Moral Orel
Orel Puppington is an optimistic, well-intentioned, and devoutly religious 11-year-old whose Christian devotion, enthusiastic church attendance, and general naiveté leads him to grossly misinterpret Bible lessons, often with morbid and ghastly consequences. In doing so, he unintentionally exposes the hypocrisy and duplicity of his family (particularly his father Clay), the members of his community, and ultimately, organized religion itself. Set in the fictional American state of Statesoda, which is located in the middle of the lower 48 states, "Moral Orel" has a stop-motion animation style similar to "Davey & Goliath", and appears to parody the religious undertones of the latter show. However, creator Dino Stamatopoulos intended for the show to be more of a parody of whole 1950's sitcoms such as "Leave It To Beaver" and "Father Knows Best".
- 2005-2009
- 3 seasons
- Adult Swim
- Animation, Comedy, Drama
- TV-MA
Orel Puppington is an optimistic, well-intentioned, and devoutly religious 11-year-old whose Christian devotion, enthusiastic church attendance, and general naiveté leads him to grossly misinterpret Bible lessons, often with morbid and ghastly consequences. In doing so, he unintentionally exposes the hypocrisy and duplicity of his family (particularly his father Clay), the members of his community, and ultimately, organized religion itself. Set in the fictional American state of Statesoda, which is located in the middle of the lower 48 states, "Moral Orel" has a stop-motion animation style similar to "Davey & Goliath", and appears to parody the religious undertones of the latter show. However, creator Dino Stamatopoulos intended for the show to be more of a parody of whole 1950's sitcoms such as "Leave It To Beaver" and "Father Knows Best".
Season 3 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2008
Episode 1
Numb
Fri, Oct 10, 2008
While Orel and Clay are away on their hunting trip, Bloberta attempts to feel sexual pleasure again, with horrifying results.
Episode 2
Grounded
Tue, Oct 14, 2008
Clay grounds Orel from church, and Orel's mental and physical health both suffer as a result.
Episode 3
Innocence
Fri, Oct 17, 2008
The townspeople of Moralton refuse to give Orel advice.
Episode 4
Alone
Tue, Oct 21, 2008
In an episode that doesn't feature Orel, the single women of Moralton are home alone with their issues.
Episode 5
Trigger
Thu, Oct 23, 2008
Doughy takes Orel's place in the family.
Episode 6
Dumb
Wed, Oct 29, 2008
Joe searches for a more vibrant guardian.
Episode 7
Help
Tue, Nov 4, 2008
Bloberta ponders Orel's question: "Why did you marry Dad?"
Episode 8
Passing
Thu, Nov 6, 2008
Clay reflects on his childhood.
Episode 9
Closeface
Tue, Nov 11, 2008
Orel goes to the school's annual "Arm's-Length Dance."
Episode 10
Sundays
Thu, Nov 13, 2008
Florence and Dottie go their separate ways.
Episode 11
Sacrifice
Mon, Nov 17, 2008
Clay rants about his sacrifices at Forghetty's Pub.
Episode 12
Nesting
Wed, Nov 19, 2008
Miss Censordoll devises a plan to make eggs legal again.
Episode 13
Honor
Thu, Dec 18, 2008
Coach Stopframe helps Orel to honor his father.
