The Oblongs

The Oblongs (2001-2002)

EndedAnimation showComedy, Science-Fiction

The tight-knit Oblong clan lives in Hill Valley, a toxic valley downstream from your typical industrial waste site, which has caused a variety of bizarre physical and emotional abnormalities. At the head of the dinner table is the loving, limbless, tirelessly upbeat patriarch Bob Oblong and his adoring, alcohol-and-tobacco-addicted, bald-but-beautifully-wigged wife Pickles, who frequents the Rusty Bucket bar, owned by transsexual Anita Bidet (who was originally to be named Sofonda Cox!). The family includes their conjoined twin sons Biff and Chip, who share three legs and three buttocks, but can't seem to agree on anything; sweet, tattling, 4-year-old daughter Beth, sporting a cucumber-like growth sprouting from her head; and youngest son Milo, a one-haired optimist who has every childhood emotional disorder and behavioural problem ever diagnosed. Other members of the family include Bob's...

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 19:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E05Father of the BribeOct 20, 2002
S02E04My Name is RobbieOct 6, 2002
S02E03Please Be GenitalSep 15, 2002
S02E02Get Off My BackSep 8, 2002
S02E01Pickles' Little AmazonsAug 25, 2002
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Oblongs' premiere?

'The Oblongs' premiered on April 1, 2001.

Who created 'The Oblongs'?

'The Oblongs' was created by Angus Oblong.

What network aired 'The Oblongs'?

'The Oblongs' aired on the WB network.

What is the premise of 'The Oblongs'?

'The Oblongs' is about a family who lives in a polluted valley and tries to survive in a wealthy, clean community.

Who voices the character of Bob Oblong in 'The Oblongs'?

Will Ferrell voices the character of Bob Oblong in 'The Oblongs'.

Who voices the character of Milo Oblong in 'The Oblongs'?

Pamela Adlon voices the character of Milo Oblong in 'The Oblongs'.

Who voices the character of Pickles Oblong in 'The Oblongs'?

Jean Smart voices the character of Pickles Oblong in 'The Oblongs'.

How many episodes were there in the first season of 'The Oblongs'?

There were 13 episodes in the first season of 'The Oblongs'.

What is the relationship between the Oblongs and their wealthy neighbors?

The Oblongs are the poor neighbors of the wealthy upper-class Hillingtons.

What makes the valley where the Oblongs live so polluted?

The valley where the Oblongs live is polluted by a toxic waste dump.

What is the name of the Oblongs' pet?

The family pet of the Oblongs is a fish named "Milo".

What is the occupation of Bob Oblong?

Bob Oblong is an unemployed accident survivor.

What is the catchphrase of the character Helga Phugly in 'The Oblongs'?

Helga Phugly's catchphrase in 'The Oblongs' is "Ah, that correct!"

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