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The State

1994·Series·21 min·6.7(20)

The State is a sketch-comedy television show combing bizarre characters and scenarios to present sketches that won the hearts of its target teenaged audience.

Where to watch The State in United States

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About The State

The State is a 1994 English-language comedy series created by Michael Showalter. The cast is led by Kevin Allison, Michael Ian Black, Robert Ben Garant. It spans 3 seasons and 24 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, KQED.

The State was produced in United States of America. It was first aired on January 21, 1994.

Created by
Michael Showalter
Writers
Michael Showalter
First aired
January 21, 1994
Last aired
August 26, 1995
Original language
English
Status
Ended
Seasons
3 (24 episodes)
Network
MTV
Country
United States of America
#sketch comedy#skit

The State cast & crew

The State was created by Michael Showalter and written by Michael Showalter.

The cast features Kevin Allison as Various Characters, Michael Ian Black as Various Characters, Robert Ben Garant as Various Characters, Todd Holoubek as Various Characters, Michael Patrick Jann as Various Characters, and Kerri Kenney as Various Characters.

Behind the camera, it was produced by David Wain.

Is The State worth watching?

With 3 seasons and 24 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.

If you enjoy comedy, The State is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The State

In United States, you can stream The State on Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, and KQED, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of The State

Kevin Allison

Kevin Allison

Various Characters

Michael Ian Black

Michael Ian Black

Various Characters

Robert Ben Garant

Robert Ben Garant

Various Characters

Todd Holoubek

Todd Holoubek

Various Characters

Michael Patrick Jann

Michael Patrick Jann

Various Characters

Kerri Kenney

Kerri Kenney

Various Characters

Thomas Lennon

Thomas Lennon

Various Characters

Joe Lo Truglio

Joe Lo Truglio

Various Characters

Ken Marino

Ken Marino

Various Characters

Michael Showalter

Michael Showalter

Various Characters

David Wain

David Wain

Various Characters

The State — FAQs

Where can I watch The State in United States?

The State is streaming on Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, KQED in United States.

Is The State on Paramount+ Amazon Channel?

Yes — The State is currently available on Paramount+ Amazon Channel in United States.

What language is The State in?

The State is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of The State are there?

The State has 3 seasons with 24 episodes in total.

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