10 Shows & Movies Like Wonder Showzen

Description: Absurdist animated series with non-sequitur humor, bizarre character interactions, and plots that often spiral into complete nonsense.

Fact: Originally pitched as a detective show before becoming more surreal. The Mooninites characters sparked a real-world bomb scare in Boston due to a guerrilla marketing campaign.

Description: A parody of 1980s low-budget horror TV shows featuring intentionally bad acting, cheap effects, and absurd storylines presented as a lost classic.

Fact: The entire series was shot in just 12 days. All main actors play dual roles as both the show's characters and their fictional actor counterparts.

Description: Surreal comedy blending live-action and animation with musical numbers, fantasy elements, and absurd character dynamics.

Fact: Many characters wear elaborate costumes and makeup created by the cast. The show originated as a stage production before being adapted for television.

Description: Features intentionally low-budget, bizarre sketches with awkward pacing, nonsensical humor, and grotesque visuals, often parodying public access TV.

Fact: The show popularized the 'cinco' brand parody seen in many Tim & Eric projects. Many recurring characters were played by non-actors found through Craigslist ads.

Description: A surreal and chaotic talk show parody that blends absurd humor, shock value, and unpredictable interviews, often breaking the fourth wall.

Fact: The show's set is intentionally designed to look cheap and unstable, adding to its off-kilter vibe. Many celebrity guests were unaware of the show's bizarre nature before appearing.

Description: Sketch comedy with clever, absurd premises that often connect across multiple sketches in unexpected ways, featuring surreal characters and situations.

Fact: Many cast members went on to create other influential comedy shows. The writers' room included future stars like Scott Aukerman and B.J. Porter.

Description: Sketch show featuring bizarre, often dark humor with improvised elements and surreal premises that push boundaries of conventional comedy.

Fact: The TV show was an offshoot of the famous improv troupe of the same name. Many sketches were developed through live improv performances before being filmed.

Description: A dark comedy about a man in witness protection who stars in a reality show about his own life, blending absurd humor with uncomfortable situations.

Fact: The main character wears a ski mask and voice modulator throughout the entire series. Many scenes were improvised despite the show having a script.

Description: A faux-educational show featuring an incompetent host delivering bizarre life advice through awkward interviews and strange segments.

Fact: The character Dr. Steve Brule originated as a recurring bit on Tim and Eric Awesome Show. Episodes are intentionally edited to include mistakes and awkward pauses.

Description: A mockumentary-style comedy featuring an absurd dynamic between a human and his anthropomorphic animal co-star, with awkward humor and surreal situations.

Fact: The show was a parody of 90s sitcoms about human/animal duos. Triumph the Insult Comic Dog was originally created for Conan O'Brien's late night show.