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Drawn Together

Drawn Together is an American adult animated sitcom created by Dave Jeser and Matt Silverstein.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Drawn Together is an American adult animated sitcom created by Dave Jeser and Matt Silverstein. It aired on Comedy Central from 2004 to 2007 and satirizes reality television by placing cartoon archetypes in a house together under constant surveillance. The series is a parody of house-based reality shows.

Premise

The series places eight cartoon characters in a shared house with 24-hour surveillance, mimicking the format of reality television. The housemates are exaggerated archetypes drawn from different animation styles and stock character types.

Production

Drawn Together was created by Dave Jeser and Matt Silverstein. It was produced for Comedy Central and first aired on October 27, 2004.

Broadcast history

The series aired on Comedy Central until November 14, 2007. Across its run, it totaled 36 episodes over three seasons.

Reception and legacy

The series became known for its crude, satirical humor and for parodying both reality television and animated character conventions. It was also marketed as Comedy Central’s first animated reality show.

Key facts

  • The series is a parody of house-based reality shows.
  • It follows eight cartoon housemates living together in a reality-TV-style setting.
  • The show ran for three seasons on Comedy Central.
  • Comedy Central promoted it as the first animated reality show.
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Canadian context

The series aired in Canada on Comedy Central’s distribution through some services, and it also circulated internationally, including French-language coverage and later streaming availability for Canadian viewers via major platforms.

Frequently asked questions

What is Drawn Together?
Drawn Together is an American adult animated sitcom that parodies reality television by placing cartoon archetypes in a house together.
Who created Drawn Together?
It was created by Dave Jeser and Matt Silverstein.
When did Drawn Together first air?
It first aired on October 27, 2004.
How many seasons did Drawn Together have?
It had three seasons.
How many episodes were made?
The series had 36 episodes.
What network aired Drawn Together?
Comedy Central aired the series.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drawn_Together
    Supports: Creator names, format, premise, original network, and original run dates.
  2. Paramount+https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/drawn-together/
    Supports: Premise, Comedy Central branding, and series description.
  3. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0386180/
    Supports: Series description as a parody of reality shows.
  4. Rotten Tomatoeshttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/drawn_together
    Supports: Creators, network, genre, release date, and synopsis.
  5. French Wikipediahttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drawn_Together
    Supports: Number of episodes, number of seasons, runtime, and international broadcast note.