Childrens' Hospital

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  • TV-14
  • 2010
  • 7 Seasons
  • 7.8  (8,129)

Childrens' Hospital is a satirical American series about a fictional hospital that is dedicated to children but frequented by adult patients and staff. The show takes place in the hospital's absurd and sometimes bizarre universe, where the doctors and nurses focus less on saving lives and more on their own personal and often ridiculous issues.

Rob Corddry, who also created the show, stars as the hospital's chief medical officer, Dr. Blake Downs, who wears clown makeup and constantly spreads laughter and joy. Ken Marino portrays Dr. Glenn Richie, a doctor who has a reputation for being the hospital's most promiscuous staff member.

Megan Mullally plays the role of Chief, the hospital's administrator who is always wearing a bear suit, while Michael Cera takes on the role of Sal Viscuso, a teenager who is inexplicably hired as a doctor. Erinn Hayes plays Dr. Lola Spratt, an attractive and hardworking pediatric surgeon with a partnership with Kesha.

Henry Winkler is the hospital's head doctor and is always seen in a lab coat, and Lake Bell is Dr. Cat Black, a specialist in various hospital disciplines, including OB/GYN and cardiology. Malin Akerman joined the cast for later seasons as Dr. Valerie Flame, a doctor famous for her reality show "Nurses Wild".

The show, which first aired in 2008, is known for its rapid-fire jokes and absurd humor, as well as its dark and surreal subject matter. Each episode is only around 11 minutes long, which means that the jokes come fast and frequently without any lulls.

The characters are all flawed and often highly unconventional, such as Dr. Blake Downs, who is a devout clown minister, and Dr. Glenn Richie, who is willing to perform surgery on anyone for a quick fling. Meanwhile, Chief is the hospital's highly unorthodox executive, with her fashion sense and her passion for keeping her hospital solvent.

As the series progresses, these characters are always finding themselves in strange situations, such as when Dr. Blake Downs becomes a sitcom-star thanks to his happy-go-lucky demeanor. Other moments include a hospital-wide lockdown, a global outbreak, and time travel.

One of the main running gags of the show is that the hospital is almost always empty, with staff often using beds and equipment as day-to-day furniture, and yet somehow always manages to have enough resources to care for patients. The show also has an interesting approach to its character arcs, as frequently, a character will die but return later on because of inconsistent timelines, dream sequences, and even just plain old plotline forgetfulness.

Overall, Childrens' Hospital is a highly absurd, but highly entertaining series that is not afraid to be completely outlandish. With its impressive lineup of comedy creators as part of the show's writers, the show provides funny and surprising moments of humor and satire parodying the overly-dramatic hospital genre, mixed with an all-star ensemble cast playing characters who are appropriate only to be parodied to no end.

Childrens' Hospital is a series that is currently running and has 7 seasons (92 episodes). The series first aired on July 11, 2010.

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The Grid, Part 2
14. The Grid, Part 2
April 22, 2016
Part two of two: The doctors think a gas leak in the hospital might be to blame for bizarre behavior. What they discover threatens the entire future of Childrens Hospital....
The Grid
13. The Grid
April 15, 2016
The doctors think a gas leak in the hospital might be to blame for bizarre behavior. What they discover threatens the entire future of Childrens Hospital....
Hump Cola
12. Hump Cola
April 8, 2016
After discovering that the fluid in Chief's hump tastes exactly like Coca Cola, Owen attempts to monetize her "hump cola." Blake suspects Glenn has an addiction problem.
Grandparents Day
11. Grandparents Day
April 1, 2016
It's "Bring Your Grandparents to Work Day" at the hospital. The doctors struggle with their grandparents, whether they're overbearing, trying to kill themselves or are just famous actors. BARRY BOSTWICK guest stars.
Through the Eyes of a Falcon
10. Through the Eyes of a Falcon
March 25, 2016
An actor invites the cast to a photography exhibition where their secrets are exposed in a behind-the-scenes episode.
Childrens Horsepital
9. Childrens Horsepital
March 18, 2016
Chief keeps a race horse at the hospital a secret; Lola's college barbershop quartet tries to convince her to rejoin; Glenn pranks Blake.
By The Throat
8. By The Throat
March 11, 2016
After discovering that Childrens Hospital is out of tongue depressors, Owen finds himself embroiled in a dangerous hospital-wide conspiracy. GEORGE WENDT guest stars.
Show Me a Hero
7. Show Me a Hero
March 4, 2016
When Dr. Cat Black has a crisis of faith, the hospital's resident spiritual leaders fiercely compete against each other to convert her and win a monthly sales prize. Glenn grows frustrated that he isn't getting the respect he deserves for playing second bass in the L.A. punk band X. Guest stars include the band X (DJ BONEBRAKE, EXENE CERVENKA, JOHN DOE and BILLY ZOOM), along with JASON ANTOON, TOM ARNOLD, DICK CAVETT, RANDALL PARK and ALAN SMYTH.
DOY
6. DOY
February 26, 2016
Blake, Lola and Glenn are excited to be attending this year's Doctor of the Year Convention (or DOY) in Vegas. Owen tags along to visit his mom, with surprising consequences.
Show You Watch
5. Show You Watch
February 19, 2016
A look back at an episode of popular 1950s variety show The Show You Watch, revered for its weekly visit to Childrens Hospital, upon which the present day show is loosely based.
Doctor Beth
4. Doctor Beth
February 12, 2016
Set four years ago, Nurse Beth's (recurring guest star BETH DOVER) origins are uncovered as we explore the world of the Nurses' Quarters in the Childrens Hospital basement. Beth has to navigate the complex social hierarchy of the nurses and avoid losing their friendship when she suddenly gets promoted to doctor. MARLA GIBBS, SAMM LEVINE guest star.
Sy's Tenure
3. Sy's Tenure
February 5, 2016
Sy finally gets tenure and decides to build the world's first consumer jetpack. Elsewhere, Chief is stranded on a dance pedestal. Owen learns how hard it is to be the hospital DJ.
One Million Saved
2. One Million Saved
January 29, 2016
When a rare disease appears, the team heads into the buried remains of the original Childrens Hospital with Val's alter-ego, Derrick Childrens, to find the cure.
Kids Hospital
1. Kids Hospital
January 22, 2016
In the season premiere, the doctors find new jobs and challenges at a crosstown hospital run by the stern Dr. Kids (BETSY BRANDT - Breaking Bad). PAUL SCHEER also guest stars.
The Grid, Part 1
101. The Grid, Part 1
April 16, 2016
Part one of two: The doctors think a gas leak in the hospital might be to blame for bizarre behavior. What they discover threatens the entire future of Childrens Hospital....
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Childrens' Hospital is available for streaming on the Adult Swim website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Childrens' Hospital on demand at Amazon, Vudu, Microsoft Movies & TV, Google Play and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    July 11, 2010
  • IMDB Rating
    7.8  (8,129)