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Regular Show

Regular Show is an American animated sitcom created by J.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Regular Show is an American animated sitcom created by J. G. Quintel for Cartoon Network. It follows Mordecai and Rigby, two park groundskeepers whose attempts to avoid work repeatedly lead to surreal and supernatural situations. The series ran from 2010 to 2017 and was branded as Regular Show in Space during its eighth and final season.

Premise

The series follows two 23-year-old friends, Mordecai and Rigby, whose workplace antics at a local park often spiral into surreal, supernatural events. Their boss and coworkers form the core ensemble around them.

Production and broadcast

Regular Show was produced for Cartoon Network and first aired in 2010. Its final season aired in 2016–2017 under the title Regular Show in Space.

Characters

The main cast includes Mordecai, Rigby, Benson, Skips, Pops, Muscle Man, and Hi-Five Ghost. The character group mixes ordinary workplace comedy with fantasy and science-fiction elements.

Reception and legacy

The series is documented as an Emmy Award-winning animated television series in secondary reference sources, and it became one of Cartoon Network's notable 2010s programs.

Key facts

  • The series centers on Mordecai, a blue jay, and Rigby, a raccoon, who work as groundskeepers at a park.
  • It premiered on Cartoon Network on September 6, 2010, and ended on January 16, 2017.
  • The show had eight seasons and 244 episodes.
  • Its eighth season was promoted under the title Regular Show in Space.
  • It was created by J. G. Quintel, who also served as showrunner for later production materials.
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Canadian context

Regular Show aired on Cartoon Network, which is widely available in Canada through television and streaming carriage arrangements, making it familiar to Canadian viewers.

Frequently asked questions

What is Regular Show about?
It follows two park groundskeepers, Mordecai and Rigby, whose everyday attempts to slack off lead to bizarre and supernatural adventures.
Who created Regular Show?
The series was created by J. G. Quintel.
When did Regular Show first air?
It premiered on Cartoon Network on September 6, 2010.
When did Regular Show end?
It ended on January 16, 2017.
How many seasons and episodes does it have?
The series ran for eight seasons and 244 episodes.
What was Regular Show in Space?
That was the title used for the show's eighth and final season.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regular_Show
    Supports: Core series details including creator, premise, original network, run dates, seasons, and episode count.
  2. The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction — https://sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/regular_show
    Supports: Series identification, production context, and episode/shorts count.
  3. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regular_Show
    Supports: Premiere and ending dates, final-season branding, and Emmy award mention.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1710308/
    Supports: Series premise and U.S. premiere date.
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Regular_Show_characters
    Supports: Main character ensemble and their roles.
  6. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regular_Show_season_8
    Supports: Final season title and broadcast period.
  7. Cartoon Network Wiki (Fandom) — https://cartoonnetwork.fandom.com/wiki/Regular_Show
    Supports: Series origin as a Cartoon Network show and production background.