“The Spoils of Babylon” is a comedic American miniseries crafted by writers Matt Piedmont and Andrew Steele, with Piedmont also taking on the role of director. The series features a star-studded cast including Will Ferrell, Jessica Alba, Val Kilmer, Tobey Maguire, Haley Joel Osment, Michael Sheen, Tim Robbins, Steve Tom, and Kristen Wiig. It serves as a parody of the grandiose “TV event” miniseries that were often adapted from popular novels and aired on American network television during the 1970s and 80s. The show made its debut on IFC on January 9, 2014.