Mordecai and Rigby return to Cartoon Network nearly a decade after the beloved series wrapped up
After nearly a decade away, one of Cartoon Network’s most beloved animated series is back — and the enthusiasm from longtime fans suggests the wait has only sharpened the appetite for more.
“Regular Show: The Lost Tapes” is not a reboot or a spinoff. It is a direct continuation of the original series, which wrapped up in 2017 after eight seasons and one theatrical movie. The new installment brings back the same characters, the same sharp humor and, crucially, the same voice cast that helped make the original a genuine touchstone for a generation of animation fans. It premieres on Cartoon Network on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 4 p.m. ET.
What the show is about
For anyone who needs a quick refresher, “Regular Show” centers on two best friends — Mordecai, an easygoing blue jay, and Rigby, an impulsive raccoon — who work as groundskeepers at a city park alongside a memorable supporting cast that includes their boss Benson, the park owner Pops and coworkers Skips, Muscle Man and Hi-Five Ghost. The series debuted on Cartoon Network in 2010, went on to win multiple Emmy Awards and built a devoted following for its playful blend of ordinary daily life and increasingly surreal, outlandish storylines.
“Regular Show: The Lost Tapes” picks up that same thread. Creator J.G. Quintel is back at the helm, and the new episodes carry the same creative energy that defined the original run. The tone is expected to stay fully true to what made the series resonate with both younger audiences and older fans who grew up watching it on weekday afternoons.
When and where to watch
The series premieres on Cartoon Network on May 11 at 4 p.m. ET, with new episodes rolling out on weekdays through May 22. The nine episodes will air as follows: Episode 1 on Monday, May 11, Episode 2 on Tuesday, May 12, Episode 3 on Wednesday, May 13 and Episode 4 on Thursday, May 14. The schedule then continues with Episode 5 on Monday, May 18, Episode 6 on Tuesday, May 19, Episode 7 on Wednesday, May 20, Episode 8 on Thursday, May 21 and Episode 9 on Friday, May 22.
For those who prefer to stream, the series is also set to arrive on both HBO Max and Hulu later in 2026, though specific dates for those platforms have not yet been announced.
The original voice cast is back
All six members of the original voice cast are returning to reprise their roles, which is no small thing for a series that went off the air nearly nine years ago.
- J.G. Quintel returns as Mordecai
- William Salyers returns as Rigby
- Sam Marin is back as Benson, Pops and Muscle Man
- Mark Hamill, widely celebrated for his decades of voice work, returns as Skips
- Minty Lewis is back as Eileen
- Janie Haddad Tompkins returns as Margaret
Having the complete original cast in place gives the revival an ease and continuity that reboots often struggle to achieve.
How to catch up first
If this announcement has sparked a desire to revisit the original run — or experience it for the first time — all eight seasons of “Regular Show” are currently streaming on both Hulu and Disney+.
The show’s original finale in January 2017 offered genuine closure. “Regular Show: The Lost Tapes” is not trying to rewrite that ending. It is simply giving fans more of what they loved — and by the looks of it, the creative team has not lost a step.
Source: USA TODAY, originally published via Yahoo News