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The show is named after the hours designated at public [[swimming pools]] for adults-only swimming.
The show is named after the hours designated at public [[swimming pools]] for adults-only swimming.


Originally, all of the bumps shown in between shows featured footage (some taken from the ''[[Adventures of Pete and Pete]]'') of senior citizens swimming in public pools with a [[lifeguard]] shouting through a [[megaphone]]. The current bumps feature black "cards" with white text on them, which discuss everything from news about the programming, to personal staff opinions on unrelated subjects. On Thursdays, Adult Swim airs cards which they pull from the Adult Swim message board and respond with their characteristic banter.
Originally, all of the bumps shown in between shows featured footage (some taken from the ''[[Adventures of Pete and Pete]]'') of senior citizens swimming in public pools with a [[lifeguard]] shouting through a [[megaphone]]. The current bumps feature black "cards" with white text on them, which discuss everything from news about the programming, to personal staff opinions on unrelated subjects. On Thursdays, Adult Swim airs cards which they pull from the Adult Swim message board and respond with their characteristic banter. For example, recently a man calling himself Charles J. McCarthy III has been actively campaigning to be hired by the network with marginal success. He posted a message on the Adult Swim message board that read, "Tell Adult Swim to hire me." Adult Swim responded with the message, "Sorry, we don't need anymore janitors."


On [[March 28]], [[2005]], [[Nielsen Media Research]] began treating the block as a separate channel from Cartoon Network for ratings purposes. While unusual, this is not new; [[Nickelodeon (TV channel)|Nickelodeon]]'s [[Nick Jr.]] and [[Nick at Nite]] blocks are also considered as separate channels by Nielsen.
On [[March 28]], [[2005]], [[Nielsen Media Research]] began treating the block as a separate channel from Cartoon Network for ratings purposes. While unusual, this is not new; [[Nickelodeon (TV channel)|Nickelodeon]]'s [[Nick Jr.]] and [[Nick at Nite]] blocks are also considered as separate channels by Nielsen.

Revision as of 05:39, 17 December 2005

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Adult Swim (usually rendered [adult swim] on bumps) is the name for the adult-oriented television programming block on Cartoon Network, which premiered on September 2, 2001. It has since become its own channel for ratings purposes, and shares its station number with CN in a night/day switchoff (see below).

Originally a Sunday only block (that also re-ran on Thursdays), Adult Swim now airs Saturday through Thursday nights at 11 PM (E/P) with an encore airing at 2 AM and then ending with an hour of older shows. Adult Swim programming may also be viewed on Friday nights via Friday Night Fix on AdultSwim.com. The block, programmed by Williams Street Studios, the same group that created Toonami and Miguzi, plays American animated series and shorts geared towards adults, and a wide variety of Japanese anime series and OVAs. Promotions for the show have been targeted towards the college age group (18-24), which constitutes the majority of their viewers. According to a September 1, 2004 article in Promo magazine, this form of advertising is used for many of their shows. Representatives are sent to 30 universities across the U.S. to promote the Adult Swim lineup, including handing out posters for student's dorm rooms.

The show is named after the hours designated at public swimming pools for adults-only swimming.

Originally, all of the bumps shown in between shows featured footage (some taken from the Adventures of Pete and Pete) of senior citizens swimming in public pools with a lifeguard shouting through a megaphone. The current bumps feature black "cards" with white text on them, which discuss everything from news about the programming, to personal staff opinions on unrelated subjects. On Thursdays, Adult Swim airs cards which they pull from the Adult Swim message board and respond with their characteristic banter. For example, recently a man calling himself Charles J. McCarthy III has been actively campaigning to be hired by the network with marginal success. He posted a message on the Adult Swim message board that read, "Tell Adult Swim to hire me." Adult Swim responded with the message, "Sorry, we don't need anymore janitors."

On March 28, 2005, Nielsen Media Research began treating the block as a separate channel from Cartoon Network for ratings purposes. While unusual, this is not new; Nickelodeon's Nick Jr. and Nick at Nite blocks are also considered as separate channels by Nielsen.

Current Schedule

All times are Eastern. The programming block's encore begins at 2:00 AM. Premiere episodes in bold.

(As of November 22, 2005)

Sunday

Sunday usually acts as a night to encore the new episodes of Family Guy and American Dad from the previous Thursday. Also, new episodes of some shows premiere on Sunday.

[As of December 4, 2005]

Monday-Wednesday

[As of November 7, 2005]

Thursday

New episodes of American Dad and Family Guy.

Friday Night Fix

Cartoon Network runs a programming block called Fridays (formerly Cartoon Cartoon Fridays) on Friday night, which prevents Adult Swim from airing. With the handicap of being off the air, Friday Night Fix provides viewers with streaming episodes available on the Friday Night Fix Section of AdultSwim.com [1] from 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Many new episodes are premiered before they are shown on television.

Saturday

This schedule varies week-to-week, but is dominated by anime programs, and on rare occasions Saturday's usual schedule will be partially or fully pre-empted to allow Adult Swim to air movies or OVAs.


Shows: Past, present, and future

Main article: List of programs broadcast by Adult Swim

Note: Years in parenthesis represent that show's debut on Adult Swim, not when the show itself came out.

Comedy

Airing and in production

Title Year Aired on Adult Swim TV Rating Other Information
12 oz. Mouse (2005) [TV-14]
American Dad! (2005) [TV-PG]/[TV-14] Airing new episodes on Thursdays along with Family Guy.
Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2001) [TV-PG]/[TV-14] Indirect Spinoff of Space Ghost. Movie coming 2006. Volumes 1-4 available.
The Boondocks (2005) [TV-MA] Based on the popular comic strip. New episodes sundays.
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law (2001) [TV-PG]/[TV-14] Based on Birdman and the Galaxy trio and other Hanna Barbera cartoons. Volume 1 available.
Family Guy (2003) [TV-PG]/[TV-14] Originally Syndicated when it was cancelled but now airing new episodes Thursdays along with American Dad. Volumes 1-3 available.
Perfect Hair Forever (2005) [TV-14] Indirect Spinoff of Space Ghost and parody of anime shows. New episodes sundays.
The Venture Bros. (2004) [TV-14]/[TV-MA] Parody of the Hardy boys. Season 1 DVD and new episodes coming March.
Tom Goes to the Mayor (2004) [TV-PG]/[TV-14]/[TV-MA]
Robot Chicken (2005) [TV-14]/[TV-MA] Season 1 DVD and new episodes coming March.
Squidbillies (2005) [TV-14]/[TV-MA] Indirect Spinoff of Space Ghost
Stroker and Hoop (2004) [TV-14]/[TV-MA] Parody of Buddy cop shows like Starsky and Hutch.
Moral Orel (2005) [TV-MA]

Coming soon

Dethklok (2006) n/a Created by Brendon Small and Tommy Blacha. Greenlit for 20 episodes.
Korgoth of Barbaria (2006) [TV-14] Created by Aaron Springer, Storyboard artist on Spongebob Squarepants. Pilot premieres in Spring 2006
Minoriteam (2006) [TV-MA] Created by Adam de la Pena, Peter Girardi and Todd James, all of Crank Yankers. Greenlit for 20 episodes.

Shows in development

Frisky Dingo (2006) [N/A] Made by 70-30 Productions.Pilot in development.
God Bless, Mississippi (2006) [N/A] From Williams Street, starring David Banner. Pilot in development.
Super Jail (2006) [N/A] From the makers of Barfight. Pilot in development.
Saul of the Mole People (2006) [N/A] Created by Craig Lewis, writer on The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy and Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends. Pilot in development.
Tyrone: Lord of the Undead (2006) [N/A] Created by Evan Dorkin of Milk and Cheese fame. Script written.

Cancelled / In syndication

Baby Blues (2001) [TV-PG] Cancelled WB series. Based on the popular comic strip.
The Bob Clampett Show N/A [TV-G] Assortment of classic Looney Tunes cartoons. Mostly used for filler in the 5-6AM (Eastern time) time slot when nothing else is available to air. Originally aired on regular Cartoon Network.
The Brak Show (2001-2003) [TV-PG] Spinoff of Space Ghost Coast to Coast, the show was unexpectly cancelled on New Year's Eve 2003, with viewers not finding out until the end of the episode. Volume 1 available on DVD.
Cartoon Planet (1997-98) [TV-G] Another spinoff of SGC2C, like Bob Clampett, it originally aired on regular Cartoon Network, and is also used for filler in the 5-6AM time slot.
Home Movies (2001-2004) [TV-PG] Originally aired on UPN. Adult Swim picked up the series and ordered new episodes. Ended in 2004, with no plans for more episodes in the near future. Seasons 1-3 available on DVD.
Mission Hill (2001) [TV-14] Cancelled WB series, though it does seem to have a cult following with some AS viewers. Complete series available on DVD.
Futurama (2003-2008) [TV-PG] Cancelled Fox series made by Simpsons creator Matt Groening, which like Family Guy, could eventually make a comeback. Despite strong ratings on Adult Swim, the show will move to Comedy Central once AS's rights to the show expire in 2008. Volumes 1-4 available on DVD
The Oblongs (2002) [TV-PG]/[TV-14] Another cancelled WB series. Like Mission Hill, it has a cult following with some AS viewers. Complete series available on DVD.
Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994-2004) [TV-Y7]/[TV-PG]/[TV-14] Originally airing on regular Cartoon Network, the show moved to AS when the block began airing in 2001. Last episode aired in 2004. Volumes 1-3 available on DVD.
Sealab 2021 (2001-2005) [TV-14] Parody of the short-lived Saturday morning TV series Sealab 2020. Ended in March 2005. Seasons 1-3 available on DVD.
The Super Milk-chan Show (2004-2005) [TV-14] Japanese import. Limited-run series.

Expired series

The Ripping Friends (2003) [TV-Y7]/[TV-PG]

Action

Currently running

Fullmetal Alchemist (2004-2005) [TV-PG]/[TV-14]
Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG (2005) [TV-14]/[TV-MA]
InuYasha (2002-2006) [TV-PG]/[TV-14] Restarts January 2006. 41 more episodes until it ends
Neon Genesis Evangelion (2005-2006) [TV-PG]/[TV-14]
Samurai Champloo (2005) [TV-14]

Coming soon

Nothing at the moment.

Finished series

Blue Gender (2003) [TV-14]
Cowboy Bebop (2001) [TV-14]
FLCL (2003) [TV-14] Episode 2 and 6 edited for content.
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2004-2005) [TV-PG]/[TV-14]
Paranoia Agent (2005) [TV-PG]/[TV-14]
s-CRY-ed (2005) [TV-PG] Originally aired in 2001. Ended it's U.S. run in 2005
The Big O (1998-2003) [TV-PG] Second half of the series was co-produced by Cartoon Network.
Trigun (2003) [TV-PG]/[TV-14]
Witch Hunter Robin (2004) [TV-PG]
Wolf's Rain (2004) [TV-PG]/[TV-14] Four recap episodes did not air.

Unfinished series

Lupin the 3rd (2003) [TV-PG]/[TV-14] Ended after 26 episodes. Episode 3 unaired by Geneon's request.
Yu Yu Hakusho (2002-2003) [TV-PG]/[TV-14] Ended after 18 episodes.

Expired series

Kikaider (2003) [TV-PG]/[TV-14] Recap episode 8 did not air.
Reign : The Conqueror (2003) [TV-14] Has since been bought by Showtime Beyond.
Case Closed (2004) [TV-PG]/[TV-14] Ended after 50 episodes.
Mobile Suit Gundam (2002) [TV-Y7] Originally broadcast on Toonami. Same version aired on AS.
Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (2002) [TV-Y7] Originally broadcast on Toonami. Same version aired on AS.
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (2002) [TV-Y7] Originally intended and edited for Toonami.
Outlaw Star (2002) [TV-Y7] Originally broadcast on Toonami. Same version aired on AS.
Pilot Candidate (2002) [TV-Y7] Originally intended and edited for Toonami.
Tenchi Muyo (2002) [TV-Y7] Originally broadcast on Toonami. Same version aired on AS. Has since been bought by AZN Television.

Single Episode Pilots and Specials

Movies Played on Adult Swim

Video on Demand

In mid-2004, Adult Swim launched a video on demand channel on various cable TV providers. The comedy section features several episodes from various Adult Swim original series, while the action section only features programs and movies licensed by Bandai Entertainment, some of which have never been broadcast on Adult Swim or CN. The anime series s-CRY-ed initially premiered on demand before debuting on the regular block in May 2005.

Trivia

  • Despite lukewarm success in Japan, the series The Big O was given a second season due entirely to popularity in the U.S.A. and CN funding (although its creation and direction were still left to the Japanese creators). There are accusations that the show was cancelled (or more properly not renewed for a third season) because Mike Lazzo threatened to quit if it was not. There is debate over whether this is true or not.
  • As mentioned above, the third episode of Lupin III, "To Be or Nazi Be" was unaired by Geneon's request. This call may have been made to prevent bad taste in the United States. However, the episode is previewed at the end of the second episode.
  • Adult Swim is connected with its fanbase and net forum. Some quotes from its forum are sometimes used on the air; including the now infamous "cus anime is teh s uck" ("suck" was misspelled intentionally by the poster in order to circumvent the message board's censoring of the word. All other misspellings were unintentional and are common message board misspellings).
  • In Latin America (Chile, specifically) Adult Swim’s debut sparked minor controversy, as CNT (National TV Council) deemed the contents of the block were not appropriate for a children’s channel, despite the fact that Adult Swim airs from 1 am forward. This policy was embraced by local cable companies, which moved the block to another channel frequency (a supposed “agreement” with Cartoon Network), while satellite TV companies kept the original broadcasts, as they offer parental control features. This situation was supposed to affect only the premiere of the block (7/10/2005), but has been subsequently enforced by cable companies so far. However Adult Swim continues to air as scheduled in Latin America on its English and Spanish broadcast feeds. Fridays to Sundays from 1am to 5am.
  • After Fox Broadcasting cancelled Family Guy, Adult Swim began airing reruns of the show beginning in the Spring of 2003. Unlike its days on Fox, Family Guy has had consistent time slots since, at either 11 PM or 11:30 PM Eastern time. (Fox moved the show around to as many as 28 different time slots before officially cancelling the show in 2002.) That, plus with the show being released on DVD at the same time, brought unexpected popularity to the series and eventually ended up convincing Fox to bring back the show, which began re-airing in May 2005. Under a special agreement with Fox, Adult Swim airs the new episodes at least two weeks after they debut on Fox, but Fox must have advertising for Adult Swim during the show's airing on its network. Included in the same deal was Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane's new series American Dad.
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