Loiter Squad
Created byOdd Future
StarringTyler, the Creator
Jasper Dolphin
Earl Sweatshirt
Travis "Taco" Bennett
Lionel "L-Boy" Boyce
Music by
Opening theme"I Like Cheese"
ComposersTyler, the Creator
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes31 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Producers
Editors
  • Seth Casriel
  • Matthew Kosinski
  • Matthew J. Powers
  • Matthew Probst
  • Carter Slade
  • Franky Guttman
  • Todd Kendall
  • Nathan Gunn
  • Brian Forbes
  • Jared McClurg
Running time10 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkAdult Swim
ReleaseMarch 25, 2012 (2012-03-25) –
July 17, 2014 (2014-07-17)

Loiter Squad is an American live-action sketch comedy television series for Adult Swim starring Tyler, the Creator, Earl Sweatshirt, Jasper Dolphin, Travis "Taco" Bennett, and Lionel "L-Boy" Boyce from the Los Angeles hip hop group Odd Future.[1] The show regularly featured other members of the group as well.[2]

The show was produced by Dickhouse Productions for Cartoon Network's Adult Swim programming block during its first and second seasons.[3][4][5] The show ran from March 25, 2012 to July 17, 2014

On July 14, 2015, Tyler, the Creator confirmed that the show was "no more," stating, “It opened the doors up for other things that my boys want to do. That was a great thing, but we’re off that.”[6]

History

The pilot for the show was initially announced on March 11, 2011, after Los Angeles hip hop collective Odd Future began to receive mainstream recognition, with the premise originally being described as a combination of Jackass and Chappelle's Show.[7] Later, the series was rumored to be named Blackass, a portmanteau of the TV series Jackass, due to an on-air bump from Adult Swim claiming that was the temporary title, "at least until S&P calls" them out on it.[8] However, on April 22, 2011, Tyler, the Creator debunked the title on his official Twitter account, potentially not even knowing its origin.[9] Then, it was not until September 8, 2011 that the show, by then officially titled Loiter Squad, was finally confirmed as a 15-minute live action show composed of various sketches, man on the street segments, pranks, and music made by Odd Future.[10]

Loiter Squad premiered on Sunday, March 25, 2012 on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim programming block. Episode 2 featured an appearance from Jackass alumnus Johnny Knoxville while fellow Jackass cast members Bam Margera, Chris Pontius and Dave England have also made guest appearances. Other appearances have included rappers Xzibit, Lil Wayne and Juicy J, actor Seth Rogen, and Indie rock musician Mac Demarco. In 2012, it was announced that Earl Sweatshirt and Blake Anderson would join the cast at the show's second season.[citation needed]

Loiter Squad was renewed for a third season and premiered on May 15, 2014. It was produced by Gorilla Flicks, the new production company of Jeff Tremaine, and by Camp Flog Gnaw, the production company of Tyler, the Creator.[citation needed]

In July 2015, Tyler, the Creator stated that Loiter Squad would not continue after its third season.[6]

Cast

Main cast

Guest appearances

Notable guest appearances include:

Episodes

Season 1 (2012)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date [11]Prod.
code		US viewers
(millions)
11"Episode 1"March 25, 2012 (2012-03-25)1011.727[12]
Dr. Muhammed is the remarkable dentist with no arms; Emo Patrick posts responses to skits on YouPoop; Tyler loses a leg in a backyard bloodbath.
22"Episode 2"April 1, 2012 (2012-04-01)1001.807[13]
Thurnis Haley talks balls and soup; Xzibit refuses to pimp his date's ride; Po-Po officers take down two homicidal dancers.
33"Episode 3"April 8, 2012 (2012-04-08)1031.548[14]
Lionel the Booty Hunter; the Channel 5 News presents puppies and catamarans; a new D'Angelo video drops.
44"Episode 4"April 15, 2012 (2012-04-15)1021.804[15]
Thurnis Haley recounts a tragic story while washing his balls; Po-Po officers bust some illegal Cubans; bands-aids get a blacktop makeover.
55"Episode 5"April 22, 2012 (2012-04-22)104N/A
E.T.'s arrest leads to an interrogation room shootout; a pickup basketball game goes bottomless; some angry ice dancers take down a pig and a school.
66"Episode 6"April 29, 2012 (2012-04-29)1051.610[16]
It's not easy for Sagan being 16 & Pregnant; Tyler learns an important lesson about sexual harassment; 80s video dating makes a comeback.
77"Episode 7"May 6, 2012 (2012-05-06)1061.767[17]
Thurnis Haley shares his wisdom at a golf shop; Tyler and Lionel remake Miami Vice; Black Shaun White shows off his stunts.
88"Episode 8"May 13, 2012 (2012-05-13)1071.476[18]
Maurice finds out who's the daddy; Tyler, Jasper, and Lionel play with fish; Fernando teaches the art of dance.
99"Episode 9"May 20, 2012 (2012-05-20)108N/A
Mars and Sabrina Williams meet fans at a local tennis court; Mike G investigates a murder; Hodgy takes on a gang.
1010"Episode 10"May 27, 2012 (2012-05-27)1091.436[19]
Young Nigga and Gunshot go to court over a video game; Jasper kung fu fights; Blackass.
1111"Episode 11"June 3, 2012 (2012-06-03)1101.384[20]
Puppets fight and reveal secrets; Jefferson, Darnell, and Murphy go on the Mating Game; Taco wears the wrong camouflage during war.

Season 2 (2013)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date [21]Prod.
code		US viewers
(millions)
121"Soul Food"March 10, 2013 (2013-03-10)2011.604[22]
The guys welcome Blake Anderson and Earl Sweatshirt, Lionel tries out new catchphrases with the character, Catchphrase Jones, and Tyler trains a rookie at a diner.
132"Waiting to Exhale"March 17, 2013 (2013-03-17)2021.544[23]
The guys do their own spin on the Real Housewives Reunion and skate with Tony Hawk. Lionel wakes up a friend, Taco tells how his life has changed since his last twat.
143"Jason's Lyric"March 24, 2013 (2013-03-24)2031.538[24]
The Po-Po need help solving a big case with Mike G.S.I. as they are looking for Jefferson's hideout where he is making a cat suit out of cat skin, the guys use black holes, Taco and Mike G. fight in a bounce house, and a new music video from Young Nigga debuts in the show.
154"How Stella Got Her Groove Back"March 31, 2013 (2013-03-31)2041.648[25]
The guys welcome back an old friend; Jasper, Mike, and Taco audition for a fake commercial for an energy drink which is a prank set up by Tyler and Lionel as the guys will get smacked at the end, and Lionel stars in "The Blind Side 2".
165"Poetic Justice"April 7, 2013 (2013-04-07)2051.533[26]
The Shady Bunch has bad luck in Hawaii, Mars and Sabrina get pedicures, Jasper gives advice.
176"Boyz in Da Hood"April 14, 2013 (2013-04-14)2061.569[27]
The guys go to jail, get adopted, and meet new Finnish friends The Dudesons.
187"Menace 2 Society"April 21, 2013 (2013-04-21)2071.451[28]
The guys hunt for treasure; Jasper makes a bike jump; and Earl has problems with his roommate.
198"Set It Off"April 28, 2013 (2013-04-28)2081.484[29]
Tyler hates his new stepfather Bam Margera, Taco hits the streets in a bathtub, and the cast gets new dolls with surprising powers.
209"Jungle Fever"May 5, 2013 (2013-05-05)2091.257[30]
The cast attempts an intervention; Jasper and Tyler face moral dilemmas. Taco changes the game.
2110"Roots"May 12, 2013 (2013-05-12)2101.478[31]
Emo Patrick calls someone; the guys participate in eating challenges; and Taco shares his wisdom.

Season 3 (2014)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air dateProd.
code		US viewers
(millions)
221"Sweet Chin Music"May 15, 2014 (2014-05-15)TBA1.463
The guys take it to another level with Blake Anderson; Jasper shows off his cooking skills.
232"Figure Four Leg Lock"May 22, 2014 (2014-05-22)TBA1.69
The dangers of drug use in the workplace are explored; Seth Rogen gets advice from Tyler.
243"Sharpshooter"May 29, 2014 (2014-05-29)TBA1.693
Earl searches for a roommate; Lionel shares some insight.
254"Walls of Jericho"June 5, 2014 (2014-06-05)TBA1.656
Young Nigga premieres his new video at a press conference.
265"Rock Bottom; People's Elbow"June 12, 2014 (2014-06-12)TBA1.637
Catchphrase Jones returns; family and friends have a funeral.
276"Stone Cold Stunner"June 19, 2014 (2014-06-19)TBA1.227
Lionel and Jasper wrestle tigers; Maurice helps Mac Miller combat his phobias.
287"Razor's Edge"June 26, 2014 (2014-06-26)TBA1.802
The guys audition for roles in a movie; Left Brain has questions for people on the streets.
298"Pedigree"July 3, 2014 (2014-07-03)TBA1.567
Tatiana's sleepover goes awry; Taco learns a lesson.
309"Tombstone"July 10, 2014 (2014-07-10)TBAN/A
Taco becomes the smartest man in the world thanks to his sister Syd tha Kyd; the guys put on the greatest show of their lives.
3110"Bronco Buster"July 17, 2014 (2014-07-17)TBA1.520
Lionel has a new sweat suit; Tyler gets friendly with an older woman.

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Notes

  1. ^ executive producer for Williams Street
  2. ^ executive producer for Williams Street, season 3
  3. ^ seasons 1-2
  4. ^ season 3
  5. ^ a b supervising producer
  6. ^ producer for Williams Street
  7. ^ producer for Williams Street, season 3

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