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The Best Episodes of China, IL Season 1

Every episode of China, IL Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of China, IL Season 1!

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The absurdist legacy of the worst college in America is set to unfold, as the Professor Brothers, Steve and Frank Smith, alongside their colleagues, deal with life, each other, and the nagging responsibility of their

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    China, IL Season 1 Episode 9 - The Dream Reamer
    8.6/10(39 votes)

    S1:E9

    Baby cakes accidentally meets his old imaginary friend one day, and must travel into his own mind to defeat the beast before said friend destroys his real body.

    Director:Mike L. Mayfield
    Writer:Brad Neely

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  2. China, IL Season 1 Episode 10 - Dean's List
    8.3/10(39 votes)

    S1:E10

    Different departments on campus are selected for The Dean's List, an annual scavenger hunt that is much more dangerous than it sounds.

    Director:Mike L. Mayfield
    Writer:Brad Neely

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  3. China, IL Season 1 Episode 6 - Prom Face/Off
    8.2/10(38 votes)

    S1:E6

    The Staff-Only Prom is thrown in a condemned building formerly used by Professor Cakes who experimented on hippies there.

    Director:Mike L. Mayfield
    Writer:Brad Neely

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  4. China, IL Season 1 Episode 3 - Baby Boom
    7.8/10(46 votes)

    S1:E3

    A giant baby destroys the campus, and the faculty is split on how to handle the situation.

    Director:Mike L. Mayfield
    Writer:Brad Neely

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  5. China, IL Season 1 Episode 7 - Chinese New Year
    7.8/10(37 votes)

    S1:E7

    The professors join together to build robotic replicas of themselves to take their place.

    Director:Mike L. Mayfield
    Writer:Brad Neely

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  6. China, IL Season 1 Episode 8 - Frankensteve
    7.8/10(37 votes)

    S1:E8

    After both Frank and Steve sustain life-threatening injuries during a wrestling match, Dr. Falgot performs surgery on them turning Frankensteve into a super brother.

    Director:Mike L. Mayfield
    Writer:Brad Neely

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  7. China, IL Season 1 Episode 5 - Secret Society
    7.7/10(46 votes)

    S1:E5

    Steve realizes life after tenure isn't as exciting as he suspected, and Pony finds out that the Dean has a secret that he'd do anything to keep hidden.

    Director:Mike L. Mayfield
    Writer:Brad Neely

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  8. China, IL Season 1 Episode 2 - Dean vs. Mayor
    7.6/10(48 votes)

    S1:E2

    The Mayor is tired of the riots sparked by UCI, and challenges The Dean to an arm wrestling contest for control of the school.

    Director:Mike L. Mayfield
    Writer:Brad Neely

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  9. China, IL Season 1 Episode 4 - Coming Out Of The Casket
    7.5/10(47 votes)

    S1:E4

    Student registration for the History Department sinks to an all-time low after the death of Harold, one of the faculty's best professors. Steve must come up with a plan to save their jobs while Frank becomes convinced that he's getting unsolicited attention from a paranormal being.

    Director:Mike L. Mayfield
    Writer:Brad Neely

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  10. China, IL Season 1 Episode 1 - Rewind, Pause, Pay!
    6.8/10(74 votes)

    S1:E1

    Ronald Reagan wants revenge on the unstable Steve in the premiere of this animated comedy chronicling the hijinks of a pair of brothers who teach at a state university.

    Director:Mike L. Mayfield
    Writer:Brad Neely

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Dream Reamer" is the best rated episode of "China, IL" season 1. It scored 8.6/10 based on 39 votes. Directed by Mike L. Mayfield and written by Brad Neely, it aired on 2/26/2012. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Dean's List".