Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories

Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories takes the off-kilter humor Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim are known for and pushes it into darker, more self-contained nighttime vignettes. Each episode delivers a set of short, unsettling sketches or mini-narratives that mix absurdist comedy with moments of genuine unease. The show tends to mimic late-night television, infomercials and children's programming before twisting those formats into eerie, surreal pieces. Characters and situations are intentionally bizarre, the tone shifts without warning, and the episodes stand alone, so you can watch them out of order without missing a through-line or major reveals.

Created and led by Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, the series premiered in 2014 and ran as an anthology of standalone entries. The pair wrote and directed many installments, keeping the production tightly tied to their distinctive creative voice and regular collaborators.

The series didn’t collect major mainstream awards like Emmys or Golden Globes, but it did receive attention within alternative comedy circles. Critics who follow experimental television often referenced it when discussing boundary-pushing comedic work, and it helped sustain the duo’s profile among niche reviewers and festival programmers.

Culturally, the show helped cement Tim and Eric’s status as influential figures in surreal comedy, contributing a set of images and moods that turned up in online discussions and fan edits. Its marriage of gross-out humor and dreamlike visuals influenced other creators working in short-form, internet-friendly comedy, and it reinforced a trend toward television that deliberately unsettles as much as it amuses.

Critical reaction was mixed to positive, reflected by a vote average of 7.167/10 from 36 votes. Reviewers often praised the show for taking risks, while some viewers found its tone too abrasive or opaque. Recurring themes include media satire, the uncanny side of domestic life, and humor that relies on discomfort and contrast rather than traditional punchlines.