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 canceled shows, Adult Swim usually leaves the door open for canceled 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 "canceled" 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.

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Title Original Run Notes
Squidbillies 2005–present Season 4 (10 episodes) premiered May 17, 2009. Has been renewed for a 5th Season and a possible TV Movie. Volumes 1 & 2 available on DVD.

[edit] Renewed / Greenlit / In production
Aqua Teen Hunger Force 2001–present Season 6 Finale aired May 31, 2009. Renewed for a seventh season. [1] Volumes 1-6 available on DVD.
Check It Out!, With Steve Brule 2009 Six-episode mini-series spin-off of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! starring John C. Reilly. A bump shown in June of 2009 revealed a pilot has been shot. Premieres late 2009/early 2010.
Delocated 2009–present Created by Jon Glaser and starring Eugene Mirman. Season 1 ended March 29, 2009. Renewed for a second season.
The Venture Bros. 2003–present Third season ended August 24, 2008.
Seasons 1-3 available on DVD and Season 3 on Blu-Ray. The show has been renewed for a fourth season, scheduled to air in November 2009.
Metalocalypse 2006–present Second season ended September 7, 2008.
The "Dethalbum" is now available. Seasons 1 & 2 available on DVD. The show has been renewed for a third season, scheduled to air in November 2009, now in a half-hour format.
The Boondocks 2005–present Season three is currently in production and will air in early 2010.
Seasons 1 & 2 available on DVD.
Robot Chicken 2005–present New episodes start July 26, 2009. Seasons 1-3 available on DVD
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! 2007–present Seasons 1 & 2 available on DVD. Season 4 premiered February 8, 2009. Renewed for a fifth and possibly the last season. [2]
Superjail! 2007–present Season 1 began September 28th, 2008 and ended December 7th, 2008. Renewed for a second season. [3]
Titan Maximum 2009 Created by Matthew Senreich and Tom Root, and starring Breckin Meyer, Rachael Leigh Cook, Dan Milano and Eden Espinosa. The series is set to premiere on September 27, 2009.

[edit] Unrenewed / On hiatus
Lucy, the Daughter of the Devil 2005–present Currently in negotiations to adapt the show into a half hour series. A second pilot for this new half hour format may be in the works. [4]
The Rising Son 2009–present Season ended May 9, 2009. It has yet to be renewed for a second season.
Xavier: Renegade Angel 2007–present Season 2 ended April 2009. It has yet to be renewed for a third season. Volume 1 (Seasons 1 & 2) DVD available November 10, 2009. [5]
Space Ghost Coast to Coast 1994–2004; 2006–present Originally aired on regular Cartoon Network, the show moved to Adult Swim when the block premiered in 2001. Initially ended in April 2004 with 98 episodes, but new episodes currently air on Gametap. Volumes 1-5 available on DVD with the 6th one to be released sometime this year.

[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.
Assy McGee 2006–2008 Ended in July 2008 with 20 episodes.
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 Spin-off of Space Ghost Coast to Coast (SGC2C), the show was unexpectedly canceled 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 spin-off 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.
The Drinky Crow Show 2007–2009 Season 1 ended January 25, 2009. Series cancellation was confirmed in a Maakies comic. [6]
Fat Guy Stuck in Internet 2007–2008 Ended in August 2008 with 10 episodes. [7]
Frisky Dingo 2006–2008 Ended March 23, 2008 with 25 episodes. Seasons 1 and 2 available on DVD. [8]
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.
Moral Orel 2005–2008 Series ended in December 2008 with 43 episodes.
Volume 1 available on DVD.
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.
Saul of the Mole Men 2007 Series ended on July 2007 with 20 episodes.
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] Adult Swim Other Series and Anime

[edit] Repurposed programming
Family Guy 1999–present New episodes from FOX air on Adult Swim at 11:00 PM on Mondays. Two episodes air every night 11:00 to 12:00 Monday through Thrusday and on Sundays at 10:30 to 11:30. Risque material edited or censored from FOX broadcasts often appears on Adult Swim broadcasts. Volumes 1-7 available on DVD.
American Dad! 2005–present New episodes from FOX air on Adult Swim at 11:30 p.m. on Fridays. Volumes 1-4 available on DVD.
King of the Hill 2009–present New episodes from FOX air on Adult Swim at 10:00 PM on Sundays. Two episodes air every night: 10:00 to 11:00 Monday through Saturday and on Sundays at 10:00 and 1:30. Seasons 1-6 available on DVD.

[edit] Currently premiering
Bleach 2006–present New episodes air Saturday nights at 12:00 a.m. and 12:30 a.m.
The Mighty Boosh 2009–present Airs Sunday nights at 1:00 a.m.

[edit] On hiatus
Shin-chan 2006–present 52 episodes have aired. Licensor FUNimation has yet to commit to licensing additional episodes.
Guardian of the Spirit 2008–present Licensing issues have originally prevented the series from airing beyond episode 10, however, it was announced in May 2009 that Moribito will be returning to [Adult Swim] during Summer 2009 and air the entire series during that time.

[edit] Coming Soon
The Office 2009 The original British sitcom that spawned several worldwide adaptations. Picked up all twelve episodes and both Christmas specials. To be aired September 18, 2009.[9]

[edit] Pre-owned shows borrowed for broadcast
Star Wars: The Clone Wars 2009–present Computer-animated series that also airs on Cartoon Network. It currently airs on Adult Swim at 1:30 AM on Saturdays nights. Only series to simulcast on Cartoon Network and adult swim, without fully switching from one to the other.
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.
The Super Globetrotters 2006 1970s Hanna-Barbera series aired on Boomerang and Cartoon Network previously; from February to April 2006.
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/TruTV. This was test-run for 2 weeks starting October 23, similar to Shin-chan.

[edit] Finished series
The Big O 2003–present Uncut version aired on Adult Swim.
Second half of the series was co-produced by Cartoon Network.
Is currently shown on Sunday mornings at 4:30 am.
Blood+ 2007–2008 Based on the movie Blood: The Last Vampire and the books that followed. Was to begin showing again in June, but those plans were scrapped to make room for the return of Moribito.
Clerks 2008–present Started November 14, 2008. Complete series available on DVD.
Cowboy Bebop 2001–present Adult Swim's first anime series. Several episodes were aired out of sequence during the show's first run due to content that was deemed not appropriate in light of the September 11th terrorist attacks in New York City.
Is currently shown on Sunday mornings at 4:00 am.
Code Geass 2008 Finished its 25 episode run on October 25, 2008. The series sequel, R2, began the following week.
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 2008–2009 The 25th episode of R2 aired on June 6, 2009. Marking the end of the series.
Death Note 2007–present Episode 37 (the final episode in the series,and the only one to be rated TV-MA) aired on July 6th ending the series, but there are two 3-hour specials yet to be aired. It is unknown if the live-action movies will be aired.
Is currently shown on Sunday mornings at 3:00 am.
FLCL 2003–2009 Adult Swim often used a bump 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. It is unknown if the animated movie will be aired.
Is currently shown on Sunday mornings at 2:30 am.
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace 2007–2009 Series ended in 2008. Reruns aired March-April 2009, with the sixth episode omitted.
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2004–present Episode 10 airs with a special disclaimer about the content of the episode. It is unknown if 3 animated movies based on the series will be aired.
Is currently shown on Sunday mornings at 3:30 am.
Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG 2005–present The sequel to Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex.
InuYasha 2002–present Opening credits removed for time constraints.
Is currently shown on Sunday mornings at 5:00 am and 5:30 am.
Look Around You 2009 Ran in its entirety in 2009.
Mission Hill 2002–present Canceled WB series with 13 episodes. Complete series available on DVD.
The Oblongs 2002–present Canceled WB series with 13 episodes. Complete series available on DVD.
The PJs 2008–present Airs Saturdays nights at 11:00 p.m.

[edit] Expired series
Astro Boy 2007–2008 The original black and white Astro Boy series from the 1960s.
Baby Blues 2002–2004 Canceled WB series with 13 episodes. Based on the popular comic strip.
Blue Gender 2003–2004 This series is now syndicated to CoLours TV. Also airs on FUNimation Channel.
Eureka Seven 2006–2008 51 episodes 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 50 episodes. Now airs on FUNimation Channel. Up to Episode 105 has been released on DVD.
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.[1]
Mobile Suit Gundam 2002–2003 Same version aired on Toonami. Full series was not completed on either block.
Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket 2002–2003 Same version aired on Toonami.Finale aired as TV-PG.
Neon Genesis Evangelion 2005–2007 Originally aired on Toonami in edited form (several episodes were not shown due to TV-MA rating and episode 5, among others, was edited to remove sexual content and/or vulgar language.
Outlaw Star 2002 Originally aired on Toonami in edited form (episode 23 did not air due to sexual content and suggestive themes). Original version aired on Adult Swim.
Paranoia Agent 2005–2007 The rights to this series expired July 4, 2008.
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 Original version aired on Adult Swim.
The Ripping Friends 2002–2003 Former Fox series.
Samurai Champloo 2005–2008 The rights to this series expired September 18, 2008.
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 "true" anime series besides The Boondocks to be considered a "comedy" (as opposed to "action" where most anime is listed) on Adult Swim programming.
Tenchi Muyo! 2002–2004 Originally aired on Toonami in edited form. Uncut version aired on Adult Swim. Has since been bought by AZN Television.
Trigun 2003–2007
Trinity Blood 2006–2008 The rights to this series expired in the Fall of 2008.
Voltron 2006–2007 The same version is aired on Adult Swim. Did airs weeknights at 10:30pm on Boomerang.
Witch Hunter Robin 2004–2005
Wolf's Rain 2004–2005 Episodes 1-26 aired with the last 4 OVA, except for the recap episodes.
YuYu Hakusho 2002-2003 Originally aired on Adult Swim with uncut version. Aired on Toonami in 2003 with TV-Y7 rating. The series did airs on Colours in their syndicated blocks.

[edit] Adult Swim Movies and Specials

[edit] Films 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 p.m. EST and at 3:00 a.m. EST.

It is also notable that the on-air showing was an April Fools Day prank. It did indeed air, but it took up only a fraction of the screen, as the regular programming aired.
Death Fighter 2011 (anticipated) Sequel to Aqua Teen Hunger Force movie; unclear whether the film will be released to theaters or straight to DVD.

[edit] Upcoming Specials/Pilots
Frankenhole 2009 Originally called FrankensTime, new stop-motion animated show from Dino Stamatopoulos, creator of Moral Orel.[2]
Pilot officially picked up for production, to air in Fall 2009.
Totally 4 Teens Pilot from Derrick Beckles (TV Carnage, Street Carnage), Vernon Chatman (PFFR, Wonder Showzen, Xavier: Renegade Angel), and Ari Fishman (The Daily Show). [3]
Southies Animated comedy about a family in South Boston. Created by Carl Adams who worked on Dr. Katz, Home Movies, and Assy McGee.
Tight Bros Animated comedy about two friends from New Jersey trying to live the lifestyle of Entourage but with no money. Created by Sam Johnson and Chris Marcil, who have worked on Beavis and Butthead to How I Met Your Mother.
Freaknik: The Musical 60-minute special starring T-Pain, Rick Ross, Lil' Wayne, Andy Samberg, and other special guest.
This was originally planned as a series titled That Crook'd 'Sipp, but the series plan was scrapped and changed into an hour long special.

[edit] Pilots of unknown status
Snake 'n' Bacon 2009 Pilot aired May 10, 2009. It is unknown if the pilot will be picked up for a series or not.

[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 block.
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 and Brendon Small. Aired May 13, 2007.
The Lewis Lectures 2002 Created by Merrill Markoe. Starred Jack Black as a Tony Robbins-esque dog.
Saddle Rash 2002 Created by Loren Bouchard, co-creator of Home Movies.
Spacecataz 2004 A failed spinoff of Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Although, there is a pilot of this broken into parts in cold openings of the ATHF Season 3 episodes. And this pilot can be seen on DVD.
Stiff 2007 Live-action special from Matt Maiellaro of Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Perfect Hair Forever and 12 oz. Mouse. It aired on Adult Swim on Halloween, 2007.
Welcome to Eltingville 2002 Adapted from the Eisner Award winning comic book Dork! by Evan Dorkin.
The Xtacles 2008 The first 2 episodes aired November 9, 2008 at midnight. No further episodes were ordered. [10]

[edit] Specials and 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.
Rejected UNAIRED 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.
Brad Neely Special: China, IL: The Funeral 2008 Super Deluxe short by Brad Neely. Aired May 25, 2008.
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.
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 2006.
Young Person's Guide to History 2008 A two-part mini-series from the creators of Saul of the Mole Men

[edit] Movies and Films
The Room 2009 This movie was shown as an April Fools Day joke, an annual tradition for Adult Swim to bait-and-switch the schedule.
G.I. Joe: Resolute 2009 90-minute special that aired April 25, 2009.
InuYasha the Movie: Fire on the Mystic Island 2006
InuYasha the Movie: Swords of an Honorable Ruler 2006
InuYasha the Movie: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass 2005
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
Metropolis 2005 Theatrical film based on the manga by Osamu Tezuka. Rated PG-13.
InuYasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time 2005 Also known as InuYasha: The Love That Transcends Time.
Read or Die 2004 Three-episode OVA.
The Animatrix 2004 Series of Japanese, American and Korean animated shorts based on The Matrix films.
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.

[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.[4]
Battle Hi A concept in development from former Adult Swim production assistant and current rap artist MC Chris.[citation needed]
Duckworth Live action pilot in development from Dave Willis and Matt Harrigan (co-creator of Assy McGee and Perfect Hair Forever) starring Matt Berry, Dana Snyder, Jason Mantzoukas, and Bill Raymond. [5]
Neil Hamburger's Big Ball Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim project starring Neil Hamburger. Described as a mixture of a "Japanese bizarre game show and ‘The Price Is Right."[6]
Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell Collaboration between Dave Willis and Casper Kelly (co-creator of Stroker and Hoop) about a failing, middle-aged demon.[5]
Tyrone's Inferno Created by Welcome to Eltingville creator Evan Dorkin

[edit] See also

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Lazar, Jim (2004-04-14). "Lupin III Editing Report". http://www.animeprime.com/reports/lupin.shtml. Retrieved on 2006-12-10. 
  2. ^ http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=39063786&albumId=2321429
  3. ^ http://streetbonersandtvcarnage.com/blog/pinky-made-a-tv-show/
  4. ^ Pitchfork Media. "Aqua Teen" Co-Creator Talks Neko, Homme, T-Pain
  5. ^ a b http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/12/15/starpulse_com_exclusive_interview_with_d
  6. ^ The Bizarre Brains of Nightmare TV. 2008-07-27.


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