The State

The State

1994 · 3 seasons · 24 eps · ★ 6.7 · Comedy

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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.

Created by Michael Showalter

Network: MTV

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