The Awesomes

Synopsis

After Mr. Awesome announces his retirement as leader of The Awesomes, a superhero task force, his not-so-super son Prock (Seth Meyers) fills the roster with previously rejected applicants, but despite their incompetence and general lack of ability, the team must band together to battle diabolical villains, the ever-present paparazzi, and a less-than-ideal reputation as second-class superheroes.

First Air Date: 2013-08-01

Last Air Date: 2015-11-03

Number of Seasons: 3

Number of Episodes: 30

Created By: Seth Meyers, Michael Shoemaker

Networks: Hulu

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Top Cast

Seth Meyers as Prock (voice)
Ike Barinholtz as Muscleman (voice)
Taran Killam as Frantic (voice)
Bobby Lee as Tim / Sumo (voice)
Paula Pell as Gadget Gal (voice)
Emily Spivey as Concierge (voice)
Kenan Thompson as Impresario (voice)
Josh Meyers as Perfect Man (voice)
Rashida Jones as Hotwire (voice)
Bill Hader as Dr. Malocchio (voice)

Seasons

Season 1 (2013) - (10 Episodes)

Season 2 (2014) - (10 Episodes)

Season 3 (2015) - (10 Episodes)

Season 1 (2013)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Pilot, Part 1 (2013-08-01)

After Mr. Awesome decides to retire and disband The Awesomes, his son Prock steps in to keep the team going. Meanwhile, Dr. Malocchio decides it’s time to come out of super-villain retirement.
Ep. 2: Pilot, Part 2 (2013-08-01)

Prock goes on TV to announce the new team and is surprised by an appearance from Dr. Malocchio.
Ep. 3: Baby Got Backstory (2013-08-08)

The team is trapped in their hologram training room, while Gadget Gal is left outside. As she fights her archenemy, The Tomboy, The Awesomes tell the stories of how they became superheroes.
Ep. 4: No Mo' Sumo (2013-08-15)

Tim's parents worry that he's not safe with The Awesomes and come to take him home. While leaving, they are attacked and need The Awesomes help to survive.
Ep. 5: It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad Parallel World (2013-08-22)

The Awesomes are transported to a parallel world where they meet their evil doppelgangers, “The Astoundings.” Everything is backwards on this world, and they seek help from a kind Italian man – Dr. Benicchio.
Ep. 6: Robo-Therapy (2013-08-29)

The Awesomes face disbandment unless they submit to psychological testing from government-issued “robo-therapists.” Since Prock doesn’t trust the robots, Joyce Mandrake forces him out, leaving The Awesomes to be ruled by committee.
Ep. 7: Paternity (2013-09-05)

Muscleman faces an intergalactic paternity suit, and Impresario and Frantic must defend him on an alien talk show. Prock learns the meaning of delegation when Tim and Gadget Gal go on their first solo mission.
Ep. 8: The Pageant (2013-09-12)

Frantic is chosen to judge a third-tier beauty pageant, but Gadget Gal suspects it might be a trap. Having been voted the least fun member of the team, Prock tries to loosen up.
Ep. 9: The Super-Hero Awards, Part 1 (2013-09-19)

The first annual Superhero Awards take place at the White House. Confirming Prock's suspicions, Dr. Malocchio reveals two secret weapons - one of whom is a member of The Awesomes.
Ep. 10: The Super-Hero Awards, Part 2 (2013-09-26)

All the world's superheroes are rendered powerless, except The Awesomes. Can Prock and his team figure out how to stop Malocchio before it's too late?