The State
The State
The State
Watch S1E1
1994- 1995
3 Seasons
24 Episodes
6.4(18 votes)
Ended
Comedy

Overview

The State is a sketch-comedy television show combing bizarre characters and scenarios to present sketches that won the hearts of its target teenaged audience.

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Social & External

Cast & Crew

11 members
Acting

Kevin Allison

Various Characters

Kevin Allison
Acting

Michael Ian Black

Various Characters

Michael Ian Black
Writing

Robert Ben Garant

Various Characters

Robert Ben Garant
Acting

Todd Holoubek

Various Characters

Todd Holoubek
Directing

Michael Patrick Jann

Various Characters

Michael Patrick Jann
Acting

Kerri Kenney

Various Characters

Kerri Kenney
Acting

Thomas Lennon

Various Characters

Thomas Lennon
Acting

Joe Lo Truglio

Various Characters

Joe Lo Truglio
Acting

Ken Marino

Various Characters

Ken Marino
Directing

Michael Showalter

Various Characters

Michael Showalter
Acting

David Wain

Various Characters

David Wain

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6.4
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