Closeface by Britta Phillips

[@DavyEddyBenny]

Stephanie is my fav character. She is a pretty warm and rational person in a town filled of hipocrits that just talk about God but they don't live him. It's very clear why Orel get so confused all the time, surely he wouldn't end so well if he wouldn't go to that sex shop (ironically)

[@lonelyrooster]

What I loved about her was she acted like a real human being. I feel like I've met her before.

[@wool578]

@@lonelyrooster all of them acted like real human beings (or, slightly exaggerated human beings)

[@doctorwhofan6340]

Oh yeah, I liked her too because of how sweet she is and all

[@jonathanstern5537]

What's weird about the show is that the only parents who seem to genuinely like their kids are absentee ones (Nurse Bendy and Reverend Puddy).

[@raydgreenwald7788]

I forget the channel but there was a video that talks about how enforcement of the nuclear family is what leads to the unhappiness of Moralton and how those who find happiness are those that break cycles and forge their own version of family

[@savagetv6460]

@@raydgreenwald7788 that's not realistic in the slightest. Nuclear families have happier families than broken ones

[@savagetv6460]

@@raydgreenwald7788 shut up kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmKkeayff6uig9U

[@raydgreenwald7788]

@@savagetv6460 triggered a bit I see. I'm not saying that the nuclear families automatically worse than found families, I'm just saying that by forcing it as a standard for everybody it can lead people to seeking out unhappy relationships. It's a model that works for a lot of people, it's a model that worked very well for my family, but it's not something that works for every family and I saw that first hand.

[@savagetv6460]

@Dex Tiger in today's America all the worst kids come from broken homes

[@101hew]

Fun fact: The voice of Reverend Putty is also the voice of Rigby off Regular show.

[@piperbarlow1672]

i can hear that

[@katsubiimakumoni3397]

OH SHIT IT IS

[@kristopherjones7997]

And doc ock from Spider man ps4 video game

[@whyme3772]

Orel’s voice actor also voices Sandy from SpongeBob

[@whyme3772]

And Clay’s voice actor also voices Baymax…

[@princessaur]

The fact that Reverend Putty, a devout Christian in the 90s, comes to his daughter and immediately accepts her lesbian lifestyle and tells her that she deserves a woman who will truly cherish her is so sweet and wholesome. I love this show.

[@LeGoodMusica23]

iirc in the cancelled scripts she ends up getting a relationship with nurse bendy

[@samc5602]

@@LeGoodMusica23 wait what??? Where'd you hear that??

[@tiny_cas]

@@LeGoodMusica23 WAIT FOR REAL, PLEASE SHOW ME THE SORCE. I LOVE THAT SHIP

[@lilycarr4189]

Source? I really want this to be true 😭

[@DAVI8R]

@@LeGoodMusica23 lol what

[@ultraguy14]

The last season of moral orel was possibly one of the best things ever aired on adult swim.

[@alexdelarge703]

All three, tbh

[@ultraguy14]

@@alexdelarge703 Oh they were all great, but the last season just taking such a wild departure from the comedy format and having the camera float over to the background characters to show how awful their lives must be in order to lead them into being such wacky characters was just amazing. I don't think any other show ever did something like that before where they retroactively gave all the side characters soul crushing backstories to show they all have serious mental issues that make them behave like goofy cartoon characters.

[@kristopherjones7997]

It should've last longer

[@noisecore420]

@@ultraguy14 I just finished watching this show for the first time and I gotta completely agree. This show is one of a kind. Truly makes you feel emotions that other animations don’t.

[@ItsReallyJCole]

@@noisecore420 just finished it myself. The first season and a half reminded me a lot of South Park. And although it’s characters are fantastic nothing from SP impacted me like the second half of this show. So impressed so glad I found this gem. The writing, the Way it loops back into previous events, phenomenal. I could write forever about this show, I think it’s a 10. I’m just glad I was able to find it and share in this comment

[@Ari-yy7pm]

I just realized how the other guys are arm-length, while Orel and Christina are hugging

[@loops3558]

It WAS called the arm-length dance

[@F0rev3r.B0red]

@@loops3558 the difference is that they all seem uncomfortable being close together and showing affection but not Orel or Christina

[@whyme3772]

They were probably all forced to go and had to pair up with someone. All of them except Orel and Christina look uncomfortable.

[@Al0neStillAlive]

This show hits me in the chest like an emotional haymaker.

[@poppaluv]

yeah man. Wish it ran for a decade!

[@strawberry_mocha1513]

@@poppaluv same here!

[@audioish]

It so fucking beautiful when Rev says you can't compare Stephanie and that cheerleader to Orel and his girlfriend. Stephanie is like who Rev you think its because I'm a lesbian and Orel is in a straight relationship. Then Rev drops the fucking bomb and said its because the cheerleader never loved you. My heart sunk so hard during this episode. I think because sometimes it can be harder for gay/lesbian individuals to find others like them so they sometimes romanticize relationships that really weren't romantic. or hold on to the few that do come along.

[@russelljohnson8546]

internet says this shows similar too the simpsons on that. oh my she's lik lovejoy's daughter but waaay diff

[@franf.4479]

Fun fact: The voice of Bloberta, Miss Sculptham, Nurse Bendy, Stephanie and pretty much all the female characters in Moral Orel is Britta Phillips, the singing voice of Jem in Jem and the Holograms. Also, considering that the series was created by Dino Stamaltopolous and produced by his company Starburns Industries, which he founded alongside Dan Harmon, who later went out to create Community. And considering that the two guys are friends and they both appear on Community. I am starting to think that she might be the inspiration for Britta in the show, at least in the name. Hey, i have no proof but also no doubt.

[@kyleag86]

Oh wow, I didn’t even notice it was the same actress, she has good range

[@Killgore-ip2yq]

And to keep this fascinating history going Dan Harmon later co-created Rick and morty

[@Az-bz7dy]

she also voiced dottie trophywife (also a character in moral orel)

[@miccia3561]

i find it so ironic and funny how community is known to be ‘ one of the most cartoonish live action sit coms’ while moral orel is known to be ‘ one of the most emotionally realistic animated sitcoms ‘

[@franf.4479]

@@miccia3561 Yeahh!!

[@TimmehJay]

I love this song and I adore this show. It's nice to be among other people who feel the same way. From birth I was indoctrinated in the Southern Baptist faith and when I went to college I intended to become a minister but out on my own and with the ability to breathe and think for myself I began to doubt everything. I left college a wreck and it took me years to untangle all the damage. Moral Oral gets everything right and it's helped me a great deal. Just had to share a little. :)

[@MrInCrim]

(: You're definitely among friends in that aspect. A pleasure to hear your story, thank you for sharing.

[@sideshowsaige]

Tim Jordan thank you, your not alone friend.

[@joshgellis3292]

I'll put this out, right now- I get a kick out of there being so many divisions of the different positive faiths- I'll put another thing out there right now too- I am Mormon and although we're all on different teams, we're on the same side. :.) I love this song too and got stuck on it late into the summer of 2011.

[@Hypnagog23]

I feel the same way about Moral Oral i can relate I was raised SB but all ways questioned my parents beliefs and thought they dint make any scene also i knew early on that i am a homosexual so im sure you can all image how well that went with the folks...lol

[@russelljohnson8546]

ah there were good morals in this episode n secrets on steph's behalf yeah

[@singdowntheroad]

the cartoon lesbian anthem before Stronger Than You

[@russelljohnson8546]

hmmm rather quick obivious cause she's into body piercings n song writing mmm

[@Fatherharu]

Ew don't compare this god tier song to that shit song

[@quemira1207]

@@Fatherharu it was catchy thooo

[@orange-gd4io]

This show carried stronger emotions than I could ever take, and I love it

[@morty113]

i love how Stephanie doesn’t try to change herself despite the town she lives in and instead makes other people more accepting (i.e. orel, reverend putty)

[@cyanidemaiden]

The revs became deep as F later in the show.

[@anara8141]

I was born in 2001 and I just discovered this masterpiece I'm pretty sure my generation would love it.

[@alictyne]

I was born in 2009 and feel like people from my generation should be watching this show. I feel like it has some important life lessons, even if they’re small.

[@connorleonard4047]

@@alictyne you're a baby

[@NoButIGotCheezWhiz]

@@alictyneIt’s probably best if you don’t tell people online what your age is, there are creeps out there.

[@alictyne]

@@NoButIGotCheezWhiz nah, I already learnt that lesson the hard way. I’m not an idiot. But thanks

[@whyme3772]

I was born in 2006. Cable was a big part of my childhood, but my parents wouldn't let me watch a minute of Adult Swim, besides King of the Hill since it was TV-PG. Sometimes wish I could've experienced Adult Swim in it's prime.

[@nicholassucre4834]

From the whole show, my favourite quote was the one in this episode (don't remember the exact words) Reverend: I kicked you both from the prom for your own good Stephanie: Why? Because we kissed? Reverend: No, because she didn't loved you

[@cradhut2]

the end of this episode makes me cry sometimes that's how sweet it is

[@poopmatt]

Britta Phillips, true genius. This show brings a tear to my eye. Mountain Goats also did some songs for the show

[@TheGrandGamers]

Song still fuckin me up. I like, vageuly watched moral orel as a teen, but I followed it. Such a good show. This song and No Children are some of my top played of all time, hands down. They ring true even more after failed relationships in adulthood.

[@supafamouskid]

this show was so depressing and funny at the same time...its like the perfect combo

[@Mike-ty5rc]

This song will forever make me cry without hesitation. I am someone who doesn't cry at all, but when listening to this song it brings so many memories and so many thoughts of warmth.

[@MCMLXXXIX]

This show was beautiful.

[@MrInCrim]

I thank this corner of KZbin. I found where I belong and I'll never go back! You all understand my passion for this show. Though..I doubt any of you watch the series the whole way through at least once a week so, then again; maybe you don't understand. Such depth, such meaning. When I first watched Moral Orel I hated it, thank God (ha) I gave it a second chance. I hope you all get as much comfort out of this show as I do.

[@heathergerbyshak4078]

I love MO but it hurts. Grew up IFB and was the kid that asked all the wrong ?s and said what wasn’t supposed to be said aloud.

[@MrInCrim]

@@heathergerbyshak4078 same, and when I didn’t get answers I knew my faith was lost

[@asajjy]

Saw This As A Kid Couple Episodes The Longer I'm Around The More It Hurts At Least I Had A Close Face

[@heisenberglary]

i grew up very lutheran and sheltered and realized as a young teenager that none of it really made sense to me. this show means so much to me because so much of it reflects parts of my upbringing that i’ve never really seen portrayed so well and so artistically

[@sullen2420]

This was such a beautiful show. Why does real art hardly get recognized? :(

[@robdermeister3916]

I miss my closeface

[@maddymooo]

My boyfriend and I love visiting Closeface. Gives us pure happiness.

[@partyboi9082]

i grew up with this show and i'm glad i did :) it prepared me for a lot in life. i grew up into stephanie when i could've easily been a kim lol

[@Mergerie_Smithaton]

We all need a Stephanie in our lives.

[@Monica_Leigh]

My eyes were really sweating up a storm at the end of this episode.

[@duckyymomo]

i love stephanie so much :,) definitely one of my favorite characters

[@snailsslugs]

my absolute fav cult classic. wish it’d gotten more attention like it deserved.

[@gracecasella8619]

I feel really privileged I got to see this as it aired

[@Stopitpls]

I can’t explain why, but this song just hits so hard

[@pepperonish]

I think it's how it was inserted into the show. That third season was so dark, you get punched in the stomach by Rev. Putty saying "She Never Cared About You," then suddenly you see Orel so happy in the credits.

[@canonballXD]

2:56 that expression on her face is so priceless

[@rodneyws1977]

What an amazing show! Sad it had to end early.

[@g.hos.t]

watched this episode last night and very pleased to know this is on here

[@davidmartinrain]

Thank you for posting this song. This is the sweetest song it reminds me so much of how strange and wonderful my first kiss was.

[@jade9886]

I never watched Moral Orel except for like half of this episode and I've been thinking about it ever since. It's been over ten years... If only I knew then what I know now...

[@mrmoviemanic1]

Steph is the true close face that only a truly special woman deserves.

[@caitiethedavis]

this song makes me smile everytime. one of the best tv shows ever.

[@flowless899]

they played this episode last night. The ending was pretty heartwarming.

[@ositodraws]

This just feels so genuine.. I love this song

[@YoMamasfavoriteDJ]

This song lives in my head rent free for like 10+ years now.

[@RJWalkthrough]

moral orel in my top 5 favorite shows my 1st mabye second most emotional funny fuck up cartoon

[@rpsyco]

Good episode, and good show.

[@melmooseman]

i wish this show was still on but at the same time the ending was simply amazing probably one of the most moving tv shows i've ever watched

[@PopeKurt]

This is by far my favorite original song to come from a cartoon.

[@From96TilDeath]

"Gosh, the only angel I ever heard of is good ol Gabriel" 😂🤣😂🤣

[@kylecook7187]

This song is a certified classic

[@indys1]

EASILY MY FAVORITE EPISODE OF MORAL OREL ☹️☹️☹️☹️

[@XxFoxfurxX]

my favorite show ever

[@DukeDanceum]

First time I saw this episode was during the marathon they showed and I was on mushrooms. It's been my favorite episode since.

[@Eder5837]

Good scene, good serie! Thanks for uploading!.

[@HDcreature]

He also voices some of the Sims in Sims 3. C:

[@artsHscience]

I've seen many shows and none holds as fond a place to me as this one. It's a master work. Thanks for the song Britta!

[@CellarDoorx06]

I look back through the Comments, and Yes indeed...3; almost 4 Years ago I Posted on this Song...I don't think a Week has passed since then, that I haven't given this a listen. It's so hard to listen to...Not the Music of course, but the Lyrics. They're cut like a Dagger. Having gone through Prostate Cancer; still Alive, by the Grace of the Universe...the physical Pain I live with...(Not making Cancer sound diminutive by any means)...But the emotional Pain.. ..A Pain pill doesn't help that. ;_;

[@TheBluebird12]

All the songs from this show were awesome

[@AusomeJohn]

@Markuskhan Although the third season was the final season there where at least 7 other episodes that Adult Swim refused to show, many of them involving Clay's supposed dead father coming to live with them, his and Orel's relations ship, and the final transformation for Orel from an ideal Christian boy to a dark "gothic" kid. And I agree the Mountain Goats are amazing. Tallahassee is one of my favorite cds, and the alpha couple describe Clay and Bloberta almost perfectly.

[@kyleag86]

I would’ve love to see that Orel transformation, but im also satisfied with the current ending ig

[@narmolania]

I wish they had amde more episodes, they were finally getting the hang of what they wanted to do with the show.... ouh well, the last season was so awsom. I hope I meet my closeface some day ^^

[@a.i.5129]

Dis you meet your closeface?

[@saladman420]

this song is so beautiful I wanna sing it at my wedding

[@PowerGlove79]

Best episode of Moral Orel ever!

[@cyanidemaiden]

Yeah you're right. I looked it up some time ago and realized she did most of the characters

[@aubreywaldenart]

this song genuinely makes me so emotional. like yes . theres a blurry girl at the end of my nose :(

[@AimEsMiaAlRevesXD]

Uff, this is PERFECT 💗

[@cyanidemaiden]

I can't help smiling when I see morel at the end

[@DamonBadgett]

Britta is the singer, but the shows creator, Dino, is the song writer of this song. Please credit correctly.

[@3ggh3ad]

Damon Badgett you mean "starburns" :)

[@scj6693]

Damon Badgett who cares?

[@Spunch.Bop99]

I dated a close face before. Good times.

[@AnOkayDogDad]

I relate to this song, but as a gay man

[@randomstuff763]

I know right. First I thought it was a spoof show but really, it gets deep as the series goes on.

[@CellarDoorx06]

STILL FUCKING CRYING. T_T

[@dayday1080]

love dis song...goes perfect w/ dis episode of moral oral

[@zircon-777]

they should make more it was an amazing show

[@bquine8]

Thank you so much for posting this! Love it!

[@VanDOOMenStein]

I miss my closeface so much :(

[@SoraThe1WingedAngel]

@SonicPsycho Season 3 was intended to be 20 episodes. They cut it short. I'm sure the extra 7 episodes would've been awe-inspiring.

[@Markuskhan]

@monicannabella The third season was intended to be the final season. They started it by clearly telling you. The Final season episode 1 of 13. Numb. The final season was amazing... deep... sad... and a wonderful ending. The development and stories combined with the music of the Mountain Goats turned it from a simple "laugh at religion" to an inspiring story about life.

[@Neomalysys]

They announced on Halloween that they are going to be releasing a Morel Orel special sometime soon.

[@Rary.0]

🎸 Close Face🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸 Name is close face. da da da da ya da da da close face - me everyday since hearing the song

[@animegx45]

I really wish that I can watch this episode again.

[@lennybaby89]

Love close face. . .

[@djaked]

This is so sweet

[@KrisMachina]

Just saw this episode. It was the only one that although didn't make me laugh as much but this song for some reason just hmmm i like it.

[@james_fisch]

Well, that was just a special. I do hope the show comes back one day though...

[@roxasfan876]

i luv thiz episode ^_^

[@ramza675]

@JOHNWAZWHERE saw this episode yest also on adult swim. I was high, almost made a tear shed. beautiful episode.

[@joshgellis3292]

I'll put this out, right now- I get a kick out of there being so many divisions of the different positive faiths- I'll put another thing out there right now too- I am Mormon and although we're all on different teams, we're on the same side. :.) I love this song too and got stuck on it late into the summer of 2011.

[@P1nes0lAr0und]

i learned this song and can sing and play it... best way to make a girl fall in love with you, even if ur a girl singing it to a girl :).

[@fireflyyay]

Why does Stephanie kiss with her eyes open though

[@Ikissyouallstaryeyed]

She's the best type of person

[@MemoryOfTheRose]

Who’s cutting all these onions in here

[@williamburke5488]

Kelly plz come home! I miss your Closeface

[@PowerGlove79]

@RoseMacShane if you go to adult swims website, they have a section with songs from shows, you can get it there

[@PopeKurt]

moral orel is trending on twitter tonight!!

[@whyme3772]

I know this is a decade later but was it because of the “Before Orel” hint at the end of the Frankenhole Halloween mini-thon?

[@geeknproud321]

I gotta give Orel a lot of credit. Even after his effed up childhood he learns from it and resolves to be a better parent than his own. Also, he tentatively marries this girl. The episode was planned but afaik was part of the unreleased scripts left over when the series was cancelled. I have no clue why. The show had great viewership and aside from critics(who are half retarded sheeple anyway) it had amazing reviews. Even my friends who are averted to this sort of subject matter loved the show.

[@arianae6786]

it was mainly because the topics got a little too heavy, but allegedly adult swim drew the line at the episode “Alone” Which sucks because it really does provide insight into how various types trauma affect women :(

[@cyanidemaiden]

LOL i gotta see the rest of the show

[@freddylampkin]

i wish i could download this!

[@cyh..7]

Better have somebody to sing this with in the future

[@switchtokryptonite]

To everyone that wants to download this just google youtube to mp3 converter and click the first link.

[@greenergrass4060]

My heart