If you loved the absurdist humor and biting satire of Wonder Showzen (2005), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 similarly outrageous and subversive shows and movies that push boundaries just as hard. Whether you crave dark comedy, surreal sketches, or social commentary wrapped in chaos, these picks will satisfy your twisted cravings.

Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2000)
Description: Employs absurdist, non-sequitur humor with a loose narrative structure, often focusing on bizarre and surreal scenarios involving anthropomorphic fast food items.
Fact: Originally intended to be a detective show, it quickly abandoned that premise in favor of surreal, episodic adventures. The show's theme song is performed by the band Schoolly D.


Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007)
Description: Utilizes a mix of low-budget aesthetics, surreal sketches, and intentionally awkward humor, often parodying public access television and corporate media.
Fact: The show features recurring characters like 'Cinco' and 'Spagett,' and many of its sketches are shot on green screen with intentionally poor effects.


Eagleheart (2011)
Description: A parody of action-packed cop shows with over-the-top violence, nonsensical plots, and a deliberately cheesy aesthetic, embracing absurdity and dark humor.
Fact: The show was created by and stars Chris Elliott, who also co-created 'Get a Life.' It features a mix of live-action and animated segments.


The Eric Andre Show (2012)
Description: Features a chaotic, absurdist talk show format with surreal humor, bizarre interviews, and intentionally awkward interactions, pushing the boundaries of conventional comedy.
Fact: The show often includes hidden cameras and unsuspecting guests who are unaware of the show's comedic nature. Eric Andre frequently destroys his own set during episodes.


Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995)
Description: A sketch comedy show that combines sharp satire with absurdist humor, often linking sketches together in creative and unexpected ways.
Fact: The show was known for its intricate, interconnected sketches and its influence on later alternative comedy. Many of its writers and performers went on to successful careers in film and television.


Upright Citizens Brigade (1998)
Description: Features a mix of improv-based sketches and absurdist humor, often breaking the fourth wall and involving the audience in its comedic chaos.
Fact: The show was created by the Upright Citizens Brigade comedy troupe, which also founded the famous UCB Theatre in New York and Los Angeles.


Delocated (2009)
Description: Blends dark humor with absurdity, following a man in witness protection who stars in a reality show about his own life, creating a meta-commentary on media and identity.
Fact: The protagonist wears a ski mask and uses a voice modulator throughout the series. The show was originally conceived as a web series before being picked up by Adult Swim.


Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule (2010)
Description: Parodies educational and public access shows with awkward, cringe-inducing humor and a deliberately amateurish production style.
Fact: The character Dr. Steve Brule was originally created for 'Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!' before getting his own spin-off. The show often features bizarre and nonsensical advice segments.


The Heart, She Holler (2011)
Description: A surreal, Southern Gothic-inspired soap opera parody with exaggerated characters, bizarre plot twists, and a darkly comedic tone.
Fact: The show features a cast of oddball characters, including a man raised in a well and a talking fetus. It was created by the same team behind 'Wonder Showzen.'


The Jack and Triumph Show (2015)
Description: A mockumentary-style comedy that blends reality and fiction, featuring a washed-up actor and his former TV sidekick, a chimpanzee, in absurd and surreal situations.
Fact: The show stars Robert Michael Morris as Jack and a real chimpanzee named Triumph, who was also the sidekick in the 1980s sitcom 'Mr. Triumph.'
