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China, IL – meaning "China, Illinois" – is an animated television series for the cable network Adult Swim. The series is created by Brad Neely, and features Neely's existing characters from the China, IL web series and special. Characters include Frank and Steve Smith, aka "The Professor Brothers," and Mark "Baby" Cakes. Neely provides the voice for all three characters. The series is produced by Williams Street and animated by Titmouse, Inc. China, IL has been renewed for a second season with the possibility of a new half-hour runtime. On May 25, 2008, Adult Swim ran The Funeral, an 11-minute special which was streamed on the now defunct Super Deluxe website. The special combined Brad Neely's Professor Brothers and Baby Cakes webseries, which were also streamed at Super Deluxe, and established a larger environment for the characters. The special, as well as Brad Neely's other videos, can be viewed at Neely's YouTube page.
Created By
Brad Neely
Network
Adult Swim
Episodes
30
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Adult Swim
FREE
2 countries
S
StackTV Amazon Channel
1 country
fuboTV
1 country
YouTube TV
1 country
Spectrum On Demand
FREE
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
China, IL has 3 seasons with 30 episodes spanning 2011-2015.
Year context
China, IL first aired 15 years ago in 2011.
CAST (19)
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Brad Neely
Frank Smith / Steve Smith / Baby Cakes (voice)
Greta Gerwig
Pony Merks (voice)
Hulk Hogan
The Dean (voice)
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Jason Walden
Sammy Davis (voice)
Jeffrey Tambor
Professor Cakes (voice)
Gary Anthony Williams
Golden Bowl / Dr. Jack Falgot (voice)
Chelsea Peretti
Crystal Peppers / Kim Buckett (voice)
Hannibal Buress
Matt Attack / DJ Don Jose (voice)
Kate McKinnon
Sunshine (voice)
Andy Richter
Agent Green (voice)
Donald Glover
Transfer Billy (voice)
Jason Alexander
Harold (voice)
James Hong
Wise Old Monk (voice)
Evan Peters
Clint (voice)
Rosa Salazar
Barb (voice)
Cat Power
Keiko (voice)
Ryan Flynn
Flip-Flop / Pemsy (voice)
Dave Coulier
Various (voice)
Brooke Hogan
Various (voice)
SEASONS (3 seasons, 30 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Rewind, Pause, Pay!
Ronald Reagan wants revenge on the unstable Steve in the premiere of this animated comedy chronicling the hijinks of a pair of brothers who teach…
02
Dean vs. Mayor
The Mayor is tired of the riots sparked by UCI, and challenges The Dean to an arm wrestling contest for control of the school.
03
Baby Boom
A giant baby destroys the campus, and the faculty is split on how to handle the situation.
04
Coming Out Of The Casket
Student registration for the History Department sinks to an all-time low after the death of Harold, one of the faculty's best professors. Steve must come…
05
Secret Society
Steve realizes life after tenure isn't as exciting as he suspected, and Pony finds out that the Dean has a secret that he'd do anything…
06
Prom Face/Off
The Staff-Only Prom is thrown in a condemned building formerly used by Professor Cakes who experimented on hippies there.
07
Chinese New Year
The professors join together to build robotic replicas of themselves to take their place.
08
Frankensteve
After both Frank and Steve sustain life-threatening injuries during a wrestling match, Dr. Falgot performs surgery on them turning Frankensteve into a super brother.
09
The Dream Reamer
Baby cakes accidentally meets his old imaginary friend one day, and must travel into his own mind to defeat the beast before said friend destroys…
10
Dean's List
Different departments on campus are selected for The Dean's List, an annual scavenger hunt that is much more dangerous than it sounds.
SEASON 2
01
The Perfect Lecture
Frank wants to give a perfect lecture on the first day of school.
02
Is College Worth It?
Pony must take drastic measures to afford a recently raised tuition.
03
Do You Know Who You Look Like?
The history department hires a new professor who looks just like Steve. Pony reveals she can't speak Spanish.
04
The Diamond Castle
Frank discovers that Thomas Jefferson's mythical Diamond Castle is real.
05
Kenny Winker Rules
Kenny Winker is giving away a ticket to hang with him on his tour bus.
06
China-Man Begins
Frank bets that he will be the focus of the "Person of the Day" news segment.
07
Total Validation
Total Validation, China, IL's newest counselling service, will determine who is right or wrong in any relationship.
08
Surfer God
09
Prank Week
10
Wild Hogs
SEASON 3
01
A Gentleman's Bet
02
Best Face Forward
Frank learns how to speak and becomes a world-famous stand-up comic.
03
Charlize
Steve, Frank and Baby Cakes start a band in order to gain the attention of a beautiful celebrity.
04
Crow College
Since crows have the intelligence of 4-year-old humans, the dean enrolls a murder of them as new students.
05
Bi-Topping-Ality
The Mayor bans eating anchovies in town; Trump's child is the newest student at UCI.
06
Parent's Day
Baby Cakes cannot attend the faculty Parent's Day at UCI because he must visit his mother for the weekend.
07
Displays of Manhood
In order to prove his masculinity, Frank challenges a boxing legend to a fight; Baby Cakes and Pony compete in a game of Dungeons &…
08
Life Coaches
Steve, Frank, Baby Cakes and Pony all become life coaches for each other.
09
Gummie World
Steve and Baby Cakes strike it rich; Frank falls in love with a piece of a movie star.
10
Magical Pet
Baby Cakes wants a magical pet; Frank learns why women find him unattractive; Pony and Steve try to prove they are good people.
SERIES INFO
3
Seasons
30
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Brad Neely
NETWORKS (1)
Adult Swim
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is China, IL about?
China, IL – meaning "China, Illinois" – is an animated television series for the cable network Adult Swim. The series is created by Brad Neely, and features Neely's existing characters from the China, IL web series and special. Characters include Frank and Steve Smith, aka "The Professor Brothers," and Mark "Baby" Cakes. Neely provides the voice for all three characters. The series is produced by Williams Street and animated by Titmouse, Inc. China, IL has been renewed for a second season with the possibility of a new half-hour runtime.
On May 25, 2008, Adult Swim ran The Funeral, an 11-minute special which was streamed on the now defunct Super Deluxe website. The special combined Brad Neely's Professor Brothers and Baby Cakes webseries, which were also streamed at Super Deluxe, and established a larger environment for the characters. The special, as well as Brad Neely's other videos, can be viewed at Neely's YouTube page.
Where can I watch China, IL?
China, IL is available on Adult Swim, StackTV Amazon Channel, fuboTV, YouTube TV, Spectrum On Demand. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does China, IL have?
China, IL has 3 seasons with 30 episodes total.
Who created China, IL?
China, IL was created by Brad Neely.
Who stars in China, IL?
The cast of China, IL includes Brad Neely, Greta Gerwig, Hulk Hogan, Jason Walden, Jeffrey Tambor.
What is the rating of China, IL?
China, IL has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 26 votes on TMDB.
Is China, IL still running?
China, IL has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Animation
Comedy
