Infomercials

Infomercials is an umbrella title for independent, quarter-hour television comedy specials airing on Adult Swim. Unlike actual paid programming, all of the programs are fictitious, and for the most part maintain no continuity with each other.

Most of the specials closely resemble & lampoon the format of infomercials, while others parody tropes in niche media such as closed-circuit hotel information channels, industrial films, sitcoms, outdated reality television formats and public-access television. A number of the titles have a purposeful standard definition look and framing, to match a dated aesthetic. The specials typically air at 4 a.m. ET/PT.

There is no title card or common identifier for the specials, and on some program guide listings, it can be confused with an actual segment of paid programming; if there is a description, it is sometimes blank, with no season or episode numbers. Every title has a different look, as outside of the Williams Street production logos, there are no common directors, cast or crew between the specials, though some directors have returned.

One in particular, Too Many Cooks, is notable for gathering media interest in November 2014. It contains a long-form introduction sequence common to 1980s and 1990s TV shows, except with a seemingly endless cast that continued to be introduced for 11 minutes straight.

Specials

No.	Title	Created by / Developed by	Written by	Directed by	Co-production(s)	Original air date
1	Icelandic UltraBlue	H. Jon Benjamin and David Cross		Jeff Buchanan		November 3, 2009
2	Dangerously Delicious: Paid Advertisement	Aziz Ansari (original stand-up comedy film) (d): Aziz Ansari, Jason Woliner, and Eric Wareheim	Aziz Ansari, Jason Woliner, and Eric Wareheim	Eric Wareheim	Abso Lutely Productions Grandpa Pictures	July 23, 2012
3	The NTSF:SD:SUV:HISS Infomercial	Paul Scheer	Alex Fernie and Nick Wiger	Alex Fernie	2nd Man On The Moon Abominable Pictures	November 9, 2012
4	Swords, Knives, Very Sharp Objects and Cutlery		Rob Huebel	Eric Appel		November 27, 2012
5	Broomshakalaka!	Justin Becker, Steve Clemmons, and Becca Kinskey	Justin Becker and Steve Clemmons	Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert	Abominable Pictures	December 10, 2013
6	For-Profit Online University	Wild, Aggressive Dog	(s): Geoff Haggerty, Dan E. Klein, Matthew Klinman, Micheal Pielocik, Chris Sartinsky, and Sam West (t): Sam West	Sam West	Abominable Pictures Wild, Aggressive Dog (uncredited)	December 17, 2013
7	Live Forever as You Are Now with Alan Resnick	Ben O'Brien and Alan Resnick	Alan Resnick and Dina Kelberman	Ben O'Brien and Alan Resnick	AB Video Solutions, LLC	December 24, 2013
8	Fartcopter	Rob Huebel		Alex Fernie	Abominable Pictures	October 6, 2014
9	The Salad Mixxxer	Chris Amick, Ben Mekler, and David Soldinger		Ken Marino and David Soldinger		October 13, 2014
10	Alpha Chow	Justin Becker, Steve Clemmons, and Becca Kinskey	Justin Becker and Steve Clemmons	Dave Green		October 20, 2014
11	Goth Fitness	Chris Amick, Ben Mekler, and David Soldinger		Danny Jelinek
12	Too Many Cooks	Casper Kelly				October 28, 2014
13	The Newbridge Tourism Board Presents: "We're Newbridge, We're Comin' to Get Ya!"	Tom Scharpling and Jon Wurster		Tom Scharpling	Production Company Productions	November 3, 2014
14	In Search of Miracle Man	Matt Besser and Rich Fulcher		Neil Mahoney	Abominable Pictures	November 10, 2014
15	Smart Pipe	Wild, Aggressive Dog	(s): Geoff Haggerty, Dan E. Klein, Matthew Klinman, Micheal Pielocik, Chris Sartinsky, and Sam West (t): Micheal Pielocik (in Smart Pipe); Chris Sartinsky (in Book of Christ)	Zachary Johnson and Jeffrey Max	Abominable Pictures Wild, Aggressive Dog	November 17, 2014
16	Book of Christ					November 24, 2014
17	Frank Pierre Presents: "The Frank Pierre Resort & Casino"	Paul Scheer		Matthew Freund	Abominable Pictures 2nd Man On The Moon	December 2, 2014
18	Unedited Footage of a Bear	Ben O'Brien (concept)	Alan Resnick, Robby Rackleff, and Dina Kelberman	Alan Resnick and Ben O'Brien	AB Video Solutions, LLC	December 16, 2014
19	This House Has People in It	Alan Resnick (concept)		Alan Resnick	AB Surveillance Solutions	March 14, 2016
20	Joe Pera Talks You to Sleep	Joe Pera; (d): Kieran O'Hare	Joe Pera	Kieran O'Hare	Chestnut Walnut Unlimited	March 21, 2016
21	Big Grams: "Born to Shine" / "Run for Your Life"	Antwan Patton, Sarah Barthel, and Josh Carter (original EP) (d): Erik Minkin	Sarah Barthel, Antwan Patton, and Jim Petosa	Awesome Inc.		March 28, 2016
22	M.O.P.Z.	Todd Rohal and Benjamin Kasulke		Todd Rohal	Mechanical Dreams PFFFR	April 4, 2016
23	Giles Vanderhoot	Michael Showalter	Michael Showalter and Jonathan Stern	Michael Showalter	Abominable Pictures	April 25, 2016
24	Live at the Necropolis: The Lords of Synth	Nick Corirossi, Scott Gairdner, Charles Ingram, Danny Jelinek, and Ryan Perez	Scott Gairdner and Ryan Perez	Nick Corirossi and Charles Ingram		May 2, 2016
25	NewsHits	Rob Huebel		Sergio Cilli		May 31, 2016
26	Mulchtown	Chris Sartinsky and Becca Kinskey	Chris Sartinsky	Danny Jelinek	Ideal Milk Co. Abominable Pictures (uncredited)	June 7, 2016
27	Check It Out! with Scott Clam	John C. Reilly, Tim Heidecker, and Eric Wareheim		Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim	Abso Lutely Productions	October 23, 2017
28	The Suplex Duplex Complex	Zack Carlson, Bryan Connolly, and Todd Rohal		Todd Rohal	PFFFR Ten Acre Films	October 30, 2017
29	Wet Shapes	Kati Skelton			Little Bear Bear Productions It's Grim	November 6, 2017
30	Innovation Makers: The Coyote Suit	Dan Guterman and John Harris		Danny Jelinek	Abso Lutely Productions	December 12, 2017
31	A Message from the Future	Paul Scheer	Paul Scheer and Jonathan Stern	Ryan Perez	Abominable Pictures 2nd Man On The Moon	June 4, 2018
32	Cool Dad - Official Trailer	Alex Kavutskiy and Ariel Gardner			Abominable Pictures	June 11, 2018
33	Dayworld	Cole Kush and Jay Weingarten			Abso Lutely Productions Daytime Studio	June 18, 2018
34	Final Deployment 4: Queen Battle Walkthrough	Casper Kelly and Nick Gibbons				June 25, 2018
35	Food: The Source of Life	Greg Hess		Ryan Perez	Abominable Pictures	July 2, 2018
36	Pervert Everything	Lorelei Ramirez			PFFFR AB Video Solutions, LLC	December 10, 2018
37	Flayaway	Sarah Sherman		Kati Skelton	Abso Lutely Productions Helltrap Nightmare	December 17, 2018
38	When Panties Fly	Chiyoung Lee				December 16, 2019
39	Piggy	Steve Smith	Steve Smith & Clay Tatum	Steve Smith	Abso Lutely Productions	April 27, 2020
40	Skeleton Landlord	Doug Bleichner & Sam Wagstaff				May 4, 2020
41	Wormholes	Benjamin Berman	Clark Baker, Benjamin Berman & Kirk C. Johnson	Benjamin Berman	The Ranch Productions	September 8, 2020
42	11 Minute Whambam 90’s Ride!	Anders Holm			Abominable Pictures	November 30, 2020
43	A Life In Questions: Wisdom School with Aaron Chen	Aaron Chen & Henry Stone		Henry Stone	West Street Sports, Pty Ltd.	December 8, 2020
44	Rate The Cookie (with Jo Firestone)	Jo Firestone		Julie Miller	PFFR	December 14, 2020
45	Danny Ketchup	Casper Kelly			Fried Society	December 21, 2020

Scrapped

• The Six Pack Comedy Minute
• Ultimate Beetles Collection