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The Idiot Box

6.619911 seasonTV SeriesComedy

The Idiot Box is an American sketch comedy television series created by Alex Winter, Tom Stern and Tim Burns, which ran on MTV from 1990-1991. After the success of Bill & Ted, MTV hired Winter, Stern, and Burns to develop a half-hour…

DirectorsTom Stern·Alex Winter
WriterTim Burns
ProducersTim Clawson·Krista Montagna

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode #1.1
Mar 23, 1991
E2
Episode #1.2
E3
Episode #1.3
E4
Episode #1.4
E5
Episode #1.5
E6
Episode #1.6
E7
The Best of The Idiot Box

Cast · Directed by Tom Stern

AWAlex Winter
Alex Winter
Self
LALee Arenberg
Lee Arenberg
Benzini / Mr. McFee
TSTom Stern
Tom Stern
Lockjaw
DCDanny Cooksey
Danny Cooksey
Jared Huggins / Prank Caller
RLRicki Lake
Ricki Lake
Daughter

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How many seasons are in The Idiot Box?

The Idiot Box has 1 season in total (7 episodes). The series concluded in 1991.

Are all episodes of The Idiot Box out yet?

Yes — all 7 episodes across 1 season of The Idiot Box are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Idiot Box?

No — The Idiot Box ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.