You Look Like?, 7.9
  4. S2 E4 The Diamond Castle, 7.7
  5. S2 E5 Kenny Winker Rules, 8.1
  6. S2 E6 China-Man Begins, 8.3
  7. S2 E7 Total Validation, 8.7
  8. S2 E8 Surfer God, 8.8
  9. S2 E9 Prank Week, 8.1
  10. S2 E10 Wild Hogs, 9.0
  1. S3 E1 A Gentleman's Bet, 8.4
  2. S3 E2 Best Face Forward, 7.0
  3. S3 E3 Charlize, 8.5
  4. S3 E4 Crow College, 8.3
  5. S3 E5 Bi-Topping-Ality, 7.8
  6. S3 E6 Parent's Day, 8.0
  7. S3 E7 Displays of Manhood, 7.4
  8. S3 E8 Life Coaches, 7.9
  9. S3 E9 Gummie World, 7.4
  10. S3 E10 Magical Pet, 8.8

Cast

20 of 20 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Griffith Kimmins, Mike L. Mayfield, Angelo Hatgistavrou
Written by
Brad Neely, Rebecca Addelman, Jack Kukoda
Produced by
Dave Newberg, Ollie Green
Music by
Brad Neely

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Facts

October 2, 2011 · June 14, 2015 · Ended

First aired
October 2, 2011
Last aired
June 14, 2015
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 30 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content
Genres
Animation, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Cloud Cuckoo Lander, Future Imperfect, The Complainer Is Always Wrong +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream China, IL?"

Questions about China, IL

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream China, IL?

YouTube TVAdult SwimSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, China, IL 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, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is China, IL worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.1).

Does China, IL get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.8, and season 2 peaks at 8.3. The highest-rated episode is Wild Hogs (season 2, episode 10) at 9.0, and the lowest is Rewind, Pause, Pay! (season 1, episode 1) at 6.9.

Is China, IL okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageDrug useSexual content

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

Will China, IL make me laugh?

Very funny

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

Is China, IL plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does China, IL use?

Cloud Cuckoo LanderFuture ImperfectThe Complainer Is Always WrongGrand FinaleRape Is a Special Kind of EvilSanity SlippageAmbiguous Gender IdentityFreeze-Frame BonusThe QuislingRed ShirtVerbal TicBig Badand 68 more

TV Tropes lists 80 tropes for it, including Cloud Cuckoo Lander, Future Imperfect, and The Complainer Is Always Wrong.