Cartoon Network

Cartoon Network (CN) is an American cable television channel and the flagship property of The Cartoon Network, Inc., a corporate umbrella within the television division of Skydance. Launched on October 1, 1992, it primarily broadcasts animated television series, mostly children's programming, ranging from action to animated comedy. The network currently runs from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET/PT daily and primarily targets children aged 6 to 12, though some early morning programming, formerly of the Cartoonito block, is aimed at preschool-aged children, while evening block Adult Swim targets young adults. It was brought under common ownership with long-time rival turned sister channel Nickelodeon following the 2026 acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by the parent company of Nickelodeon, Paramount Skydance (now known as Skydance). As of November 2023, Cartoon Network is available to approximately 66 million pay television households in the United States — down from its peak of 100 million households in 2011.

On August 9, 1986, Turner Broadcasting System acquired Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/United Artists (MGM/UA). On October 18, Turner forcibly sold back MGM. However, Turner kept much of the film and television library made before May 1986 (including some of the UA library) and formed Turner Entertainment Co. On October 8, 1988, its cable channel Turner Network Television (TNT) was launched and gained an audience with its extensive film library. In 1991, Turner also purchased the library of animation studio Hanna-Barbera. Ted Turner selected Betty Cohen (then-Senior Vice President of TNT) to devise a network to house these programs. On February 18, 1992, Turner Broadcasting announced its plans to launch Cartoon Network as an outlet for an animation library. On March 12, 1992, its namesake corporate parent company was founded one month after Turner's plan was announced. On October 1, 1992, the network officially launched as the first 24-hour single-genre cable channel with animation as its main theme. Betty Cohen was appointed as its first president. In 1994, Hanna-Barbera's new division Cartoon Network Studios was founded and started production on What a Cartoon!. This show debuted in 1995, offering original animated shorts. In 1996, Cartoon Network aired two preschool programs: Big Bag, a live-action/puppet television program with animated short series produced by Children's Television Workshop, and Small World, which featured animated series aimed at preschoolers imported from foreign countries. Turner Broadcasting System merged with Time Warner, which consolidated/reverted ownership of all the Warner Bros. cartoons. The network could then continue more original productions.

• 2026

  Skydance (formerly Paramount Skydance) acquires Warner Bros. Discovery, bringing Cartoon Network under common ownership with Nickelodeon.

• 2021

  Cartoonito preschool block and ACME Night family block are introduced in September.

• 2012

  Toonami is relaunched under Adult Swim.

• 2011

  DC Nation block is introduced, focused on DC Comics adaptations.

• 2009

  CN Real block is introduced, featuring live-action reality series.

• 2004

  Cartoon Cartoons branding is retired after the CN City rebrand on June 14.

• 2001

  Adult Swim evening block launches (as per common knowledge; not in evidence).

• 1999

  Cartoon Cartoon Fridays becomes the channel's flagship block (1999–2003).

• 1997

  Toonami block originally runs from 1997 to 2008, carrying action-oriented series and anime.

• 1996

  Turner Broadcasting System merges with Time Warner, consolidating ownership of Warner Bros. cartoons.

• 1995

  What a Cartoon! debuts, offering original animated shorts.

• 1994

  Cartoon Network Studios is founded as a division of Hanna-Barbera.

• 1992

  Cartoon Network officially launches on October 1 as the first 24-hour single-genre cable channel with animation.

• 1991

  Turner purchases the Hanna-Barbera animation library.

• 1988

  Turner Network Television (TNT) launches, gaining audience with its film library.

• 1986

  Turner Broadcasting System acquires MGM/UA, later retains much of the pre-May 1986 film and TV library.

A leading children's and animation-focused cable network, with a broad library and original programming, complemented by adult-oriented and preschool blocks.

• The Amazing World of Gumball

• We Baby Bears

• Dexter's Laboratory

• Cow and Chicken

• I Am Weasel

• Johnny Bravo

• The Powerpuff Girls

• Ed, Edd n Eddy

• Courage the Cowardly Dog

• Codename: Kids Next Door

• 2026.08.26

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