The State
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
Paramount+ Amazon Channel
Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
KQED
Amazon Video
Apple TV StoreClick a service to open The State there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
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
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.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The State
Kevin Allison
Various Characters
Michael Ian Black
Various Characters
Robert Ben Garant
Various Characters
Todd Holoubek
Various Characters
Michael Patrick Jann
Various Characters
Kerri Kenney
Various Characters
Thomas Lennon
Various Characters
Joe Lo Truglio
Various Characters
Ken Marino
Various Characters
Michael Showalter
Various Characters
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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