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| Genre | Sitcom |
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| Opening theme | "Jockbox" by The Skinny Boys |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 7 |
| No. of episodes | 86 (list of episodes) |
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| Production location | California |
| Editor | David L. Bertman |
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| Network | Comedy Central |
| Release | April 6, 2011 – March 15, 2017 |
Workaholics is an American adult television sitcom created and predominantly written by Blake Anderson, Adam DeVine, Anders Holm, and Kyle Newacheck, all of whom star in the series. Workaholics initially aired on Comedy Central from April 6, 2011, to March 15, 2017, with a total of 86 episodes spanning seven seasons. The series also stars Jillian Bell, Maribeth Monroe, and Erik Griffin. Anderson, DeVine, and Holm play three college dropouts who are housemates, friends, and co-workers at a telemarketing company in Rancho Cucamonga, California.[1]
Synopsis
[edit]The main characters met at college, where Blake and Adam were roommates and Anders was their RA. They continued their college behavior as they settled into adulthood, such as drinking, partying, and pulling pranks. A self-proclaimed "friendship family", the trio's schemes are generally confined to their house in Rancho Cucamonga, California, where they often interact with their drug dealer, and a cubicle they share in the office of the telemarketing company TelAmeriCorp, where they clash with their boss and coworkers.
Cast
[edit]- Blake Anderson as Blake Henderson
- Adam DeVine as Adam DeMamp
- Anders Holm as Anders "Ders" Holmvik
- Jillian Bell as Jillian Belk (season 1; also starring seasons 2–7)
- Maribeth Monroe as Alice Murphy (season 1; also starring seasons 2–7)
- Erik Griffin as Montez Walker (also starring seasons 2–7; recurring season 1)
- Kyle Newacheck as Karl Hevacheck
Episodes
[edit]Production
[edit]The show was co-created and largely written by its three stars, Blake Anderson, Adam DeVine, and Anders Holm.[2] Frequent recurring star Kyle Newacheck also directed most episodes, as well as being a fourth co-creator and serving as executive producer.[1] Kevin Etten was the series' showrunner.[2] Prior to Workaholics, the group was part of the sketch comedy group Mail Order Comedy, which began in 2006 in Los Angeles.[3] They have since created a production company under the same name.
Workaholics was ordered by Comedy Central in March 2010 after Comedy Central executive Walter Newman saw a series of videos that the group had posted on YouTube.[2][4][1] The pilot aired as a "TV Sneak Peek" on March 15, 2011, after the Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump.[2][5][6][7] The program ran its 10-episode first season from April 6 to June 8, 2011, and aired at 10:30 p.m. EDT on Comedy Central.[5] On May 4, 2011, the show was renewed for a second season of 10 episodes, which ran from September 20 to November 22, 2011.[8] On October 25, 2011, the series was renewed for a third season, to contain 20 episodes. The first 10 episodes of Season 3 ran from May 29 to July 31, 2012,[9] and the remaining 10 episodes aired from January 16 to March 20, 2013.[10][11] Because of the popularity of the series, on January 6, 2013, Comedy Central ordered 13-episode fourth and fifth seasons.[12] The fourth season aired from January 22 to April 16, 2014.[13] The fifth season aired from January 14 to April 8, 2015. On July 9, 2015, Comedy Central renewed the series for a sixth and seventh season, each containing 10 episodes and set to air in 2016 and 2017. It was announced that Season 7 would be the final season;[14] it premiered on January 11, 2017, and concluded on March 15, 2017.
Canceled film
[edit]On February 24, 2021, it was announced that the series would be returning as a film, intended for release on Paramount+.[15] However, on January 9, 2023, it was announced that the film had been canceled, just five weeks before filming was set to begin.[16]
Home media
[edit]| DVD name | Ep # | Release date | Special features | Notes | Format |
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| Season 1 | 10 | October 11, 2011 | Cast interviews, deleted scenes, Digital Originals, alternate takes, "Live at Bonnaroo"; audio commentary; and more! | Includes all season 1 episodes on 2 discs. | DVD and Blu-ray |
| Season 2 | 10 | June 5, 2012 | Drunkumentary, bloopers, deleted scenes, alt/extended takes, Inside the Writers Room | Includes all season 2 episodes on 2 discs. | DVD and Blu-ray |
| Season 3 | 20 | June 18, 2013 | Drunkumentary, bloopers, alternate takes, The Other Cubicle Episodes | Includes all season 3 episodes on 3 discs. | DVD and Blu-ray |
| Season 4 | 13 | June 4, 2014 | Bloopers, alternate takes | Includes all season 4 episodes on 2 discs. | DVD and Blu-ray |
| Season 5 | 13 | June 23, 2015 | Deleted scenes, bloopers, alternate takes | Includes all season 5 episodes on 2 discs. | DVD and Blu-ray |
| Season 6 | 10 | June 21, 2016 | Deleted scenes, bloopers, alternate takes | Includes all season 6 episodes on 2 discs. | DVD |
| Season 7 | 10 | June 20, 2017 | Deleted scenes, bloopers, "The Last Shot", "Wrap Reel" | Includes all season 7 episodes on 2 discs. | DVD |
| The Complete Series | 86 | June 20, 2017 | All special features from seasons 1-7 | Includes all 86 episodes from Seasons 1–7 on 15 discs. | DVD |
| Season 1 & 2 Combo Doggy | 20 | June 5, 2012 | "Live at Bonnaroo", extended "Catherine Zeta-Jones Song", extended "Ders" Rap, Digital Originals, "Shart Stories" | Includes all season 1 and 2 episodes on 2 discs. | Blu-ray |
Reception
[edit]The A.V. Club's Kevin McFarland has praised the show, calling it "a more adult version of Ed, Edd n Eddy".[17]
Season 1 of Workaholics was met with "mixed or average reviews" in the words of review-tallying website Metacritic,[18] where Matthew Gilbert of the Boston Globe gave the first season an 80 overall, saying it was "witty, irreverent, and joyously juvenile."[18] Dave Wiegand gave the show a 75 overall and added, "The material works more often than not because the guys are completely shameless, which makes them difficult to dislike."[18]
The Season 2 premiere episode was the first to attain an audience of over two million. The highest rating, a 2.16, was achieved in the seventh episode of Season 2 titled "Teenage Mutant Ninja Roommates". The show received its highest number of viewers during the second season and averaged about 1.64 million viewers per episode.
The third-season premiere achieved a 2.11 in the Nielsen ratings, the third highest in the show's history. The number of viewers began to drop off afterward. The final three episodes achieved 1.23, 1.21, and 1.24 respectively. Season 3 wrapped up on March 20, 2013, after 20 episodes split over two broadcast seasons.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Runyan, Jenni (March 2, 2010). "Comedy Central Greenlights "Workaholics" from Avalon Television and Gigapix Studios" (Press release). Comedy Central. Archived from the original on February 24, 2011. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Weisman, Jon (March 2, 2010). "Comedy Central Employs 'Workaholics'". Variety. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
- ^ "Bios". Mail Order Comedy. Archived from the original on May 23, 2015. Retrieved March 28, 2013.
- ^ Carey, Ross (May 4, 2011). "Conversations with Ross: Featuring Blake Anderson". RossCarey.com. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ^ a b "It's Time to Clock In! Comedy Central's "Workaholics" Premieres Wednesday, April 6, at 10:30 P.M. ET/PT" (Press release). Comedy Central. March 2, 2011. Archived from the original on March 4, 2011. Retrieved March 16, 2011.
- ^ Tobey, Matt (March 15, 2011). "Tonight's Special Sneak Peek Revealed: It's Workaholics!". Comedy Central. Archived from the original on November 14, 2011. Retrieved March 16, 2011.
- ^ "Episodes cast". IMDb. Archived from the original on October 12, 2011. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
- ^ Levine, Stewart (May 4, 2011). "'Workaholics' Renewed for Season 2". Variety. Archived from the original on January 2, 2012. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
- ^ "Workaholics Season 3 Debuts May 29th on Comedy Central". MovieWeb. March 5, 2012. Archived from the original on October 4, 2013. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
- ^ Monroe, Maribeth [@MaribethMonroe] (December 5, 2012). "Yo, #Workaholics ! Looks like new episodes are scheduled to premiere January 16th. Tighten your buttholes, cause it's gonna be a fun ride" (Tweet). Archived from the original on October 6, 2013. Retrieved May 31, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ Henderson, Blake [@WorkaholicBlake] (December 5, 2012). "It's official! #Workaholics Season 3B will premiere January 16th!" (Tweet). Archived from the original on October 6, 2013. Retrieved December 6, 2012 – via Twitter.
- ^ ""Workaholics" Continue to Climb the Corporate Ladder as Comedy Central(R) Orders Fourth and Fifth Seasons". thefutoncritic. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Devine, Adam [@ADAMDEVINE] (October 4, 2013). "A lot people (6) have asked when workaholics will be back. The answer = January. We shooting nowz!!!!" (Tweet). Archived from the original on October 30, 2013. Retrieved May 31, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (November 3, 2016). "'Workaholics' Ending After Season 7 on Comedy Central". Variety. Archived from the original on January 2, 2017. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
- ^ White, Peter (February 24, 2021). "Beavis and Butt-Head & 'Workaholics' Movies, Weekly Show from Trevor Noah & 'Inside Amy Schumer' Specials Lead Paramount+ Comedy Slate". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 24, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
- ^ Blistein, Jon (January 9, 2023). "'Workaholics' Movie Canceled Weeks Before Filming Was Supposed to Begin". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on January 9, 2023. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ McFarland, Kevin (June 12, 2012). "Workaholics: "Fat Cuz"". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on December 26, 2012. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Workaholics". Metacritic. Archived from the original on September 23, 2020. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
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Overview
Premise
Workaholics is an American comedy series centered on three recent college dropouts—Adam, Blake, and Anders—who share a house and jobs as telemarketers at the fictional TelAmeriCorp, where they prioritize partying and elaborate schemes over professional responsibilities.[1][2] The central plot revolves around their daily struggles to navigate the mundane demands of entry-level office life while indulging in hedonistic escapades, often blurring the lines between their work hours from 9 to 5 and after-hours antics from 5 to 9.[3] This setup highlights their perpetual adolescence, as they concoct increasingly absurd plans to dodge deadlines and authority figures, turning routine tasks into chaotic adventures.[4] The series is set in the suburban enclave of Rancho Cucamonga, California, with much of the action unfolding in their cluttered shared home, the fluorescent-lit TelAmeriCorp office, and various local spots that serve as backdrops for their misadventures.[2][5] These environments underscore the protagonists' resistance to settling into adulthood, as their escapades frequently spill from the workplace into neighborhood escapades or impromptu parties.[6] The narrative thrives on the tension between their slacker lifestyles and the superficial structure of corporate drudgery, emphasizing themes of unbreakable friendship forged through shared irresponsibility, casual marijuana use, and a humorous disdain for the traditional work ethic.[1][7][8] Across its seven seasons, the premise remains largely static, with minimal personal growth for the central trio, instead escalating the scale of their workplace pranks and social blunders to sustain the comedic momentum.[9][10] While early episodes establish their baseline avoidance of maturity, later installments amplify the absurdity of their schemes—such as office-wide disruptions or hallucinatory detours—without resolving underlying tensions, reinforcing the show's celebration of perpetual youth over progression.[11] This lack of evolution mirrors the anti-work themes, portraying a world where friendship and fleeting thrills triumph over ambition or change.[4]Format and style
Workaholics is a single-camera sitcom that employs an improvisational approach to dialogue, enabling rapid-fire humor delivered through the unscripted interactions of its core ensemble. This format allows for spontaneous comedic exchanges that heighten the show's energetic pace, distinguishing it from more rigidly scripted comedies.[1][10] The series blends absurdism, gross-out elements, and workplace satire, drawing loose inspiration from shows like The Office but amplifying the chaos with more outrageous, unfiltered antics. This stylistic mix satirizes corporate drudgery through exaggerated slacker escapades, often veering into vulgar territory to underscore the futility of office life.[12][13] Episodes typically run 22 minutes and follow a standard structure: a cold open to hook viewers, followed by four acts divided by commercial breaks, and concluding without a traditional tag, incorporating 18-20 scenes where the primary storyline threads throughout. Recurring gags, such as Ders' penchant for flashy suits or elaborate party montages, reinforce the show's consistent comedic motifs without advancing overarching narratives. This episodic blueprint supports the premise by facilitating quick escalations of work-avoidance schemes into absurd resolutions.[1][14][15][16] The visual style emphasizes a low-budget aesthetic through handheld camerawork and quick cuts, creating a frenetic, documentary-like intimacy that mirrors the protagonists' disheveled, slacker existence. This technique enhances the chaotic energy, making the mundane office setting feel dynamically unpredictable.[10][17]Cast and characters
Main cast
The main cast of Workaholics consists of Blake Anderson, Adam DeVine, and Anders Holm, who not only portrayed the central characters but also co-created the series through their production company, Mail Order Comedy, drawing from their shared experiences as friends and comedians.[18][19] Their real-life friendship, forged during college at the University of Arizona where they formed the sketch comedy group Mail Order Comedy, directly inspired the on-screen dynamic of the three lead roommates and their frequent antics.[18] Jillian Bell portrayed Jillian Belk as part of the main cast for seasons 1–4 (also starring), before transitioning to recurring in seasons 5–7. She is the office wildcard, a friendly coworker who eagerly joins the main characters' stoner escapades and serves as an occasional love interest, adding a female perspective to the bro-centric dynamics. As the neurotic yet charming assistant to regional manager Alice Murphy, she provides comic relief through her enthusiastic but incompetent involvement in schemes, such as misguided attempts at office romance or party planning.[20][21] Her role underscores the show's theme of workplace dysfunction, frequently blurring professional boundaries with personal antics. Erik Griffin portrayed Montez Walker, introduced as recurring in seasons 1–2 and promoted to main cast (starring) for seasons 3–7. He brings high-strung energy and sexual adventurousness to the group, often acting as a voice of relative reason amid the trio's foolishness. Known for his swaggering, smack-talking demeanor and occasional hangouts with the protagonists, Montez impacts group dynamics by serving as both an ally in pranks and a frequent target of their antics, like elaborate office hoaxes or after-hours schemes. His character contrasts the main trio's immaturity with a more street-smart, urban vibe, enhancing the ensemble's comedic interplay.[22][23][24] Blake Anderson portrays Blake Henderson, the wild, conspiracy-obsessed friend in the trio of telemarketing coworkers who often spirals into paranoid or hallucinatory schemes fueled by his laid-back, perpetually stoned demeanor.[18][25] Anderson's background in improv comedy, including training with The Groundlings and Upright Citizens Brigade, shaped his performance and contributions to the show's improvisational humor, which he helped develop as a co-creator.[26] He first explored comedy in junior high improv classes alongside Newacheck, leading to their collaborative work in Mail Order Comedy sketches before Workaholics.[27] Adam DeVine plays Adam DeMamp, the aggressive, impulsive leader of the group whose loud personality and quick temper drive many of the series' chaotic escapades at work and beyond.[18] Prior to the show, DeVine built a career in stand-up comedy, performing on stages and online, which informed his role as a co-creator and writer for Workaholics, where he helped craft the characters based on their group's real dynamics.[28][29] Anders Holm stars as Anders "Ders" Holmvik, the uptight, rule-following member of the trio who attempts to maintain some semblance of order amid his roommates' antics, often serving as the reluctant voice of reason.[18] Holm contributed significantly as a writer on the series, co-writing episodes and drawing from his improv roots in Mail Order Comedy to infuse the show with authentic comedic timing.[30][31]Recurring and guest characters
The recurring characters in Workaholics expand the office environment at TelAmeriCorp, offering comic foils and additional layers to the main trio's slacker lifestyle. These supporting figures often highlight the absurdity of corporate life while contrasting the protagonists' chaotic energy with more structured or eccentric personalities. Kyle Newacheck appears as Karl Hevacheck, the dim-witted drug dealer and recurring coworker whose oblivious and irresponsible behavior adds to the group's misadventures, appearing in 38 episodes across the series.[32] As a core co-creator, Newacheck directed approximately half of the episodes, bringing his experience from Mail Order Comedy to helm the show's fast-paced, improvisational style.[33][34] Other recurring figures, such as Alice Murphy (Maribeth Monroe), the beleaguered regional manager who enforces rules only to be undermined by the staff's chaos, and company owner Bill Bukowski (Billy Stevenson), a gullible executive whose rare appearances amplify the office's absurdity, further emphasize the contrast to the protagonists' carefree rebellion. These characters collectively ground the show's humor in relatable workplace tensions while amplifying the trio's disruptive influence. Notable guest stars enrich specific plots with celebrity cameos that tie into the series' stoner-comedy ethos. For instance, Jack Black appears as Adam's father, Pritchard, in the episode "Gramps DeMamp Is Dead" (season 5, episode 7), escalating family dynamics into a chaotic funeral misadventure.[35][36] Ben Stiller guest stars as landlord Del Jacobson in "Front Yard Wrestling" (season 5, episode 2), clashing hilariously with the trio's backyard wrestling scheme. Other highlights include Rebel Wilson as Big Money Hustla, a Juggalo, in "Straight Up Juggahos" (season 1, episode 7), who draws them into an Insane Clown Posse gathering, and Liam Hemsworth as charismatic branch manager Cushing Ward in "Wolves of Rancho" (season 6, episode 1), sparking competitive jealousy. Seth Rogen featured in a promotional sketch for the season 4 finale, competing with Zac Efron to become the new cubicle mate, poking fun at office hiring absurdities.[35][37] These appearances provide episodic boosts, often advancing plots involving parties, rivalries, or drug-fueled escapades without overshadowing the core ensemble.Production
Development
Workaholics was created by Blake Anderson, Adam DeVine, Anders Holm, and Kyle Newacheck, who drew inspiration from their own real-life experiences as close friends sharing a house and working odd jobs after college.[38][39] The four had previously formed the sketch comedy group Mail Order Comedy in 2003, performing improv-based routines that honed their collaborative style.[38] The concept evolved from their 2008 web series 5th Year, a MySpace and YouTube project depicting slacker college graduates in absurd workplace scenarios, which caught the attention of Comedy Central development executive Walter Newman.[40] In early 2010, the group pitched the show to the network, initially considering a "gangsta wizards" idea before settling on the core premise of three telemarketing buddies balancing dead-end jobs with partying and pranks.[38][39] Newman and other executives rejected the fantasy pitch but encouraged the relatable slacker narrative, leading to a pilot order.[38] The pilot was shot on a shoestring budget in the actual Rancho Cucamonga house where DeVine and Anderson lived, doubling as both residence and set to minimize costs.[39] Impressed by the footage, Comedy Central greenlit the series for 10 episodes on March 2, 2010, with the first season premiering on April 6, 2011.[41][19] The creators' backgrounds in improv, including Anderson and Holm's training at the Upright Citizens Brigade, influenced the decision to self-write the majority of episodes, allowing for scripted structure blended with on-set improvisation.[42][38] Early production faced tight budgets that fostered resourceful choices, such as limited sets and practical locations, while network feedback focused on refining the tone to emphasize character-driven humor over more outlandish concepts.[39][38]Filming and crew
The principal filming for Workaholics took place in Los Angeles, California, with exteriors and key interiors captured at a real residential house located at 15020 Hamlin Street in the Van Nuys neighborhood, which served as the home for the main characters Adam, Blake, and Anders.[43] Additional location shooting occurred throughout the greater Los Angeles area, including the office building at 2210 West Olive Avenue in Burbank for workplace scenes.[43] While many exteriors utilized practical locations to enhance the show's grounded, everyday feel, interior sets—including expanded house and office elements—were constructed and filmed on soundstages to accommodate the production's logistical needs and improv-based shooting style.[44] The production crew was led by co-creator Kyle Newacheck, who directed 41 of the series' 86 episodes across all seven seasons, contributing to the show's consistent comedic tone.[32] Other notable directors included Jaime Eliezer Karas (8 episodes) and Chris Koch (5 episodes), with family member Adam Newacheck handling 7 episodes in later seasons.[32] Newacheck also composed the show's theme song, "Workaholics Theme," performed by the core cast including Blake Anderson, Adam DeVine, and Anders Holm, blending hip-hop elements with humorous lyrics to set the series' irreverent vibe. Editing was primarily managed by Christian Hoffman, who worked on 40 episodes from 2011 to 2016, focusing on tight pacing to preserve the raw energy of the improv sequences.[32] Filming emphasized an improvisational approach, starting with loose scripts or outlines that provided story structure while allowing the cast to ad-lib dialogue and physical comedy for authenticity and humor.[38] This process enabled quick iterations but required efficient crew coordination to capture multiple takes of unscripted moments. Adult content, including sexual innuendo, drug references, and censored nudity, was handled through on-set standards compliant with Comedy Central's TV-MA rating, often using pixilation or strategic framing during post-production to balance explicit themes with broadcast guidelines.[45] Production faced occasional challenges, such as cast injuries; in December 2011, shortly after the first season, Blake Anderson fractured his spine in a non-filming stunt, undergoing surgery that briefly disrupted early preparations for season 2 but did not halt filming long-term.[46] In later seasons, scheduling grew more complex due to the actors' expanding commitments to films and other series, like Adam DeVine's roles in Pitch Perfect and Anders Holm's work on The Mindy Project, necessitating tighter coordination to maintain the core trio's availability.[47]Episodes
Broadcast history
Workaholics premiered on Comedy Central on April 6, 2011.[48] The series aired for seven seasons, totaling 86 episodes, and concluded on March 15, 2017.[49] The first two seasons each consisted of 10 episodes, airing weekly from April to June 2011 and September to November 2011, respectively.[50] Season 3 featured an irregular schedule, with 20 episodes split into two parts of 10 episodes each: the first half aired from May 29 to July 31, 2012, and the second from January 16 to March 20, 2013.[51] Seasons 4 and 5 expanded to 13 episodes apiece, airing from January to April 2014 and January to April 2015.[49] The final two seasons returned to 10 episodes, with season 6 from January to April 2016 and season 7 from January to March 2017.[52] Viewership peaked early in the series, with the season 1 average at 1.2 million viewers and season 2 reaching an average of 1.64 million, including episodes surpassing 2 million.[50] By season 3, the premiere drew a 1.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic (2.12 million viewers), though overall numbers began to decline thereafter.[51] Later seasons saw further drops, with episodes in season 7 averaging under 500,000 viewers. Internationally, the series aired in Canada on The Comedy Network starting in April 2011, maintaining a Monday night slot.[53] In November 2016, Comedy Central announced that season 7 would be the last, following failed renewal discussions with the creators.[54]List of episodes
Workaholics aired for seven seasons on Comedy Central, comprising 86 episodes from April 6, 2011, to March 15, 2017. The series follows the misadventures of Adam, Blake, and Anders as they navigate their dead-end jobs at TelAmeriCorp while indulging in constant partying and schemes. Most episodes were directed by Kyle Newacheck, with writing credits primarily shared among the main cast—Blake Anderson, Adam Devine, Anders Holm, and Newacheck—along with additional contributors like Sean Clements and Dominic Dierkes.[32][55] Season 1 establishes the core premise, introducing the trio's slacker lifestyle, their roommate dynamic, and initial clashes with office authority figures like boss Alice and coworker Jillian. Subsequent seasons build on this foundation, escalating workplace pranks and personal escapades, such as the drug-fueled business trip in Season 3 or the relocation to a new branch in Season 6. Season 7 wraps up the series with a focus on reflection and absurdity, culminating in the finale where the guys transform into professional party promoters, resolving their ongoing quest for hedonistic fulfillment without major life changes.[56] Notable episodes highlight milestones like the origin story in "Flashback in the Day" (Season 3, Episode 10), which details how the friends met, and guest appearances by celebrities such as Chris D'Elia in "To Friend a Predator" (Season 1, Episode 8) and Ben Stiller in "Front Yard Wrestling" (Season 5, Episode 2), along with Jack Black in "Gramps DeMamp is Dead" (Season 5, Episode 7) showcasing their comedic timing. Other standout installments feature Rebel Wilson in "The Strike" (Season 1, Episode 6) and Liam Hemsworth in "Gone Catfishing" (Season 6, Episode 5), adding star power to the ensemble antics. The episode "To Friend a Predator" was pulled from reruns and streaming platforms in June 2020 due to sexual misconduct allegations against guest star Chris D'Elia.[35][57][58]Season 1 (2011)
| No. | Title | Air date | Plot summary |
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| 1 | Piss & Shit | April 6, 2011 | The guys scramble to pass a mandatory drug test at work by bribing neighborhood kids for clean urine samples. |
| 2 | We Be Ballin' | April 13, 2011 | Desperate to impress a girl, the trio goes to extreme lengths to score tickets to a sold-out Lakers game. |
| 3 | Office Campout | April 20, 2011 | Forced to camp out in the office due to apartment fumigation, the guys take shrooms and face a potential burglar. |
| 4 | The Promotion | April 27, 2011 | The friends compete fiercely against each other for a single promotion within TelAmeriCorp. |
| 5 | Checkpoint Gnarly | May 4, 2011 | After heavy drinking, the guys encounter a DUI checkpoint and attempt to evade it with ridiculous tactics. |
| 6 | The Strike | May 11, 2011 | Refusing to work on their invented "Half-Christmas" holiday, the guys stage a chaotic office strike. |
| 7 | Straight Up Juggahos | May 18, 2011 | To keep Jillian away from a work event, the guys set her up on a blind date that leads to an Insane Clown Posse concert. |
| 8 | To Friend a Predator | May 25, 2011 | The guys befriend a registered sex offender, mistaking him for a cool new acquaintance. The episode was pulled from distribution in 2020 due to allegations against guest star Chris D'Elia. |
| 9 | Muscle I'd Like to Flex | June 1, 2011 | Adam joins a gym run by MILFs and gets entangled in their flirtatious schemes. |
| 10 | In the Line of Getting Fired | June 8, 2011 | The trio uncovers a plot to liquidate TelAmeriCorp and desperately tries to save their jobs. |
Season 2 (2011)
| No. | Title | Air date | Plot summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heist School | September 20, 2011 | Posing as high school students, the guys go undercover to bust a teen theft ring. |
| 2 | Dry Guys | September 27, 2011 | The friends attempt a week-long sobriety challenge to win a bet but struggle immensely. |
| 3 | Temp-Tress | October 4, 2011 | An attractive temporary worker tempts the guys into risky office flirtations. |
| 4 | Model Kombat | October 11, 2011 | Adam explores a modeling opportunity, leading to a absurd competition among the group. |
| 5 | Old Man Ders | October 18, 2011 | As Ders turns 25, the guys throw a milestone party that spirals out of control. |
| 6 | Stop! Pajama Time | October 25, 2011 | Jillian assumes a leadership role at work, forcing the guys into uncomfortable responsibilities. |
| 7 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Roommates | November 1, 2011 | The trio breaks into a hotel and evades security in a ninja-like chase. |
| 8 | Karl's Wedding | November 8, 2011 | The guys attend coworker Karl's wedding, causing mayhem with their antics. |
| 9 | Man Up | November 15, 2011 | To prove their masculinity, the friends embark on a rugged "man trip" adventure. |
| 10 | 6 Hours Till Hedonism II | November 22, 2011 | Racing against time, the guys try to secure Blake a passport for a cruise getaway. |
Season 3 (2012–2013)
| No. | Title | Air date | Plot summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Business Trip | May 29, 2012 | On a work trip to San Francisco, the guys drop acid and navigate hallucinatory chaos. |
| 2 | True Dromance | June 5, 2012 | After their dealer disappears, the friends search for a new source of drugs. |
| 3 | Fat Cuz | June 12, 2012 | The guys exploit Adam's overweight cousin to obtain a premium parking pass. |
| 4 | To Kill a Chupacabraj | June 19, 2012 | A workplace dispute escalates to a mock court battle against Montez. |
| 5 | Good Mourning | June 26, 2012 | The office mourns a coworker's sudden death, prompting the guys to reflect awkwardly. |
| 6 | The Meat Jerking Beef Boys | July 3, 2012 | Testing their friendship, the guys join Ders's dad on a bizarre meat-jerking endeavor. |
| 7 | The Lord's Force | July 10, 2012 | The trio hosts a group of eccentric strongmen at their home. |
| 8 | Real Time | July 17, 2012 | To avoid being fired, the guys must arrive at work before Alice in real time. |
| 9 | Ders Comes In Handy | July 24, 2012 | Ders helps Montez pursue a romantic interest, leading to comedic mishaps. |
| 10 | Flashback in the Day | July 31, 2012 | Through flashbacks, the episode reveals how Adam, Blake, and Ders first met and bonded. |
| 11 | Booger Nights | January 16, 2013 | The guys compete to prove who is the funniest in a booger-themed challenge. |
| 12 | A TelAmerican Horror Story | January 23, 2013 | Believing the office is haunted, the friends investigate supernatural occurrences. |
| 13 | Alice Quits | January 30, 2013 | With Alice quitting, the guys meet her replacement and adjust to new management. |
| 14 | Fourth and Inches | February 6, 2013 | The trio places high-stakes bets on sports games with coworkers. |
| 15 | Webcam Girl | February 13, 2013 | Seeking romance, the guys get involved with an online webcam performer. |
| 16 | High Art | February 20, 2013 | The friends either invent or join an art collective to impress others. |
| 17 | The Worst Generation | February 27, 2013 | Visiting Adam's grandfather, the guys confront generational differences. |
| 18 | Hungry Like the Wolf Dog | March 6, 2013 | Desperate for a burrito, the guys endure a long wait and escalating hunger. |
| 19 | In Line | March 13, 2013 | The friends line up overnight to buy limited-edition video game copies. |
| 20 | The Future is Gnar | March 20, 2013 | Fearing job automation by technology, the guys plot to sabotage it. |
Season 4 (2014)
| No. | Title | Air date | Plot summary |
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| 1 | Orgazmo Birth | January 22, 2014 | The guys attend Montez's baby shower, turning it into an over-the-top celebration. |
| 2 | Fry Guys | January 29, 2014 | To help Alice find a date, the trio organizes a chaotic fish fry event. |
| 3 | Snackers | February 5, 2014 | An office election determines control over the snack supply, sparking rivalries. |
| 4 | Miss BS | February 12, 2014 | The guys chase a reporter to prevent a damaging story about their workplace. |
| 5 | Three and a Half Men | February 19, 2014 | Filming coworker Karl's vasectomy procedure leads to unintended consequences. |
| 6 | Brociopath | February 26, 2014 | Reuniting with a frat brother, the guys host a wild party that tests loyalties. |
| 7 | We Be Clownin' | March 5, 2014 | To win an office waterslide, the trio dresses as clowns for a competition. |
| 8 | Beer Heist | March 12, 2014 | Impressing college girls motivates the guys to execute a massive beer theft. |
| 9 | Best Buds | March 19, 2014 | The friends launch a short-lived taco truck infused with weed. |
| 10 | Timechair | March 26, 2014 | A race ensues among the guys to claim a free office massage chair. |
| 11 | The One Where the Guys Play Basketball... | April 2, 2014 | To win a trip to Reno, the trio joins an office basketball tournament. |
| 12 | DeputyDong | April 9, 2014 | The guys confront an aggressive online gamer in real life. |
| 13 | Friendship Anniversary | April 16, 2014 | Celebrating their "common law marriage," the friends reflect on their bond. |
Season 5 (2015)
| No. | Title | Air date | Plot summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dorm Daze | January 14, 2015 | At a college job fair, the guys relive dorm life and cause campus chaos. |
| 2 | Front Yard Wrestling | January 21, 2015 | To cover rising rent, the trio starts a backyard wrestling league. |
| 3 | Speedo Racer | January 28, 2015 | Ders enlists the guys to help him outswim a rival in a speedo contest. |
| 4 | Menergy Crisis | February 4, 2015 | A battle of the bands pits the guys against Blake's musical alter ego. |
| 5 | Gayborhood | February 11, 2015 | After a neighborhood party, the guys question their relationships. |
| 6 | Ditch Day | February 18, 2015 | Staging an epic ditch day, the friends aim to secure a major business deal. |
| 7 | Gramps DeMamp is Dead | February 25, 2015 | The guys plan a funeral for Adam's grandfather, filled with irreverent antics. |
| 8 | Blood Drive | March 4, 2015 | Competing in an office blood drive, the trio resorts to extreme measures. |
| 9 | Wedding Thrashers | March 11, 2015 | Adam's bachelor party devolves into a thrashing metal band escapade. |
| 10 | Trivia Pursuits | March 18, 2015 | A trivia night threatens Ders's career ambitions in unexpected ways. |
| 11 | The Slump | March 25, 2015 | The friends help Adam overcome a personal and professional slump. |
| 12 | Peyote It Forward | April 1, 2015 | Babysitting under the influence of peyote leads to hallucinatory mishaps. |
| 13 | TAC in the Day | April 8, 2015 | Flashbacks recount the guys' chaotic first day at TelAmeriCorp. |
Season 6 (2016)
| No. | Title | Air date | Plot summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wolves of Rancho | January 14, 2016 | Relocating to a new TelAmeriCorp branch, the guys deal with an energetic new boss. |
| 2 | Meth Head Actor | January 21, 2016 | The trio infiltrates a Narcotics Anonymous meeting for research on a role. |
| 3 | Save the Cat | January 28, 2016 | Blake and Jillian's cat adoption turns disastrous for the household. |
| 4 | Death of a Salesdude | February 4, 2016 | As the office shifts to female-targeted sales, women dominate the workspace. |
| 5 | Gone Catfishing | February 11, 2016 | Blake's online girlfriend crashes the guys' planned 4/20 party. |
| 6 | Going Viral | February 18, 2016 | Desperate for fame, the friends create outrageous content to go viral. |
| 7 | Night at the Dudeseum | February 25, 2016 | On "Ders Day," the guys sneak into a museum and cause widespread havoc. |
| 8 | The Fabulous Murphy Sisters | March 3, 2016 | Alice's visiting sister disrupts the office with her flamboyant personality. |
| 9 | Always Bet on Blake | March 10, 2016 | The guys convert their house into an illegal casino for quick cash. |
| 10 | The Nuttin' Professor | March 17, 2016 | Obsessed with finding rare pornography, the trio embarks on a bizarre quest. |
Season 7 (2017)
| No. | Title | Air date | Plot summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trainees' Day | January 11, 2017 | The guys compete with new trainees in an epic office pranking war. |
| 2 | Weed the People | January 18, 2017 | Helping Alice's father, the trio sells a product laced with marijuana. |
| 3 | Monstalibooyah | January 25, 2017 | At a beachside timeshare, the guys maximize their vacation with wild antics. |
| 4 | Bill & Tez's Sexcellent Sexventure | February 1, 2017 | On a business trip to Chinatown, Bill transforms into a superhero persona. |
| 5 | Faux Chella | February 8, 2017 | To attract girls, the friends host a makeshift Coachella festival in their backyard. |
| 6 | The Most Dangerless Game | February 15, 2017 | A weekend cabin trip turns paranoid as the guys imagine constant threats. |
| 7 | Tactona 420 | February 22, 2017 | Racing coworkers, the trio fights for sales rights to remote-control cars. |
| 8 | Termidate | March 1, 2017 | In a flashback, the guys recall competing on a reality dating show called Termidate. |
| 9 | Bianca Toro | March 8, 2017 | The friends attempt to sabotage a motivational speaker at an office awards ceremony. |
| 10 | Party Gawds | March 15, 2017 | Hired by an energy drink company, the guys become professional party planners in the series finale. |
Distribution
Home media
The home media for Workaholics includes DVD and Blu-ray releases distributed primarily by Comedy Central Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Media Distribution, covering individual seasons and a complete series set encompassing all seven seasons and 86 episodes.[59][60] Season 1 was released on DVD on October 11, 2011. Seasons 1 and 2 were bundled together on Blu-ray on June 5, 2012. Season 3 followed on Blu-ray and DVD on June 18, 2013. Season 4 arrived on Blu-ray and DVD on June 3, 2014. Season 5 was released on Blu-ray and DVD on June 23, 2015. Season 6 received a DVD-only release on June 21, 2016, with no Blu-ray edition produced. The seventh and final season, along with the complete series box set (a 15-disc DVD collection), both debuted on DVD on June 20, 2017. Blu-ray releases were limited to the first five seasons, reflecting a shift to DVD-only for later volumes.[61][62][63][64][65][66][60]| Season | Format(s) | Release Date | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DVD | October 11, 2011 | 10 |
| 1-2 | Blu-ray | June 5, 2012 | 20 |
| 3 | Blu-ray, DVD | June 18, 2013 | 20 |
| 4 | Blu-ray, DVD | June 3, 2014 | 13 |
| 5 | Blu-ray, DVD | June 23, 2015 | 13 |
| 6 | DVD | June 21, 2016 | 10 |
| 7 | DVD | June 20, 2017 | 10 |
| Complete Series | DVD | June 20, 2017 | 86 |