The Robot Chicken Nerd attempts to discover who he really is via some of America’s biggest reality shows (or at least, those owned by WBD). Here’s how to watch “Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special” online and from anywhere with a VPN.
‘Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special” release date and time
► Date and time: “Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special” premieres on Sunday, July 20 at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT.
• U.S. — Watch on Adult Swim via Sling / HBO Max
• Free stream — Channel 4 (UK)
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk-free
It’s been a good few years since the stop-motion sketch show last skewered pop culture, but this 30-minute special (practically feature length by the usual 12-minute standard) celebrates “Robot Chicken’s” 20th Anniversary. Throughout the one-off episode, The Nerd will journey through the realms of Discovery, Food Network and TLC, popping into the likes of “Shark Week”, “90 Day Fiancé” and more.
“For years we’ve been keen students of pop culture, and nothing is more pop than reality TV,” said show creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich. “Now that Discovery Global Media is “Robot Chicken’s” corporate daddy, we knew it was time for a meaningful and loving exploration.”
After 11 seasons and 23 Emmy nominations (including six wins), it’s great to be back in the world of wacky action figures, especially with the promise of the satirical show setting its sights to reality TV.
Read on to find out how to watch “Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special” online and from anywhere.
Watch ‘Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special’ for FREE
British residents are in luck as they will be able to watch “Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special” for free on Channel 4’s streaming service.
Outside the U.K.? Use NordVPN to access your usual “Robot Chicken” stream if you’re outside Blighty at the moment.
Watch ‘Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special’ in the U.S.
In the U.S., “Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special” will premiere on Adult Swim on Sunday, July 20 at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT.
If you’ve already cut the cord and don’t have cable, you can watch Discovery on a live TV service, like Sling TV, Hulu With Live TV, and Fubo.
Of these options, we recommend Sling TV, one of the best cable TV alternatives.
The special will also be available to stream on HBO Max the day after broadcast.
Watch ‘Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special’ from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching “Robot Chicken” on your usual subscription?
You can still watch the special thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal when you’re away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN – and you can find out why in our NordVPN review.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we’ve said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you’re visiting the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you’d select U.S. from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Fire up your website or streaming service of choice and tune in just as you would at home.
How to watch ‘Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special” in the U.K.
“Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special” will stream for FREE on the Channel 4 platform in the U.K.. The special is set to land on Monday, July 21.
If you’re outside of the U.K. when it’s on, you can try using a VPN to get around the geo-restrictions that will prevent Channel 4 from working.
Can I watch ‘Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special’ in Canada?
At present it’s unclear when or where “Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special” will air in Canada. It’ll likely stream via Adult Swim on Stack TV, but we’ll be sure to provide an update when we know more.
U.S. viewers currently travelling in Canada can use one of the best VPN services to watch as they would at home. We recommend NordVPN.
Can I watch ‘Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special’ in Australia?
While HBO Max is now available in Australia, unfortunately there’s currently no word on if “Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special” will stream on the platform in Oz.
In the meantime, anybody from the U.S. currently travelling Down Under can use one of the best VPN services to access their usual streaming service. We recommend NordVPN.
How to watch ‘Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special’ in France
In France, “Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special” will air on Warner TV Next on Monday, July 21.
It’ll stream on HBO Max in every European country the platform is available the same day.
Anybody travelling overseas and looking to stream the special can use one of the best VPN services to access their usual streaming service. We recommend NordVPN.
All you need to know about ‘Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special’
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‘Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special’ release date
In the U.S., “Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special” will premiere on Sunday, July 20, while in Europe, the episode lands on Monday, July 21.
‘Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special’ cast
- Seth Green
- Breckin Myer
- Matthew Senreich
- Seth MacFarlane
- Tom Root
- Alex Borstein
- Tom Kane
What can we expect from ‘Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special’?
The official synopsis from HBO Max teases: “”The Robot Chicken Self-Discovery Special,” follows the hapless Robot Chicken Nerd as he seeks self-discovery America’s way: going on reality shows! Will he find a 90 Day Fiancé – or end up Shark Week chum?”
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