Ugly Americans
Seen it?2010 | 2 seasons | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Audiences rate it highly (8.2 out of 10), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and animation lovers.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 11 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
Social worker Mark Lilly helps new citizens—both human and "other"—begin the process of adapting to life in the Big Apple, but his coworkers, demonic bureaucrat Twayne, drunken wizard Leonard Powers, surly law enforcement head Frank Grimes & his girlfriend, Callie, don't make it easy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesStrong
8.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 66K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
- Season 12010 · 14 episodes · 7.5 out of 10Sunday
Season 22011 · 17 episodes · 1.0 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by David M. Stern, Devin Clark
- Matt ObergMark Lilly (voice)
- Kurt MetzgerRandall Skeffington (voice)
- Natasha LeggeroCallie Maggotbone (Voice)
- Michael-Leon WooleyTwayne Boneraper (Voice)
- Larry MurphyLt. Francis Grimes / Aldermach Maggotbone (voice)
- Randy PearlsteinLeonard Powers / The Great Brain / Erik / Man Bird (voice)