---
title: "MAD"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mad-2010"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 33428
imdb_id: "tt1718438"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 4
episodes_count: 123
runtime_minutes: 15
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 257
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# MAD (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mad-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The television series "Mad" is an American animated sketch comedy series. Created by Kevin Shinick, it is produced by Warner Bros. Animation. The series is based on a magazine of the same name and features a collection of short animated parodies. These parodies are of various media, including television shows, movies, games, and celebrities. The series uses different animation styles, differing from the typical style of Warner Bros. Animation. "Mad" premiered on Cartoon Network, and it has been compared to another animated series, described as a "kid-friendly version" of that show.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Animated parodies mash up TV, movies, games, and celebrities in a kid‑friendly sketch show."

### Why Watch
- A rapid‑fire mix of pop‑culture parodies
- Varied animation styles keep each sketch fresh

### Caveats & Content Note
- Humor relies heavily on references that may miss older viewers
- Sketches are brief, limiting depth
- Tone & Suitability: The show is designed for a younger audience, offering light‑hearted parody without adult‑only content.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: satirical, fast-paced, family-friendly, irreverent

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (26 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 123
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 6 (5%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 117 (95%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: William Gaines, Kevin Shinick
- **Networks / Studios**: Cartoon Network

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kevin Shinick** as *Various (voice)*
- **Gary Anthony Williams** as *Williams Adrian Helmsley / Announcer / President Thomas Wilson (voice)*
- **Hugh Davidson** as *Bad Name / Iron Man / Batman / Dad (voice)*
- **Larry Dorf** as *Sam Witwicky / Shaun White / Mr. Fantastic / Mannequin (voice)*
- **Rachel Ramras** as *Lilly Curtis / Dr. Lexie Grey / Dr. Callie Torres (voice)*
- **Diedrich Bader** as *Parker Selfridge / Celebrity Birthdays Announcer (voice)*
- **Julia McIlvaine** as *Calleigh Duquesne / Bambi / Susan (voice)*
- **Julie Nathanson** as *Velma Dinkley / Woman / Princess Fiona (voice)*
- **'Weird Al' Yankovic** as *Superman / Krang / One Direction's Manager (voice)*
- **Cree Summer** as *Neytiri / Sam Puckett / Thumper (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What kind of series is MAD?
MAD is an American animated sketch comedy series that creates short parodies of TV shows, movies, games, celebrities and other media.

### Q: Who created the series?
The series was created by Kevin Shinick.

### Q: When did the series premiere?
It premiered on the evening of September 6, 2010 on Cartoon Network.

### Q: What is the series based on?
It is based on the MAD magazine of the same name.

### Q: How does its animation differ from typical Warner Bros. Animation?
It employs a variety of animation styles rather than the studio’s usual animation style.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*