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.
China, IL (Season 3)
A Gentleman's Bet (Episode 1)
Writer: Brad Neely
Air date: 2015-04-05
Runtime: 22 min
Best Face Forward (Episode 2)
Writer: Brad Neely
Air date: 2015-04-12
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Frank learns how to speak and becomes a world-famous stand-up comic.
Charlize (Episode 3)
Writer: Brad Neely
Air date: 2015-04-19
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Steve, Frank and Baby Cakes start a band in order to gain the attention of a beautiful celebrity.
Crow College (Episode 4)
Writer: Brad Neely
Air date: 2015-04-26
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Since crows have the intelligence of 4-year-old humans, the dean enrolls a murder of them as new students.
Bi-Topping-Ality (Episode 5)
Writer: Brad Neely
Air date: 2015-05-03
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: The Mayor bans eating anchovies in town; Trump's child is the newest student at UCI.
Parent's Day (Episode 6)
Writer: Brad Neely
Air date: 2015-05-10
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Baby Cakes cannot attend the faculty Parent's Day at UCI because he must visit his mother for the weekend.
Displays of Manhood (Episode 7)
Writer: Brad Neely
Air date: 2015-05-17
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: In order to prove his masculinity, Frank challenges a boxing legend to a fight; Baby Cakes and Pony compete in a game of Dungeons & Dragons.
Life Coaches (Episode 8)
Writer: Brad Neely
Air date: 2015-05-31
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Steve, Frank, Baby Cakes and Pony all become life coaches for each other.
Gummie World (Episode 9)
Writer: Brad Neely
Air date: 2015-06-07
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Steve and Baby Cakes strike it rich; Frank falls in love with a piece of a movie star.
Magical Pet (Episode 10)
Writer: Brad Neely
Air date: 2015-06-14
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Baby Cakes wants a magical pet; Frank learns why women find him unattractive; Pony and Steve try to prove they are good people.
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