Sit Down, Shut Up

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  • TV-14
  • 2009
  • 1 Season
  • 5.9  (1,907)

Sit Down, Shut Up is a hilarious animated comedy series released in 2009 by FOX, revolving around the lives of several high school teachers working at Knob Haven High School. The show is a must-watch for people who love a good laugh and enjoy watching adult jokes and references mixed with cartoon humor.

The show has an all-star cast including Henry Winkler, Tom Kenny, Cheri Oteri, Will Forte, Jason Bateman, Kristin Chenoweth, Nick Kroll, Kenan Thompson, Maria Bamford, and Will Arnett. Each of these actors brings their unique flair to their characters, making each episode entertaining and unforgettable.

Sit Down, Shut Up is a spin-off of the Australian sitcom of the same name, but the American version has a different storyline and character but retains the names of the original characters. The show is set in an American high school where the teachers are not only incompetent, but their personal lives are full of zany and outrageous antics. The teachers’ lives intertwine in ways that create a complex web of hilarious storylines.

Henry Winkler plays the self-absorbed, clueless principal of the high school, Principal Sklpchik. His character is a result of gold-blindness, looking out for his own desires, and never forming any emotional attachments with his employees or students. Will Forte plays Stuart Proszakian, a lonely and desperate drama teacher who pines for his ex-wife. He is always in pursuit of true love, but his attempts always end up in disaster.

Cheri Oteri lends her voice to the character of Helen Klench, an overbearing and dictatorial English teacher who thinks she is better than her colleagues. She has disdain for everyone, including her students, and her teaching style never changes. Jason Bateman plays Larry Littlejunk, the cynical gym teacher who is always looking out for himself but also has a secret soft spot.

Kristin Chenowith’s character, Ennis Hofftard, is the incredibly passionate acting teacher who is constantly dreaming of becoming a famous actress. Her performance in the show is remarkable, and her voice acting is top-notch. Nick Kroll plays the character of Andrew Legustambos, the Spanish teacher who is always in search of companionship. However, he is unlucky in love and never has a successful relationship.

Kenan Thompson plays the lazy and lethargic math teacher, Sue Sezno, who only works when the principal is supervising. He’s a typical slacker who wants to make minimum effort for maximum results. Maria Bamford portrays the cheerful and goofy librarian, Miracle Grohe. Her character always has a positive outlook on life and is kind to everyone.

The show’s animation is visually appealing and unique, with bright and bold colors that perfectly complement the humorous and lively storyline. Sit Down, Shut Up uses a mix of traditional 2D animation and flash animation, giving the characters their specific personalities and quirks.

Overall, Sit Down, Shut Up is a brilliant show filled with witty and clever comedic moments that will leave you laughing from start to finish. It presents charming characters with bizarre and unpredictable personalities, and through their humorous antics, it also delivers insightful commentary on American high school education. While the show ran only for a season, it is still beloved by fans years later and remains a must-watch for anyone in search of a good laugh.

Sit Down, Shut Up is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (13 episodes). The series first aired on April 19, 2009.

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Seasons
High School Musical Musical
13. High School Musical Musical
November 21, 2009
Sue delivers an ultimatum to Andrew regarding the future of the drama department and he responds by writing a school play with Miracle in the lead, leaving Helen jealous. Meanwhile, Sue discovers that alcohol influences Ennis' intelligence in a positive way.
SpEd
12. SpEd
November 14, 2009
Ennis proctors the standardized tests for the gifted students and mistakenly convinces Happy to dump a truckload of kids into the harbor, forcing Larry to come to the rescue. Meanwhile, Willard tries to protect Stuart from a scam.
Math Lab
11. Math Lab
November 7, 2009
Stuart misunderstands his part in Knob Haven High's anti-drug campaign and builds a meth lab instead of a math lab.
Helen and Sue's High School Reunion
10. Helen and Sue's High School Reunion
October 24, 2009
Alanis Morissette makes her return to Knob Haven.
Tackin'
9. Tackin'
October 10, 2009
When Larry hears from the Deep South Council of Physical Fitness, he attempts to remove all the junk food from the school to help the kids get fit. Willard convinces Larry to give him all the junk food, suffering an unfortunate heart attack as a result. When he awakens, he shares his amazing journey and causes an unexpected frenzy.
Mr. Hofftard Goes to Washington
8. Mr. Hofftard Goes to Washington
October 3, 2009
On a field trip to the nation's capital, Sue Sezno ditches the teachers in order to testify in a Senate hearing. In an effort to prevent her from going on record stating Knob Haven High School is the worst school in the country, the staff splits up and races to stop her. Meanwhile, Ennis's journey becomes personal when he decides to prove his bravery.
Hurricane Willard
7. Hurricane Willard
September 26, 2009
When a hurricane heads for Knob Haven, the high school becomes the town's shelter for those who've lost their homes.
Taming of the Dude
6. Taming of the Dude
September 19, 2009
Larry meets a woman from Ennis's past. Meanwhile, Miracle shares a deadly secret with Principal Sezno.
High School Confidential
5. High School Confidential
September 12, 2009
Vice Principal Prozackian is put in charge of the student newspaper, and runs a report that reveals that Miracle never graduated from high school. Meanwhile, Ennis gets stuck in the windshield of Principal Sezno's car and believes he's a half-man, half-machine superhero named "Sedanimal".
Back in Time
4. Back in Time
May 10, 2009
In this homage to 1980s films, Principal Sezno sets up a PTA party at Huey Lewis's house, Helen the librarian tries to find her identity, Larry ends up on a date with Vice Principal Prozackian, and Willard drives a time-traveling DeLorean back to WWII-era Berlin.
World's Greatest Teacher
3. World's Greatest Teacher
May 3, 2009
Larry volunteers to give a speech in hopes of impressing Miracle, but Ennis steals Larry's thunder when a YouTube video of Ennis's ranting becomes popular. Meanwhile, Willard becomes a driver's ed teacher so he can overcome his fear of driving and Helen the librarian discovers that Happy the Janitor is keeping the books she was ordered to burn.
Miracle's Are Real
2. Miracle's Are Real
April 26, 2009
As the school throws a fair to raise money, Larry continues his pursuit of Miracle--and ends up making her lose faith in her spirituality. Meanwhile, Helen and Andrew set out to prove that Principal Sezno is a hermaphrodite and Ennis falls for a raffle ball basket while caring for Miracle's baby.
Pilot
1. Pilot
April 19, 2009
Acting principal Susan Sezno is threatening to fire one of the teachers of Knob Haven High School due to budget cuts. Meanwhile, Vice Principal Prozackian ingests pills that are suspected to be steroids.
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Where to Watch Sit Down, Shut Up
Sit Down, Shut Up is available for streaming on the FOX website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Sit Down, Shut Up on demand at Amazon, Vudu and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    April 19, 2009
  • IMDB Rating
    5.9  (1,907)
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