Robot Chicken (season 4)

Robot Chicken (season 4)
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Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	20
Release
Original network	Adult Swim
Original release	December 7, 2008 – December 6, 2009

The fourth season of the stop-motion television series Robot Chicken originally aired in the United States on Cartoon Network's late night programing block, Adult Swim. Season four officially began on December 7, 2008, on Adult Swim, with "Help Me", and ended with "Dear Consumer" on December 6, 2009, with a total of twenty episodes.

The fourth season was released on the Season Four: Uncensored DVD on December 15, 2009 in Region 1, August 30, 2010 in Region 2 and December 2, 2009 in Region 4.

Overview

The fourth season of Robot Chicken includes many TV, movie, TV commercial, and pop culture parodies, and non-sequitur blackouts, all acted out by dolls and action figures, including parody's like, Tila Tequila reveals a deadly secret, which ends up being that she's a robot, A contractor builds temples for the Indiana Jones movies, Dick Cheney becomes Tony Stark's unexpected ally, the creators imagine a deleted scene from Daredevil, Joey Fatone pitches his idea for a sketch, Strawberry Shortcake solves a robbery, O. J. searches for his ex-wife's killer, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is shown as an opera, the creators imagine what happens when Punky Brewster hits puberty, Criss Angel delivers the Ultimate Mind Freak at Hogwarts, the Creature from the Black Lagoon creates the newest monster-based cereal, Kermit the Frog introduces everyone to his cousin, Annie Warbucks has her Sweet 16, transients begin to wear Clark Kent's clothing, Gyro-Robo add some depth to D&D, Transformers mourn a fallen hero, Batman gets a new look at Two-Face, John Connor gets his first Terminator, the new Bachelor is a beast, and a new spin on Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window.

Guest stars

Many celebrities have guest starred in Robot Chicken season four. They include Sarah Michelle Gellar, Mila Kunis, Seth MacFarlane, Katee Sackhoff, Tila Tequila, Joss Whedon, Ronald D. Moore, Sebastian Bach, Alex Borstein, Milo Ventimiglia, Eden Espinosa, Rachael Leigh Cook, Stuart Townsend, Kevin Shinick, Christian Slater, Zac Efron, Donald Faison, Joey Fatone, Rashida Jones, Ron Perlman, Billy Dee Williams, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Amy Smart, Skeet Ulrich, David Faustino, Jim Cummings, Lee Majors, Jon Favreau, Scott Porter, Mark Hamill, Hulk Hogan, Jamie Kaler, Soleil Moon Frye, Nathan Fillion, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Adrianne Palicki, David Hasselhoff, Neil Patrick Harris, Monica Keena, Abraham Benrubi, Simon Pegg, T-Pain, Chace Crawford, Sandra Oh, Spencer Grammer, Joel McHale, Clark Duke, Vanessa Hudgens, James Marsden and Greg Grunberg

Episodes

See also: List of Robot Chicken episodes

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Prod. code
61	1	"Help Me"	Chris McKay	Hugh Davidson, Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Geoff Johns, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb Wells	December 7, 2008 (2008-12-07)	401
Robot Chicken returns for its fourth season, with the help of guest stars Joss Whedon, Ron Moore and Seth MacFarlane. Tila Tequila reveals a deadly secret,which ends up being that she's a robot. The creators imagine: What if PaRappa the Rapper had to rap for his life? Movie and TV favorites are trimmed down to "Just the Good Parts." Features contributions by writer Geoff Johns.
62	2	"They Took My Thumbs"	Chris McKay	Hugh Davidson, Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Geoff Johns, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb Wells	December 14, 2008 (2008-12-14)	404
A contractor builds temples for the Indiana Jones movies. A salesman has a life-changing accident in the subway. Three days in the life of Jason Voorhees. The Justice League heroes bring their sidekicks to work.
63	3	"I'm Trapped"	Chris McKay	Hugh Davidson, Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Geoff Johns, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb Wells	December 21, 2008 (2008-12-21)	402
The aftermath of The Adventures of Pluto Nash is shown. Learn about James Bond's sex life. Dick Cheney becomes Tony Stark's unexpected ally. Skeletor plots with an imperfect He-Man clone.
64	4	"In a DVD Factory"	Chris McKay	Hugh Davidson, Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Geoff Johns, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb Wells	December 28, 2008 (2008-12-28)	403
Find out the only way to kill a werewolf! Discover the secret origin of Composite Santa! The creators imagine a deleted scene from Daredevil. Hannah Montana has a date... with murder!
65	5	"Tell My Mom"	Chris McKay	Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb Wells	January 4, 2009 (2009-01-04)	406
Joey Fatone pitches his idea for a sketch. GoBots prove they're no Transformers. The creators imagine where Billy Joel might get his musical inspirations from. SpongeBob is a father. If you have a problem and the A-Team's not available, try calling the B-Team.
66	6	"P.S. Yes, in That Way"	Chris McKay	Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb Wells	January 11, 2009 (2009-01-11)	410
Strawberry Shortcake solves a robbery. Billy Dee Williams goes shopping. The creators imagine what happens when Harry introduces his cousin to the Hendersons. Plus G.I. Joe welcomes a new member. Rated TV-MA.
67	7	"Love, Maurice"	Chris McKay	Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb Wells	January 18, 2009 (2009-01-18)	409
The creators imagine how Babar might rule with an iron tusk. O. J. searches for his ex-wife's killer. What Terminator would Skynet send back in time. Plus, check out the latest superhero movie, Kid Venison. Rated TV-MA.
68	8	"Two Weeks Without Food"	Chris McKay	Hugh Davidson, Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Geoff Johns, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb Wells	January 25, 2009 (2009-01-25)	405
Discover what happened when Dorothy left the Land of Oz. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is shown as an opera. How would the addition of Little Iron Man to the Avengers team play out? Speed Racer competes in the world of NASCAR. See the latest episode of MTV's The Hills.
69	9	"But Not in That Way"	Chris McKay	Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb Wells	February 1, 2009 (2009-02-01)	408
The Giving Tree has much to give. Everyone loves InuYasha. The creators imagine what happens when Punky Brewster hits puberty. Who might Stephen King's new neighbor be? Black Manta narrates Joker's life in Arkham Asylum in "The Arkham Redemption." Rated TV-MA.
70	10	"I Love Her"	Chris McKay	Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb Wells	February 8, 2009 (2009-02-08)	407
The creators imagine how Freddy Krueger got his start. What would happen if the Monchhichis drew first blood? Criss Angel delivers the Ultimate Mind Freak at Hogwarts. The last ingredient to making the Powerpuff Girls is cocaine. See what a day with the Lohans might be like. Rated TV-MA.
71	11	"We Are a Humble Factory"	Chris McKay	Hugh Davidson, Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb Wells	July 26, 2009 (2009-07-26)	412
The creators imagine an alternate ending to Armageddon. What would the newest Star Trek character look like? The Creature from the Black Lagoon creates the newest monster-based cereal. You are treated to the excitement that is M.A.S.K. Meet the WWE's new up and coming challenger.
72	12	"Maurice Was Caught"	Chris McKay	Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Hugh Davidson, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb Wells	August 2, 2009 (2009-08-02)	413
Simon Belmont knows what works. Kermit the Frog introduces everyone to his cousin. Jean-Claude just don't give a Van Damme. Annie Warbucks celebrates her super sweet 16.
73	13	"Unionizing Our Labor"	Chris McKay	Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Hugh Davidson, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb Wells	August 9, 2009 (2009-08-09)	414
Medieval Dukes of Hazard. The downward spiral of the Libertarian Party. Transients begin to wear Clark Kent's clothing. The creators imagine "Wii Fit: Humping Robot". The frog retaliates to the scorpion and the gerbil with violence. Smurfs engage in war with Snorks.
74	14	"President Hu Forbids It"	Chris McKay	Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Hugh Davidson, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Zeb Wells	August 16, 2009 (2009-08-16)	415
The Batmobile loses its wheel, spend a night with Jack Sparrow, witness The Joker's plan backfire, the creators imagine what happens when Chris Hansen can't catch a predator, how Dr. Manhattan’s nudity might be a problem, plus Gyro-Robo adds some depth to D&D.
75	15	"Due to Constraints of Time and Budget"	Chris McKay	Jordan Allen-Dutton, Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Erik Weiner	August 23, 2009 (2009-08-23)	416
Indiana Jones knows when to keep his eyes shut, Transformers mourn a fallen hero, the creators imagine what goes on in a Yellow Submarine, help Morton discover the land of What-Whatville, examine the kind of role-model that Barbie is, and meet the new Transporter.
76	16	"The Ramblings of Maurice"	Chris McKay	Jordan Allen-Dutton, Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Erik Weiner	August 30, 2009 (2009-08-30)	417
Cereal companies try out a viral video advertising campaign. Batman gets a new look at Two-Face, G.I. Joe celebrates their years in service, the creators imagine what the next Traveling Pants movie might look like, plus a new Dark Crystal for the next generation.
77	17	"Cannot Be Erased, So Sorry"	Chris McKay	Jordan Allen-Dutton, Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Erik Weiner	September 6, 2009 (2009-09-06)	418
John Connor gets his first Terminator. Bullhorns ruin everyone's lives. A new video game comes out. Fantasy Island has some unwanted guests. Cobra Commander tries to order at a drive-thru. The nerd ends up somewhere over the rainbow.
78	18	"Please Do Not Notify Our Contractors"	Chris McKay	Jordan Allen-Dutton, Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Erik Weiner	September 13, 2009 (2009-09-13)	419
The creators take a skewed look at the Holy Grail. The new Bachelor is a beast. Meet a character who knows how to speed things along.
79	19	"Especially the Animal Keith Crofford!"	Chris McKay	Jordan Allen-Dutton, Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Erik Weiner	September 20, 2009 (2009-09-20)	420
The creators imagine the origin of the Wuzzles, what Cloverfield's real intention was, a new spin on Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window, plus a super sassy season ender.
80	20	"Dear Consumer (Robot Chicken's Full-Assed Christmas Special)"	Chris McKay	Jordan Allen-Dutton, Mike Fasolo, Seth Green, Matthew Senreich, Kevin Shinick & Eric Weiner	December 6, 2009	411
This is Robot Chicken's third annual Christmas special, also known as "Robot Chicken's Full-Assed Christmas Special". The "Dear Consumer" title indicates it was meant to precede "We Are a Humble Factory", but was broadcast as the last episode. Skits: "Santa Royale", "A Powerful Present", "The Most Beautiful Tree Ever", "How the Humping Robot Saves Christmas?", "Mrs. Claus' Present", "Christmas in Asgard", "The Flight of the Snowflake", "Don't Forget About Terrorism", "The Gift of the Magi", "Comet's Christmas Miracle".

DVD Release

Title	Release date			Episodes
	Region 1	Region 2	Region 4
"Season Four: Uncensored"	December 15, 2009	August 30, 2010	December 2, 2009	61-80
This two disc boxset includes all 20 episodes from Season 4 in production order. The special features include Chicken Nuggets, San Diego Comic-Con '08 Panel, Day in the Life, New York Comic-Con '09 Panel, Video Blogs, Australia Visit, Alternate Audio, Deleted Scenes and Deleted Animations. Plus Commentary on all 20 episodes.