Dilbert 1999
What is Dilbert?
Dilbert is an American adult animated sitcom that aired on UPN from January 25, 1999, to July 25, 2000. The series was produced by Idbox, United Media, Adelaide Productions, and Columbia TriStar Television.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 30
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 25, 1999
- Last aired
- Jul 25, 2000
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- UPN
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Dilbert is an American adult animated sitcom that aired on UPN from January 25, 1999, to July 25, 2000. The series was produced by Idbox, United Media, Adelaide Productions, and Columbia TriStar Television. It serves as an adaptation of the comic strip of the same name created by Scott Adams, who also contributed to the production as an executive producer. The narrative centers on Dilbert, a highly competent but socially awkward engineer navigating a dysfunctional workplace. The show functions as a satire of corporate culture, highlighting the daily frustrations of modern office life. Throughout the series, the protagonist encounters clueless managers, participates in pointless meetings, and deals with bizarre company policies. As an animated comedy, the program explores the challenges faced by employees within a disorganized professional environment. The show is classified as TV-PG and is recognized for its focus on the absurdities inherent in professional settings, drawing directly from the established themes of its source material.
Should you watch it?
“A competent engineer navigates the absurdities and frustrations of a deeply dysfunctional corporate office environment.”
- relatable workplace satire
- sharp comedic writing
- cynical tone may not appeal to all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy biting commentary on modern corporate culture and office dynamics.
The series contains satirical depictions of workplace dysfunction and office-related frustrations.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Name Mytharc Jan 25, 1999
- E2 The Competition Core Feb 1, 1999
- E3 The Prototype Core Feb 8, 1999
- E4 The Takeover Core Feb 15, 1999
- E5 Testing Core Feb 22, 1999
- E6 Elbonian Trip Core Mar 1, 1999
- E7 Tower of Babel Core Mar 22, 1999
- E8 Little People Core Apr 5, 1999
- E9 The Knack Core Apr 26, 1999
- E10 Y2K Core May 3, 1999
- E11 Charity Core May 10, 1999
- E12 Holiday Mytharc May 17, 1999
- E13 Infomercial Mytharc May 24, 1999
Season 2 · 17 episodes
- E1 The Gift Mytharc Nov 2, 1999
- E2 The Shroud of Wally Core Nov 9, 1999
- E3 Art Core Nov 16, 1999
- E4 The Trial Core Nov 23, 1999
- E5 The Dupey Core Dec 7, 1999
- E6 The Security Guard Core Jan 18, 2000
- E7 The Merger Core Jan 25, 2000
- E8 Hunger Core Feb 1, 2000
- E9 The Off-Site Meeting Core Feb 8, 2000
- E10 The Assistant Mytharc Feb 15, 2000
- E11 The Return Core Feb 22, 2000
- E12 The Virtual Employee Core May 30, 2000
- E13 Pregnancy Core Jun 6, 2000
- E14 The Delivery Core Jun 13, 2000
- E15 Company Picnic Core Jul 11, 2000
- E16 The Fact Mytharc Jul 18, 2000
- E17 Ethics Mytharc Jul 25, 2000
Frequently asked questions
What is the show about?
The series follows a competent engineer working in a dysfunctional office environment.
What is the tone of the series?
It is a satirical look at corporate culture and the daily frustrations of office life.
Who is the main character?
The protagonist is Dilbert, a highly competent but socially awkward engineer.
What themes are explored?
The show explores themes like clueless management, pointless meetings, and bizarre company policies.
Is this a workplace comedy?
Yes, the series focuses on the daily frustrations and absurdities found within a modern office.
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