Son of Zorn: Season 1

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FOX | Season Premiere Date: September 11, 2016

Summary: The live-action/animation hybrid comedy where the Zephyria warrior Zorn (voiced by Jason Sudeikis) returns to Orange County and complicates the life of of his teenage son (Johnny Pemberton) and ex-wife (Cheryl Hines), who is engaged to a psychology professor (Tim Meadows).

Genre(s): Comedy, Animation, Action & Adventure

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. All Hail Son of Zorn
Air Date: February 19, 2017
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S1:E12. The Quest for Craig
Air Date: February 12, 2017
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S1:E11. The Battle of Self-Acceptance
Air Date: January 22, 2017

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Terry Terrones

Sep 6, 2016

Yes, it's a little bit odd, but this is a unique and capricious comedy. Read full review

Jeff Jensen

Sep 12, 2016

It’s an offbeat, refreshing take on the (broken) family sitcom and deadbeat dad redemption story. Read full review

Maureen Ryan

Sep 12, 2016

Though a little strange, the mixture is never unsettling, in large part because this efficient and reasonably amusing sitcom is safely encased in several other familiar TV formats. Read full review

Ken Tucker

Sep 9, 2016

Son of Zorn has the feeling of a show that wants to be edgier than it is (which may be one reason creators Reed Agnew and Eli Jorne stepped away from the project once production was underway). Read full review

Mark A. Perigard

Sep 12, 2016

Technically, the show is superb, melding animation with actors similar to “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” Hines and Meadows in particular do a great job essentially acting opposite nothing. But Son of Zorn seems like Adult Swim filler. There are better shows out there for fall. Read full review

Mike Hale

Sep 9, 2016

The results are mildly funny, at best. Read full review

Hank Stuever

Sep 15, 2016

It gets old the minute it starts. Read full review

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Josh058

Oct 16, 2016

There is absolutely no reason for low ratings on this show. Anyone who thinks this show is bad really doesn't have a sense of humor. If you grew up watching Thundercats or He-Man or any of that...you will enjoy this show. I honestly can't understand the hate that has been generated forThere is absolutely no reason for low ratings on this show. Anyone who thinks this show is bad really doesn't have a sense of humor. If you grew up watching Thundercats or He-Man or any of that...you will enjoy this show. I honestly can't understand the hate that has been generated for this show...it's an instant classic.… Expand

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ArchangelXv1

Oct 3, 2016

I was able to catch both of the last two episodes and WOW...did it hit its stride in the second one. It's a hilarious take on the fish out of water concept...but it's not all rude and crass all the time. It has some very touching moments interspersed with the fact that everyone plays theI was able to catch both of the last two episodes and WOW...did it hit its stride in the second one. It's a hilarious take on the fish out of water concept...but it's not all rude and crass all the time. It has some very touching moments interspersed with the fact that everyone plays the part straight on making this a really fun show to watch. I love the humor!… Expand

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Janellec122

Nov 7, 2016

Hilarious, I am hooked. I started watching on my own, and now I am watching it with my 16 year old daughter. I enjoy the He-Man/skull smashing, barbarian mix. I really need a throat bagpipe..

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ComandanteCobra

Aug 22, 2017

After viewing the entire season one I can say that It's a funny, fresh, alternative show...and a great homage to cartoon and tv series cliches.
An animated show for adults (those who were actually young in the 80's) that entertain without needing to use vulgarity, obscenity or politicalAfter viewing the entire season one I can say that It's a funny, fresh, alternative show...and a great homage to cartoon and tv series cliches.
An animated show for adults (those who were actually young in the 80's) that entertain without needing to use vulgarity, obscenity or political jokes to make people laugh.
Artemis Pebdani and Timothy Meadows do a great job playing supporting characters
Some of the episodes are not as good as others so i suggest to watch the entire season..it will get better in the end… Expand

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Davrosdaleks1

Mar 9, 2017

One of the best new comedies of the year.

Almost the entire cast hits it out of the park. The MVP is Tim Meadows as the eternally good-natured Craig who deals unusually well with Zorn's shenanigans. Not to say the title character isn't a lot of fun.. Zorn's like an overgrown frat boy, butOne of the best new comedies of the year.

Almost the entire cast hits it out of the park. The MVP is Tim Meadows as the eternally good-natured Craig who deals unusually well with Zorn's shenanigans. Not to say the title character isn't a lot of fun.. Zorn's like an overgrown frat boy, but they don't make the mistake of making him a total jerk. He actually goes through a lot of character growth in the season. The only weak element is the titular son of Zorn, Alan. He just isn't very interesting and when he acts selfish he isn't as redeemable as his father.

I also like that they completely run with the concept. The problem with the Patrick Warburton Tick show was that it had superheroes, but it made everything so mundane. Here, it's not just an animated guy doing everyday stuff all the time. They bring in Zorn's crazy world of Zephyria a lot, including a host of fantasy and science fiction items.

Really funny show, I highly recommend.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

Cazmantis

Jun 17, 2017

I caught this show on an airline the other day and quickly watched all available episodes. It's really funny. The concept is definitely off beat but I think it really works. The show has such a strong cast as well - almost every actor I recognized from other comedy shows. There's even anI caught this show on an airline the other day and quickly watched all available episodes. It's really funny. The concept is definitely off beat but I think it really works. The show has such a strong cast as well - almost every actor I recognized from other comedy shows. There's even an occasional character voiced by Nick Offerman :-)… Expand

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SevenThunders

Oct 6, 2016

If this show is successful, then there is no hope for America as a nation. The acting is terrible, no doubt due to the need to integrate with a cartoon. The humor is bathroom humor of the lowest order lacking any creativity or redeeming value.

They take what could be a good premise,If this show is successful, then there is no hope for America as a nation. The acting is terrible, no doubt due to the need to integrate with a cartoon. The humor is bathroom humor of the lowest order lacking any creativity or redeeming value.

They take what could be a good premise, a cartoon superhero, trying to relate to an ordinary teenage son and turn it into a bunch of low moral BS, typical of hollywood degenerates. Yeah I get it, there is an imperative to continue the demoralization of the US population. But I never laughed once at their utter stupidity.

Rather I got angry and insulted that they passed this drivel off as entertainment. Please fail. Please don't tell me that the US population is actually entertained by this. If so the apocalypse is not far off.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 11, 2016
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  S1:E13. All Hail Son of Zorn
  Air Date: February 19, 2017
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  S1:E12. The Quest for Craig
  Air Date: February 12, 2017
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  S1:E11. The Battle of Self-Acceptance
  Air Date: January 22, 2017
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  S1:E10. The Battle of Self-Acceptance
  Air Date: January 15, 2017
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  S1:E10. The Battle of Self-Acceptance
  Air Date: January 15, 2017
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  S1:E9. Radioactive Ex-Girlfriend
  Air Date: January 8, 2017
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  S1:E8. The War on Grafelnik
  Air Date: December 10, 2016
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  S1:E7. Return of the Drinking Buddy
  Air Date: December 3, 2016
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  S1:E6. The Battle of Thanksgiving
  Air Date: November 12, 2016
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  S1:E6. A Tale of Two Zorns
  Air Date: November 6, 2016
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  S1:E5. A Taste of Zephyria
  Air Date: October 22, 2016
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  S1:E4. The Weekend Warrior
  Air Date: October 16, 2016
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  S1:E3. War in the Workplace
  Air Date: October 2, 2016
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  S1:E2. Defender of Teen Love
  Air Date: September 25, 2016
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  S1:E1. Return to Orange County
  Air Date: September 11, 2016