

TV series
Tooning Out the News
2020–2021, English, on CBS All Access & Paramount+. Created by Chris Licht & Stephen Colbert & R.J. Fried.
Real news. Cartoon coverage. Every weekday.
A variety series featuring a cast of animated characters mocking real-world events the same day that they happen, and even interviewing real-world guests and newsmakers...
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 128
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 2021
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Where to watch Tooning Out the News
Tooning Out the News isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online.
Availability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S2 E121: 11/12/21 (Adm. William McRaven/Rep. Nikema Williams/Rep. Cori Bush)
Aired 12 November 2021
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Chris LichtCreator
- Stephen ColbertCreator
- R.J. FriedCreator
- Tim LueckeCreator
- Addison AndersonRich Ballard · 128 ep
- Jack BensingerTyler Templeton / Additional Voices · 128 ep
- Jeremy BenthamJonathan Keene · 7 ep
- R.J. FriedJames Smartwood · 7 ep
- Alex PadillaSelf · 1 ep
- Ned LamontSelf · 1 ep
- Debbie Wasserman SchultzSelf · 1 ep
- Mondaire JonesSelf · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 7 April 2020
- Last aired
- 12 November 2021
- Network
- CBS All Access, Paramount+
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- News
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Tooning Out the News: quick answers
Is Tooning Out the News worth watching?
Tooning Out the News doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Tooning Out the News are there?
Tooning Out the News has 2 seasons and 128 episodes.
Is Tooning Out the News finished?
Yes. Tooning Out the News ended in 2021, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Tooning Out the News on?
Tooning Out the News isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
Tooning Out the News parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Tooning Out the News yet.
What shows are like Tooning Out the News?
If you liked Tooning Out the News, try Robot Chicken, MAD, The Tracey Ullman Show.
Who created Tooning Out the News?
Tooning Out the News was created by Chris Licht and Stephen Colbert and R.J. Fried and Tim Luecke and stars Addison Anderson, Jack Bensinger, Jeremy Bentham.
