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The Oblongs

The Oblongs

Just one more toxic family.

20017.32 Seasons13 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

The Oblongs are not so much dysfunctional as slightly nonfunctional. Living next to a polluted swamp has left them with the occasional missing limb or mysterious growth, but through it all, this close-knit family sticks together.Sometimes literally.

Produced by John W. Hyde
NetworksThe WBAdult Swim

Top Cast

Jean Smart

Jean Smart

Pickles Oblong (voice)

Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell

Bob Oblong (voice)

Pamela Adlon

Pamela Adlon

Milo Oblong / Jared Klimer / The Debbies (voice)

Lea DeLaria

Lea DeLaria

Helga Phugly (voice)

Jeannie Elias

Jeannie Elias

Beth Oblong / Creepy Susie / Mikey Butts (voice)

Randy Sklar

Randy Sklar

Biff Oblong (voice)

Jason Sklar

Jason Sklar

Chip Oblong (voice)

Billy West

Billy West

George Klimer (voice)

Becky Thyre

Becky Thyre

Jawless Peggy Weggy / Pristine Klimer / Debbie Klimer (voice)

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or bookradiationpollutionpovertyfamilydisabledadult animationradiation sicknesssocial classphysical deformitytoxic wasteradiation exposure

About The Oblongs

The Oblongs is a animation, comedy series that first aired in 2001 exploring themes of based on novel or book, radiation, pollution, poverty, family, disabled. it stars Jean Smart, Will Ferrell, Pamela Adlon. The Oblongs are not so much dysfunctional as slightly nonfunctional. Living next to a polluted swamp has left them with the occasional missing limb or mysterious growth, but through it all, this close-knit family sticks together.Sometimes literally.

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