| "Magical Pet" | |
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| China, IL episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 10 |
| Directed by | Griffith Kimmins |
| Written by | Brad Neely |
| Production code | 308 |
| Original air date | June 14, 2015 |
| Running time | 44 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Magical Pet" (also known as "China, IL: The Musical") is the tenth episode of the third season of China, IL. The 44-minute-long episode features ten songs written and arranged by creator Brad Neely. Several producers wrote the episode, including executive producer Daniel Weidenfeld. In it, Leonard Cakes acquires Kei-ko, a talking gorilla, to appease his son's demands for a magical pet. Baby Cakes is more amused by Frank, whose body becomes entirely covered in hair after failing to read the directions of a hair growth stimulant. Frank's brother Steve competes with Pony over who is less shallow romantically.
"Magical Pet" originally aired on June 14, 2015, on Adult Swim. Atlanta-based musician Cat Power provided the voice of Kei-ko, while actors Evan Peters and Rosa Salazar lent the voices of Pony and Steve's dates. The episode was seen by approximately 1.1 million viewers on its first air date. Writers of music- and entertainment-related publications gave its music and themes praise. The episode also serves as the program's final episode.