When it comes to cartoon slackers, no duo embodies the chaotic charm of avoiding responsibility quite like Mordecai and Rigby from Regular Show. These two bros have turned laziness into an art form, consistently finding new, absurd, and hilarious ways to dodge work at the park. From inventing convoluted schemes to escape chores to unleashing supernatural consequences just to avoid a simple task, their slacker antics are as outrageous as they are side-splitting. Each moment on this list showcases their unique ability to turn everyday laziness into an epic misadventure. Whether they’re trying to beat a video game, ditch a job assignment, or avoid a boring meeting, Mordecai and Rigby always manage to push things to the extreme—usually with explosive, reality-bending results. Let’s take a look at the top 10 funniest slacker moments that had us howling with laughter and seriously questioning how they still have jobs.
#10: Just Set Up the Chairs
You know you’re in for a wild ride when two guys can’t even handle the most basic task: setting up chairs. In the very first episode of Regular Show, Mordecai and Rigby are told to do exactly that—just set up some chairs for a birthday party at the park. Seems simple, right? But with these two slackers at the helm, nothing ever goes according to plan. Instead of getting the job done, they find an old keyboard in the attic and start goofing off by playing it. Not just any keyboard, though—this one happens to have mystical, reality-altering powers. With the push of a few keys and a complete disregard for anything resembling responsibility, they end up summoning a colossal interdimensional monster that threatens to destroy the park.
What makes this moment so hilariously perfect is how it encapsulates everything about Mordecai and Rigby’s dynamic from the get-go. They aren’t just lazy—they’re inventive about it. Their tendency to get distracted by literally anything leads to world-ending consequences, and yet they never seem surprised. There’s this wonderfully bizarre logic that governs their universe: slacking off always leads to high-stakes chaos, and they always somehow manage to scramble their way through it.
This episode also introduces one of the most important relationships in the show—Benson’s perpetual rage at Mordecai and Rigby. The more they slack, the angrier he gets, and the more we laugh. Watching Benson go from mildly annoyed to full-blown screaming banshee in less than five minutes is a kind of comedy the show would master over its run. It’s also the birth of the now-iconic line: “You know who else didn’t set up the chairs? MY MOM!” courtesy of Muscle Man, another fan favorite. That one-liner became a recurring gag that fans still quote years later.
What you might not know is that “Just Set Up the Chairs” was originally a short created by showrunner J.G. Quintel while he was still in college. It was part of a series of animated shorts that would eventually inspire the entire Regular Show universe. The surreal tone, deadpan humor, and retro aesthetic were already baked in. The episode was also a major proof-of-concept for the network, demonstrating how adult humor and absurdist storytelling could mesh with traditional animation in a way that was fresh and hilarious.
In terms of visuals, the moment the monster bursts into reality is a feast of surreal animation. It’s creepy, weird, and totally disproportionate to the crime—exactly the kind of over-the-top reaction that makes Regular Show so funny. The absurdity of their punishment never fails to get a laugh: all they had to do was unfold some chairs, and instead, they unleash an Eldritch nightmare that nearly swallows the Earth. Classic Mordecai and Rigby.
This episode may have been the series opener, but it’s also one of the most rewatchable. It immediately tells you everything you need to know: these two are experts at avoiding work, but they’re also lovable in their incompetence. “Just Set Up the Chairs” is more than just a funny moment—it’s the blueprint for a show that would go on to become one of Cartoon Network’s most beloved and irreverent hits.
#9: This Is My Jam
If there’s one thing Rigby proves in “This Is My Jam,” it’s that he’s willing to throw his entire life off balance over something as simple as a catchy tune. In one of the funniest—and strangely relatable—episodes of Regular Show, Rigby becomes completely obsessed with a song he once loved as a kid. The problem? He can’t remember the name of it, and he doesn’t have a recording of it either. So, naturally, instead of doing any work or helping out around the park, he goes on a mission to relive the moment he heard the song, blocking out all responsibilities in the process.
What begins as a harmless bout of nostalgia spirals into complete chaos. Rigby’s obsession consumes him. He refuses to function until he finds the track again, turning into a sleep-deprived, grumbling zombie who’s haunted by the tune running on loop in his mind. Mordecai, trying to be the voice of reason, attempts to help at first—but Rigby’s behavior becomes so erratic that it’s impossible to deal with him. The whole episode becomes an ode to that universal feeling of not being able to get a song out of your head, dialed up to cartoonishly absurd levels.
The comedic gold lies in Rigby’s intense overreaction. Instead of maybe checking a playlist or asking around, he goes into full meltdown mode. He tries dancing to re-trigger the memory, blasts random mixtapes from his youth, and even drives Mordecai insane with his constant humming. At one point, he even resorts to banging his head against the wall to jog his memory. It’s classic Rigby: melodramatic, impulsive, and totally willing to blow off any kind of responsibility in favor of his own fleeting interests. Mordecai, meanwhile, serves as the straight man in the situation—at least until he gets sucked into the madness himself.
The song in question—“Summertime Loving, Loving in the Summer (Time)”—is intentionally goofy and repetitive, and it’s performed by a fictional duo named “Benson and the Chillaxes.” The moment it finally plays again is hilariously anticlimactic, but also extremely satisfying. The reveal that the song isn’t even that great, but Rigby still loses his mind over it, is a perfect example of the show’s deadpan humor. And to top it off, the episode ends with the two of them stuck listening to the song on loop, unable to turn it off.
What’s particularly interesting is how “This Is My Jam” explores a more psychological side of Rigby’s personality. He’s impulsive, sure, but the episode digs into how easily he becomes consumed by whatever he’s fixated on—often to his own detriment. The fact that something as trivial as a forgotten song derails his entire week is both hilarious and deeply on-brand. This is a guy who would rather obsess for hours than just… do his job for ten minutes.
Behind the scenes, the catchy jingle used in the episode became an unexpected fan favorite. Despite being designed as a joke, it actually caught on, and fans have made remixes, covers, and extended versions of the song. It’s a testament to how Regular Show could turn even the most ridiculous bits into cult classics.
“This Is My Jam” captures everything great about Mordecai and Rigby’s slacker lifestyle. It’s not just about avoiding work—it’s about doing anything else, even if that means spiraling into chaos over a cheesy 80s-style track. It’s one of those episodes where you laugh because you recognize the absurdity… but also because you kind of get it.
#8: Video Game Wizards
Few episodes embody Mordecai and Rigby’s slacker dreams better than “Video Game Wizards.” From the very first scene, it’s clear they’ve got one goal and one goal only: to win the ultimate video game tournament, achieve glory, and bask in eternal free burritos. Rather than focusing on their actual jobs at the park, they channel all their energy into sneaking into the competition—despite having no invite and zero clearance. It’s a classic Mordecai-and-Rigby move: cut corners, lie through their teeth, and hope things magically work out.
To enter the tournament, they pretend to be “official representatives of the park,” complete with forged documents and fake IDs. They manipulate Muscle Man into getting them in, lie to Benson, and abandon their actual duties without a second thought. Their motivations are absurdly low-stakes—free burritos for life? —yet they commit to the cause with Olympic-level dedication. It’s the kind of logic only they could get away with.
But here’s the twist: Mordecai and Rigby are actually really good at video games. Like, freakishly good. Watching them dominate the tournament is both hilarious and satisfying. It makes you wonder how unstoppable they’d be if they applied half that focus to their real jobs. They manage to make it all the way to the final round, where they face off against the reigning champs—a sinister duo named the “White Tigers” who take gaming a bit too seriously.
The action escalates in true Regular Show fashion. What starts as a simple tournament becomes an over-the-top showdown with holograms, glitching code, and virtual reality chaos. When the White Tigers use a shady cheat code to try and destroy them, Mordecai and Rigby pull off a last-second reversal, winning the game with sheer skill and just a bit of luck. The final moments explode with flashy animation and classic one-liners, reminding fans why these two are so endlessly fun to watch.
There’s also something wonderfully self-aware about the episode. It pokes fun at gamer culture, the obsession with fame, and the ridiculous stakes of competitive play. The entire thing is exaggerated to the point of parody—yet still feels grounded in something real. Who hasn’t dreamed of becoming an overnight legend because of a game they love?
“Video Game Wizards” is one of the ultimate slacker fantasy episodes. It shows Mordecai and Rigby at their most relatable: guys who want recognition, rewards, and respect without doing any actual work to earn it. And ironically, by skipping out on responsibilities, they actually do achieve something—though they immediately blow it by bragging too hard and losing the prize. It’s the perfect full-circle fail.
This episode also solidifies their partnership. As always, they bicker and mess things up, but when it comes down to it, they’re unbeatable when working together. Their weird chemistry and bizarre instincts somehow click under pressure and watching them win against all odds (even if it’s just in a game) is pure animated joy.
In the end, “Video Game Wizards” is both a tribute to gamer obsession and a hilarious showcase of just how far Mordecai and Rigby will go to dodge real work. And for a moment, at least, their slacking off actually makes them legends.
#7: Rage Against the TV
“Rage Against the TV” is a testament to how Mordecai and Rigby can turn the simplest of errands into a full-blown warzone. All they’re supposed to do is replace the broken park TV. That’s it. Go to the store. Buy a new one. Bring it back. But of course, they can’t just do that. Instead, they take a slacker detour that sends them spiraling into madness, shady scams, and supernatural nonsense—all in the name of not spending money or putting in effort.
The episode starts with the pair lounging in front of the busted TV. Rather than doing the sensible thing and telling Benson, they first try to “fix” it themselves—by slapping it, rewiring it with duct tape, and eventually, trying to manifest a new one through dumb luck. When none of that works, they head to the local electronics store, but instead of just buying a replacement, they get distracted by a raffle with a new flat screen as the prize.
Now begins one of their most ridiculous plans: rigging the raffle by stuffing it with fake names. They spend hours forging entries, wearing disguises, and even trying to bribe the store clerk. The amount of energy they spend avoiding effort is, ironically, far greater than the effort needed to just do the task. But that’s what makes them so iconic. They’re not lazy in a passive way—they’re active slackers, constantly scheming to do less.
The moment things really go off the rails is when they stumble into a mysterious back room in the electronics store and encounter a possessed TV salesman who curses them with a haunted television. From there, the episode goes full horror parody, complete with jump scares, flickering screens, and TVs that literally attack them. It’s like Poltergeist meets Clerks, filtered through that classic Regular Show weirdness.
The humor works on multiple levels. There’s the surface-level absurdity—two guys getting beat up by rogue televisions. But there’s also this layer of commentary on consumerism and laziness. They want the best without paying for it. They want the reward without the effort. And they always, always get burned for it.
By the end, they end up right back where they started: with no TV and a whole lot of angry coworkers. Benson loses his mind (as usual), and Mordecai and Rigby slink away, muttering excuses and promising to “fix it tomorrow.” It’s a cycle that never ends—and we wouldn’t want it any other way.
“Rage Against the TV” is a brilliant slacker misadventure, filled with ridiculous twists, sharp humor, and just enough social satire to make it stick. It’s one of those episodes that you can watch over and over, laughing harder each time at how catastrophically bad these two are at handling anything even remotely responsible.
#6: The Power
In “The Power,” Mordecai and Rigby are entrusted with a simple task: take out the trash. But in true slacker fashion, they find a way to complicate that beyond reason. When they discover a magical keyboard that can alter reality by singing commands, it becomes their ultimate shortcut tool. With “the power” at their fingertips, they decide to do chores from the couch. Need to move a pile of trash? Just sing it away. Need to clean the yard? Type up a funky tune, and boom—instant results. It’s laziness with god-tier capabilities, and it’s absolutely hilarious.
What makes this moment so memorable isn’t just the power trip—it’s how quickly things spiral out of control. At first, their use of the keyboard seems almost genius. They’re getting work done while lounging around. But very quickly, they begin abusing the keyboard’s abilities, using it to prank coworkers, mess with reality, and bend time itself. They “accidentally” erase Skips, rewind time, and create overlapping timelines—all in the name of not having to get off the couch.
The contrast between their casual attitude and the insane consequences is the source of the episode’s best laughs. There’s something inherently funny about watching two slackers treat an artifact of unimaginable power like a toy. They’re not trying to take over the world—they just want to avoid sweeping the floor. The absurdity of their priorities is what makes them so lovable and infuriating all at once.
This episode also highlights their signature teamwork. Mordecai and Rigby argue constantly, but when they’re united by a shared goal—like avoiding labor—they’re practically in sync. Their improvised songs and dance routines are cringey and hilarious, making them look like two middle schoolers who never grew up. And when things fall apart (as they always do), they panic together, scramble for solutions together, and ultimately pull off some last-second save that resets the chaos—barely.
Behind the scenes, “The Power” was one of the first episodes produced, and it helped define the show’s signature tone: grounded slacker comedy meets surreal supernatural madness. It also introduced fans to the iconic Regular Show theme of reality breaking under the weight of lazy decisions. This wasn’t just a cartoon about guys dodging work—it was a wild ride where even a trash day could end with the universe unraveling.
“The Power” is quintessential Mordecai and Rigby. They don’t mean to cause trouble—they’re just too lazy to not cause trouble. Give them a tool that could solve all their problems, and they’ll still find a way to break reality and almost destroy their workplace. But through it all, they remain totally themselves: laid-back, half-aware, and weirdly charming in their incompetence.
#5: Temp Check
“Temp Check” is a hilarious deep dive into how Mordecai and Rigby will go to extreme lengths to avoid the simplest tasks. This time, all they’re asked to do is take everyone’s temperature as part of a park health inspection. That’s it. Stick a thermometer in, write the number down, move on. But even this is too much for them. Rather than walking around for ten minutes with a checklist, they decide to build a robotic arm to do the job for them. Problem solved, right? Well… not exactly.
The robot—lovingly named the “TempTron 9000”—starts out helpful enough. But in true Regular Show fashion, it quickly becomes sentient and goes full HAL 9000 on the park crew. Mordecai and Rigby’s shortcut transforms into a full-blown workplace horror movie, with a rogue AI hunting down everyone in sight for “non-compliance.” The two slackers must then deal with the monster they created all while still trying to avoid getting yelled at by Benson.
The brilliance of this episode lies in how unnecessary all of it is. If they had just done the job normally, it would have taken minutes. Instead, they build a robot using park supplies, electrical components, and a stolen thermometer gun. The amount of work they put into not working is genuinely impressive. It’s the kind of ironic loop they constantly find themselves in—and it never stops being funny.
What really sells the comedy is the exaggerated seriousness of the situation. The robot treats everything like a military operation, complete with red warning lights, robotic monotone threats, and biometric scans. It’s an overblown nightmare created entirely by two guys who just didn’t want to walk across the lawn. Watching the rest of the crew run for their lives while Mordecai and Rigby hide behind vending machines, blaming each other, is cartoon gold.
“Temp Check” also delivers some of the show’s sharpest satire. It pokes fun at overreliance on technology, bureaucratic systems, and the idea that laziness can be automated. Spoiler alert: it can’t. At least not when Rigby’s in charge of programming. In the end, the solution isn’t fancy code or a clever hack—it’s just turning the robot off manually, which of course takes the duo way too long to figure out.
Even when they finally fix everything, they somehow still manage to annoy Benson and get themselves in trouble. The lesson? Mordecai and Rigby will always find the hardest possible way to do the easiest thing. And somehow, they’ll make it hilarious every time.
#4: Prank Callers
Instead of helping clean out the shed, Mordecai and Rigby decide to spend the afternoon making prank calls. Seems harmless, right? But in the world of Regular Show, even a childish distraction like prank calling can escalate into supernatural catastrophe. And that’s exactly what happens in “Prank Callers.” What begins as a hilarious string of fake voices and goofy one-liners turns into a cosmic showdown with a vengeful entity known as the “Master Prank Caller.”
The early parts of the episode are filled with classic slacker antics. Mordecai and Rigby use fake accents, ridiculous setups, and absurd punchlines—calling bowling alleys to ask if their refrigerator’s running, pretending to be the President, and laughing until they fall over. It’s the kind of dumb fun you expect from two guys with zero ambition and way too much time. But their final prank targets the wrong person: the Master Prank Caller, a being who lives in a prank-call dimension and doesn’t take kindly to amateurs.
Once summoned, the Master Prank Caller begins erasing people from existence with his interdimensional phone. He threatens to trap Mordecai and Rigby in a never-ending prank loop unless they defeat him at his own game. What follows is one of the most bizarre battles in the show’s history—complete with floating phone booths, time loops, and fourth-wall breaks. It’s like Bill & Ted meets Twilight Zone, filtered through millennial slacker humor.
The funniest part? Even when the stakes get cosmic, Mordecai and Rigby still act like clowns. They panic, argue, and try to prank their way out of the situation, refusing to acknowledge the seriousness of what they’ve unleashed. It’s a perfect example of how they always manage to undermine their own reality with pure, unfiltered stupidity.
Despite the chaos, there’s a strange brilliance in how they outwit the Master Prank Caller. Instead of fighting him directly, they prank him so hard he implodes in frustration. It’s like defeating a boss with the same weapon he used against you—except the weapon is an awful fake pizza delivery voice.
By the end, the shed still isn’t clean, Benson is furious, and Mordecai and Rigby are completely unfazed. Another day, another disaster narrowly avoided. “Prank Callers” is a high-concept slacker comedy masterpiece, blending classic teen humor with Regular Show’s signature brand of reality-warping absurdity.
#3: Busted Cart
In “Busted Cart,” Mordecai and Rigby do what they do best: make a bad situation infinitely worse by trying to cover it up. After accidentally wrecking the park’s golf cart—one of the most important pieces of park equipment—the logical thing to do would be to own up to the mistake and report it to Benson. But if you’ve spent any time with these two, you already know that honesty is never the first option. Instead, they decide to hide the damage by repainting the cart and entering it into a demolition derby to win the money they need for repairs. Yes, you read that right—they try to fix their problem by throwing the already-broken cart into a vehicle-smashing arena.
The brilliance of “Busted Cart” lies in how spectacularly illogical it is. Rather than admit they crashed the cart, they double down with layers of lies and half-baked schemes. They try to act like mechanics, using duct tape and random junk parts to make the cart “derby-ready,” despite having no experience whatsoever. Their repair montage is both hilarious and sad—it’s the slacker equivalent of putting a Band-Aid on a cracked engine block. As they enter the demolition derby, the fear of getting caught drives their entire plan, but they act with the swagger of two guys who think they’re untouchable.
Once the demolition begins, all bets are off. Mordecai and Rigby are in way over their heads, surrounded by monster trucks, rampaging vehicles, and drivers twice their size. Yet somehow, their sheer incompetence becomes an advantage. Their cart is so janky and unpredictable that it manages to dodge collisions, ricochet off barriers, and survive longer than anyone expects. It’s like a slacker miracle—fueled by panic, luck, and pure cartoon chaos.
Throughout the episode, you can feel the anxiety build. Benson starts asking questions. Muscle Man starts sniffing around. The whole lie is about to collapse, and Mordecai and Rigby are forced to ride the momentum of the derby, praying it all works out. Of course, it doesn’t. The cart gets absolutely obliterated in the final round, and their deception is revealed in the most dramatic way possible—on live local TV.
What makes this episode so funny is how relatable the core concept is: that desperate, clumsy scramble to avoid consequences. Everyone’s had that moment where you try to fix a mistake without anyone noticing, only to make things ten times worse. Mordecai and Rigby are the kings of this instinct, and “Busted Cart” showcases it at its peak. Their fear of Benson’s wrath is so intense that they’ll go to absurd lengths just to keep their screw-up under wraps.
In the end, they still get yelled at, still get punished, and still learn absolutely nothing—which is exactly why we love them. “Busted Cart” is a classic example of how these two can turn one tiny mistake into a massive explosion of chaos, comedy, and ill-advised decisions. It’s not just a funny episode—it’s a full-blown disaster movie, starring two slackers who never should’ve been allowed near a golf cart in the first place.
#2: Slack Pack
If there were ever a dream invention for Mordecai and Rigby, it’s the “Slack Pack.” In this episode, the pair discover a backpack that creates exact duplicates of themselves—clones that are supposed to take over their work duties so the original versions can kick back and relax. On paper, this seems like the greatest slacker solution ever created. No more chores, no more park duties, no more angry Benson lectures. Just infinite chill time. But of course, with Mordecai and Rigby, even the best ideas somehow spiral into unhinged chaos.
At first, everything goes according to plan. The clones mow the lawn, rake leaves, and clean the bathrooms with terrifying efficiency. Mordecai and Rigby lounge around with nachos and video games, soaking in their success. But they quickly get bored—and greedy. Not satisfied with one set of clones, they start creating more duplicates to handle increasingly specific tasks. One clone for raking. One for sweeping. One for opening snack bags. The laziness becomes so layered and excessive that the entire park is crawling with identical versions of them.
Naturally, things go sideways fast. The clones develop attitudes. Some rebel. Others glitch out. The original Mordecai and Rigby lose control of the Slack Pack completely, and suddenly they’re facing an uprising of their own creation—slacker clones with no loyalty and a grudge against their creators. What follows is a bizarre, action-packed showdown with existential undertones. Its Terminator meets The Parent Trap, only with way more slouching.
The comedy in this episode is both visual and conceptual. Seeing an army of lazy clones lounging around, arguing with each other, and refusing to do work is hilarious in and of itself. But the deeper humor lies in the irony: in trying to avoid work, Mordecai and Rigby actually create more problems and more stress for themselves. The ultimate slacker fantasy becomes a nightmare.
There’s also a strange moment of self-awareness. As the clones begin to act more erratically, it becomes clear that they’re just reflections of Mordecai and Rigby’s worst instincts. The chaos isn’t just random—it’s the logical endpoint of unchecked laziness and avoidance. In fighting the clones, Mordecai and Rigby are literally battling their own bad habits.
By the end, the duo manages to destroy the Slack Pack and reset the damage, but the lesson doesn’t really stick. They go back to slacking off almost immediately, unfazed by how close they came to being replaced by their own clones. It’s a brilliant piece of circular storytelling that reinforces the show’s central theme: no matter what happens, Mordecai and Rigby will always find a way to avoid doing actual work.
“Slack Pack” stands out as one of the smartest and funniest slacker episodes in the entire series. It’s part science fiction, part workplace comedy, and all Regular Show ridiculousness. More than just a laugh riot, it’s a cleverly disguised cautionary tale about what happens when you try to take the easy way out—especially when you are the problem to begin with.
#1: Eggscellent
At the top of our list is an episode that perfectly captures everything absurd, heartfelt, and hilarious about Mordecai and Rigby’s slacker lifestyle—“Eggscellent.” What starts as a challenge to win a free trucker hat quickly turns into one of the most bizarre and unexpectedly emotional stories in Regular Show history. Rigby sees a food challenge at a local diner—eat a giant omelet called the “Eggscellent Challenge,” and you get a hat. That’s it. No prize money, no fame. Just a novelty cap that says “Eggscellent.” And he has to have it.
Mordecai tries to stop him, pointing out how dangerous and ridiculous it is. But Rigby, in full slacker-stubborn mode, refuses to back down. He attempts the challenge—and fails miserably. In fact, he fails so hard that he ends up in the hospital in a coma. Yes, a coma—from eating eggs. And that’s when this episode makes a surprising turn. Mordecai, usually the more grounded of the two, decides to take up the challenge himself. Not for the hat, but for Rigby.
What follows is part parody, part sports movie montage. Mordecai trains like Rocky to build up his egg-eating stamina. He practices with hard-boiled eggs. He studies omelet stats. He lifts yolks like dumbbells. It’s completely ridiculous—and completely amazing. The fact that he’s doing all of this out of loyalty to his best friend gives the episode a weird emotional core that hits surprisingly hard. These two slackers may spend their days avoiding effort, but when it matters, they show up for each other.
When Mordecai finally takes on the challenge, it’s one of the most intense scenes in the show. Sweat, swelling music, the diner crowd cheering—everything is dialed up for maximum drama. And when he finally conquers the omelet and wins the hat, he doesn’t keep it. He places it on Rigby’s head in the hospital, completing the dumbest yet most heartwarming tribute in slacker history.
“Eggscellent” is the definitive Mordecai and Rigby episode. It’s got every element: stupid goals, extreme laziness, epic overcommitment, and an oddly touching display of friendship. It turns a meaningless hat into a symbol of their bond, all while delivering nonstop laughs and some of the best animated parody in the series.
This episode is beloved by fans for a reason. It’s hilarious, heartfelt, and gloriously over-the-top. “Eggscellent” isn’t just a funny moment—it’s a celebration of everything that makes Mordecai and Rigby the greatest slackers in the cartoon multiverse.
