1994- 1995

3 Seasons

24 Episodes

6.8(17 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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Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

Kevin Allison

Various Characters

Acting

Michael Ian Black

Various Characters

Writing

Robert Ben Garant

Various Characters

Acting

Todd Holoubek

Various Characters

Directing

Michael Patrick Jann

Various Characters

Acting

Kerri Kenney

Various Characters

Acting

Thomas Lennon

Various Characters

Acting

Joe Lo Truglio

Various Characters

Acting

Ken Marino

Various Characters

Directing

Michael Showalter

Various Characters

Acting

David Wain

Various Characters

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