The Awesomes
★ 6.9 · 2013 · 30m · Comedy · Animation
After Mr. Awesome announces his retirement as leader of The Awesomes, a superhero task force, his not-so-super son Prock (Seth Meyers) fills the roster with previously rejected applicants, but despite their incompetence and general lack of ability, the team must band together to battle diabolical villains, the ever-present paparazzi, and a less-than-ideal reputation as second-class superheroes.
Episodes
1. Pilot, Part 1After Mr. Awesome decides to retire and disband The Awesomes, his son Prock steps in to keep the team going. Meanwhile, Dr. Malocchio decides it’s time to come out of super-villain retirement.
2. Pilot, Part 2Prock goes on TV to announce the new team and is surprised by an appearance from Dr. Malocchio.
3. Baby Got BackstoryThe team is trapped in their hologram training room, while Gadget Gal is left outside. As she fights her archenemy, The Tomboy, The Awesomes tell the stories of how they became superheroes.
4. No Mo' SumoTim's parents worry that he's not safe with The Awesomes and come to take him home. While leaving, they are attacked and need The Awesomes help to survive.
5. It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad Parallel WorldThe Awesomes are transported to a parallel world where they meet their evil doppelgangers, “The Astoundings.” Everything is backwards on this world, and they seek help from a kind Italian man – Dr. Benicchio.
6. Robo-TherapyThe Awesomes face disbandment unless they submit to psychological testing from government-issued “robo-therapists.” Since Prock doesn’t trust the robots, Joyce Mandrake forces him out, leaving The Awesomes to be ruled by committee.
7. PaternityMuscleman faces an intergalactic paternity suit, and Impresario and Frantic must defend him on an alien talk show. Prock learns the meaning of delegation when Tim and Gadget Gal go on their first solo mission.
8. The PageantFrantic is chosen to judge a third-tier beauty pageant, but Gadget Gal suspects it might be a trap. Having been voted the least fun member of the team, Prock tries to loosen up.
9. The Super-Hero Awards, Part 1The first annual Superhero Awards take place at the White House. Confirming Prock's suspicions, Dr. Malocchio reveals two secret weapons - one of whom is a member of The Awesomes.
10. The Super-Hero Awards, Part 2All the world's superheroes are rendered powerless, except The Awesomes. Can Prock and his team figure out how to stop Malocchio before it's too late?More Like This
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