List of programs broadcast by Adult Swim

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This is a list of programs broadcast by Adult Swim, whether they aired in the past, are currently aired, or are scheduled to air in the future. Adult Swim airs on Cartoon Network, but is classified as a separate entity for the purposes of Nielsen ratings.

Unlike other networks, when it comes to cancelled shows, Adult Swim usually leaves the door open for cancelled shows to come back, be it on air or in another format. This is mostly because show creators of an Adult Swim series choose to move on to a new project, and like to leave the option open to return to their former project. So even if a show is listed under the "cancelled" category, thanks to their low budgets and flexible schedules, there's a chance they could return some day. For example, Space Ghost: Coast to Coast has been brought back in short form on Gametap while The Brak Show, Perfect Hair Forever and 12 Oz. Mouse had episodes made for the internet.

Contents

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  • Note: Years represent a show's airing on Adult Swim, not when the show initially premiered.


Title Year Notes

[edit] Adult Swim original series

[edit] Currently on-air or in production
Assy McGee 2006-present Second season (14 episodes) premiered April 8, 2008.
Metalocalypse 2006-present Second season (20 episodes) began airing September 23, 2007.
The "Dethalbum" is now available. Season 1 available on DVD.
Moral Orel 2005-present Second season ended. Renewed for a third season, which will premiere August 2008.
Volume 1 available on DVD.
Robot Chicken 2005-present Third season (20 episodes) began airing August 12, 2007.
Seasons 1 and 2 available on DVD.
Squidbillies 2005-present Third season (15 episodes) began airing January 20, 2008.
Volume 1 available on DVD.
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! 2007-present Second Season ended. Renewed for third Season.
Season 1 available on DVD.
The Venture Bros. 2003-present Third season (13 episodes) will begin airing in June of 2008. 26 new episodes have been ordered.
Seasons 1 and 2 available on DVD.
Xavier: Renegade Angel 2007-present Second season (10 episodes) will begin airing in October of 2008.[1]

[edit] On hiatus
Aqua Teen Hunger Force 2000-present Fifth season (10 episodes) began airing January 20, 2008.
Volumes 1-5 available on DVD.
The Boondocks 2005-present Second season of 13 episodes beginning of February, with two episodes being held back from broadcasting. The show has yet to be renewed for a third season.
Season 1 available on DVD.
Frisky Dingo 2006-present Second season (12 episodes) began airing August 26, 2007.
Season 1 available on DVD. Season 2 finale aired on March 21, 2008.
Lucy, the Daughter of the Devil 2006-present First Season ended. Has yet to be renewed for a second season.
Saul of the Mole Men 2007-present First season ended. Currently on hiatus for the Young Person's Guide to History miniseries.

[edit] New episodes airing on other Turner networks
Space Ghost Coast to Coast 1994-2004; 2006-present Originally airing on regular Cartoon Network, the show moved to the block it inspired, Adult Swim, when it premiered in 2001. Initially ended in April 2004 with 98 episodes, but new episodes currently air on Gametap. Volumes 1-4 available on DVD.

[edit] Series coming soon
The Drinky Crow Show 2007 Created by Tony Millionaire and Eric Kaplan, and based on Millionaire's Maakies comic strip.[1] Pilot aired May 13, 2007. Series begins in January 2009.
Fat Guy Stuck in Internet 2007 Created by Curtis Gwinn and John Gemberling. Pilot aired May 13, 2007. Series begins in June 2008.
Superjail 2007 Series from the makers of Barfight, and talent behind Beavis and Butt-head. Pilot aired May 13, 2007. Series begins in July 2008.
That Crook'd 'Sipp 2007 Created by Nick Weidenfeld, Jacob Escobedo and Mike Weiss, and starring David Banner. Pilot aired May 13, 2007. Six episodes have been greenlit to air in 2008.
Young Person's Guide to History 2008 Spin-off of Saul of the Mole Men.[2] Series begins in September 2008.

[edit] Canceled original programming (including borrowed Cartoon Network programs)
12 Oz. Mouse 2005-2006 Ended television run in December 2006 with 20 episodes, and one episode only on Adult Swim Video. Season 1 DVD now available.
The Bob Clampett Show 2001-2002 Assortment of classic Looney Tunes cartoons, all of which were directed or produced by celebrated animator Bob Clampett (hence the title). Originally aired on Cartoon Network. Is generally believed to be filler material for the then-recently created time slot; however, the cartoons were left in their originally aired, unedited state (often containing material that could be found objectionable by today's sensibilities), hence its appearance on Adult Swim.
The Brak Show 2000-2003 Spinoff of Space Ghost Coast to Coast (SGC2C), the show was unexpectedly cancelled on New Year's Eve 2003, with viewers not finding out until the end of the episode. Ended in December 2003 with 28 episodes, and one webisode that aired on Adult Swim Video in 2007. Volumes 1 and 2 available on DVD.
Cartoon Planet 1995-1999 A spinoff of Space Ghost Coast to Coast, aired on TBS and Cartoon Network, and is also used for filler in the 5-6 a.m. time slot. Like SGC2C, originally premiered and aired as regular Cartoon Network programming.
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law 2000-2007 Adult Swim original program based on Hanna-Barbera series Birdman and the Galaxy Trio. Ended July 22, 2007 with 39 episodes. Volumes 1-3 available on DVD.
Home Movies 1999-2004 Originally aired on UPN. Adult Swim picked up the series and ordered new episodes. Ended in April 2004 with 52 episodes. Seasons 1-4 available on DVD.
Minoriteam 2005-2006 Ended in July 2006 with 20 episodes.
Perfect Hair Forever 2004-2007 An indirect spinoff of Space Ghost Coast to Coast, 6 episodes were made for the first season and the creators weren't interested in continuing the show to a second season. A second season of 16 episodes was to premiere on Adult Swim Fix in 2007, but the income made off the broadband service was not sufficient enough. A seventh episode was played during the 2007 April Fool's Day, along with the previous episodes in reverse order.
The Popeye Show 2002-2005 Assortment of classic Popeye cartoons. Used as filler material pending additional programming.
Sealab 2021 2000-2005 Adult Swim original animated program based on the 1972 Hanna-Barbera TV series Sealab 2020. Ended in April 2005 with 52 episodes. Seasons 1-4 available on DVD.
Stroker and Hoop 2004-2005 Ended in December 2005 with 13 episodes.
Tom Goes to the Mayor 2004-2006 Creators Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim announced in Chicago that this series will be out-of-production for the foreseeable future, so that they may concentrate on their new sketch comedy series. Ended in September 2006 with 30 episodes. The Complete Series DVD was released April 3, 2007.

[edit] Off-network acquired series

[edit] Repurposed programming
American Dad 2005-present New episodes from FOX air Sundays at 11:00. Previously aired episodes from FOX air when new episodes are not being aired on FOX.
Volumes 1-2 available on DVD.
Family Guy 2003-present New episodes from FOX air Mondays at 11:30. Risque material edited or censored from FOX broadcasts often appears on Adult Swim broadcasts.
Volumes 1-5 available on DVD.

[edit] Currently premiering
Bleach 2006-present New episodes resumed March 2, 2008.
Code Geass 2008-present
Crayon Shin-chan 2006-present New episodes resumed April 12, 2008.
Death Note 2007-present

[edit] Domestic syndicated programming
The Oblongs 2002-present Cancelled WB series with 13 episodes. Complete series available on DVD.
Mission Hill 2002-Present Cancelled WB series with 13 episodes. Complete series available on DVD.
Baby Blues 2002-2004 Cancelled WB series with 13 episodes. Based on the popular comic strip.

[edit] Pre-owned shows borrowed for broadcast
Mr. T 2006 One episode of this series was shown as an April Fools' joke in 2006. Returned in May 2006 as filler for the 5-6 a.m. timeslot.
Chuck Norris Karate Kommandos 2006 1980s Ruby-Spears animated series starring Chuck Norris. Aired Tuesday through Friday mornings at 5:30 a.m., until replaced by Mr. T.
The Gary Coleman Show 2006 1980s Hanna-Barbera series. Aired on Boomerang and Cartoon Network previously.
Saved by the Bell 2006 Eight episodes shown over two weeks. AS was temporarily renamed "crappy 1980s live action tv show network" in response to a post on adultswim.com.
The Smoking Gun 2006 A borrowed series from sister network Court TV. This was test-run for 2 weeks starting October 23, similar to Shin-chan. Now shown occasionally on Sundays.
The Super Globetrotters 2006 1970s Hanna-Barbera series aired on Boomerang and Cartoon Network previously; from February to April 2006.

[edit] Finished series
Astro Boy 2007-present The original black and white Astro Boy series from the 1960's.
The Big O 2003-present First season originally broadcast on Toonami in edited form. Uncut version aired on Adult Swim. Second half of the series was co-produced by Cartoon Network.
Blood+ 2007-2008 Based on the movie Blood: The Last Vampire and the books that followed.
Cowboy Bebop 2001-present Adult Swim's first anime series. Several episodes were aired out of sequence during the show's first run due content that was deemed not appropriate in light of the September 11th terrorist attacks in New York City.[citation needed]
FLCL 2003-present Adult Swim often used a "bumper" to state that the credits for this show were never shown because they were entirely in Japanese. The irony is that this "bumper" would be shown after all the Japanese credits.
Fullmetal Alchemist 2004-present Episode 51 airs with a special disclaimer about the content of the episode.
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace 2007 Airs every Monday at 1:00AM EST (late Sunday) since the start of January 2008
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2004-present Episode 10 airs with a special disclaimer about the content of the episode.
Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG 2005-present The sequel to Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex.
InuYasha 2002-present The longest running anime series on Adult Swim to date. Opening credits removed for time constraints. Is currently shown in hour-long blocks at 5:00AM EST every morning.
Paranoia Agent 2005-2007 The rights to this series expire in the summer of 2008.
Samurai Champloo 2005-present The rights to this series expire in the summer of 2008.
Trinity Blood 2006-present The rights to this series expire in the fall of 2008.

[edit] Expired series
Blue Gender 2003-2004 This series is now syndicated to CoLours TV. Also airs on FUNimation Channel.
Eureka Seven 2006-2008 Episodes 26 and up aired with a special disclaimer about the content of the show.
Futurama 2002-2007 FOX-canceled series which, like Family Guy, made a comeback. Syndication was purchased by Comedy Central in 2005; Adult Swim's rights to the show expired at the end of 2007, Comedy Central began broadcasting January 2, 2008.
Gigantor 2005-2006 Generally believed to be used as filler material for the 5-6 a.m EST time slot.
Kikaider 2003-2004 Recap episode 8 did not air.
Reign: The Conqueror 2003-2004 Has since been bought by Showtime Beyond.
Case Closed 2004-2005 Ended after 85 episodes. Now airs on FUNimation Channel. Also airs on CoLours TV.
Lupin the 3rd 2003-2005 Also known as Shin Lupin III, it is the second Lupin series. Adult Swim aired 26 episodes; more are available on DVD. Episode 3 went unaired at Geneon's request due to Nazi references, despite a preview's inclusion at the end of the preceding episode.[2]
Mobile Suit Gundam 2002-2003 Originally broadcast on Toonami. Same version aired on Adult Swim. Full series was not completed on either block.
Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket 2002-2003 Originally broadcast on Toonami. Same version aired on Adult Swim.
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory 2002-2003 Originally intended for Toonami. Finale aired as TV-PG.
Neon Genesis Evangelion 2005-2007
Outlaw Star 2002 Originally broadcast on Toonami. Same version aired on Adult Swim.
Pee Wee's Playhouse 2006 1980s TV series starring Pee-wee Herman, played by Paul Reubens.
The rights to this series expired in March 2008.
Pilot Candidate 2002-2003 Originally broadcast on Toonami. Same version aired on Adult Swim.
The Ripping Friends 2002-2003 Former Fox series.
s-CRY-ed 2005-2007
The Super Milk-chan Show 2004-2005 A Japanese import. Ran for 12 episodes, and a series of shorts were compiled into 3 half hours. With the exception of Crayon Shin-chan, it is the only anime series considered a "comedy" (as opposed to "action" where most anime is listed) on Adult Swim programming. Reruns have seen a recent revival as filler material for the 5-6 a.m. EST time slot.
Tenchi Muyo 2002-2004 Originally broadcast on Toonami. Same version aired on Adult Swim. Has since been bought by AZN Television.
Trigun 2003-2007
Voltron 2006-2007 Originally broadcast on Toonami. The same version is aired on Adult Swim.
Witch Hunter Robin 2004-2005
Wolf's Rain 2004-2005 Four recap episodes did not air.
YuYu Hakusho 2002-2003 ([as]) Switched to Toonami block after 21 episodes; however, showed a censored version of the remaining episodes on Toonami and Cartoon Network, respectively. The series now airs on FUNimation Channel and their syndicated blocks.

[edit] Feature film productions
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters 2007 Theatrical release date of April 13, 2007. Released on DVD as Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters for DVD on August 14, 2007. Aired on Adult Swim on March 30, 2008 at 11:30 PM EST and at 3:00 AM EST.

[edit] Specials

Pilots of unknown status
Delocated 2008 Created by, and starring Jon Glaser. Also starring Eugene Mirman.
Brad Neely Special: China, IL: The Funeral 2008 Super Deluxe short by Brad Neely. Aired May 25, 2008.

[edit] Failed pilots
Captain Sturdy: The Originals 2003 Sequel/rework to a pilot originally geared to kids.
The Finkel Files 2002
The Groovenians 2002 Its second broadcast attempt was made on Fridays (Cartoon Network).
Korgoth of Barbaria 2006 Created by storyboard artist Aaron Springer. Executive produced by Genndy Tartakovsky. Premiered on Saturday, June 3rd 2006 at 12:30 a.m. EST. Two more storyboards were ordered, but the series was not greenlit.
Let's Fish 2007 Created by Mark Rivers. Starring Scott Adsit of 30 Rock and Moral Orel also Brendon Small of Metalocalypse and Home Movies. Aired May 13, 2007.
The Lewis Lectures 2002 Created by Merrill Markoe. Starred Jack Black as a Tony Robbins-esque dog.
Lowe Country 2007 A reality show pilot about George Lowe following him through a day in his life. Made only for Adult Swim Video.
Saddle Rash 2002 Created by Loren Bouchard, co-creator of Home Movies.
Spacecataz 2004 Unaired Aqua Teen Hunger Force Spin-off. Used as a cold opening for Season 3 episodes.
Welcome to Eltingville 2002 Adapted from the Eisner Award winning comic book Dork! by Evan Dorkin.

[edit] Stand-alone shorts
Anime Talk Show 2004 Animated short featuring Space Ghost, Meatwad (Aqua Teen Hunger Force), Sharko (Sealab 2021), and Early Cuyler (Squidbillies). It was meant as a response to the pilot episode of Perfect Hair Forever, which unexpectedly preempted the Squidbillies pilot.
Billy's Balloon 2005 Animated short by Don Hertzfeldt.
Intermission 2005 Animated short by Don Hertzfeldt for The Animation Show.
The Jetsons: Father & Son Day 2002 Flash animated short made by Spumco based on The Jetsons.
The Jetsons: The Best Son 2002 Flash animated short made by Spumco based on The Jetsons.
Kakurenbo: Hide and Seek 2005 Japanese animated short centering around demonic themes; was aired on Halloween 2005.
The Lewis Lectures 2003 Soup2Nuts short starring Jack Black.
Mike's Pencil Test 2005 A collection of Mike Judge's independently animated cartoons.
Night of the Living Doo 2002 A Scooby-Doo short written by Casper Kelly and Jeff Olson. The short was originally a part of Cartoon Network's "The Scooby Doo Project."
Penguins Behind Bars 2003 Canadian-made short acquired and aired only once.
Ranger Smith: A Day in the Life of Ranger Smith 2002 Originally aired on Cartoon Network in 1999, this was a Yogi Bear/Ranger Smith original cartoon animated by Spumco.
Ranger Smith: Boo Boo Runs Wild 2002 Originally aired on Cartoon Network in 1999, this was a Yogi Bear/Ranger Smith original cartoon animated by Spumco. The same short was aired on Sundays, week after week, for two months in January and February of 2006.
Stiff 2007 Live-action special from Matt Maiellaro of Aqua Teen Hunger Force and 12 oz. Mouse. It aired on Adult Swim on Halloween, 2007.

[edit] Unaired shorts
Rejected An Academy Award nominated short from Don Hertzfeldt. Acquired, but never aired due to concerns from the network. A second attempt was made to run the short, but it was pulled from the schedule at the last second.

[edit] Movies
The Animatrix 2004 Series of Japanese, American and Korean animated shorts based on The Matrix films.
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie 2005 Theatrical Cowboy Bebop movie. Also known as Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' on Heaven's Door. The first movie to air on Adult Swim that was rated R.
Escaflowne: The Movie 2005
InuYasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time 2005 Also known as InuYasha: The Love That Transcends Time.
InuYasha the Movie: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass 2005
InuYasha the Movie: Swords of an Honorable Ruler 2006
InuYasha the Movie: Fire on the Mystic Island 2006
Metropolis 2005 Theatrical film based on the manga by Osamu Tezuka. Rated PG-13.
Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack 2003 Theatrical film based on the Mobile Suit Gundam series. Rated PG-13. Notable in that it was the last airing on Adult Swim's Saturday schedule before the Saturday schedule was renewed in 2004.
Read or Die 2004 Three-episode OVA.

[edit] Shows in development

[edit] Comedy
Cheyenne Cinnamon and the Fantabulous Unicorn of Sugar Town Candy Fudge A developing musical-comedy pilot from Aqua Teen Hunger Force co-creator, Dave Willis starring alt-country singer Neko Case and featuring music by Butch Walker.[3]
Battle Hi A concept in development from former Adult Swim production assistant and current rap artist MC Chris. The project isn't expected to finish developing for three years.[citation needed]
Untitled Michael Ouweleen/Erik Richter Project A new project from Michael Ouweleen and Erik Richter, creators of Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law. Tentative title is I Know - Let's Blow up the Moon.[citation needed]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Dead Frog, Watch Xavier: Renegade Angel and Blow Your Own Mind. 2007-12-14
  2. ^ Lazar, Jim (2004-04-14). Lupin III Editing Report. Retrieved on 2006-12-10.
  3. ^ Pitchfork Media. "Aqua Teen" Co-Creator Talks Neko, Homme, T-Pain

[edit] See also