Superjail! (season 1)

Superjail! (season 1)

Box art for the first season DVD relese of Superjail! in region 1 markets

Box art for the DVD release in region 1 markets
Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 10
Broadcast
Original channel Adult Swim
Original run September 28, 2008 – December 7, 2008
Home video release

DVD release

Region 1 March 23, 2010[1]
Region 2 April 12, 2010[2]

The first season of the American animated television series Superjail!, created by Christy Karacas, originally aired on Adult Swim in the United States. The season premiered on September 28, 2008 and ended on December 7, 2008.

Cast

Main cast

Recurring characters

Also starring

Guest starring

Reception and release

Critical reception

DVD Verdict's David Johnson criticized the season in his review of the DVD release, calling it a "massive disappointment".[3] He found the violence "grows tedious and you will be desensitized and the dearth of functional humor will hit you even harder."[3] Ian Jane of DVD Talk gave the release four stars out of five, praising the humor and creativity, "so long as your sense of humor runs towards the more perverse side and you appreciate black comedy."[4] He recommended the season be enjoyed "in two or three episode jolts", and that the detailed backgrounds and animation gave the season a "considerable" amount of replay value.[4] Blogcritics's Greg Barbrick praised the release as "a must" for "anyone who enjoys truly twisted animation".[5] He highlighted the episodes "Terrorarium" and "Time-Police" as "positively lysergic" examples of the season, but found the bleeping of profanity on the set surprising contrasted with the graphic violence.[5]

Home media

Warner Home Video published a DVD release of the season for region 1 markets on March 23, 2010.[1] A region 2 DVD had been released on March 12 of the same year.[2] In promoting the release, Vice magazine held a contest with readers to submit fan art, judged by series creator Christy Karacas, with two winners receiving unopened copies of the release.[6] The season has also been made available for digital download through the iTunes Store, with a single volume released on September 28, 2008.[7]

Episodes

Superjail! season 1 episodes
No. in
series		 No. in
season		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date[8] Production
code		 U.S. viewers
(millions)[n 1]
11"Superbar"Christy KaracasChristy Karacas, Stephen Warbrick, Aaron Augenblick, Chris Burns, & M. WartellaSeptember 28, 2008[n 2]101
N/A
Wanting to ask Alice on a date, the Warden builds a bar inside Superjail.
22"Combaticus"Christy KaracasChristy Karacas, Stephen Warbrick, Aaron Augenblick, Chris Burns, & M. WartellaOctober 5, 20081020.338[9]
The Warden and his workers dig up an ancient fighting arena.
33"Ladies Night"Christy KaracasChristy Karacas, Stephen Warbrick, Aaron Augenblick, Chris Burns, & M. WartellaOctober 12, 20081040.764[10]
A women's prison ship crashes into Superjail.
44"Cold-Blooded"Christy KaracasChristy Karacas, Stephen Warbrick, & Christopher McCullochOctober 19, 20081100.538[11]
Looking to learn about a dangerous new inmate, the Warden sends Jared undercover.
55"Don't Be a Negaton"Christy KaracasChristy Karacas, Stephen Warbrick, Aaron Augenblick, Chris Burns, & M. WartellaOctober 26, 2008105
N/A
The Warden invites a motivational speaker to lecture at Superjail.
66"Terrorarium"Christy KaracasChristy Karacas, Stephen Warbrick, Aaron Augenblick, Chris Burns, & M. WartellaNovember 2, 20081060.637[12]
The Warden promotes a science fair at Superjail.
77"Mr. Grumpy-Pants"Christy KaracasChristy Karacas, Stephen Warbrick, Aaron Augenblick, Chris Burns, M. Wartella, & Ben GruberNovember 9, 20081070.583[13]
The Inmates spot a little girl inside Superjail.
88"Dream Machine"Christy KaracasChristy Karacas, Stephen Warbrick, Aaron Augenblick, Chris Burns, & M. WartellaNovember 23, 20081030.661[14]
The Warden records the inmates' dreams in an attempt to shut down a riot.
99"Time-Police" (Part 1)Christy KaracasChristy Karacas, Stephen Warbrick, Aaron Augenblick, Chris Burns, M. Wartella, & Christopher McCullochNovember 30, 20081080.603[15]
In the first part, the Warden is litigated for crimes he committed in the future.
1010"Time-Police" (Part 2)Christy KaracasChristy Karacas, Stephen Warbrick, Aaron Augenblick, Chris Burns, M. Wartella, & Christopher McCullochDecember 7, 20081090.725[16]
In the second part, Alice and Jared try to survive in the Warden's absence.

DVD release

Superjail!: Season One
Set details Special features
  • 10 episodes
  • 1-disc set
  • 16:9 aspect ratio
  • Languages:
    • English (Stereo)
  • Subtitles:
    • English SDH
  • "Bunny Love" pilot episode
  • "Comin' Home" music video by Cheeseburger
  • Animatics of "Bunny Love", "Superbar" and "Time Police" parts 1 and 2
Release dates
Region 1 Region 2
March 23, 2010[1] April 12, 2010[2]

Notes

  1. ↑ Refers to viewers ages 18-34.
  2. ↑ An unfinished version of the first episode in season one, "Superbar", aired on April 1, 2008 as part of a series of sneak peeks of upcoming premieres as part of Adult Swim's annual April Fools Day joke on its audience. The episode made its official debut on September 28, 2008

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Lambert, David (November 11, 2009). "Warner Home Video Sentences You to Superjail! – Season 1 on DVD". TVShowsOnDVD.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Superjail!: Season One". JB Hi-Fi. March 5, 2010. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Johnson, David (February 22, 2010). "Superjail!: Season One". DVD Verdict. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Jane, Ian (March 14, 2010). "Superjail!: Season One". DVD Talk. Internet Brands. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Barbrick, Greg (April 1, 2010). "DVD Review: Superjail! – Season One". Blogcritics. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Superjail's on DVD and we've got free copies for you". Vice. February 24, 2010. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Superjail, Season 1". iTunes. Apple Inc. September 28, 2008. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Superjail!: Season 1". Zap2it. Tribune Media Services. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
  9. ↑ Highest Rated Adult Swim Programs Sunday 10/5/08. Adult Swim (Bumper) (Williams Street). October 12, 2008.
  10. ↑ Highest Delivering Adult Swim Telecasts per Program. Adult Swim (Bumper) (Williams Street). November 9, 2008.
  11. ↑ Highest Rated Adult Swim Programs Sunday 10/19/08. Adult Swim (Bumper) (Williams Street). October 26, 2008.
  12. ↑ Highest Rated Adult Swim Programs Sunday 11/2/08. Adult Swim (Bumper) (Williams Street). November 9, 2008.
  13. ↑ Highest Rated Adult Swim Programs Sunday 11/9/08. Adult Swim (Bumper) (Williams Street). November 16, 2008.
  14. ↑ Highest Rated Adult Swim Programs Sunday 11/23/08. Adult Swim (Bumper) (Williams Street). November 30, 2008.
  15. ↑ Highest Rated Adult Swim Programs Sunday 11/30/08. Adult Swim (Bumper) (Williams Street). December 7, 2008.
  16. ↑ Highest Rated Adult Swim Programs Sunday 12/7/08. Adult Swim (Bumper) (Williams Street). December 14, 2008.