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Monster Factory is a comedy TV series that premiered on YouTube on May 4, 2015. It has 1 season and 102 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 103 "Introducing the Smoot-Andromedas", aired on September 30, 2026.

Monster Factory is a web series available in Polygon.com's official YouTube channel. The show is hosted by Griffin McElroy and his older brother Justin McElroy, Polygon's senior video producer and editor-at-large, respectively. The show's premise consists of both brothers opening character creation tools from several video and computer games and use their creations in-game as they cause all sorts of havoc.

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Episodes

102 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2015 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 1 month ago

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  1. E103

    103. Introducing the Smoot-Andromedas

    Meet everyone’s favorite household that’s maybe not a family! Now with more invisible children, a boys-only Narnia door, and a difference in height that simply defies logic. Also Griffin’s in the game, for some reason.

  2. E102

    102. The Ballad of Chad McLean

    Our first-ever Monster Factory biopic about a fictional man inspired by the concept of a real person, meet everyone’s favorite north-paw street bowler, Chad McLean.

  3. E101

    101. Monster Factory LIVE: Tomodachi Life

    Griffin and Justin are clocking in for a shift in everyone’s new favorite game, Tomodachi Life (sorry, Pokopia). Join them as they test the limits of creation, and then set their newfound angel free.

  4. E100

    100. Pam's Last Dance

    It’s the final installment of Pam’s redemption mission. Can she beat the game and earn the approval of Adult Fatherson at last? Will Todd succeed in his quest to thwart our efforts to see the final cutscene? And what will happen to our beloved large Dean? The only way out is through.

  5. E99

    99. Mission: Adult Fatherson

    Pam grapples with her morality as she continues on her mission, and faces an unexpected conflict with Justin and Griffin’s actual responsibilities as fathers.

  6. E98

    98. Where's the Action? Where's the Game?

    Pam is back and facing her greatest challenge yet: finding an actual completable quest on the critical path.

  7. E97

    97. The Return of Pam

    Ten years ago we left her in a watery pocket dimension. Today, The Final Pam returns to see what, if anything, can be salvaged of her Sanctuary.

  8. E96

    96. Bringing Peter Point to life

    Justin’s inadvertent love affair with fences continues as the boys construct a coaster that swiftly reaches into the realm of non-euclidean existence, and discover the face of their monster at last.

  9. E95

    95. Searching for the heart of the Man-Park in Indoorlands

    Come for the super sloppy meditation experience, toilet toes, and Sprute’s drink it al, stay for the kid-friendly greasy prices and the horridor.

  10. E94

    94. Crafting a Man-Park in Indoorlands

    This time around, Justin is in the driver’s seat. He’s taking big swings and asking big questions like, “What if the man is a park?” or “Where can you go if you want to get wet AND you want to prove the existence of ghosts and aliens?”

  11. E93

    93. Becoming a Girlboss Vape Wizard in Wo Long

    The Vita-Vape CEO is back and she’s out to spread the good word of her powerful, nutritious vapes. The marketing strategy is a little heavy on the violence, we’ll admit, but there are also free samples!

  12. E92

    92. Ripping Huge, Healthy Cotton With Nutricia in Wo Long

    Our newest creation is bringing a real Lord Farquaad silhouette and a new non-nicotine, non-branded, nutrient-rich, cool-for-kids vape product. It’s definitely not a pyramid scheme.

  13. E91

    91. Discovering Eco-Friendly Combat Strategies in Dragon's Dogma 2

    Killford and the gang rely on the kindness of strangers as they head into the questionable frame rates of scenic Vermund and take on a foolproof plan for regicide that may in fact be a little foolish.

  14. E90

    90. Recruiting the Perfect Pupating Gorge Washin in Dragon's Dogma 2

    Killford is preparing for his quest by recruiting the perfect squad: our pupating lord Gorge Washin, the teacher's pet Speical Boy, and the ever-judgemental Dr. Hotdog. Surely they'll find something productive to do other than throwing people to the brine eels.

  15. E89

    89. It's an Any% Killford Speedrun In Dragon's Dogma 2

    Despite Capcom's efforts to the contrary, we're kicking off a new season of Monster Factory with some pro strats and manips to speedrun building our new friend Killford in Dragon's Dogma.

  16. E88

    88. McElroy Family Clubhouse: Monster Factory LIVE!

    This week in the Clubhouse we have a VERY exciting announcement for you all, followed by a never-before-seen live look inside the Factory.

  17. E87

    87. Molar Mike da Wisdom Toot Takes to the Skies in Starfield

    He’s here to fight tooth decay but he’s not above taking a little cereal treat for himself when he can find one. Everyone needs little treats sometimes, you know?

  18. E86

    86. Creating a Toothsome Warrior in Starfield

    Toddddddd, we fixed your game – you’re so welcome. Just jammed in a whole buncha extra sliders for our own personal uses, so we can create the twisted villain of a man we needed. You know how it is.

  19. E85

    85. Unleashing Prince Legday on Metro City

    Prince Legday hits the streets, putting pros, death robots, and lit majors alike to sleep, in hopes of getting enough sweet sweet cash to step up his fashion with some truly haute couture looks.

  20. E84

    84. Creating a Beefy Prince in Street Fighter 6

    Lower body? Check. Pudding fist? Check. Turbo cupping scars? Also a check. We used only the most powerful shapes to build this ass-kicking prince, and he’s gonna give Prince Friday what for.

  21. E83

    83. Uncleberry dabbles in the dark cuisine in Chimeraland

    Join Uncleberry as he tackles Chimeraland’s many fantastical challenges, like cleaning, cooking, caring for pets, and playing video games! Try to kill a 500 year-old demigod, learn the importance of following the recipe, and unwind with some aspirational home decor programming. It’s Chimeraland!

  22. E82

    82. Saving the Avatar franchise with Chimeraland

    Someone call Jimmy Cams - we used Chimeraland to make a new version of Avatar 2 starring Uncleberry, the uber-sexy sharkman made exclusively of fins.

  23. E81

    81. Humdinger The Grinch Hunter WILL find the Elden Ring

    The Humdinger returns. He’s shirtless and ready to hunt Grinches, collect fingers, and snack on his beloved prawns.

  24. E80

    80. Making Whoville's Anti-Grinch Guardian in Elden Ring

    Monster Factory is back! We’ve got a fistful of boiled prawns and we’re diving into the world of Elden Ring to see if we can answer the age-old question, “What if a Who kicked ass?”

  25. E79

    79. Creating a baby monster in Crusader Kings 3

    Finale

    In a Monster Factory first, the boys create a monster that's zero years old: a baby king that everyone hates. Huzzah!

  26. E78

    78. Ronnie Faeburger is a fresh take on Ronald McDonald

    The first NEXT GEN Monster Factory fully utilizes the power of the PS5 to create an updated version of McDonald's burger clown.

  27. E77

    77. jIM jELLY is doing gymnastics their way

    jIM jELLY likes two things: Buffalo Wilds Wings and completely re-writing the rules of gymnastics... and jIM's all out of wings.

  28. E76

    76. Crafting a monster in Woodworking Simulator

    Monster Factory is de-industrializing and making a bespoke, handcrafted monster for a change.

  29. E75

    75. Can Gil forge a sword big enough to kill God?

    Can glitches and crashes prevent Gil from beating Dark Souls 3 EXTREME EDITION? Unfortunately the answer is yes, but there's still a lot of fun to be had along the way!

  30. E74

    74. Pushing Dark Souls 3 EXTREME EDITION to the limit

    He might have to become large, indestructible, and turn all his enemies into barrel, but dang it, Hungry-Faced Gil is going to beat Dark Souls 3 EXTREME EDITION.

  31. E73

    73. Making a physical manifestation of the word ‘meh’ in Dark Souls 3

    Yep, let's go into battle. *long sigh* See you guys in the adventure.

  32. E72

    72. Exploiting the gig economy in Code Vein

    Dugls n’ Richard are adventuring with their friends, fighting weird slime boys and hunting for that magical elixir we all crave, Awake MJ018.

  33. E71

    71. Creating a seriously scary vampire in Code Vein

    Don't talk to me or my vampire son ever again!

  34. E70

    70. The one where they actually play WWE2K20

    Well, it's come to this. Griffin and Justin are actually going to do the unthinkable and play WWE2K20.

  35. E69

    69. Sweet Gene can have little a revenge, for Snack

    We gather here today in memory of Snack "Zachary Zach Boy Bradley" Braff, not to mourn, but to celebrate his brief but exceptional life, and in his memory raise a bright new star, burning with revenge for Snack.

  36. E68

    68. Snack Braff is Zach Braff if he'd just commit to going to the gym an hour a day

    Zachary "Zack Boy Bradley" i.e. SNACK BRAFF is really just Zach Braff if only he'd just get off his duff and commit to going a little harder at the gym in 2020.

  37. E67

    67. Finding the video game in Avakin Life

    Avakin Life let's you do a lot of things, but is there a video game in there? Join your friend Nanci Budin 73 as we found out!

  38. E66

    66. Invite your friends to the inescapable world of Avakin life

    You're losing money by NOT signing up, come on!

  39. E65

    65. The search for Yoba Skywalker Starwars' cool outfit

    Yoba Skywalker Starwars has a killer outfit, but Starfleet is making him wear nerd armor. Where did his sick fashions get too? THE SEARCH IS ON!

  40. E64

    64. Yoba Skywalker Starwars goes to infinity and beyond

    Boldly going where no forehead has gone before.

  41. E63

    63. Tammy Radbody will absolutely set a forest on fire

    Tammy Radbody may be a protector of the forest, but she'll totally start a forest fire for a new dress and some baguettes.

  42. E62

    62. Tammy Radbody loves tree beef

    A wise forest elf, Tammy Radbody always knows the best places to find river Skittles.

  43. E61

    61. Nothing will stop Slime Burger from going to Camden Park

    Slime Burger goes on a journey through Todd's twisted vision of West Virginia in search of legendary Camden Park in Fallout 76.

  44. E60

    60. Freddy "Slimeburger" Jr. emerges from Vault 76

    On this episode of Monster Factory, the brothers try very hard to create a character in Fallout 76 despite Todd's best efforts.

  45. E59

    59. Jim Johnman is playing baseball in Don Bradman Cricket 14

    At long last, it's Jim Johnman's turn at bat. And also pitching. And also refereeing.

  46. E58

    58. Jim "Captain Cool" Johnman's Don Bradman Cricket 14

    Donny, you're out of your element.

  47. E57

    57. Dr. Sexgun is back with a brand new invention

    If you thought you'd seen the last of Dr. Sexgun and his clandestine cache of audacious armaments, think again.

  48. E56

    56. Dr. Sexgun's Menagerie of Deadly Secrets

    The boys are back in town, baby! Gather the children 'round, cause this new hidden object game is guaranteed to be fun for the whole family.

  49. E55

    55. Halo 666 Finishes the Fight

    Monster Hunter: World is so metal and it doesn't even know it.

  50. E54

    54. Arby's True Nemesis is Revealed

    Alliances are broken. Enemies become friends. Will Arby be able to pull off his special finisher? All that and more on the exciting conclusion of Arby "The Meathead" McDonald's epic trilogy.

Cast & crew

Created by Justin McElroy and Griffin McElroy

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The most recent episode of Monster Factory, Season 1 Episode 103 "Introducing the Smoot-Andromedas", aired on September 30, 2026.

How many seasons of Monster Factory are there?

Monster Factory has 1 season with 102 episodes in total.

When did Monster Factory first air?

Monster Factory first aired on YouTube on May 4, 2015.

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