Uncle Grandpa was divisive from day one. Parents’ groups criticized it for being “too weird” and “inappropriate,” often citing Pizza Steve’s narcissistic behavior as a bad influence. Critics initially panned the show, with some calling it the worst thing Cartoon Network had ever aired.

The fifth season (2016-2017) saw a shift. The show became even more experimental. Episodes would sometimes feature no dialogue. Another episode, “The Entire History of the Universe,” literally compresses the Big Bang to the heat death of the universe into 60 seconds, only to reveal it was all a dream of a character we’ve never met.

: A shape-shifting, reality-warping magical being known for his catchphrase "Good Morning!".