Digman!
Digman! is an American adult animated sitcom created by Andy Samberg and Neil Campbell that premiered on Comedy Central on March 22, 2023.[1] The series stars Samberg as Rip Digman, a renowned celebrity archaeologist who leads a team of experts on perilous expeditions to uncover ancient artifacts and enhance their fame in a world where archaeologists are the ultimate icons of adventure and prestige.[2] Each 22-minute episode blends irreverent humor, action, and satire, drawing comparisons to shows like Family Guy for its wild, cutaway-style comedy.[3] The show's voice cast includes notable talents such as Mitra Jouhari as Saltine, Tim Robinson as Swooper, and Guz Khan as Zane, with guest appearances from celebrities like Maya Rudolph, Daniel Radcliffe, and Jane Lynch in Season 1, and John Waters in Season 2.[1][4] Produced by CBS Studios, MTV Entertainment Studios, and Samberg's Party Over Here banner, with animation by Titmouse, Digman!_ follows Rip and his crew—comprising a plucky young archaeologist, a grizzled veteran, and a hapless sidekick—as they navigate booby-trapped ruins, rival treasure hunters, and personal insecurities while chasing legendary relics from mummies to lost cities.[5] The series ran for one season of 10 episodes in 2023 before returning for a second season on July 23, 2025, expanding its absurd take on archaeology as a high-stakes celebrity pursuit.[6] Critically, Digman!_ has received mixed reviews, holding a 57% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on a small sample of critics who praise its energetic animation and Samberg's charismatic performance but note its occasionally uneven pacing and reliance on familiar tropes.[7] On IMDb, it maintains a 6.5/10 average from over 1,500 user ratings, appreciated by fans of adult animation for its quick-witted scripts and visual gags.[1] The show's irreverent style, rooted in Samberg and Campbell's prior collaborations like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, underscores themes of ego, legacy, and the absurdity of fame in the field of historical discovery.[5]Series overview
Premise
Digman! is set in an alternate history where archaeology serves as a celebrated profession, with practitioners elevated to celebrity status as global adventurers. A team of expert archaeologists, led by a seasoned adventurer, ventures into hazardous regions worldwide to recover legendary artifacts, often facing absurd perils and rivals in their quest for fame and glory.[2] The series' world-building features museums as key settings, including competitions for leadership roles, blending historical preservation with the team's adventures. This setup underscores the blend of adventure, comedy, and action genres, portraying archaeology not merely as excavation but as a heroic yet satirical endeavor.[8][9] Recurring motifs include a satirical parody of Indiana Jones-inspired escapades, infused with absurd historical twists such as skirmishes with reanimated mummies or confrontations involving enchanted relics that warp reality in unexpected ways. These elements highlight the narrative's emphasis on exaggerated peril and humorous exaggeration of archaeological tropes, where the pursuit of knowledge doubles as a battle for celebrity status. This premise continues into Season 2, maintaining the blend of humor and adventure as of its 2025 release.[1][10][11]Format and style
Digman! is an adult animated series produced by Titmouse, Inc., renowned for its edgy and distinctive visual approach that emphasizes vibrant, exaggerated 2D animation.[5] The animation incorporates dynamic action sequences and designs drawing some inspiration from 1980s adventure parodies, creating a nostalgic yet boundless aesthetic.[12] This style allows for over-the-top visual gags and fluid, high-energy depictions of archaeological exploits, enhancing the series' adventurous tone. Each episode runs approximately 22 minutes, structured as self-contained adventures that occasionally weave in serialized elements to build ongoing narratives across the season. The comedic format heavily relies on absurd humor, pop culture parodies, and visual gags, often blending ludicrous scenarios with sharp, irreverent dialogue to deliver punchy, unexpected laughs.[3] This approach keeps the pacing brisk, with humor rooted in the exaggeration of celebrity archaeologist tropes. The series draws influences from shows like Archer, particularly in its fusion of action-adventure elements with comedic parody, resulting in a sophisticated parody of adventure genres.[13] As an adult-oriented program, Digman! includes mature content such as cartoonish violence, sexual innuendo, profanity, and drug references, which amplify its irreverent edge without overshadowing the core comedic premise.[14]Cast and characters
Main
Rip Digman, voiced by Andy Samberg, serves as the charismatic yet reckless leader of the archaeological team in Digman!. A celebrity adventurer and expert in ancient relics, Rip returns to the field after a 12-year hiatus prompted by the death of his wife Bella, which he inadvertently caused during a previous expedition. His drive stems from a desire to reclaim his status and a personal vendetta against rivals like his former assistant Zane Troy, who betrayed him and now competes for artifact supremacy. Rip's bold, often impulsive decisions propel the team's global quests, blending high-stakes action with comedic mishaps.[15][16] Rip's partner and the team's strategic intellect is Saltine, voiced by Mitra Jouhari. As a tech-savvy historian and Rip's former student turned assistant, Saltine provides moral grounding and essential research on historical artifacts, counterbalancing Rip's recklessness with her analytical approach. Described as a nerdy and enthusiastic try-hard, she idolizes Rip and contributes key insights into ancient threats, ensuring the group's survival in perilous digs. Her role emphasizes intellectual depth amid the series' absurd adventures.[17] The ensemble's comic relief comes from Swooper, voiced by Tim Robinson, the eccentric inventor and pilot who handles the team's gadgetry derived from artifacts. As Rip's right-hand man, Swooper maintains vehicles and devises improvised tech from relics, often through awkward enthusiasm that leads to humorous failures. His mechanical expertise and unwavering loyalty make him indispensable to the core team's dynamic, adding levity to their relic-hunting exploits.[18][19] Agatha, voiced by Dale Soules, functions as the team's no-nonsense secretary, handling administrative duties and providing grounded support amid the chaos of archaeological escapades. Her presence adds levity to internal team dynamics through wry commentary on the group's antics.[20][21] Bella, voiced by Melissa Fumero, is Rip Digman's late wife who died during an expedition 12 years prior; she appears in flashbacks in Season 1 and returns in Season 2 following plot developments involving resurrection. Her death drives Rip's motivations and underscores themes of loss and redemption.[22] The main characters collectively form an ensemble dedicated to unearthing legendary treasures while navigating personal and professional rivalries.[5]Recurring
The recurring cast of Digman! features supporting characters who appear across multiple episodes, contributing to ongoing subplots centered on rivalry, institutional bureaucracy, and team logistics while interacting with the core group during missions and artifact pursuits. Zane Troy, voiced by Guz Khan, is Rip Digman's former assistant turned primary rival and head archaeologist at Quail Eegan's museum. As an antagonistic foil, Zane frequently competes with the team for legendary artifacts, injecting tension and personal history into their expeditions.[20][23] Quail Eegan, voiced by Tim Meadows, is a billionaire museum proprietor who serves as a cunning antagonist and sponsor of Zane Troy. He assigns high-stakes digs to his team, imposing constraints and fostering subplots involving funding disputes, ethical dilemmas, and direct competition with Rip's crew in artifact hunts. His ambitions to build the world's largest museum drive rivalries throughout the series.[20][17] These figures recur in numerous episodes each season, sustaining continuity via subplots such as competitive rivalries and bureaucratic hurdles that intersect with the main team's efforts.[24] Their arcs evolve through shifting alliances and betrayals—such as Zane's opportunistic truces or Quail's manipulative overtures—that deepen interpersonal tensions without eclipsing the protagonists' journeys.[16]Guest
The guest voice cast for Digman! consists of approximately 15 notable one-off performers across its two seasons, drawn primarily from comedy and entertainment ensembles to amplify the series' satirical take on archaeology and history. These appearances provide episodic flair, often parodying ancient figures, celebrities, or authority types to heighten the humor without overlapping into recurring roles.[4][25] In Season 1, guests included Maya Rudolph as a commanding ancient deity in "Fear of GAWD" (episode 3), infusing divine satire into the team's exploits; Jane Lynch in a authoritative role in "The Mile High Club" (episode 5), delivering sharp comedic timing; Andy Daly as the eccentric Crank Turner #937 in the same episode, enhancing mechanical absurdity; Jason Schwartzman as the sly Roberto in "Et Tu" (episode 2), parodying intrigue; Harvey Guillén as High Score in "The Arky Gala" (episode 4), adding pop culture parody; and Daniel Radcliffe in a mysterious supporting part across episodes, bringing British wit to historical twists. Other Season 1 contributors like Clancy Brown, Cole Escola, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Kyle Mooney, Lauren Lapkus, Paul Rust, and Joe Lo Truglio appeared in various one-off capacities, collectively boosting the season's star power and thematic depth through exaggerated character archetypes.[4][26][27] Season 2 expanded the guest roster with high-profile additions such as Mark Hamill voicing a legendary historical antagonist in an early episode, leveraging his iconic status for epic parody; Nathan Lane as a flamboyant relic guardian, emphasizing theatrical satire; Amy Sedaris in a quirky inventor role, amplifying chaotic invention humor; Fred Armisen as a bizarre ancient advisor, drawing on his versatile comedy style; Seth Meyers in a pompous official capacity, sharpening media mockery; Steve Buscemi as a shady underworld contact, adding tense eccentricity; Daniel Radcliffe returning for a fantastical entity voice, building on his prior contribution; and Stephanie Beatriz, Beck Bennett, Flula Borg, Beth Grant, Mike Hanford, Rachel Kaly, Lauren Lapkus, Artemis Pebdani, and Anne Ramsay in assorted episodic parts that parody cultural icons and artifacts. These performers interacted briefly with the core team to propel adventure-driven gags, maintaining the show's focus on isolated, impactful cameos.[25][28][29]Episodes
Season 1 (2023)
The first season of Digman! aired on Comedy Central from March 22 to May 24, 2023, comprising 10 episodes that establish the core team's dynamics through high-stakes artifact hunts across exotic locales.[30] The narrative arc centers on disgraced archaeologist Rip Digman reassembling a ragtag crew—including his eager protégé Saltine and quirky expert Swooper—to reclaim his status in the celebrity "arky" world, while seeking the Holy Grail to resurrect his late wife Bella, only to discover it is the Unholy Grail that resurrects her as the Auntie Christ alongside Uncle Christ in a supernatural threat.[31][22] This season introduces the main characters through initial team-building adventures, such as battling ancient curses and rival arky factions, setting the tone for their evolving collaborations.[32]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Pilot | Mike L. Mayfield | Neil Campbell & Andy Samberg | March 22, 2023 | 0.19 |
| 2 | 2 | Et Tu | Mike L. Mayfield | Ryan Ferrier | March 29, 2023 | 0.14 |
| 3 | 3 | Fear of GAWD | Mike L. Mayfield | Neil Campbell | April 5, 2023 | 0.13 |
| 4 | 4 | The Arky Gala | Mike L. Mayfield | Rekha Shankar | April 12, 2023 | 0.12 |
| 5 | 5 | The Mile High Club | Mike L. Mayfield | Jen Statsky | April 19, 2023 | 0.11 |
| 6 | 6 | Shakespeare's Lost Sonnet | Mike L. Mayfield | Ryan Ferrier | April 26, 2023 | 0.10 |
| 7 | 7 | The Puff People | Mike L. Mayfield | Neil Campbell | May 3, 2023 | 0.12 |
| 8 | 8 | The Grail | Mike L. Mayfield | Andy Samberg | May 10, 2023 | 0.15 |
| 9 | 9 | The Big Dig | Mike L. Mayfield | Tim Kalpakis | May 17, 2023 | 0.16 |
| 10 | 10 | The Curse | Mike L. Mayfield | Neil Campbell & Andy Samberg | May 24, 2023 | 0.20 |
Season 2 (2025)
The second season of Digman! premiered on July 23, 2025, on Comedy Central, consisting of 8 episodes that aired weekly until the finale on September 10, 2025. The season opener, titled "The Hunt for Bella," directly revisits key villains from season 1, such as Quail Eegan and rival archaeologist Zane Troy, to propel the narrative forward while highlighting Rip Digman's ongoing struggle to reclaim his status in the world of celebrity archaeology.[35][36] Building on the foundations of the first season, the arc delves deeper into the origins of the ancient artifacts central to the series, revealing hidden histories that tie into larger mythological elements. Team dynamics fracture under pressure, with interpersonal conflicts among Rip, Saltine, and Swooper testing their loyalty amid escalating dangers, culminating in a climactic world-ending threat posed by a powerful relic that could unravel reality itself. New locations, including treacherous underwater ruins and forgotten oceanic temples, expand the scope of expeditions, introducing environmental hazards and exotic challenges not explored previously.[37] The season emphasizes increased serialization, weaving ongoing storylines across episodes rather than standalone adventures, which heightens stakes and character development. Guest-heavy installments feature notable voice appearances that influence plot turns, such as celebrity archaeologists and historical figures reimagined in the show's universe. The finale delivers high-impact resolutions while planting seeds for potential future seasons through ambiguous artifact revelations and unresolved team tensions.[38]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | The Hunt for Bella | Sarah Seemmer Huisken | Neil Campbell | July 23, 2025 |
| 12 | 2 | Jack and Rose | Adam Ford | Unknown | July 30, 2025 |
| 13 | 3 | A Sari Sight | Nick Smith | Unknown | August 6, 2025 |
| 14 | 4 | The Eligible Arky | Unknown | Unknown | August 13, 2025 |
| 15 | 5 | Freud's Couch | Unknown | Unknown | August 20, 2025 |
| 16 | 6 | The Fortune Pursuit | Unknown | Unknown | August 27, 2025 |
| 17 | 7 | The Arky Trials | Unknown | Unknown | September 3, 2025 |
| 18 | 8 | The Final Relic | Unknown | Unknown | September 10, 2025 |