China, IL Season 1 Episode 1
China, IL
Season 1

Ep 1. Rewind, Pause, Pay

  • TV-MA
  • October 2, 2011
  • 10 min
  • 6.5  (50)

China, IL is an adult animated comedy show that premiered on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block in 2011. Set in the fictional city of China, Illinois, the show follows the misadventures of the faculty and students at the University of China, Illinois.

In season one episode one, titled "Rewind, Pause, Pay," we are introduced to the two main characters, history professors Mark "Baby" Cakes and Dr. Steve Smith. Baby Cakes is a naive and lovable man-child, while Dr. Smith is his bitter and sarcastic colleague who resents his job and the students he has to teach.

The episode begins with Baby Cakes and Dr. Smith teaching their history class, but things quickly spiral out of control when a student disrupts the class and Baby Cakes accidentally sets the classroom on fire. While trying to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher, Baby Cakes accidentally injects himself with a mysterious serum that sends him back in time to the 1700s.

In the past, Baby Cakes meets a group of colonists who mistake him for a Native American and ask him to help them fight off a British invasion. Baby Cakes, eager to please, agrees to help and enlists the help of Dr. Smith, who has also been transported back in time. Dr. Smith is initially reluctant to help, but when he realizes his actions in the past could affect the present, he decides to assist Baby Cakes.

The rest of the episode sees Baby Cakes and Dr. Smith trying to stop the British invasion while also navigating the different cultural norms and customs of the 1700s. Along the way, they encounter historical figures such as George Washington and Paul Revere, as well as a talking horse who becomes their ally.

"Rewind, Pause, Pay" is a typical episode of China, IL, featuring a mix of absurd humor, pop culture references, and satirical commentary on academia and society. The animation style is reminiscent of traditional hand-drawn cartoons, and the voice acting is top-notch, with comedian Brad Neely providing the voices of both Baby Cakes and Dr. Smith.

Overall, "Rewind, Pause, Pay" is a strong introduction to the world of China, IL and its quirky characters. It sets the tone for the rest of the series, which is filled with bizarre adventures and outlandish scenarios. If you're a fan of adult animated comedies that are unapologetically weird and irreverent, then China, IL is definitely worth checking out.

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  • First Aired
    October 2, 2011
  • Content Rating
    TV-MA
  • Runtime
    10 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.5  (50)