Robot Chicken (season 4)

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Robot Chicken
Season 4
DVD cover
Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes20
Release
Original networkAdult Swim
Original releaseDecember 7, 2008 (2008-12-07) –
December 6, 2009 (2009-12-06)
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The fourth season of the stop-motion television series Robot Chicken originally aired in the United States on Cartoon Network's late night programming block, Adult Swim. Season four officially began on December 7, 2008, on Adult Swim, with "Help Me", and ended with "Dear Consumer" on December 6, 2009, with a total of twenty episodes.

The fourth season was released on the Season Four: Uncensored DVD on December 15, 2009 in Region 1, August 30, 2010 in Region 2 and December 2, 2009 in Region 4.

Overview[edit]

The fourth season of Robot Chicken includes many TV, movie, TV commercial, and pop culture parodies, and non-sequitur blackouts, all acted out by dolls and action figures, including parody's like, Tila Tequila reveals a deadly secret, which ends up being that she's a robot, A contractor builds temples for the Indiana Jones movies, Dick Cheney becomes Tony Stark's unexpected ally, the creators imagine a deleted scene from Daredevil, Joey Fatone pitches his idea for a sketch, Strawberry Shortcake solves a robbery, O. J. searches for his ex-wife's killer, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is shown as an opera, the creators imagine what happens when Punky Brewster hits puberty, Criss Angel delivers the Ultimate Mind Freak at Hogwarts, the Creature from the Black Lagoon creates the newest monster-based cereal, Kermit the Frog introduces everyone to his cousin, Annie Warbucks has her Sweet 16, transients begin to wear Clark Kent's clothing, Gyro-Robo add some depth to D&D, Transformers mourn a fallen hero, Batman gets a new look at Two-Face, John Connor gets his first Terminator, the new Bachelor is a beast, and a new spin on Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window.

Guest stars[edit]

Many celebrities have guest starred in Robot Chicken season four. They include Sarah Michelle Gellar, Mila Kunis, Seth MacFarlane, Katee Sackhoff, Tila Tequila, Joss Whedon, Ronald D. Moore, Sebastian Bach, Alex Borstein, Milo Ventimiglia, Eden Espinosa, Rachael Leigh Cook, Stuart Townsend, Kevin Shinick, Christian Slater, Zac Efron, Donald Faison, Joey Fatone, Rashida Jones, Ron Perlman, Billy Dee Williams, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Amy Smart, Skeet Ulrich, David Faustino, Jim Cummings, Lee Majors, Jon Favreau, Scott Porter, Mark Hamill, Hulk Hogan, Jamie Kaler, Soleil Moon Frye, Nathan Fillion, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Adrianne Palicki, David Hasselhoff, Neil Patrick Harris, Monica Keena, Abraham Benrubi, Simon Pegg, T-Pain, Chace Crawford, Sandra Oh, Spencer Grammer, Joel McHale, Clark Duke, Vanessa Hudgens, James Marsden and Greg Grunberg.

Episodes[edit]

No.
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No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
611"Help Me"Chris McKayHugh Davidson, Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Geoff Johns, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb WellsDecember 7, 2008 (2008-12-07)401

Robot Chicken returns for its fourth season, with the help of Mutant Enemy Productions founder Joss Whedon, Battlestar Galactica creator Ron Moore and Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane. Tila Tequila reveals a deadly secret, which ends up being that she's a robot. The creators imagine: What if PaRappa the Rapper had to rap for his life? Movie and TV favorites are trimmed down to "Just the Good Parts." Features contributions by writer Geoff Johns.

Cast: Hugh Davidson, Tamara Garfield, Seth Green, Seth MacFarlane, Matthew Senreich, Beverly Staunton, Clark Duke (uncredited), Keith Crofford (uncredited)

Guest stars: Ronald D. Moore, Katee Sackhoff, Tila Tequila, Joss Whedon
622"They Took My Thumbs"Chris McKayHugh Davidson, Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Geoff Johns, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb WellsDecember 14, 2008 (2008-12-14)404

A contractor builds temples for the Indiana Jones movies. A salesman has a life-changing accident in the subway. Three days in the life of Jason Voorhees. The Justice League heroes bring their sidekicks to work.

Cast: Alex Borstein, Hugh Davidson, Clare Grant, Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, Matthew Senreich

Guest stars: Sebastian Bach, Milo Ventimiglia
633"I'm Trapped"Chris McKayHugh Davidson, Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Geoff Johns, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb WellsDecember 21, 2008 (2008-12-21)402

The aftermath of The Adventures of Pluto Nash is shown. Learn about James Bond's sex life. Dick Cheney becomes Tony Stark's unexpected ally. Skeletor plots with an imperfect He-Man clone.

Cast: Rachael Leigh Cook, Eden Espinosa, Seth Green, Dan Milano, Cullen Pinney, Adam Reed, Tom Root, Matthew Senreich

Guest star: Stuart Townsend
644"In a DVD Factory"Chris McKayHugh Davidson, Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Geoff Johns, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb WellsDecember 28, 2008 (2008-12-28)403

Find out the only way to kill a werewolf! Discover the secret origin of Composite Santa! The creators imagine a deleted scene from Daredevil. Hannah Montana has a date... with murder!

Cast: Dana Daurey, Seth Green, Mila Kunis, Seth MacFarlane, Breckin Meyer, Dan Milano, Kevin Shinick, Jamie Kaler (uncredited)

Guest star: Christian Slater
655"Tell My Mom"Chris McKayMike Fasolo, Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb WellsJanuary 4, 2009 (2009-01-04)406

Joey Fatone pitches his idea for a sketch. GoBots prove they're no Transformers. The creators imagine where Billy Joel might get his musical inspirations from. SpongeBob is a father. If you have a problem and the A-Team's not available, try calling the B-Team.

Cast: Donald Faison, Seth Green, Seth MacFarlane, Tom Root, Matthew Senriech

Guest stars: Zac Efron, Joey Fatone, Rashida Jones, Ron Perlman
666"P.S. Yes, in That Way"Chris McKayMike Fasolo, Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb WellsJanuary 11, 2009 (2009-01-11)410

Strawberry Shortcake solves a robbery. Billy Dee Williams goes shopping. The creators imagine what happens when Harry introduces his cousin to the Hendersons. Plus G.I. Joe welcomes a new member. Rated TV-MA.

Cast: Doug Goldstein (uncredited), Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, Bill Ratner, Matthew Senreich, Amy Smart

Guest stars: Emmanuelle Chriqui, Katee Sackhoff, Skeet Ulrich, Billy Dee Williams
677"Love, Maurice"Chris McKayMike Fasolo, Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb WellsJanuary 18, 2009 (2009-01-18)409

The creators imagine how Babar might rule with an iron tusk. O. J. searches for his ex-wife's killer. What Terminator would Skynet send back in time. Plus, check out the latest superhero movie, Kid Venison. Rated TV-MA.

Cast: Bob Bergen, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Seth Green, Mila Kunis, Patrick Pinney, Matthew Senreich, Lisa Sterbakov

Guest stars: David Faustino, Lee Majors
688"2 Weeks Without Food"Chris McKayHugh Davidson, Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Geoff Johns, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb WellsJanuary 25, 2009 (2009-01-25)405

Discover what happened when Dorothy left the Land of Oz. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is shown as an opera. How would the addition of Little Iron Man to the Avengers team play out? Speed Racer competes in the world of NASCAR. See the latest episode of MTV's The Hills.

Cast: Seth Green, Jeanette Baity, Agostino Castagnola, Joe Hanna, Marie Hodgson, Jessica Landon, Adam Reed, Matthew Senreich, George Sterne

Guest stars: Jon Favreau, Scott Porter
699"But Not in That Way"Chris McKayMike Fasolo, Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb WellsFebruary 1, 2009 (2009-02-01)408

The Giving Tree has much to give. Everyone loves InuYasha. The creators imagine what happens when Punky Brewster hits puberty. Who might Stephen King's new neighbor be? Black Manta narrates Joker's life in Arkham Asylum in "The Arkham Redemption." Rated TV-MA.

Cast: Seth Green, Jamie Kaler, Tom Kane, Seth MacFarlane, Matthew Senreich, Zeb Wells

Guest stars: Soleil Moon Frye, Mark Hamill, Hulk Hogan
7010"I Love Her"Chris McKayMike Fasolo, Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb WellsFebruary 8, 2009 (2009-02-08)407

The creators imagine how Freddy Krueger got his start. What would happen if the Monchhichis drew first blood? Criss Angel delivers the Ultimate Mind Freak at Hogwarts. The last ingredient to making the Powerpuff Girls is cocaine. See what a day with the Lohans might be like. Rated TV-MA.

Cast: Eden Espinosa, Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, Dan Milano, Wendy Shapero

Guest stars: Zac Efron, Stuart Townsend
7111"We Are a Humble Factory"Chris McKayHugh Davidson, Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb WellsJuly 26, 2009 (2009-07-26)412

The creators imagine an alternate ending to Armageddon. What would the newest Star Trek character look like? The Creature from the Black Lagoon creates the newest monster-based cereal. You are treated to the excitement that is M.A.S.K.. Meet the WWE's new up and coming challenger.

Cast: Hugh Davidson, Tamara Garfield, Seth Green, Lisa Kay Jennings, Breckin Meyer, Adam Reed, Tom Root

Guest stars: Nathan Fillion, Triple H
7212"Maurice Was Caught"Chris McKayMike Fasolo, Seth Green, Hugh Davidson, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb WellsAugust 2, 2009 (2009-08-02)[1]413

Simon Belmont knows what works. Kermit the Frog introduces everyone to his cousin. Jean-Claude just don't give a Van Damme. Annie Warbucks celebrates her super sweet 16.

Cast: Hugh Davidson, Seth Green, Tom Root, Matthew Senreich, Stephen Stanton, Victor Yerrid

Guest stars: Soleil Moon Frye, Adrianne Palicki, Jean-Claude Van Damme
7313"Unionizing Our Labor"Chris McKayMike Fasolo, Seth Green, Hugh Davidson, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb WellsAugust 9, 2009 (2009-08-09)414

Medieval Dukes of Hazard. The downward spiral of the Libertarian Party. Transients begin to wear Clark Kent's clothing. The creators imagine "Wii Fit: Humping Robot". The frog retaliates to the scorpion and the gerbil with violence. Smurfs engage in war with Snorks.

Cast: Alex Borstein, Danny Goldman, Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, Dan Milano, Chad Morgan, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick

Guest star: David Hasselhoff
7414"President Hu Forbids It"Chris McKayMike Fasolo, Seth Green, Hugh Davidson, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb WellsAugust 16, 2009 (2009-08-16)415

The Batmobile loses its wheel, spend a night with Jack Sparrow, witness The Joker's plan backfire, the creators imagine what happens when Chris Hansen can't catch a predator, how Dr. Manhattan’s nudity might be a problem, plus Gyro-Robo adds some depth to D&D.

Cast: Eden Espinosa, Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, John Moschitta, Stephen Stanton, Adam Talbott

Guest stars: Neil Patrick Harris, Monica Keena
7515"Due to Constraints of Time and Budget"Chris McKayJordan Allen-Dutton, Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Erik WeinerAugust 23, 2009 (2009-08-23)416

Indiana Jones knows when to keep his eyes shut, Transformers mourn a fallen hero, the creators imagine what goes on in a Yellow Submarine, help Morton discover the land of What-Whatville, examine the kind of role-model that Barbie is, and meet the new Transporter.

Cast: Abraham Benrubi, Rachael Leigh Cook, Jim Cummings, Keith Ferguson, Tamara Garfield, Seth Green, Kevin Shinick

Guest star: Simon Pegg
7616"The Ramblings of Maurice"Chris McKayJordan Allen-Dutton, Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Erik WeinerAugust 30, 2009 (2009-08-30)417

Cereal companies try out a viral video advertising campaign. Batman gets a new look at Two-Face, G.I. Joe celebrates their years in service, the creators imagine what the next Traveling Pants movie might look like, plus a new Dark Crystal for the next generation.

Cast: Seth Green, Tom Kane, Breckin Meyer

Guest stars: Abbie Cornish, Neil Patrick Harris, T-Pain, Skeet Ulrich, Tay Zonday
7717"Cannot Be Erased, So Sorry"Chris McKayJordan Allen-Dutton, Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Erik WeinerSeptember 6, 2009 (2009-09-06)418

John Connor gets his first Terminator. Bullhorns ruin everyone's lives. A new video game comes out. Fantasy Island has some unwanted guests. Cobra Commander tries to order at a drive-thru. The Nerd ends up somewhere over the rainbow.

Cast: Abraham Benrubi, Eden Espinosa, Seth Green, Russel Harper, Seth MacFarlane, Matthew Senreich

Guest stars: Chace Crawford, Sandra Oh, Simon Pegg
7818"Please Do Not Notify Our Contractors"Chris McKayJordan Allen-Dutton, Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Erik WeinerSeptember 13, 2009 (2009-09-13)419

The creators take a skewed look at the Holy Grail. The new Bachelor is a beast. Meet a character who knows how to speed things along.

Cast: Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, Tom Root, Matthew Senreich

Guest stars: Diora Baird, Spencer Grammer, Joel McHale
7919"Especially the Animal Keith Crofford!"Chris McKayJordan Allen-Dutton, Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Erik WeinerSeptember 20, 2009 (2009-09-20)420

The creators imagine the origin of the Wuzzles, what Cloverfield's real intention was, a new spin on Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window, plus a super sassy season ender.

Cast: Doug Goldstein (uncredited), Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, Pat Pinney, Matthew Senreich

Guest stars: Diora Baird, Clark Duke, Vanessa Hudgens, James Marsden
8020"Dear Consumer"
"Robot Chicken's Full-Assed Christmas Special"
Chris McKayJordan Allen-Dutton, Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Eric WeinerDecember 6, 2009 (2009-12-06)411

Thor celebrates Christmas in Asgard, Santa adds Walter PPK to the bad boy list and the creators take a skewed look at The Gift of the Magi.
Skits: "Santa Royale", "A Powerful Present", "The Most Beautiful Tree Ever", "How the Humping Robot Saves Christmas?", "Mrs. Claus' Present", "Christmas in Asgard", "The Flight of the Snowflake", "Don't Forget About Terrorism", "The Gift of the Magi", "Comet's Christmas Miracle".

Cast: Leah Cevoli, Hugh Davidson, Seth Green, Seth MacFarlane, Breckin Meyer, Matthew Senreich

Guest stars: Robin Bain, Erika Christensen, Greg Grunberg

Note: This is the last episode to be filmed in 4:3 fullscreen.

DVD release[edit]

Title Release date Episodes
Region 1 Region 2 Region 4
"Season Four: Uncensored" December 15, 2009 August 30, 2010 December 2, 2009 61-80

This two disc boxset includes all 20 episodes from Season 4 in production order. The special features include "Chicken Nuggets", a San Diego Comic-Con '08 panel, "Day in the Life", a New York Comic-Con '09 panel, video blogs, "Australia Visit", alternate audio, deleted scenes, deleted animations, and a commentary on all 20 episodes.

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