Ned, a blue-skinned alien, and his lieutenant Cornelius, were sent to scout Earth for an eventual invasion — but instead became obsessed with popular culture. Now they host a talk show, broadcast from the bridge of their spaceship hidden deep underground, where they interview our most precious commodity — celebrities — to talk about Ned’s current pop culture obsessions.
Episodes
After calling off the invasion of Earth, Ned and Cornelius decide to start a late-night talk show and beam in Andy Richter and Gillian Jacobs to be their first guests. BETI convinces Ned to fire the CLODs on their first day as his house band.
When the CLODs start getting more fan mail than he does, Ned beams in comedians Kristen Schaal and Paul Scheer to help him understand human comedy. Cornelius is beamed to the surface and tries to master standup comedy. BETI starts a podcast.
When Ned becomes obsessed with Star Wars, he beams in super fan Reggie Watts and the legendary Billy Dee Williams. The CLODs start a lightsaber battle. BETI asks BB-8 to help repair the Roaster Toaster. Ned reaches out to his father, the Admiral.
When the CLODs stay up late watching scary movies, Ned learns about horror from Lil Rel Howery and director Eli Roth. Cornelius is sent to investigate a human cemetery. BETI warns the ship may be haunted. The full moon leads to a terrifying transformation.
Wildlife experts Bindi & Robert Irwin and comedian Jenny Slate try to help Ned understand why humans adopt pets. Cornelius sneaks a pet onboard the ship and ends up experiencing a day of beauty at a dog grooming salon. Ned’s new pet is a surprise.
Ned tries to “win” social media with help from NeNe Leakes and Michael Ian Black. Cornelius learns social media secrets from the experts: teenagers.
Ned beams in Raven Symone and comedian Thomas Lennon, hoping they can help him understand human art. BETI takes aim at Lennon with a brain beam. Cornelius becomes a street artist.
Baffled by football, Ned drafts Joel McHale and Gina Carano to help him understand human sports. Cornelius is beamed to a wrestling school and discovers his alter-ego “Corndog Jackson.”
Ned becomes a fashionista with help from Rachel Bilson and RuPaul Charles. Cornelius beams to the surface and becomes a stylist. The CLODs stage a fashion show in honor of RuPaul’s favorite fashion icon, Cher.
Mesmerized by musicals, Ned gets Taye Diggs and Rachel Bloom to help him create his own musical episode. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series stars Olivia Rodrigo and Joshua Bassett inspire Cornelius to find his voice. BETI and the CLODs stage a production number.
After Ned dreams for the first time, Ginnifer Goodwin and Alan Tudyk help him separate dreams from reality. BETI’s brain scanner exposes the crew’s secret dreams. Cornelius sees a therapist.
Obsessed with winning an award, Ned hosts his own awards show, with D’Arcy Carden and Oliver Hudson. Cornelius is beamed to the surface to take an acting class. The CLODs make a Western.
When Ned gets stressed out, Yvette Nicole Brown and Jack McBrayer try to teach him how to relax. Cornelius is beamed to a “rage room.” Ned is troubled by a message from his home planet.
Actor/director Kevin Smith and actress Aisha Tyler help Ned indulge his 90’s obsession. Cornelius is sent to the future and discovers comedian Ben Schwartz is starring in a reboot of Ned’s talk show. The CLODs stage a 90’s-themed fashion show.
When Ned hears aliens may have built the pyramids, he investigates human conspiracy theories with Sherri Shepherd and Penn & Teller. Cornelius goes undercover as a human to find out what Earthlings really think about aliens.
Sitcom stars Alyson Hannigan & Ben Feldman help Ned cope with love. Cornelius tries speed dating. The CLODs create a fake dating profile.
After Ned catches Cornelius snacking after bedtime, Chef Roy Choi and Brenda Song help him become a foodie. The CLODs open their own restaurant, with disgusting results.
When BETI crashes, Ned’s interviews with Mayim Bialik and Margaret Cho are disrupted by glitches and blue ooze. Cornelius is trapped at the Intergalactic Whiz Desk.
When one of Ned’s CLODs runs away, Molly Ringwald and Chris Colfer try to explain “growing up.” Cornelius goes in search of the missing CLOD, and unexpectedly meets Grace VanderWaal.
With Ned’s dad on his way to Earth, Jason Ritter and Tig Notaro try to help prove humanity should be saved, and teach Ned about the true meaning of family. Cornelius makes a decision that may change his life. The secret origin of the CLODs is revealed.
