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The Best Episodes of The State

Every episode of The State ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The State!

The Best Episodes of The State

The State is a sketch-comedy television show combing bizarre characters and scenarios to present sketches that won the hearts of its target teenaged audience.
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The State Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.8/10(41 votes)

    #1 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    This episode contains the following sketches: * Fluffy Soft * Gang Fight * $7,000 Pyramid * Old Fashioned Guy (One True God) * Cerialist Commercial * Mouse Problem * Doug & Dad * Captain Monterey Jack (Leaving the Lights On) * Old Fashioned Guy (Fire is Magic) * Bigfoot in Office * Louie (at party)

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The State Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.7/10(28 votes)

    #2 - Episode 1

    S3:E1

    This episode contains the following sketches: * Beardan High * Boy in a Barn * The Jew, The Italian and The Red Head Gay * Blueberry Johnson * Let's Move Out * For Chelsea * Just the 160,000 of Us * In The Bathroom * Monkeys Do It

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The State Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.6/10(38 votes)

    #3 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    This episode contains the following sketches: * Ballet I * James Dixon: Power Priest * Choking * Sleep with The State * Piggy Shoes * Nazi War Criminals * Ballet II * Barry Lutz Show (Monkey Torture) * Mime Crash * Ballet III * Service with a Smile. (Carl!!!)

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The State Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.6/10(34 votes)

    #4 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    This episode contains the following sketches: * I'm Watching * Pre-School Narc * Get a Job * Jurassic Park * Norwegian Cruise * Battleship I * Copy Shop * Battleship II * Superfriends * Eating Muppets * Hi Brow / Low Brow.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The State Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.6/10(40 votes)

    #5 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    This episode contains the following sketches: * First Election * Doug III * Dad's Affair * Bownty * Commercial Whaling * Bologna Feet * O'Keefe / Stieglitz * Busted * And * PMS

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The State Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.6/10(24 votes)

    #6 - Episode 2

    S3:E2

    This episode contains the following sketches: * Tanner's Guide to Jane * Prom Photos * Sea Monkeys * Hits from the 70's * Kabuki Doug * Toothbrush * Lincoln Logs * Staring Contest * The Pope-ah's Visit

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The State Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.5/10(39 votes)

    #7 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    This episode contains the following sketches: * Disclaimer * Cute * Ride * Doug Principal * Don Law * Light Coma * Old Fashioned Guy * Pants * Captn Monterey Jack (Cheese) * On the Table * $240 Worth of Pudding

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The State Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.5/10(34 votes)

    #8 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    This episode contains the following sketches: * Boogeyman II * Captain Monterey Jack (shoes) * Pies * Thanksgiving Dinner * MTV Sports * Chips Commercial * Antonio * Tape People * Free Your Mind (Tapeface) * Chair Wrestling * Mr. Magina * Gilbert Link * Crackers

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The State Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.5/10(26 votes)

    #9 - Episode 6

    S3:E6

    This episode contains the following sketches: * Shower * Planet Groovy * Roughing It * Barney McMacken * Old Lighthouse Jeffers * The Personal State * Drugs * Rug Brothers * Porcupine Racetrack

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The State Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.4/10(32 votes)

    #10 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    This episode contains the following sketches: * Microchip * Bookworm * Down the Pants * Relationship Lane * People Really Live This Way * Elevator * State Intro * Phone Line: Carrie * Lois & Clark * Barry & Levon * Phone Line: Plant

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The State Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.4/10(29 votes)

    #11 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    This episode contains the following sketches: * World Records I * Hepcat * Babysitter * Pimple * Teacher's Lounge * World Records II * Dinner: The Kids * Wildtown * Fetishist * Unplugged

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The State Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.4/10(26 votes)

    #12 - Episode 5

    S3:E5

    This episode contains the following sketches: * Precinct Open * Dan, the Very Popular Openly Gay High School Student * Kerri's Day * Dreamboy * Precinct Link * Polar Bears * Betty's No Good Clothes Shop and Pancake House * Ray Gun * Doug IV * Froggy Jamboree

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The State Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.3/10(68 votes)

    #13 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    This episode contains the following sketches: * Boogeyman * Lenny Lipton Show * Hormones * Hops Plus * Free Your Mind (Clown/Pirate) * Chip's Party * Hypothetical Question * On-air Personality * Mudwrestler * Eating and Swimming * Forever

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The State Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.3/10(26 votes)

    #14 - Episode 3

    S3:E3

    This episode contains the following sketches: * Not a Talk Show * Where's the Mousey? * Tammy Wilkins: Notebook Artist * The Restaurant Sketch * Deathfight 5000 * Fan Names * The Bearded Men of Space Station 11 * Origami * Louie & The Last Supper

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The State Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.2/10(45 votes)

    #15 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    This episode contains the following sketches: * God is Dead * Mind Match * Grandma's Potato Chowder * Hot Pursuits * Free Your Mind (Smoker) * James Dixon: Guidance Counselor * Cindy Crawford * Old Fashioned Guy * On-air Personailty (Youth Conference) * Lunch with The State * Missy Von Kimmelman * Old Fashioned Guy (Women Voters) * Louie II

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The State Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.1/10(24 votes)

    #16 - Episode 4

    S3:E4

    This episode contains the following sketches: * David Wain Open * Freaks * Kill Tim * The Andersons * Festis, the Birthday Hobo * The Animal Song * Booger, Booger & Fartybutt * The Funeral * Asides * Panama

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The State Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.8/10(31 votes)

    #17 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    This episode contains the following sketches: * Oh Betty * Otto Bimini * Job Interview * Can I Go Play * Can I Go Play II * TV Watching * Talk You * Can I Go Play III * Inbred Brothers * Headlines

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The State Season 3 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Episode 7

    S3:E7

    This episode contains the following sketches: * Hitchiker * Terrorist Situation * Leonard Harris Show * Permanent School Record * Free Market Economy * Beach * Fragments * Billy's Play * Coffee Family * Cannonball Run

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The State Season 3 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Episode 8

    S3:E8

    This episode contains the following sketches: * Great Moments * Prison Break * Sideways House Family * Super Robby * Mr. Flemming's Arrival * Prom * Inbred Bros. Army * Borscht Boy * Walton's Theme

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The State Season 3 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Episode 9

    S3:E9

    This episode contains the following sketches: * Ghost Story * Sal & Frankie * SAT's, pt. 1 * Dysfunctional Family * Prince's Reception * Cutlery Barn (Fried Bumblebees) * Tuxedo * Li'l Brown Dog Food * Die For Love * SAT's, pt. 2 * Laupin Variety Programme

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The State Season 3 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Episode 10

    S3:E10

    This episode contains the following sketches: * Hokey Pokey * U.S. Men's Bikini Thong Rollerblading Team * Buddy's Home From Finals * Normal Pervert * Taco Man * The Jew, The Italian & The Redhead Gay II, pt. 1 * Senator Cavanaugh * The Jew, The Italian & The Redhead Gay II, pt. 2 * Sports Beat * Alcoholism * Ken's Dead Montage

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The State Season 3 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Episode 11

    S3:E11

    This episode contains the following sketches: * Narcolepsy Today * Race * Howard Report * H's & M's * Slinky's * Hot Dogs * Tenement * Cleaners * Hallmark * Monkey's Do It II

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The State Season 3 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Episode 12

    S3:E12

    This episode contains the following sketches: * Blinking Contest * Dentist * Sci-Fi Laboratory * High Plains Magic Fairy * Jerry's Audition * Bacon * Kiss My Grits * Last Will & Testament * One Camper

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The State Season 3 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Episode 13

    S3:E13

    This episode contains the following sketches: * L.A. Open * Dixon: Jedi Talent Agent * Tough Choices * Gas Station * Gunter Brothers (Who's On First) * Desert Extras * Real Estate Broker * Adventures Of Young God and Wonderboy * Farewell * Hi-lite Reel

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 2" is the best rated episode of "The State". It scored 7.8/10 based on 41 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/28/1994. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 1".