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Common Side Effects

Series Overview

Former high school lab partners Marshall and Frances begin to unravel a conspiracy involving big pharma and the federal government to suppress knowledge of a rare mushroom that may hold the key to curing all the world’s diseases.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

Returning SeriesIn ProductionScripted
Original Network
Adult Swim
Episodes & Seasons

2 Seasons • 11 Episodes

23 min per episode

Air Date Window

2025 – Present

Premiered: Sun, Feb 2, 2025

Created By
Joseph BennettJoseph Bennett
Steve Hely

Upcoming Broadcast Premiere

Season 2, Episode 1: “Episode 1”

Airs in 98 days
Scheduled: Sun, Jan 24, 2027

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Official Trailer [Adult Swim Europe]Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-01

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Joseph Bennett, Steve Hely

Screenplay & Story

Jon Foor

Original Score & Music

Nicolas Snyder

Film Editing

Tony Christopherson

Producers

Jacey Bradley, Susan Shi, Jonathan Roig, Paige Boudreaux, Max Minor

Department Leadership Roster

Jacey Bradley

Producer

Susan Shi

Producer

Tony Christopherson

Editor

Nicolas Snyder

Original Music Composer

Jonathan Roig

Producer

Paige Boudreaux

Producer

Max Minor

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-MA

TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.

International Certification Matrix

France (CNC)16

Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.

United States (MPAA)TV-MA

Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.

Australia (ACB)MA 15+

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Frequently Asked Questions About Common Side Effects

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What is Common Side Effects about?

Former high school lab partners Marshall and Frances begin to unravel a conspiracy involving big pharma and the federal government to suppress knowledge of a rare mushroom that may hold the key to curing all the world’s diseases.

How many seasons does Common Side Effects have?

Common Side Effects comprises 2 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Common Side Effects?

Key cast members in Common Side Effects include Dave King, Emily Pendergast, Mike Judge, Martha Kelly, Joseph Lee Anderson.

Who created or directed Common Side Effects?

Common Side Effects was developed and directed by Joseph Bennett, Steve Hely.