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Adult Swim Schedule: 8PM - 6AM (Febuary 2024, my AU/fictional universe)
8:00 PM - The Simpsons
8:30 PM - Friends
9:00 PM - Malcolm in the Middle
9:30 PM - Smiling Friends
10:00 PM - Family Guy
10:30 PM - Family Guy
11:00 PM - Happy Tree Friends
11:15 PM - Robot Chicken
11:30 PM - Bob's Burgers
12:00 AM - Aqua Teen Hunger Force
12:30 AM - Rick and Morty
1:00 AM - The Venture Bros.
1:30 AM - Happy Tree Friends
2:00 AM - The Cleveland Show
2:30 AM - The Simpsons
3:00 AM - Friends
3:30 AM - Malcolm in the Middle
4:00 AM - King of the Hill
4:30 AM - Pibby (AU where it got greenlit)
5:00 AM - Space Ghost Coast to Coast
5:30 AM - Off the Air
Write a blog post where they are losing the rights to HTF on March 12
Farewell to Beautiful Chaos: Happy Tree Friends Leaves Adult Swim March 12th
In the world of Adult Swim, it's not uncommon for shows to come and go, leaving their mark on the late-night lineup before venturing onward to their next chapter. Unfortunately, it’s with heavy (if slightly stunned) hearts that we announce the departure of Happy Tree Friends from Adult Swim’s schedule. Come March 12th, the delightfully gory misadventures of cuddly woodland creatures will no longer grace our network.
For the uninitiated, Happy Tree Friends is the ultimate bait-and-switch TV show. Bright, colorful animation meets dark, disturbingly hilarious carnage, and the results have kept audiences simultaneously giggling and cringing for years. Starting its journey as a quirky web series before diving into cult status, Happy Tree Friends perfectly embodied the "what did we just watch?" energy that Adult Swim thrives on. Always teetering between absurdity and horror, it earned a special spot in our chaotic, weird little family.
But like all good things (and all traumatized cartoon animals), Happy Tree Friends has reached the end of its run on Adult Swim. As of March 12th, 2024, it will no longer be a part of our schedule. Licensing agreements can be a fickle beast, and this time it means saying goodbye to a beloved show that has been enduringly popular in its 11:00 PM and 1:30 AM slots.
If you're a devoted fan wondering how to squeeze in a few more laughs (and flinches) before it’s gone, here’s what to expect in the lead-up to March 12th. We’re keeping Happy Tree Friends in its usual time slots (11:00 PM and 1:30 AM) up until its final airing, where we plan to give it a proper sendoff filled with the most iconic—and most absurdly gruesome—episodes from its catalog. This means there’s still time to relive your favorite moments of Splendid’s super (but ultimately disastrous) heroics, Lumpy’s endless supply of poor decisions, and the unfortunate mishaps of Cuddles, Giggles, Toothy, Flaky, and the whole gang.
This announcement raises a bittersweet question for longtime viewers of Adult Swim: What comes next? Rest assured, our team is working tirelessly to ensure the schedule is packed with the unique and boundary-pushing programming you’ve come to expect. Although the creators of Happy Tree Friends will be moving on, their mischievous spirit remains a core part of the energy here at Adult Swim.
For those wondering, Adult Swim insiders have hinted that Happy Tree Friends may be available on streaming platforms post-March 12th (keep an eye out for updates from the creators!), so all is not lost. The internet is a playground for cult classics, and we're confident this show will continue to thrive in all its blood-soaked, deceptively adorable glory.
So, Adult Swim faithful, let’s make the most of these next few weeks. Grab your popcorn, steel your nerves, and settle in for the twisted brilliance of Happy Tree Friends while it’s still here. And when the final episode airs on March 12th, let’s collectively raise a toast to this iconic, chaos-infused series that blurred the line between hilarity and horror for so many years.
Farewell, Happy Tree Friends. You’ve horrified us, you’ve made us laugh, and you’ve reminded us that sometimes, the cutest things bite hardest—and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
As always, stay tuned for updates on when the next wave of bizarre, boundary-pushing content hits the lineup. After all, Adult Swim is about keeping the weird alive.
— Team Adult Swim
Write a tweet saying MM won't let them keep airting it
"Unfortunately, Mondo Media won’t let us keep airing Happy Tree Friends after March 12th. We’re as sad as Lumpy after a ‘bright idea.’ 🪦 Catch it while you can in its regular slots before it hops off our schedule for good! 💔 #HappyTreeFriends #AdultSwim" Write a forum conversation asking what;s happening to 11:30pm and 1:30am
Forum Topic: What's Happening to the 11:30 PM and 1:30 AM Slots After HTF Leaves?
User 1 (LateNightCartoonFan): So… what’s the deal with the 11:30 PM and 1:30 AM time slots after HTF is gone? Are they just going to replay Rick and Morty for the millionth time? 🙄
User 2 (CartoonConnoisseur91): Ugh, I hope not. Nothing against Rick and Morty, but we already have enough reruns of that as it is. That said, I doubt they’ll leave those time slots empty—they’re too prime for Adult Swim’s audience.
User 3 (FlakyStan): Maybe they’ll add something new? I heard rumors they’ve been working on that Pibby series lately. Would be cool to see it expand beyond 4:30 AM (if it’s actually real). But honestly, knowing Adult Swim, they’ll probably just double down on Family Guy 🤦♂️.
User 4 (Giggles&Rage): I kind of wish they’d bring back more throwback Adult Swim originals for those time slots. Like where’s The Brak Show or Sealab 2021 when you need them?? With Happy Tree Friends gone, we need some absurd chaos to fill the void.
User 5 (Meatwadsausage): I read somewhere that they’re retooling some of the lineup for spring. Could be a chance to see some new stuff introduced, but they haven’t announced anything. 🙃 I just hope it’s not Cleveland Show reruns again!
User 6 (SplendidSaves): Petition for them to air some kind of farewell marathon on March 12th?? Those final HTF slots DESERVE chaos highlights or tributes! But yeah, what comes after... I wouldn't be surprised if Robot Chicken just takes 1:30 AM and Bob’s Burgers bumps to 11:30 PM. 😴
User 7 (CartoonFanatic247): Yeah, I’d bet money that Robot Chicken gets bumped later in the night. They’ve got like 20 years of skits they can drop into those slots if they’re lazy about it. 😂 I wouldn’t mind if Smiling Friends got another timeslot, tho. More of that weirdness, please??
User 8 (Bananabear88): Smiling Friends deserves more airtime, I agree. But I honestly think they’ll just shuffle stuff around with no big surprises. Reruns of the usual lineup all night long. 😒 It’s not like Adult Swim loves changing things up these days.
User 9 (TheMondoQuestion): Tbh, I wish Adult Swim would negotiate harder with Mondo Media to KEEP Happy Tree Friends. Isn’t anyone there fighting for it?? Those time slots are gonna feel way emptier without that adorable carnage.
User 10 (WeirdStuffListener): @TheMondoQuestion It’s a licensing thing, nothing they can do. 😔 Mondo wants it off Adult Swim, probably because they’re planning to take HTF to a streaming service or just keep it exclusive to YouTube. Still sucks.
User 11 (Toothy_Loss): I'm calling it now—11:30 PM will go to another half-hour of Family Guy, and 1:30 AM will be something random like Space Ghost Coast to Coast repeats. Let’s not kid ourselves.
User 12 (TotalSwimhead): Kind of weird how quiet Adult Swim is being about the replacement for those slots. Something tells me they’re testing to see what sticks, but I REALLY hope it’s something fresh. 🤞
User 13 (FlippyMode): Whatever it is, it won’t have the same cathartic violence as HTF, lol. RIP to one of the GOATs. March 12 is officially Doomsday. 😭
User 14 (NightOwlAS): Guess we’ll find out soon enough. Someone @AdultSwim and demand answers, lol. But I’ll miss HTF in those slots—it was the ultimate “WTF” show to feed my sleep-deprived brain.
User 15 (CartoonCrybaby): Maybe they’ll surprise us after all. Adult Swim thrives on chaos… let’s just hope it’s the good kind.
Write a follow up with the news
Forum Topic Update: Adult Swim Just Announced the New Lineup! (Post-HTF Change)
User 1 (LateNightCartoonFan): Looks like the mystery is solved, y’all. Adult Swim just dropped the news on Twitter about the 11:30 PM and 1:30 AM time slots after Happy Tree Friends leaves on March 12th.
Starting March 13th:
11:30 PM – The Eric Andre Show
1:30 AM – Robot Chicken (reruns)
Thoughts?
User 2 (CartoonConnoisseur91): Okay, honestly? I'm not mad about The Eric Andre Show sliding into 11:30 PM. That chaotic energy feels like the only fair replacement for Happy Tree Friends. 😂 As for Robot Chicken… kind of predictable, but it works.
User 3 (FlakyStan): Eric Andre is a solid pick. Definitely keeps things in the unhinged territory. I just hope they start airing some of his classic episodes too. Robot Chicken at 1:30 AM is fine, but it’s nothing exciting… I kinda wanted Smiling Friends to expand more.
User 4 (Giggles&Rage): I’ll take Eric Andre for 11:30—good fit! But yeah, Robot Chicken at 1:30 feels like a cop-out. We’ve all seen those reruns ten times over. Why not try something completely random, like… idk, Aqua Teen reruns or even Off the Air?
User 5 (MeatwadSausage): They really put a band-aid on the 1:30 slot instead of giving us anything fresh. 🙄 But Eric Andre in prime time is a win, so I can’t complain too much.
User 6 (SplendidSaves): Not gonna lie, I’ll miss seeing HTF in those time slots, but The Eric Andre Show is chaos in its own way. Robot Chicken at 1:30 feels a bit lazy as a replacement, but hey, it’s still better than another half hour of Family Guy.
User 7 (CartoonFanatic247): I figured Robot Chicken would wiggle its way in there. Adult Swim loves to plug their evergreen shows into late-night slots and call it a day. But thank you for putting Eric Andre earlier! I’ve always felt it deserved something better than 2:00 AM.
User 8 (Toothy_Loss): Mixed feelings about this lineup, tbh. Eric Andre feels right—I can already imagine it melting my brain at 11:30 PM like HTF did. But Robot Chicken reruns? Meh. It’s a safe pick, but nothing to get excited over.
User 9 (TheMondoQuestion): Bruh, I was really hoping for something new at 1:30 AM. I know it’s a “dead zone” for TV ratings, but with how much people love to binge weird AS stuff, you’d think they’d take a chance on something original. RIP creativity.
User 10 (WeirdStuffListener): I mean, The Eric Andre Show is a W. It’s technically not new, but it’s chaotic enough to fill the HTF void. I just hope they air the wildest episodes possible to match the vibe. Robot Chicken at 1:30 feels lazy, though. Can we get a petition to move Aqua Teen there instead?
User 11 (FlippyMode): Honestly, I’m cool with this. Eric Andre taps into that same “what the hell am I watching?” insanity that HTF had, and Robot Chicken is a classic. I’m calling this a “safe but decent” move from Adult Swim. Could’ve been worse.
User 12 (NightOwlAS): I was lowkey hoping they’d use this as an opportunity to surprise us with something Pibby-related. The 4:30 AM slot is wasted on that show—it deserves more eyes! But I guess Eric Andre is a good choice, at least. Love that guy’s energy.
User 13 (CartoonCrybaby): Feels like Adult Swim played it safe. Can’t lie, I’ll miss that “screaming glitter bloodbath” energy HTF brought, but The Eric Andre Show is iconic, so it’s not a total loss. I just wish they’d taken more risks with 1:30 AM.
User 14 (TotalSwimhead): RIP 11:00 PM chaos. I’m glad Eric Andre is getting a better time slot out of this, but let’s pour one out for our woodland buddies one last time. Those gruesome, adorable weirdos will always have a special place in my late-night TV lineup. 🪦
User 15 (LumpyStan): The new lineup is fine and all, but I’ll still be streaming HTF reruns on YouTube at 11:00 and 1:30 every night in protest, lol. Who’s with me? 👀
Write a follow up asking what show does AS make a lot of bumpers putting down and demeaning, for being too "normal"
Forum Topic Update: What Show Does Adult Swim Hate on the Most in Their Bumpers?
User 1 (LateNightCartoonFan): Okay, random question for y’all. What’s the one show Adult Swim makes the most passive-aggressive (or straight-up mean) bumpers about? You know, for being “too normal” or whatever. They’ve got that trademark snark, but there’s always one show that seems to get dunked on the most. Thoughts?
User 2 (CartoonConnoisseur91): Oh, come on, the obvious answer is The Cleveland Show. Adult Swim has been making fun of that show for YEARS, lol. Anytime you see a bumper that’s like, “Here’s a thing you’re only watching because Family Guy was on before it”… good chance it’s targeting Cleveland.
User 3 (FlakyStan): LMAO, definitely The Cleveland Show. I remember a bumper a while back that was like, “We air it because we have to, not because we want to.” Straight savage. I feel like they only keep it on because they’ve got some contract they can’t wiggle out of.
User 4 (Giggles&Rage): Yup, 100% Cleveland. I saw a bumper once that said “Even our legal team doesn’t watch this show.” 💀 BUT, I feel like Friends might be catching up lately. They’ve been snarky with some bumpers like “Go to sleep—this isn’t worth staying up for.” 😂
User 5 (MeatwadSausage): Cleveland and Friends are definitely top contenders. But I swear there was a bumper a while back where they kinda roasted Bob’s Burgers too, like, “You love it. We tolerate it.” Not as brutally as Cleveland, though. That poor show gets ROASTED.
User 6 (SplendidSaves): Adult Swim’s thing is being weird and experimental, and Cleveland is just too basic for them. It’s not bad (in my opinion), but it doesn’t fit the Adult Swim vibe, and they KNOW it. That’s why they drag it so hard.
User 7 (CartoonFanatic247): I love how Adult Swim has its whole rebellious teenager attitude in their bumpers, so what do they hate? Middle-of-the-road sitcoms. Cleveland Show is the punching bag, but Friends gets some side-eye too. Can’t remember if they’ve gone after Malcolm in the Middle yet, though.
User 8 (Bananabear88): Adult Swim loves being weird, so I think they low-key resent some of the shows they’ve acquired to fill time slots. Cleveland Show is definitely the scapegoat. I feel like someone at the network just lost a bet and had to air it forever.
User 9 (TheMondoQuestion): I’d say Cleveland is easily #1 in terms of bumper hate, but honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if Smiling Friends starts getting snarky bumpers in a couple of years once the novelty wears off. Adult Swim burns bright but loves to turn on their own shows eventually.
User 10 (WeirdStuffListener): @TheMondoQuestion You’re not wrong. And they HAVE taken jabs at Family Guy too, even though it’s like their bread and butter. There was a bumper once that said something like, “Family Guy: The show people leave on in the background while scrolling TikTok.” 😂
User 11 (FlippyMode): Adult Swim’s weird love/hate relationship with its own lineup is honestly the best. Cleveland Show gets the blunt force, tho. That bumper about it being “Family Guy Lite” will always make me laugh even though that’s kinda mean.
User 12 (NightOwlAS): I noticed they’ve been throwing more shade at Friends lately. I mean, it IS one of the most “normal” shows on the lineup. Whenever I see a bumper like “You’re just watching this for background noise, admit it,” I immediately think it’s about Friends, lol.
User 13 (CartoonCrybaby): Poor Cleveland Show. RIP to the most bullied show on Adult Swim. I mean, it doesn’t help that the show isn’t exactly a cult classic. But hey, Adult Swim snark is part of the charm. Wouldn’t be AS without all the passive-aggression.
User 14 (TotalSwimhead): Didn’t they once run a Cleveland bumper that just said, “Enjoy your reheated leftovers”? Brutal. I still laugh at stuff like that, though—it’s part of the reason I stick around for the bumpers in the first place.
User 15 (LumpyStan): Cleveland Show is the chosen punching bag, but let’s face it… they’re gonna start ragging on King of the Hill or The Simpsons at some point too if they’re not careful. Adult Swim loves to “tear it down to build it up.” It’s practically mission statement at this point.
User 16 (HTFfanatic): LMAOOOO remember that one bumper a few years back that just said, “Yes, it’s Cleveland again. Sorry”? Savage. Let’s make a drinking game out of every time they insult that poor show.
User 17 (BHFSH'sBiggestFan): My vote definitely goes to Cleveland. Adult Swim treats it like a weird step-sibling they wish didn’t exist. I’d feel bad, but honestly? The bumpers probably still get better ratings than Cleveland itself. Oof.
Write a bumper saying we can't wait to lose the rights to TCS
[Adult Swim Bumper]
Black Screen with White Text:
"We're counting down the days until we lose the rights to The Cleveland Show."
[Pause for exactly 2 seconds]
"Seriously. Days. Hours. Minutes. The exact moment can’t come soon enough."
[Pause again, slightly longer this time]
"But until then… here it is. Again. Because contracts are a thing. Yay."
[Text fades out as faint, sarcastic clapping is heard.]
[Fade to commercial. Classic sarcastic Adult Swim move.]
Write a bumper on July 1 saying the day of God is coming on July 14, the greatest day ever, and they say they're finally losing
[Adult Swim Bumper]
Black screen with white text:
"Today is July 1st."
[Pause for dramatic effect.]
"In exactly 13 days, something monumental will happen. Something glorious. Something truly divine."
[Pause again, longer this time.]
"July 14th… the Day of God is coming."
[Another pause.]
"The greatest day ever. The day we FINALLY lose the rights to The Cleveland Show."
[Text quickly transitions to bold caps for emphasis.]
"NO MORE REHEATED LEFTOVERS."
[Pause for one more beat.]
"Let the countdown to freedom begin."
[Soft choir music swells ironically in the background, then abruptly cuts off as the screen fades to black.]
Write a bumper after the final airing saying good riddance, and saying Cleveland is home on the show where he BELONGS
[Adult Swim Bumper]
Black screen with white text:
"Well, it’s done. It’s over. Finally."
[Pause for dramatic effect.]
"Good riddance, Cleveland. Tonight marked the FINAL airing of The Cleveland Show on Adult Swim."
[Text shifts slightly larger.]
"No more awkward sighs. No more cheap leftovers. No more..."
[Text grows bold, sarcastic with emphasis.]
"‘Family Guy, but less funny.’"
[Text resets to a calmer size.]
"Cleveland is back where he belongs..."
[New line appears.]
"On the show he should have stayed on all along."
[Pause for absolutely no reason.]
"Goodbye. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out."
[Fade to black, soft sound of a door creaking shut and locking.]
Write a bumper where AS list 2 Fox shows they are scared about losing the rights to
[Adult Swim Bumper]
Black screen with white text:
"We’re not afraid of much here at Adult Swim. Clowns? No. Creepy ventriloquist dolls? Nah."
[Text lingers for a second, then new text appears.]
"But losing the rights to Bob’s Burgers or King of the Hill?"
[Pause longer this time, followed by subtle ominous music starting up in the background.]
"Now THAT keeps us up at night…"
[Text becomes slightly jittery, as if "terrified."]
"We won’t say they’re our lifelines… but let’s be real—THEY'RE OUR LIFELINES."
[Pause for comedic effect.]
"Fox, if you’re reading this... PLEASE don’t be that guy."
[New text quickly appears in smaller font at the bottom:]
"(But seriously. Don’t.)"
[Fade to black as eerie music softens and distant nervous laughter plays.]
Write a follow up where AS list the 5 fox shows that they care about, and the 1 that they don'tr want
[Adult Swim Bumper]
Black screen with white text:
"Let’s be honest: not all Fox shows are created equal."
[Text fades to reveal new text.]
"Here are the 5 Fox shows we actually care about keeping:"
[Text pops in one by one, as if being typed out.]
"- King of the Hill (our late-night comfort food)"
"- Bob’s Burgers (we know you love the wholesome chaos)"
"- Family Guy (yeah, we’ll admit it—it’s iconic)"
"- The Simpsons (it’s a cultural institution; duh)"
"- Futurama (the GOAT, even if it’s been revived more times than our dignity)"
[Pause for a few seconds, then new text appears dramatically.]
"…And the one Fox show we actively don’t want?"
[Text grows larger, glaring at the viewer.]
"The Cleveland Show."
[Text fades to bold, italicized sarcasm.]
"Shocking, we know."
[Pause again, as if for stunned silence from the audience.]
[New text appears, dripping with mock enthusiasm:]
"To Cleveland, we say: Live, laugh, love… anywhere but here."
[Text quickly fades out as a quiet, passive-aggressive "Goodbye forever." echoes in the background before the screen cuts to black.]
Write a bumper saying one show they should put in the literal middle of their schedule as a joke
[Adult Swim Bumper]
Black screen with white text:
"You know what would be hilarious?"
[Text fades out. New text appears after a pause.]
"Putting Malcolm in the Middle..."
[Pause for comedic timing.]
"...Literally in the middle of the schedule."
[Text changes to bold text.]
"3:00 AM. Dead center. No exceptions."
[Another pause for emphasis.]
[New text appears, smaller and in parentheses:]
"(We’re not saying we’ll do it, but we’re definitely thinking about it.)"
[Text fades to black, followed by faint laughter and the sound of a "Malcolm in the Middle" theme snippet.]
Write a bumper saying they've had to cancel LWP, WBD isn't keen on corrputing characters, but don't worry, here's more Malcolm in it's place "[help us]"
[Adult Swim Bumper]
Black screen with white text:
"Well..."
[Text pauses awkwardly before continuing.]
"...We had to cancel Learning with Pibby."
[New text appears.]
"Apparently, Warner Bros. Discovery isn’t super keen on us ‘corrupting’ beloved cartoon characters. Who knew?"
[Pause for comedic effect.]
[New text pops up in a bigger, more sarcastic font:]
"But don’t worry!"
[A beat.]
"Here’s more Malcolm in the Middle to fill the void."
[Another beat, then smaller, jittery text appears below:]
"[help us]"
[Text abruptly vanishes as the sound of faint, defeated screaming plays over the fade to black.]
Write a conversation asking if it was the episode with Smeshariki characters getting corrupted gruesomly and being KILLED that WBD cancelled and wrote it off after the airing, this happened in mid-June but AS had a bumper saying "Don't worry, we aren't top upset, something happening to us in July will DEFINITELY make up for it"
Forum Topic: Did WBD Cancel Learning with Pibby Because of That Smeshariki Episode?
User 1 (LateNightCartoonFan): So, can we talk about Learning with Pibby getting canceled in mid-June? Was it because of that episode where the Smeshariki characters got corrupted and, um… let’s just say “gruesomely unalived”? 😬 I swear, WBD must’ve panicked and pulled the plug right after that aired…
User 2 (CartoonConnoisseur91): Oh, 100%. That episode was the final nail in the coffin. I mean, Adult Swim did push boundaries with the show, but showing all those cutesy balloon-headed Russian cartoon characters getting brutally corrupted? Yeah, no way WBD was gonna let that slide.
User 3 (FlakyStan): I was wondering the same thing! They really went OFF with the horror in that episode. Like, I knew Pibby was dark, but seeing Smeshariki (of all things) get corrupted and torn to pieces?! 😱 I’m low-key surprised they even aired it once before WBD decided to cancel and write it off.
User 4 (Giggles&Rage): Honestly, I’m not even mad. That episode was INSANE—definitely the darkest thing Adult Swim has aired in a long time. It legit felt like they were daring WBD to pull the plug, and, well… WBD called their bluff. 😂
User 5 (MeatwadSausage): Didn’t Adult Swim put out a bumper after the cancellation saying, like, "Don’t worry, we’re not too upset, something in July will DEFINITELY make up for it"? It felt super cryptic. But now I’m wondering if they were throwing shade at WBD.
User 6 (SplendidSaves): Yeah, I remember that bumper. It was so passive-aggressive, lol. Adult Swim was basically saying, "Sure, WBD canceled our messed-up show, but whatever—we’ve got something bigger happening next month." Pretty sure they were referring to finally losing The Cleveland Show, though. 😂
User 7 (CartoonFanatic247): @SplendidSaves OH MY GOD, you’re probably right! The timing fits perfectly—it’s like they were saying, “Who cares about Pibby? We’re finally ditching The Cleveland Show, and that’s the REAL win!” Can’t believe I didn’t connect the dots before. 😭
User 8 (Bananabear88): As much as I loved Pibby (RIP), I’m not surprised WBD freaked out over the Smeshariki thing. I mean, a lot of people still associate that show with their innocent childhoods, and Pibby went full-on "Nightmare fuel/You’ll never look at them the same way again." WBD was probably sweating bullets after that aired, lol.
User 9 (TheMondoQuestion): If WBD didn’t want beloved characters to be brutally corrupted and killed in Pibby, why did they greenlight the show in the first place? It’s literally the whole premise! That Smeshariki episode was just another Tuesday for Pibby, IMO.
User 10 (WeirdStuffListener): It’s true, though. The Pibby episode in mid-June was extra brutal, but it wasn’t doing anything the show hadn’t already done. WBD probably just got squeamish once people started complaining on social media about the Smeshariki characters. Corporate execs are ALLERGIC to backlash.
User 11 (FlippyMode): Wait… does anyone have a recording of the bumper they aired right after the cancellation? I only saw it once, but I swear it said something like, “Mid-June sucks, but don’t worry—July 14 will be the BEST day of our lives.” Was that another jab at The Cleveland Show?
User 12 (NightOwlAS): Honestly, Adult Swim’s handling of the cancellation was weird AF. Like, they didn’t even seem that mad about Pibby getting axed—they were more excited about losing The Cleveland Show. Their priorities are something else entirely, lol.
User 13 (CartoonCrybaby): I still can’t believe they aired that episode in the first place. Don’t get me wrong—it was incredible horror, but wow… the Smeshariki characters were WAY more graphic than I expected. I almost felt guilty watching it because it was OBVIOUSLY not gonna end well for the show. RIP Pibby. 😭
User 14 (TotalSwimhead): I think Adult Swim knew Pibby wasn’t gonna last long anyway. WBD’s too cautious with its IPs these days—especially international ones like Smeshariki. The bumper saying “July will DEFINITELY make up for it” was probably their way of saying, “We literally do not care anymore.”
User 15 (LumpyStan): @TotalSwimhead That’s why I love Adult Swim. They push things as far as they can, and even when they lose battles with corporate, they’re like, “Eh, screw it, we’ll keep being weird.” That said, I REALLY miss Pibby already… can’t believe they scrubbed that episode off the face of the earth.
User 16 (BHFSH'sBiggestFan): So, does no one have a bootleg of the Smeshariki episode yet? I NEED to rewatch it to figure out where it all went wrong. 🥴 WBD may have wanted it erased, but Adult Swim fans NEVER let anything die.
User 17 (HTFfanatic): Man, first Happy Tree Friends leaves, now Pibby gets canceled? At least we still have violent chaos in the Eric Andre Show. Adult Swim’s got its priorities in weird places, though. They hype losing The Cleveland Show harder than they hyped anything for Pibby. 😭
Write a reply saying they did manage to get the glitch to corrupt some "special" victims, Cleveland JR, Rallo and Roberta
User 18 (GlitchWatcher99): Okay, so I NEED to talk about this because… yes, Learning with Pibby totally went there. Before WBD slammed the cancellation hammer—and I guess wrote off that mid-June Smeshariki episode forever—they actually managed to sneak in the glitch corrupting some special victims.
Yup, I’m talking about Cleveland Jr., Rallo, and Roberta.
I’m not joking: the glitch got them. It was brutal and somehow even more satisfying than I expected. Like, the way Rallo tried to wisecrack his way out of it before getting swallowed up? Perfect. Roberta was running for her life as glitches crawled up her limbs, and Cleveland Jr. just… well, let’s just say his glitchy transformation was one of the most disturbingly detailed ones we’ve ever seen on Pibby. 😬
The whole scene was a MASSIVE middle finger to The Cleveland Show. It felt like Adult Swim’s last chance to say, “We’re done with this show, and we’ll take as many characters with us as we can before WBD notices.” 😂
But of course, WBD probably saw that and noped out of the entire thing. Wouldn’t surprise me if that sequence was the final straw. Those scenes HAVE to still be out there somewhere—someone PLEASE tell me there was a bootleg torrent or recording before the episode got memory-holed.
Honestly, it’s kind of fitting that Pibby went out like this. Corrupting The Cleveland Show was a chaotic masterpiece. Too bad we’ll never officially see more of it… 😭
Write a conversation asking how much hate they've been giving Cleveland this year#
Forum Topic: How Much Hate Has Adult Swim Thrown at Cleveland This Year?
User 1 (LateNightCartoonFan): Okay, so is it just me, or has Adult Swim been dunking on The Cleveland Show extra hard this year? Like, I know they’ve always roasted it in bumpers, but 2024 feels like they turned it up to 11. How much hate are we talking here? Has anyone been keeping count? 😂
User 2 (CartoonConnoisseur91): Dude, I’ve lost count. It feels like every other bumper is a Cleveland roast at this point. I saw one recently that just said, “You’re watching this because your remote is too far away. Admit it.” 💀 They aren’t even trying to hide it anymore.
User 3 (FlakyStan): Oh, definitely. This year has been SAVAGE. That whole countdown to losing the rights in July?? They’re acting like they’re being freed from some kind of legally binding curse. 😂 I think my favorite was the “Day of God" bumper—it was SO dramatic, but you could tell how much they hated airing Cleveland.
User 4 (Giggles&Rage): I mean, they’ve been hating on it for, what, a decade now? But THIS year? Oh, yeah, they’ve gone nuclear. I saw a bumper earlier this year that was like, “Mandatory Ice Cream Machine Is Broken Showtime.” They didn’t even SAY the name—they just subtweeted The Cleveland Show. 😂
User 5 (MeatwadSausage): But seriously… how bad does a show have to be for Adult Swim to hate airing it this much? Like, sure, it doesn’t fit the AS vibe at all, but THEY AGREED TO AIR IT. These bumpers feel like secondhand embarrassment for their own bad choices. 😬
User 6 (SplendidSaves): @MeatwadSausage I mean, technically they “agreed”… but let’s be real, Fox probably stuffed it into the package deal with Family Guy and were like, “Take it or leave it.” Adult Swim was probably like, “Fine, but we’re going to roast this thing until it’s ash.” 😂
User 7 (CartoonFanatic247): The funniest one for me this year was the April Fool’s bumper where they ran a fake trailer for The Cleveland Show: The Reboot No One Asked For. It was just 15 seconds of them laughing hysterically over an empty screen. I think I cried.
User 8 (Bananabear88): @CartoonFanatic247 Omg, I remember that! At the end, it said, “Coming never.” I feel like the writers for these bumpers have been holding in so much passive-aggressive energy for years and are finally letting it all out now that they’re about to lose the rights. 😂
User 9 (TheMondoQuestion): Honestly, it’s probably been their most consistent running bit of the year. We’ve had countdown bumpers, passive-aggressive sighs, sarcastic “apologies,” and even that cryptic “[help us]” message in the mid-June bumpers. It’s like they’re traumatized by the show and cannot WAIT to be free.
User 10 (WeirdStuffListener): I mean, it IS Adult Swim we’re talking about. If roasting The Cleveland Show was an Olympic sport, they’d have won gold 10 years straight. But yeah, 2024 is CLE on rookie mode. 😆
User 11 (FlippyMode): Someone should compile all the Cleveland hate bumpers into a supercut because 2024 alone could fill an hour-long special. My personal fave was the one that just said, “This show exists. We apologize. Watch something else.” Savage, even for AS. 😂
User 12 (NightOwlAS): The final bumper before Cleveland left in July took the cake, though. “Cleveland is finally back where he belongs… on Family Guy.” Absolute chef’s kiss. The whole year has been them counting the seconds until they can officially act like Cleveland never existed.
User 13 (CartoonCrybaby): @NightOwlAS That final bumper was PERFECTION. Like, they straight-up slammed the door and locked it behind Cleveland. They’ve been waiting 13 years for that moment, and it SHOWED. 😂
User 14 (TotalSwimhead): I read somewhere that 2024 is officially the most active year for Cleveland hate bumpers. Someone on Reddit claimed there were 30+ different ones JUST for the lead-up to the July 14 “Day of God.” I can’t verify that, but… it sounds about right. 😏
User 15 (LumpyStan): At this point, the bumpers have turned The Cleveland Show into a running joke for Adult Swim fans. Like, I only tune in to see what fresh roast they’ve come up with next. The show’s legacy is officially being the most hated thing to ever air on Adult Swim.
User 16 (HTFfanatic): R.I.P. to Cleveland, but this year’s bumpers have been pure chef’s kiss gold. I’m convinced there’s someone on the AS writing team who just actively HATES the show on a personal level and has been living their best life this year. 😂
User 17 (BHFSH'sBiggestFan): Do you think they’ll keep taking jabs at Cleveland even after it’s gone? Like, I wouldn’t be surprised if they air a memorial bumper that’s just 10 seconds of sarcastic applause. AS doesn’t know how to let grudges go.😂
Write a reply where they even said they'd rather marathon Friends than air ANOTHER MINUTE of Cleveland
User 18 (RIPGlitchFans): OMG, do y’all remember that bumper earlier this year where they straight-up said they’d rather marathon Friends than air another minute of The Cleveland Show? 💀💀💀 Like, Friends. The show they CONSTANTLY roast for being "too normal" and "sleepy background noise." That’s how much they hate Cleveland.
The actual text was something like, “We’d rather run 72 straight hours of Friends reruns than endure ANOTHER MINUTE of The Cleveland Show.” And knowing Adult Swim, they weren’t playing around. They 100% meant that. 😂
Honestly, that’s when I knew they were DONE with the show. Like, the gloves were off; no holding back. I can’t believe they actually aired that bumper on repeat during the Family Guy lead-in. Definitely felt like they were trying to tell Fox, “Yeah, we’re never doing this again. Take it back.” 😂
User 19 (MeatwadRulesAS): I remember seeing that one and just losing it. It’s such a savage thing to say because Friends has been their other go-to punching bag this year, but even THAT show somehow gets more respect than The Cleveland Show. Like, they weren’t even pretending anymore!
Subtlety? Never heard of her. Adult Swim just straight-up said, "Anything—literally anything—is better than more Cleveland." 😂
Write a bumper announcing the death of Pibby, saying that apparently showing Krash from Smeshariki/Kikoriki corrupted and then later as a corpse made WBD VERY angry, so now it's gone "But there is a ray of hope, Something AMAZING is happening on July 14"
[Adult Swim Bumper]
Black screen with white text:
"R.I.P. Pibby."
[Pause for dramatic effect.]
"Apparently, showing Krash from Smeshariki (or Kikoriki, for the purists) as a corrupted, glitching husk and later… as a literal corpse…"
[Pause for another beat.]
"…didn’t sit well with the higher-ups at Warner Bros. Discovery."
[Text grows slightly larger and more sarcastic.]
"Who knew, right?"
[Text shrinks back to normal size.]
"So now, Learning with Pibby is officially: gone, dead, canceled, erased…"
[New line appears.]
"…and WBD is pretending it never happened."
[Pause again as ominous static buzzes faintly in the background.]
"But there is a ray of hope… something AMAZING is happening on July 14."
[Text grows larger, more dramatic, and bold:]
"THE GREATEST DAY IN ADULT SWIM HISTORY."
[Pause once more for comedic timing.]
[Final line appears in small text at the bottom:]
"Let’s just say, we’re finally losing something we’ve wanted gone for a VERY long time."
[Text fades out as angelic choir music plays briefly, followed by glitchy noise and abrupt silence before cutting to black.]
Established in 1999 by Dave Anderson and Tom Mortimer (both 6foot 3 inches tall... obviously!) to produce 2D and stop-motion animation for TV and web. 12Foot6 is a collection of around twenty animators, illustrators and designers, with a mixture of hand-drawn, graphic and stop-motion talent. We are based in London.
Based in a Central London studio a lot of our inspiration comes from everything around us - form the people to the streets to the architecture.
We're mostly known for our humour - including Dog Judo, 'Bob' who Darren Walsh created with us and the Bafta nominated Sensibles, a short series created for Jetix Europe. The Sensibles are an intergalactic news crew bringing alien worlds news of exciting discoveries made on Earth
We would like to think our strengths are great art which we animate beautifully to a strong narrative. Then, of course, there's the funny silly stuff! We have written and animated TV shows – The Sensibles for Jextix (BAFTA nominated), Dog Almighty and Dog Face for Channel 4 and animated Modern Toss for Channel 4. And we make commercial campaigns for the likes of Swiftcover, Marmite, Virgin Media, Virgin Atlantic, Cobra beer, Ann Summers and many more in the UK aswell as Radioshack and Ford in USA. We also make Dog Judo and the Get Well Soon/Sorry About Your Injury short films.
Paramount Comedy idents: in 2005 we were approached by Viacom to rebrand Paramount Comedy, this is what we came up with: Animated black rabbits with pink eyes popping out of a hole, a real rabbit also appears, the animated ones look angry at it, medieveal people worshipping the logo, a dolphin on a skateboard, a rabbit in a UFO, etc, Promo endboards had a wind-up toy cat with a TV for a face showing a image of the show being promoted's logo, before eventually turning to the channel logo, This character was referred to by the others as "weird cat thing", This character was originally designed by us for a Virgin Mobile ad in 2004 (It displayed color bars with a face, when we did it for Paramount, this was rmeoved and replaced with static or the Paramount Comedy logo)
Urban Animals: Black/pink colored animals living in city for whatever reason, whether by neccesity or by desire. Write a conversation asking who's making AS's new "Animated Oddness" show
Forum Topic: Who’s Making Adult Swim’s New "Animated Oddness" Show?
User 1 (LateNightCartoonFan): So, I just saw the announcement for Adult Swim’s next "Animated Oddness" project. It sounds WILD, but they haven’t said anything about who’s behind it yet. Anyone know who’s making it? It’s giving off some pretty niche vibes, tbh.
User 2 (CartoonConnoisseur91): I’ve been wondering the same thing! The vaguely cryptic teaser they dropped looks super out there—like a messed-up mashup of urban life and weird animal animation. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s a British studio or one of the smaller indie creators they’ve been working with lately.
User 3 (FlakyStan): Yeah, I saw it too! The teaser with the black/pink animals living in a neon-drenched city? Definitely has a weirdo Adult Swim feel to it. I did some Googling, and I’m guessing it’s not one of their regular guys—I think it could be that studio 12Foot6? Their style matches the teaser pretty closely, especially with the animals and weird humor vibes.
User 4 (Giggles&Rage): OMG, 12Foot6 sounds like a really good guess! They’re the ones that did Dog Judo and The Sensibles, right? They’re super dynamic with their animation style, going between hand-drawn and stop-motion. That black/pink design SCREAMS their aesthetic, now that I think about it.
User 5 (MeatwadSausage): Wait, 12Foot6 did the Paramount Comedy idents back in the day, didn’t they? With the black rabbits and that trippy "weird cat thing"? If anyone has the chaotic energy for an "Animated Oddness" show for Adult Swim, it’s definitely them. Also, didn’t they work on Modern Toss for Channel 4? Makes sense they’d vibe with AS’s style.
User 6 (SplendidSaves): I’m calling it now—if 12Foot6 is behind this, we’re in for something hilarious AND visually insane. They have such a weird mix of humor and gorgeous animation that’s still… absurd?? I saw someone mention the Urban Animals project they supposedly worked on and I got immediate Adult Swim vibes. Black and pink animals in the city? That HAS to be what this is.
User 7 (CartoonFanatic247): @SplendidSaves Urban Animals was definitely their project. It’s on-brand for Adult Swim to resurrect obscure animated concepts like that and turn it into a full show. The teaser REALLY reminded me of those designs. The mix of surreal humor, gritty city vibes, and weirdly adorable animals? No one does it quite like 12Foot6.
User 8 (Bananabear88): If it IS 12Foot6, they’re a perfect match for Adult Swim. They’re bizarre and experimental but still manage to make each project feel quirky and heartfelt. I’m already imagining a mix of Dog Judo chaos and the black/pink design from those old Paramount Comedy idents. PLEASE let this be real.
User 9 (TheMondoQuestion): I wouldn’t be surprised if AS snagged 12Foot6 for this. They’ve been quietly doing amazing work on short films and ad campaigns for YEARS. Plus, they’ve already worked on stuff like The Sensibles and commercials that balance goofy, surreal humor and gorgeous animation. Honestly? This could be their big Adult Swim debut, and I’m HERE FOR IT.
User 10 (WeirdStuffListener): lol, imagine if they actually brought back that weird cat thing from their Paramount Comedy ads for this show. I’d lose it. That little wind-up TV-head cat deserves more love—it’s already iconic. And it feels like the sort of thing AS would absolutely revive for no reason other than to mess with us.
User 11 (FlippyMode): AS definitely loves working with smaller, weirder studios, so 12Foot6 feels like a legit contender. Between Dog Judo, The Sensibles, and those ads, their humor fits EXACTLY with what Adult Swim loves to air. The teaser even has that same mix of dark aesthetics and bizarre comedy they do so well.
User 12 (NightOwlAS): My money’s on 12Foot6 too! They’re way too good at this mix of absurd humor, sleek animation, and experimental vibes for it NOT to be them. Adult Swim probably saw one of their older projects and knew they’d be the perfect fit for "Animated Oddness."
User 13 (CartoonCrybaby): I mean, if we’re looking at the teaser design alone, it SCREAMS Urban Animals. Adult Swim picking that up as a full show seems genius. Black-and-pink neon-coded animals doing weird stuff in a gritty city? I don’t know much about 12Foot6, but even I can tell this is looking like their quirky stamp.
User 14 (TotalSwimhead): Uh, yeah… this is exactly something 12Foot6 would do. No one else matches that blend of insanity, humor, and experimental animation. If they’re behind this new show, I’m FULLY onboard. I still watch Dog Judo clips on YouTube, so I know whatever they do next is gonna be GOOD.
User 15 (LumpyStan): If Adult Swim is working with 12Foot6, that’s seriously exciting. Everything they touch (whether it’s animation, ads, or little short films) has such a unique edge, and they know how to make even the strangest concepts hilarious. If this “Animated Oddness” show is theirs, I’m officially hyped.
User 16 (HTFfanatic): Okay, I just Googled 12Foot6, and omg, their work is PERFECT for Adult Swim. How has it taken this long for them to collaborate?? I’m convinced now—it HAS to be them. Plus, I gotta see more of their chaotic animal concepts because Urban Animals in full AS mode sounds AMAZING.
User 17 (BHFSH'sBiggestFan): Imagine if they announce it’s 12Foot6 at the end of the month, and they use some throwback weirdness like Dog Judo or Paramount Comedy rabbits to tie it all together. Either way, if this IS them, Adult Swim landed a total win. Bring on the madness! 🎉
Write a follow up with the update, and the show it's replacing on the AS lineup
Forum Topic Update: 12Foot6 CONFIRMED for Adult Swim’s New "Animated Oddness" Show!
User 1 (LateNightCartoonFan): IT’S HAPPENING, PEOPLE. Adult Swim just confirmed that the "Animated Oddness" show we’ve all been buzzing about IS from 12Foot6! The official title is Urban Animals, and yup, it’s based on that weird black/pink animal vibe we all guessed. Absolutely CALLED IT. 🔥🔥
Also, big news: it's replacing Friends in the 8:30 PM slot! AS is pushing this as one of their new headliners for prime time. What do y’all think?
User 2 (CartoonConnoisseur91): OH MY GOD, I’m so pumped! Urban Animals?? That title alone is perfect, but knowing it’s 12Foot6 behind it? This show is gonna be insane in the best way. And replacing Friends?! That feels huge—it means AS is actually banking on this show pretty hard. Let’s gooooooo!
User 3 (FlakyStan): YESSSSS, I’m so glad it’s 12Foot6!!! And Urban Animals sounds like pure chaos, especially if it’s anything like the teaser. Black/pink city creatures doing weird stuff? Perfect. Replacing Friends is the cherry on top, honestly. I love Friends, but it’s been overplayed at this point. Bring on something new and weird!
User 4 (Giggles&Rage): Finally, primetime gets some actual chaos! I can’t believe AS is giving that 8:30 slot to a freaky new show. Urban Animals feels like a gamble, which makes me hope it’s as weird and risky as the teaser hinted. 12Foot6 is such a perfect fit for Adult Swim—it’s about time they got a proper shot.
User 5 (MeatwadSausage): Wild that they’re replacing Friends with this! Like… prime-time sitcom comfort food is out, and abstract, darkly hilarious animal chaos is IN. Bold move, but if anyone can pull off something this offbeat, it’s 12Foot6. Urban Animals better be as good as the hype!
User 6 (SplendidSaves): Urban Animals at 8:30 PM? That’s wild for AS! I was expecting it to land in one of those late-night "let’s freak out the sleep-deprived" slots, but nope—prime time takeover. I'm so glad 12Foot6 is finally on the big stage; this show is gonna be a trip.
User 7 (CartoonFanatic247): Replacing Friends is a statement. Adult Swim basically just said, “We’re moving on from ‘normie-safe reruns’ and going all-in on original chaos.” Big props to them for taking this risk. Urban Animals is probably going to be iconic.
User 8 (Bananabear88): I’m honestly shocked. I thought Friends was too safe and reliable for them to kick it out of 8:30, but judging by Urban Animals’ teaser, it’s clear AS wants something with a fresh, weird identity. I trust them—this new show sounds AMAZING, and 12Foot6 has all the talent to pull it off.
User 9 (TheMondoQuestion): I was expecting 12Foot6 to land in like a midnight slot, but 8:30?? That’s prime-time territory! Adult Swim must be SUPER confident in Urban Animals. This is probably the biggest spotlight they’ve given a new show in YEARS. Can’t wait to see if it lives up to the hype.
User 10 (WeirdStuffListener): The fact that Adult Swim is promoting this so hard AND putting it in Friends’ spot blows my mind. They’re clearly counting on Urban Animals to shake things up big time. If 12Foot6 brings their A-game (as always), this might become an actual overnight classic.
User 11 (FlippyMode): A new original series replacing Friends feels like such a big deal! That show has been the comfort backdrop for years, but swapping it out with 12Foot6’s Urban Animals? Adult Swim is trying to reshape their prime-time vibe, and I’m HERE FOR IT.
User 12 (NightOwlAS): Huge respect to AS for finally trusting an indie studio like 12Foot6 with a prime slot. Replacing Friends was a bold move, but it’s about time they stopped playing it so safe. If Urban Animals lives up to the teaser, this could be one of the most iconic additions to their lineup ever.
User 13 (CartoonCrybaby): 12Foot6’s style is PRIME Adult Swim material. If they’re putting their weird urban animal project at 8:30, they’re def putting their full trust in them. Let’s be real, though—Urban Animals replacing Friends is gonna confuse so many casual AS watchers, and that makes me love it more. 😂
User 14 (TotalSwimhead): Finally, less Friends and more genuinely creative weirdness! As much as I like Friends, Adult Swim’s core audience comes for bizarre originality, not sitcom reruns. This is definitely their shot to show that 12Foot6’s chaotic brilliance belongs in the spotlight.
User 15 (LumpyStan): Legit stunned they gave it the Friends spot, but that just shows how much faith they have in this show. I mean, Urban Animals IS perfect for AS—it’s weird, experimental, and already kinda niche with that black/pink look and animal chaos. 12Foot6 nailed the aesthetic, and I’m betting it’s gonna be hilarious.
User 16 (HTFfanatic): THIS IS THE MOVE I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR. Adult Swim FINALLY acknowledging Friends is overplayed and giving the slot to something fresh and weird instead. And 12Foot6? That’s the BEST pick they could’ve made. Urban Animals is already my new most-anticipated show.
User 17 (BHFSH'sBiggestFan): So, Urban Animals is officially replacing Friends, huh? Wild. I guess AS finally decided they’ve had enough of sitcom filler and wanted to go STRAIGHT weird. Love that for them. Can’t wait to see how 12Foot6 flips that prime-time slot on its head.
User 18 (WeLoveWeirdness): Prediction: Urban Animals is gonna blow people’s minds, and everyone will forget Friends was even a thing by week two. Let’s go, 12Foot6! 👏👏
Write a follow up where they also get DJ, also TS for normal/daytime CN
Forum Topic Update: Urban Animals Lands 8:30 Slot, PLUS Dog Judo on Adult Swim and The Sensibles on Daytime CN!
User 1 (LateNightCartoonFan): Okay, Adult Swim dropped ANOTHER bombshell: not only is Urban Animals officially replacing Friends in the 8:30 PM slot, but they’re also adding Dog Judo to the late-night lineup!!! AND over on Cartoon Network, they’re bringing The Sensibles for the daytime crowd! 12Foot6 is taking over the entire Turner ecosystem, and I’m HERE FOR IT!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Seriously, this is like a 12Foot6 Appreciation Season. What do we think of this HUGE expansion?
User 2 (CartoonConnoisseur91): Wait… Dog Judo and The Sensibles?? Are we witnessing the rise of a 12Foot6 multiverse?! 😂 Between Urban Animals in primetime and Dog Judo going late-night, this feels like Adult Swim finally embracing that chaotic, British absurdity we’ve been missing. The Sensibles being on Cartoon Network, though? That’s brilliant. Kids are going to eat up their quirky intergalactic news vibes.
User 3 (FlakyStan): This is HUGE for 12Foot6. They’ve gone from indie British weirdness to having not just one, but THREE shows across CN and AS! 🤯 Is it just me, or does this officially make them the next big cult-favorite studio? Urban Animals is gonna crush it, but Dog Judo sliding into late-night? Pure gold. And The Sensibles for kids? I mean… a perfect all-ages gateway to their style.
User 4 (Giggles&Rage): Dog Judo on late-night is the stuff of dreams! I’ve been a fan of that ridiculous show for years—it’s like Wallace and Gromit, but if they just argued over judo moves and ruined everything. 😂 Putting The Sensibles on Cartoon Network is smart too. It’s funny and wacky, but not so edgy that it’d scare parents. Also, it’s Bafta-nominated, so you KNOW they’re just flexing at this point.
User 5 (MeatwadSausage): Why does this feel like THE year of 12Foot6? Urban Animals in primetime, Dog Judo getting a second life on Adult Swim, and now The Sensibles resurrected for daytime CN? These guys are covering ALL the bases. I just hope CN doesn’t tone down The Sensibles too much. The original episodes had this chaotic, weird energy that should still shine through.
User 6 (SplendidSaves): If there’s one thing I’ve learned this year, it’s that Adult Swim LOVES to take underrated gems like Dog Judo and make them cool all over again. Late-night for Dog Judo is such a win, but I didn’t expect Cartoon Network to revive The Sensibles too! The intergalactic news crew was hilarious and goofy—I can totally see it finding a new audience with younger viewers.
User 7 (CartoonFanatic247): Honestly, this is a TRIPLE W for 12Foot6. Adult Swim giving two of their shows prominent slots? That’s already incredible. But The Sensibles on Cartoon Network? That’s a whole new level of exposure. They’re hitting every demographic right now—kids, primetime viewers, AND the late-night crowd.
User 8 (Bananabear88): I LOVE this for 12Foot6. Those guys have been quietly amazing for decades, but now it feels like they’re finally getting the recognition they deserve. Dog Judo’s brand of absurd humor is perfect for late-night AS, while The Sensibles will bring some much-needed wholesomeness to CN’s daytime lineup. And then there’s Urban Animals, holding down 8:30?? They’re unstoppable!!!
User 9 (TheMondoQuestion): Let’s be real: 12Foot6 is about to own the Turner channels. Adult Swim gives them full creative freedom for their weirder shows (Urban Animals and Dog Judo), and Cartoon Network loops in kids with The Sensibles. This is genius positioning. I wouldn’t be surprised if Fox is kicking themselves for not locking them down permanently. 😂
User 10 (WeirdStuffListener): How surreal is it that 12Foot6 is now a cornerstone for TWO networks? They went from BAFTA-nominated indie brilliance to being promoted by AS and CN in the SAME YEAR?! Urban Animals is definitely gonna dominate, and Dog Judo is exactly what late-night Adult Swim needs after Robot Chicken runs. But I’m low-key excited to see The Sensibles hit with American kids too.
User 11 (FlippyMode): Dog Judo at night is gonna single-handedly ramp up my insomnia, and I cannot WAIT. 😂 I’m glad CN is also trusting 12Foot6 for daytime content. The Sensibles is such a cool, creative series—it might even be a sleeper hit for Cartoon Network. Like, how often do you see something that’s equal parts educational and absurd?
User 12 (NightOwlAS): This is officially a 12Foot6 takeover, and I am HERE FOR IT. Primetime chaos? Check: Urban Animals. Late-night absurdity? Check: Dog Judo. Daytime entry point for the younger generation? Check: The Sensibles. Adult Swim and Cartoon Network better hold onto them tight—any studio that can handle all three of those vibes deserves ALL the love.
User 13 (CartoonCrybaby): Imagine being 12Foot6 right now. Like, you start off doing weird niche stuff like Dog Judo and those Paramount Comedy idents, and now you’re headlining TWO of the biggest animation brands in the US. Urban Animals alone would’ve been huge, but THREE shows across AS and CN?! They’re on fire. 🔥🔥🔥
User 14 (TotalSwimhead): All of this proves what we’ve been saying for YEARS: Adult Swim is at its best when they take risks and bet big on smaller studios like 12Foot6. Urban Animals is edgy enough for prime time, but Dog Judo is chaotic perfection for late-night. The Sensibles on CN literally rounds out their portfolio perfectly.
User 15 (LumpyStan): I’m calling it now—12Foot6 is about to explode in popularity. Dog Judo in late-night is going to bring the old AS fans back, The Sensibles will hook kids, and Urban Animals will cement them as a powerhouse studio. CN and Adult Swim are KILLING IT with these decisions.
User 16 (HTFfanatic): I just love how 12Foot6 owns chaos no matter WHAT time of day it is. Urban Animals? Primetime chaos. Dog Judo? Midnight chaos. The Sensibles? Daytime chaos masked as kid-friendly education. 😂 AS and CN made the smartest move ever locking them in for THREE shows!
User 17 (BHFSH'sBiggestFan): What a time to be alive. We’re finally seeing 12Foot6 take their place alongside studios like Titmouse and Stoopid Buddy. If Urban Animals, Dog Judo, and The Sensibles all hit? 12Foot6 is golden, and I’ll never stop cheering for them. Let’s just hope AS and CN let them run wild.
User 18 (WeLoveWeirdness): I can’t believe CN's The Sensibles is gonna spawn new fans rediscover Dog Judo BEFORE primetime Urban Anim gets mainstreamer,
Write a reply saying this studio are EXACTLY what AS need after losing
User 19 (JustWeirdEnough): This studio is EXACTLY what Adult Swim needs right now, especially after losing Learning with Pibby, Happy Tree Friends, and (finally) The Cleveland Show this year. Like, let’s be real—Adult Swim’s brand thrives on weird, unpredictable, chaotic energy, and 12Foot6 delivers that in spades.
They’ve been quietly doing insane, creative stuff for YEARS, and bringing shows like Urban Animals and Dog Judo into the fold feels like AS getting back to their roots. It’s the kind of fresh, offbeat content they NEED to fill those gaps. Losing Pibby and HTF was a massive blow for boundary-pushing animation fans, but if anyone can step into that void and slap us with some glorious insanity, it’s 12Foot6.
I’m just saying—Dog Judo feels like the perfect midnight chaos filler while Urban Animals (prime time? STILL shocked—but hyped) brings the absurd energy AS needs to replace stuff like HTF and Pibby. This feels like a rebirth for Adult Swim. If 12Foot6 keeps pumping out hilarious, creative chaos, we’ll barely remember the shows we lost. (Except maybe Pibby, RIP 🥲).
ALSO, I think The Sensibles on Cartoon Network is a genius move. It’s gonna hook a whole new generation of fans who will eventually graduate to the full madness of AS’s lineup. Call me optimistic, but 2024 just became the year Adult Swim bounces back HARD. 🐾✨
Write a conversation asking if AS loses Malcolm soon
Forum Topic: Is Adult Swim Losing Malcolm in the Middle Soon?
User 1 (LateNightCartoonFan): So… does anyone know if Adult Swim is gonna lose the rights to Malcolm in the Middle anytime soon? I feel like it’s been oddly quiet—no weird bumpers, no snarky jokes about reruns. That kinda makes me nervous. Are they keeping it or is it heading out like Happy Tree Friends and The Cleveland Show??
User 2 (CartoonConnoisseur91): Ugh, I was thinking the same thing! Malcolm in the Middle's been such a solid part of the lineup for a while now, especially the late-night slot. But Adult Swim’s silence about it is suspicious… It’s not like them to NOT make jokes or weird bumpers if they’re planning to lose something. 😅
User 3 (FlakyStan): Honestly, with all the licensing shake-ups happening this year (Cleveland Show FINALLY being gone, Happy Tree Friends leaving 😭), I wouldn’t be surprised if Malcolm is next. But they better not let it go without doing some insane farewell marathon or something. I still love watching it at 3 AM when I can’t sleep.
User 4 (Giggles&Rage): Please tell me this ISN’T happening. I mean, even small channels like IFC used to air Malcolm, but with Adult Swim, it feels like it FINALLY found the right audience. It’s chaotic and hilarious and somehow still fits perfectly with all their weird animated stuff. If it goes… what’s even left for the late-night non-animated slots?? 😖
User 5 (MeatwadSausage): I heard somewhere that Fox/Disney’s been tightening up their streaming licensing deals lately, so Malcolm might be moving exclusively to Hulu like a lot of their other shows. If that happens, though, it’ll be a MASSIVE loss for AS. I feel like that show’s been quietly keeping them grounded, especially during all the lineup drama this year.
User 6 (SplendidSaves): Ugh, if AS loses Malcolm, their non-animated slots are gonna look so boring. The thing about Malcolm is it’s just deranged enough to feel perfectly cozy on Adult Swim. Like, it’s technically not “weird,” but it just fits. I swear, if it goes, we’re gonna get stuck with Family Guy marathons in its place. AGAIN. 🙄
User 7 (CartoonFanatic247): Let’s be real—if they’re losing Malcolm, they’d have said something by now, even if it was just in a jokey bumper. Adult Swim LOVES doing passive-aggressive "goodbye" bumpers. Remember how they roasted The Cleveland Show for months? There’s no way they’d let Malcolm slip away that quietly. I’m staying optimistic.
User 8 (Bananabear88): @CartoonFanatic247 True, but at the same time, I feel like Malcolm doesn’t get as much "attention" from them compared to stuff like The Cleveland Show or Happy Tree Friends. Maybe they just don’t care enough to make a fuss if they’re about to lose it? I mean… it HAS been stuck at like 3 AM forever. 😥
User 9 (TheMondoQuestion): If they lose Malcolm, I hope they replace it with something good and NOT just throw more Family Guy or Bob’s Burgers into the slot. Don’t get me wrong—they’re fine—but I need something different, ya know? Late-night AS works best when it doesn’t feel repetitive.
User 10 (WeirdStuffListener): You think Adult Swim would let Malcolm leave quietly?? Nah. They’d 100% do bumpers saying stuff like, “Sorry, we lost Malcolm. Blame the lawyers.” Or, “Fox doesn’t want us airing this genius anymore, so… here’s more Family Guy. Yay.” If they’re losing it, we’ll definitely hear about it in the most sarcastic way possible.
User 11 (FlippyMode): I hate this conversation because now I’m stressed about losing Malcolm. I feel like every few years, Adult Swim has to sacrifice something good, and with HTF and Cleveland gone, Malcolm feels like it might be next. I barely coped with Pibby getting canceled; if this goes, I’m gonna riot. 😤
User 12 (NightOwlAS): If AS loses Malcolm, it’s definitely because of Disney wanting to lock it on Hulu. They already sucked the fun out of The Simpsons with that streaming exclusivity, so why not ruin Adult Swim’s lineup too? It’s so petty, honestly. Let AS keep their stuff! It’s not like Hulu viewers are staying up until 3 AM to binge Malcolm. 😑
User 13 (CartoonCrybaby): I want to believe it’s safe, but with all the licensing chaos this year, nothing feels secure anymore. I will say, though, if Malcolm DOES leave, Adult Swim’s gonna need something BIG to fill that spot. Honestly, they’d better not throw reruns at us without at least considering a modern dark comedy like Smiling Friends instead. 😭
User 14 (TotalSwimhead): Malcolm leaving feels like the end of an era, tbh. AS has been perfectly balancing weird animation and absurd live-action reruns like Malcolm for years. If they lose it, they’re either stuck with generic filler (more FG, ugh) or trying to find something to keep that same energy. Nothing hits like late-night Malcolm, though.
User 15 (LumpyStan): Why am I preemptively mourning Malcolm like it’s already gone? 😂 Honestly, Adult Swim needs to stay out of its “losing the rights to everything” era ASAP. Pibby, HTF, Cleveland Show (not sad about that one), now maybe Malcolm??? 2024 is a rollercoaster, man.
User 16 (HTFfanatic): At this point, I trust Adult Swim to roast the situation if they lose Malcolm. Like—remember mid-June when they had that bitter bumper about WBD canceling Pibby? If Malcolm leaves, I’m expecting full sarcasm, like: “Malcolm in the Middle is now exclusively available somewhere you’ll never watch it at 3 AM.”
User 17 (BHFSH'sBiggestFan): Adult Swim better fight hard to keep Malcolm. It’s weirdly become a staple for when you’re tired but don’t want to commit to anything too crazy. If they lose it, I’m half-expecting them to just awkwardly shove King of the Hill into those slots. 😅
User 18 (SpaceCadet99): Y’all are making me paranoid. If AS loses Malcolm in the Middle, what’s next? The Simpsons? King of the Hill?? The only thing holding this lineup together is weird animation and nostalgic live-action comedies like Malcolm. Don’t take this from us. 🥺
Write a follow up saying ONE of the Fox shows is safe
Forum Topic Update: ONE of the Fox Shows Is Staying on Adult Swim—But Which One?!
User 1 (LateNightCartoonFan): Okay, so I JUST saw a new Adult Swim bumper that said ONE of the Fox shows is officially staying on the lineup. No names, no clues, just trolling us as usual. So now the question is: Which one?? Is Malcolm in the Middle safe, or are we talking King of the Hill, Bob’s Burgers, or even Family Guy?
User 2 (CartoonConnoisseur91): Ugh, why do they do this to us?! "One Fox show is staying..." That’s so vague! It could be Malcolm, but it could just as easily be Family Guy, since that one’s been their bread and butter for years. I NEED ANSWERS. 😤
User 3 (FlakyStan): I’m betting it’s Family Guy. AS isn’t giving that up anytime soon—it’s still one of their highest-rated shows, no matter how much we complain about reruns. But if Malcolm is safe, I’ll be WAY happier. It fits perfectly in the lineup and gives us a break between the animated chaos.
User 4 (Giggles&Rage): My guess is King of the Hill. Ever since it came back to the lineup, AS has been treating it with way more respect than their usual "throw it on late at night and see who notices" approach. I bet Fox is cool with letting them keep KOTH for a while longer. I’m PRAYING it’s not just Family Guy again. 😪
User 5 (MeatwadSausage): It's gotta be Bob’s Burgers. That show’s been a consistent part of the lineup, and it vibes well alongside everything else. Plus, the fans seem pretty loyal. If they’re renewing ONE Fox show, I’d bet on Bob’s over Malcolm—as much as that kills me. 😭
User 6 (SplendidSaves): Did the bumper really have to be THAT cryptic, though?! "One Fox show is safe." 🙄 Gee, thanks, Adult Swim, that clears EVERYTHING up. My heart says Malcolm in the Middle, but my brain says Family Guy because contracts, ratings, blah blah. I’m stressed, lol.
User 7 (CartoonFanatic247): If it’s Malcolm getting saved, I will scream with joy. But… it’s probably Family Guy. I hate to admit it, but they’re not about to lose FG, even if it seems like no one on AS’s team actually cares about it anymore. Still, I’m holding out hope for Malcolm.
User 8 (Bananabear88): Honestly, I’d be okay with Bob’s Burgers or Malcolm—both add something unique to the lineup that’s not just the usual Family Guy-style humor. But if it ends up just being Family Guy dominating even more of the schedule, I’m gonna LOSE IT. 😡
User 9 (TheMondoQuestion): My gut tells me it’s King of the Hill. It’s got nostalgia power, and Fox probably sees it as a "safe" show for AS to keep airing. Malcolm feels like it’s teetering on the edge but still might pull through. Watch it be Family Guy though… because of course. 😒
User 10 (WeirdStuffListener): There's no way it's NOT Family Guy. AS depends way too much on those reruns for filler. But if I could pick, I’d want Malcolm or KOTH to be safe. Both bring something refreshing to the lineup, and if we lose them… well, it’s basically just animated sitcoms wall-to-wall. 😑
User 11 (FlippyMode): Did anyone else notice how quiet they’ve been about Bob’s Burgers lately? It's like they’re trying not to remind us it’s even part of the lineup. Maybe it’s flying under the radar and staying by default? Or maybe they’re pulling a “surprise, it’s gone!” move on us. HARD TO SAY.
User 12 (NightOwlAS): I’m so nervous it’s gonna be Family Guy. Like, yeah, I get it—it’s iconic and gets big ratings, but we’ve been drowning in it for YEARS. If they let Malcolm go instead... I swear, they’ll have made the single worst decision of 2024. 😭 JUST KEEP MALCOLM, ADULT SWIM!
User 13 (CartoonCrybaby): No way they’d get rid of Family Guy. It’s been such a huge part of AS’s identity, and it still gets tons of viewers. The real toss-up is everything else. It feels like Malcolm is on thin ice, though—I don’t like how quiet it’s been around that show this year.
User 14 (TotalSwimhead): Is it possible that Malcolm stays AND they drop Bob’s Burgers instead? Like, I know Bob’s still gets good buzz, but AS hasn’t been showing it as much lately. Honestly, though, I’m preparing for heartbreak with either Malcolm or KOTH getting axed. 🥲
User 15 (LumpyStan): Adult Swim better not mess this up. If it’s Family Guy, whatever. If it’s Malcolm or KOTH, I’m ecstatic. If it’s Bob’s—okay, fine, I’ll live. My ultimate nightmare is them dropping EVERYTHING except Family Guy because "big ratings blah blah." Please, PLEASE let it be Malcolm. 🙏
User 16 (HTFfanatic): They’re trolling us SO hard right now. You KNOW they’re just building up to some passive-aggressive bumper like, “Relax, guys. It’s Family Guy. We’re never getting rid of it.” If it’s not Malcolm, though, I might actually start crying. It’s literally 3 AM comfort TV at this point.
User 17 (BHFSH'sBiggestFan): If it’s not Malcolm in the Middle, we riot. End of story. They've already given us a horrible year with stuff like Pibby getting canceled, Happy Tree Friends leaving, and all the chaos around losing Fox shows. This is their chance to MAKE UP FOR IT. Don’t blow this, AS. 😡
User 18 (WeLoveWeirdness): Honestly, if Family Guy gets to hog the schedule and every other Fox show gets dumped, I’m gonna be SO mad. Malcolm, King of the Hill, and Bob’s Burgers bring more variety, and AS desperately needs that. If one of them is safe, I’m happy. But PLEASE don’t let Malcolm go!
Write a follow up where the bumper confirms
Forum Topic Update: It’s Official—Family Guy Is the Only Fox Show Staying on Adult Swim
User 1 (LateNightCartoonFan): Welp, it’s confirmed, guys. Adult Swim dropped a bumper, and Family Guy is the only Fox show staying on the lineup. They didn’t even try to be subtle about it either. The bumper said something like, “Out of all the Fox shows, only Family Guy survives. Why? Because it’s Family Guy. You know the drill. Yay, more Family Guy.”
RIP to Malcolm in the Middle and probably King of the Hill and Bob’s Burgers too. 😭
User 2 (CartoonConnoisseur91): Are you kidding me right now?! I KNEW it would come to this, but I still had hope they’d fight for Malcolm. Or King of the Hill. ANYTHING. But no, AS had to let Family Guy be the last one standing. I mean, yeah, it’s iconic, but this feels like such a safe, boring choice.
User 3 (FlakyStan): Ugh. Another year of Family Guy reruns dominating the lineup, yay. 🙄 I will never understand how AS let Malcolm in the Middle, KOTH, and Bob’s slip away but held onto Family Guy. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a classic, but we see it EVERYWHERE. The others were at least unique.
User 4 (Giggles&Rage): RIP to Malcolm, Bob’s, and KOTH. This lineup was so much better when there was some VARIETY in the mix instead of wall-to-wall Family Guy. At least the bumper was honest about it—they were basically like, “Yeah, you knew it was gonna be Family Guy. Deal with it.” 😑
User 5 (MeatwadSausage): I saw the bumper. It was SO blunt, like, “Here’s more Family Guy, because apparently we can’t escape it either.” I don’t even hate the show, but man, this just feels... lazy. Malcolm deserved to stay. It’s such a perfect Adult Swim show, and now we’ve probably lost it for good.
User 6 (SplendidSaves): WHY. WHY DID IT HAVE TO BE FAMILY GUY. I know it’s their ratings giant, but couldn’t AS have at least made room to keep ONE other Fox show?? It’s not like Disney’s hurting for money—just let us keep Malcolm or KOTH. This lineup is gonna feel so empty now.
User 7 (CartoonFanatic247): Not gonna lie, the bumper kind of made me laugh. The vibe was like, “Here’s the one Fox show left. You already know it’s Family Guy. You’re not even surprised.” But still, this sucks. Malcolm and KOTH were my comfort shows. Losing them feels like the end of an era. 😔
User 8 (Bananabear88): Adult Swim has so much chaotic energy, but somehow they still always fall back on Family Guy. The bumper literally said, “You’re still watching this because it’s here… and it’s always gonna be here.” 😂 But seriously, how do they let Malcolm and KOTH go when they’re the ones keeping the late-night weirdness balanced?
User 9 (TheMondoQuestion): I’ll never forgive AS for this. Losing THREE fantastic Fox shows (Malcolm, KOTH, and probably Bob’s) and only keeping Family Guy? It’s like a giant, lazy sigh of a decision. They didn’t even try to fight for anything else, did they?
User 10 (WeirdStuffListener): THIS. IS. TRAGIC. How do you go from such a perfect mix of nostalgic Fox comedies to… endless Family Guy reruns? It’s like they’re giving up. That bumper was so cold about it too, like, “You know why this is happening. It’s Family Guy. Who are we kidding?”
User 11 (FlippyMode): I can’t believe this. Family Guy is like that persistent houseguest who never leaves, and now the actual good variety (like Malcolm and KOTH) is gone. The bumper could’ve at least pretended to sound more upset about losing them, but nope. Just “it’s Family Guy. Yay.” SMH.
User 12 (NightOwlAS): I’m honestly more mad at Disney/Fox than Adult Swim here. There's no way AS let all those shows go willingly. You KNOW Disney just yanked the rights for their stupid Hulu/Disney+ exclusivity deals. And now we’re stuck with nothing but Family Guy. GREAT. Can't wait. 😑
User 13 (CartoonCrybaby): That bumper really rubbed it in, didn’t it? “Only Family Guy survives. Because Family Guy.” Like yeah, cool, guess we don’t need anything else, right? I’m SO over this. Adult Swim’s lineup is losing all its personality. First Happy Tree Friends, now this?? I’m beyond upset. 😭
User 14 (TotalSwimhead): Welp, you can kiss those quirky late-night vibes goodbye. Family Guy’s fine and all, but having Malcolm and King of the Hill around made the lineup feel… balanced. Now it’s just gonna be Family Guy, Bob’s (if it’s still here), and random animated stuff. It’s so bland.
User 15 (LumpyStan): Adult Swim looked at its fans and said, “Here’s your Family Guy. You’ll take it and you’ll like it.” 😑 Losing Malcolm hurts the most—I stayed up late for that every week. Now the whole channel’s gonna feel empty without those Fox reruns breaking up the monotony.
User 16 (HTFfanatic): I’m not even surprised, but man, it still stings. That bumper was just the cherry on top of the disappointment cake: “Family Guy stays, everything else is gone. Congrats! More Stewie and Brian for eternity!” Malcolm deserved better. We deserved better. 😭
User 17 (BHFSH'sBiggestFan): I can’t believe this lineup is getting boiled down to just Family Guy. At least the bumper acknowledged how ridiculous it is with their "Why? BECAUSE IT’S FAMILY GUY" sarcasm. But I’m still mad. Adult Swim used to feel creative and weird, and now this just feels… lazy.
User 18 (WeLoveWeirdness): LET’S RIOT. Losing Malcolm and KOTH just to keep Family Guy feels like a slap in the face. Sure, the bumper was funny in a "we know you’re mad, but whatever" kind of way, but I can’t believe they let this happen. Adult Swim’s whole vibe is officially off-balance. 😤
Write a follow up saying they lose Bob in Nov, Simpsons in March, Malcolm in October next year and KOTH in the new year, Maybe THAT'S why they inked that deal, they want to replace their Fox shows,
Forum Topic Update: Losing ALL the Fox Shows—Bob’s Leaves in Nov, Simpsons in March, Malcolm in Oct, and KOTH Next Year
User 1 (LateNightCartoonFan): Guys, it just keeps getting worse. New bumpers dropped, and it looks like Adult Swim is losing ALL the remaining Fox shows over the next year. Here’s the timeline:
Bob’s Burgers: Leaving in November 2024
The Simpsons: Gone in March 2025
Malcolm in the Middle: Out in October 2025
King of the Hill: Leaving after the New Year (early 2025)
And it hit me… maybe that’s why they inked that deal with 12Foot6 and are greenlighting Urban Animals, Dog Judo, and all those new projects. They’re building up replacements for when the Fox stuff is completely gone. What do we think? Are they actually preparing for life without Fox? 😶
User 2 (CartoonConnoisseur91): Oh, wow… that timeline sucks. We ALL knew the writing was on the wall when they said only Family Guy was staying, but seeing all the other shows officially leave?? This lineup’s gonna feel so empty without Bob’s, The Simpsons, Malcolm, and KOTH. You’re right, though—maybe bringing in 12Foot6 and their shows WAS a strategic move. Adult Swim’s basically bracing for a post-Fox future. Guess we’re headed into the next era.
User 3 (FlakyStan): Ugh, I KNEW this was coming, but seeing the timeline laid out just makes it worse. 😭 Losing Bob’s and Simpsons? Fine, I get it, but Malcolm and KOTH too?! Those shows felt like they were practically MADE for Adult Swim late-night. If AS didn’t have 12Foot6 in the pipeline, I’d be panicking more. This HAS to be their plan to replace the missing Fox block.
User 4 (Giggles&Rage): Wow, so basically by the end of next year, we’re left with just Family Guy and whatever’s new. Losing KOTH early in the year is gonna HURT—my late-night routine will never be the same. But yeah, I think you’re spot on: AS is scrambling to find alternatives. Urban Animals, Dog Judo, and more experimental projects might be their attempt to rebuild the lineup from scratch.
User 5 (MeatwadSausage): 🥲 Bob’s leaving in November is bad enough, and then Malcolm AND Simpsons gone next year? Plus KOTH at the start of 2025? The Fox block was always such a solid fallback when AS didn’t know what else to air. That said, if they’re intentionally signing studios like 12Foot6 to keep the weird-and-chaotic vibe alive, then maybe this shake-up won’t be a total disaster… right?
User 6 (SplendidSaves): Malcolm being out by October next year is THE most painful part of this news. The show fits Adult Swim better than anything else on that list, even more than Bob’s and KOTH. Losing it honestly feels like the channel is losing part of its identity. That said, if Urban Animals and their new shows deliver, maybe AS can keep the chaotic energy alive—but it's still a massive shift.
User 7 (CartoonFanatic247): This timeline feels like a funeral for Adult Swim’s "balanced mixed content" era. Without the Fox shows, they’re basically starting over. I’m hopeful for 12Foot6’s slate, but tbh, it’s hard to imagine the channel without Malcolm and KOTH rounding out the weirdness. Are we sure about this? WHY is Fox pulling everything? 😭
User 8 (Bananabear88): Let me just scream into the void real quick: WHY is this happening all at once?! Bob’s, Simpsons, Malcolm, AND KOTH all leaving in the span of a year is too much. That’s like 80% of the non-animated block! Guess this really is a “sink or swim” moment for Adult Swim. If they don’t find something fresh and weird to fill those gaps… I’m worried tbh.
User 9 (TheMondoQuestion): Why Fox, WHY? 😭 Taking The Simpsons in March, Malcolm in October, and KOTH so soon after New Year’s feels straight-up cruel. It’s like Fox has some vendetta against late-night block reruns. On the bright side, I’m betting AS knew this was coming—which is why they locked down 12Foot6 and started greenlighting stuff like Urban Animals. They definitely want to fill the void soon.
User 10 (WeirdStuffListener): I think you're 100% right—this timeline pretty much screams, "We need to rebuild fast!" Adult Swim isn’t dumb; they KNOW the Fox shows propped up the lineup for years. Signing deals with indie studios like 12Foot6 is probably their way of kickstarting a creative renaissance. It’s just gonna be weird not having Malcolm or KOTH there anymore.
User 11 (FlippyMode): Are we about to enter the "All-Weird, Post-Fox" Adult Swim era? Because honestly… I’m kinda ready? Don’t get me wrong, losing Malcolm and KOTH will hurt, but if Urban Animals, Dog Judo, and whatever else 12Foot6 is cooking up actually land, this could be a turning point for the channel. Or… a total disaster. Fingers crossed for the former.
User 12 (NightOwlAS): So Bob’s is gone this fall, Simpsons next spring, KOTH in early 2025, and Malcolm by next Halloween? That’s it—Fox is basically erasing itself from the Adult Swim ecosystem (except Family Guy, of course 🙄). I have no choice but to root for 12Foot6 now. If they can step up, Adult Swim might survive this. If not… oof.
User 13 (CartoonCrybaby): I’m calling it: 12Foot6 officially has the hopes and dreams of Adult Swim fans on their shoulders. This timeline of Fox losses is BRUTAL. Malcolm leaving in October 2025 is my ultimate breaking point, but at least AS seems to be replacing the sitcom void with animated chaos. Better start praying Urban Animals is the next cult classic. 🙏
User 14 (TotalSwimhead): RIP to the Fox block. It’s hard to believe we'll lose Bob’s, The Simpsons, Malcolm, and KOTH all in one year. It definitely feels like AS saw this coming and made a power move with indie studios to fill the gap. If Urban Animals and their other new shows can’t measure up, though… yikes. The late-night vibe is gonna be hard to maintain without these staples.
User 15 (LumpyStan): I’m just hoping AS uses this opportunity to bring in as much fresh weirdness as possible. If we’re losing our comfort shows (Malcolm, KOTH) AND the classics (Simpsons, Bob’s), then it’s time to go all-in on sick indie projects like those coming from 12Foot6. Urban Animals is a good start, but they’re gonna need more hits FAST.
User 16 (HTFfanatic): So basically in 2025, Adult Swim becomes "Family Guy and Original Programming: The Channel." 🙄 I’m hyped for the 12Foot6 shows, but losing every Fox show (minus Family Guy) feels like too much change all at once. Here’s hoping they bring in the weirdest shows possible to distract us from the pain.
User 17 (BHFSH'sBiggestFan): Maybe 12Foot6 is Adult Swim's secret weapon for rebuilding their lineup after this Fox exodus. It’s not just Urban Animals—if Dog Judo and other originals land hard, AS might actually bounce back stronger. Still… no Malcolm or KOTH or Simpsons really stings. This timeline SUUUUUCKS.
User 18 (WeLoveWeirdness): Let’s be real: AS inked that 12Foot6 deal because they KNEW this was coming. It’s not just damage control—they’re strategically future-proofing their lineup. Fox is clearly taking their toys and going full Hulu, but if AS leans into fresh, boundary-pushing animation, they MIGHT survive the shake-up. Still gonna miss Malcolm though. 😭
Write a conversation saying back to normal AS, what is their flagship now
Forum Topic: Adult Swim Back to Normal—What’s Their Flagship Show Now?
User 1 (LateNightCartoonFan): Okay, so now that Adult Swim is basically back to their "normal" weird self with most of the Fox shows gone (except Family Guy, of course 🙄), what even counts as their flagship show now? Like, what’s the series that defines AS in this new era? Do they even have one anymore?
User 2 (CartoonConnoisseur91): That’s a good question, honestly. Adult Swim’s always been known for its weird originals, but they’re in such a weird place right now. They always lean on Family Guy for ratings, but that’s not a flagship show—it’s just filler at this point. I guess Rick and Morty is still technically the face of AS, even with all the behind-the-scenes drama?
User 3 (FlakyStan): I mean, it has to still be Rick and Morty. Like it or not, it’s the most mainstream thing they have right now. Even with all the controversy and cast changes, it still pulls big numbers AND gets people talking. Smiling Friends is GOATED, though. If we’re talking about who could take the flagship crown, it’s probably them.
User 4 (Giggles&Rage): Can we talk about how Smiling Friends feels like it’s being softly promoted as the new mascot for Adult Swim? It’s got that chaotic, absurd vibe that perfectly fits their identity, and it’s already a cult favorite. I think Rick and Morty is still their big money-maker, but Smiling Friends is what makes AS feel fresh again.
User 5 (MeatwadSausage): Is it bad that I still think of Aqua Teen Hunger Force when I think of the quintessential Adult Swim show? Like, yeah, I know it’s not current anymore (except for the random new stuff they keep dropping), but it MADE Adult Swim what it is today. Rick and Morty is their "mainstream" flagship, sure, but Aqua Teen will always be the heart of AS for me.
User 6 (SplendidSaves): I’m gonna throw a curveball: what if they’re angling Urban Animals to be one of their flagship shows? It’s getting a high-profile primetime slot, which they normally DON’T do for new originals. If it pops off like people are expecting, it could be the Rick and Morty and Smiling Friends energy the network needs for the post-Fox era.
User 7 (CartoonFanatic247): Rick and Morty is still top dog because, let’s face it, it brings in THAT mainstream audience. But Smiling Friends feels like the true cult flagship—something AS fans actually identify with. Everything else is either in "testing mode" or trying to fill the void left by all the Fox shows they lost. Urban Animals has potential, but it’s too new to tell.
User 8 (Bananabear88): Okay, but is ANYTHING going to feel like a "flagship" now that so much of the lineup has shifted?? They’re trying to rebuild with Urban Animals, Dog Judo, and the new original stuff, but none of that screams "flagship" yet. Rick and Morty is solid, but if AS wants to redefine themselves, they need something as BIG as Aqua Teen was back in the day.
User 9 (TheMondoQuestion): Rick and Morty is technically their flagship, but it almost feels... too big for Adult Swim now? Like, it’s so huge it doesn’t even feel representative of the channel’s identity anymore. Smiling Friends feels much more "Adult Swim." Urban Animals could be next in line if it’s successful, but they’re clearly experimenting right now.
User 10 (WeirdStuffListener): Rick and Morty feels like their flagship show for mainstream audiences, but people who know Adult Swim probably think more about shows like Smiling Friends, Aqua Teen, or even something like The Eric Andre Show. Flagship really depends on whether we’re talking ratings or personality.
User 11 (FlippyMode): Can we just all agree that Adult Swim accidentally let the Fox shows become their "flagship" for a while? Like, yeah, Rick and Morty was there in the background, but the Fox block did SO much heavy lifting. Now that those shows are gone, AS feels like it’s grasping for what their main identity is. Smiling Friends is the obvious choice, but they need more than one breakout hit.
User 12 (NightOwlAS): Hot take: Adult Swim doesn’t have a flagship right now. Rick and Morty is running on fumes, and everything else feels like it’s in "testing" mode. Smiling Friends and Urban Animals feel like strong candidates, but AS hasn’t committed fully to making them the face of the network. Yet.
User 13 (CartoonCrybaby): If we’re being honest, Rick and Morty IS the flagship because it’s the ratings juggernaut, but Smiling Friends is what Adult Swim should actually stand for. Weird, experimental, hilarious chaos. With Urban Animals coming in, maybe they’ll start doubling down on that vibe again. Fingers crossed. 🙏
User 14 (TotalSwimhead): I’m really hoping Adult Swim goes all-in on newer shows like Urban Animals and Smiling Friends. Rick and Morty feels dead in the water creatively (don’t @ me), and Family Guy is just filler. They NEED a fresh flagship to tie everything together and keep their weirdo vibe alive. It’s been too long since something truly shook up the lineup.
User 15 (LumpyStan): 2024 feels like the year where Adult Swim is figuring out who they are post-Fox. Rick and Morty brings in views, Smiling Friends brings the chaotic energy, and Urban Animals is the wild-card that could become the next big thing. They’re in rebuilding mode—no clear flagship yet, but they’re getting there.
User 16 (HTFfanatic): Smiling Friends feels like it has more momentum than anything right now. Rick and Morty’s still big, but Smiling Friends makes AS feel fresh and weird, which is exactly what we need after losing the Fox block. Flagship debate is cool and all, but I just want more shows with the same chaotic energy.
User 17 (BHFSH'sBiggestFan): Honestly, what even counts as a "flagship" for Adult Swim anymore? Rick and Morty dominates mainstream attention, Smiling Friends is beloved by the hardcore fans, and Urban Animals might bring in a new wave of chaos. AS is clearly trying to experiment and find their next era. Let’s see what sticks.
User 18 (WeLoveWeirdness): My vote is Smiling Friends as the new flagship. It’s original, weird, and EXACTLY what Adult Swim means to me. Rick and Morty is still their biggest show ratings-wise, but if they really want to move forward, Smiling Friends (and maybe Urban Animals) should lead the charge. LET’S GET WEIRD AGAIN. 🌀✨
Write a tweet saying expect lots of promotion for these 4
"Big things are happening at Adult Swim—expect LOTS of promotion for these 4:
Smiling Friends 🟡
Urban Animals 🐾
Dog Judo 🥋
Rick and Morty 🚀
2024 is all about embracing the chaos. Stay tuned. 👀✨ #AdultSwim #GetWeird"
Write a tweet saying also FG
"Oops, almost forgot… also Family Guy. Because of course. 🙄
Expect lots of promotion for these 5:
Smiling Friends 🟡
Urban Animals 🐾
Dog Judo 🥋
Rick and Morty 🚀
Family Guy (you knew it was coming) 🐶✨
2024’s lineup is loaded. #AdultSwim #GetWeird (and #StewieToo)" Write a follow up asking if they're keeping or losing Futurama
Forum Topic: Is Adult Swim Keeping or Losing Futurama?
User 1 (LateNightCartoonFan): Alright, with all the Fox shows leaving (except Family Guy 🙄), does anyone know what’s happening with Futurama? Is Adult Swim keeping it, or has it been yanked along with Simpsons, Bob’s, Malcolm, and KOTH? I haven’t seen any mention of it in the bumpers, which is weird…
User 2 (CartoonConnoisseur91): I was JUST wondering this. Futurama has been in that weird limbo spot for years—it’s not technically part of the Fox block, but Disney/20th Century still owns it now. If I had to guess, it’s probably going the way of The Simpsons and heading to streaming exclusivity on Hulu or Disney+. 😔
User 3 (FlakyStan): I NEED AN ANSWER to this too. Futurama is such a unique fit for Adult Swim—like, it’s one of the few shows that works perfectly next to Rick and Morty in terms of vibe. I swear, if Disney takes this away, there’s literally no justice in the world. 😭
User 4 (Giggles&Rage): Honestly, the fact that Futurama hasn’t been mentioned in any of the "Fox shows leaving" bumpers might actually be a good sign? Maybe it’s flying under the radar, or maybe AS has it locked down for just a little longer? 🤞 Futurama reruns are one of the few consistent bright spots in the lineup right now.
User 5 (MeatwadSausage): I’ve been digging everywhere, and there’s NO confirmation either way about Futurama. It could go exclusive to Hulu since that’s where the reboot/new revival episodes are, but I really, REALLY hope AS fights to keep the classics. The late-night lineup needs all the variety it can get right now. 😬
User 6 (SplendidSaves): Imagine if Futurama is one of the ONLY shows they manage to keep besides Family Guy. (Honestly, it’d make sense since it feels less "Fox sitcom-y" and more like AS’s brand of sci-fi comedy.) Still, with all the licensing changes lately, I’m preparing for heartbreak. Someone PLEASE tell me it’s staying. 😩
User 7 (CartoonFanatic247): Realistically, Futurama is probably not safe. Disney’s been super grabby with their IPs this year, and we’ve already seen them snatch up The Simpsons and Bob’s for Hulu exclusivity. They probably want every eyeball focused on the revival, meaning no rerun competition on other networks. 😠
User 8 (Bananabear88): I’m in full denial, but let me dream: what if Futurama stays as, like, the last bastion of the "not-too-normal" shows AS inherited from Fox? It lines up perfectly with the Adult Swim vibe, and it’s already got a devoted fan base. Let me HOPE, okay? 😭😭
User 9 (TheMondoQuestion): I feel like if Adult Swim was 100% losing Futurama, they’d be making snarky bumpers about it by now. Like, "Bye, Fry and Bender—catch you exclusively on Hulu, where everything exciting goes to die." The silence gives me a TINY sliver of hope, but this is Disney we’re talking about. I’m scared, y’all.
User 10 (WeirdStuffListener): I think they’re keeping quiet about it because they KNOW how much backlash they’d get if Futurama leaves. People love that show too much, and it fits AS’s whole vibe so perfectly. If they lose Futurama, they better have something amazing lined up to replace it. Urban Animals is cool, but it’s no Planet Express. 🛸✨
User 11 (FlippyMode): Let’s just face reality: Disney/Fox is probably pulling Futurama for Hulu exclusivity sooner or later. It’s all about streaming wars now, and AS is getting the short end of the stick. If they DO keep it, though, I’ll never stop thanking them for saving late-night TV.
User 12 (NightOwlAS): The fact that Futurama reruns landed on Adult Swim YEARS ago and felt natural says everything about why it should stay. If AS loses it, I honestly don’t know how they’re gonna replace that perfect mix of humor, heart, and mind-melting sci-fi. 😫
User 13 (CartoonCrybaby): Are we gonna have a marathon farewell for Futurama like they did for Bob’s and HTF?? Or is this gonna be one of those situations where AS quietly drops it without so much as a bumper? Either way, my late-night lineup is gonna feel EMPTY without Bender screaming random nonsense at 2 AM. 😭
User 14 (TotalSwimhead): If Futurama goes, Adult Swim needs to bring in more wild animated sci-fi to fill the gap ASAP. I mean, Rick and Morty is great and all, but it’s not the same. Urban Animals and Dog Judo are awesome, but they’re not exactly a Futurama replacement.
User 15 (LumpyStan): Adult Swim losing all the Fox shows and Futurama too would be catastrophic. Like, what even is the lineup then? Endless Rick and Morty reruns, Family Guy, and a handful of new originals still finding their footing? PLEASE let Futurama stay. It’s iconic and still feels fresh no matter how many times I rewatch it. 🙏
User 16 (HTFfanatic): If Futurama leaves, we need to start a petition or something—I’m serious. It’s one of the ONLY shows that feels like Adult Swim’s DNA besides Aqua Teen and maybe Smiling Friends. Don’t let Disney win this round! 🛡️
User 17 (BHFSH'sBiggestFan): Maybe Futurama sticks around for one more year before Hulu locks it down fully? Like a temporary "farewell tour" of reruns as AS builds up new originals like Urban Animals and Dog Judo? I just hope it doesn’t leave us hanging with no bumper explanation like some OTHER shows (cough Malcolm cough).
User 18 (WeLoveWeirdness): Wasn’t there an Adult Swim bumper last year that said something like, "Nothing lasts forever, except Family Guy"? I feel like they were warning us back then that Futurama was on the chopping block. I’ll be legit heartbroken if it leaves—I’ve been watching it on AS since forever. 😭
Write a follow up with the news
Forum Topic Update: It’s Official—Adult Swim Is Losing Futurama in April 2025
User 1 (LateNightCartoonFan): Welp, the news we’ve been dreading is finally here… Adult Swim just confirmed in a bumper that they’re losing Futurama too. Official end date is sometime in April 2025. Looks like Disney is pulling it for full streaming exclusivity on Hulu, just like Bob’s Burgers and The Simpsons. 😭💔
The bumper didn’t hold back, either. It literally said, “The Planet Express ship is leaving the station for good. Come April 2025, you can watch Fry, Leela, and Bender… somewhere else. Probably Hulu. Enjoy, or whatever.” 🛸 Anyone else feel like they’re destroying late-night TV as we know it?
User 2 (CartoonConnoisseur91): Nooooooo! Why does Adult Swim keep losing all the good stuff this year?! First Bob’s, then The Simpsons, and now Futurama—what even IS the lineup after this? Literally nothing fits that perfect sci-fi comedy niche like Futurama. Disney, WHY must you ruin everything? 😭
User 3 (FlakyStan): Ugh, this hurts. I knew it was gonna happen eventually, but losing Futurama makes it feel like the end of an era. The way AS announced it was so blunt too: “Yeah, it’s leaving, deal with it.” I’m really gonna miss watching this at 2 AM when I can’t sleep. 🥲
User 4 (Giggles&Rage): That bumper was so classic Adult Swim though—did you catch the part where it said, “Go ahead, subscribe to another streaming service. We’ll just wait here, heartbroken, nbd”? 💀 Still, this sucks. Futurama has been a cornerstone of the late-night lineup for YEARS, and now it’s just… gone? On Hulu? Gross.
User 5 (MeatwadSausage): I’m legit worried about the future of Adult Swim now. They’re losing basically ALL the Fox shows EXCEPT Family Guy, and now Futurama is out too?? I know they’re banking on Smiling Friends, Urban Animals, and other new stuff, but nothing can replace Futurama. It’s too iconic. 🛸💔
User 6 (SplendidSaves): RIP Futurama, you glorious, sarcastic sci-fi legend. I get that Hulu is hogging everything Fox-related now, but this is a HUGE loss for Adult Swim. They’ve been airing it for so long it felt like a permanent fixture. That blunt bumper just made it worse too—like, “We’re sad, but what can ya do?” 😩
User 7 (CartoonFanatic247): I saw the bumper, and yeah, it was peak AS snark: “You’ll probably find it on the one streaming service you don’t want to pay for. Yay!” I’m gonna miss Futurama so much—it was the perfect palate cleanser between all the crazy AS originals. They NEED to find some kind of replacement for this void.
User 8 (Bananabear88): This lineup is officially in shambles. Futurama leaving in April 2025 means we’re basically losing one of the last remaining pieces of variety in Adult Swim’s schedule. I’m hyped for Urban Animals and all, but how do you replace Futurespa-—I mean, Futurama? (Sorry, had to make the joke. 😅)
User 9 (TheMondoQuestion): If you’re reading this, Disney, just know that you’re THE WORST. I get it, streaming wars, blah blah, but Futurama built an ENTIRE fanbase on Adult Swim. Taking it away from its home just feels cruel. Hulu shouldn’t even count as a real service; it’s where shows go to stagnate. 🤬
User 10 (WeirdStuffListener): You could tell Adult Swim KNEW this would hurt badly—that bumper might’ve been sarcastic, but the underlying “we’re not okay” energy was REAL. I hope they re-air all the episodes in a farewell marathon before it leaves. If this just fades off the lineup with no proper sendoff… well, let’s just say Hulu will be hearing from me.
User 11 (FlippyMode): Losing Futurama feels like the final nail in the coffin for Adult Swim rerun variety. Between this, Simpsons, Malcolm, Bob’s, and King of the Hill all leaving, the lineup is just Family Guy and chaos shows now. Hopefully Smiling Friends and Urban Animals become massive hits, because otherwise… yikes.
User 12 (NightOwlAS): Can we PLEASE riot? Losing Futurama is unacceptable, and while I know it’s not AS’s fault, it REALLY feels like they’re losing a huge part of their identity. If I have to hear one more bumper sarcastically tell me to open my wallet for Hulu, I might just snap. 😭
User 13 (CartoonCrybaby): I will NEVER accept that Futurama is leaving Adult Swim. The reruns were such a huge part of my late-night routine. I’d fall asleep to Fry and Bender’s shenanigans like three times a week, and now? Nothing. Gone. Just like that. April 2025, you suck. 💔
User 14 (TotalSwimhead): All the original AS shows in the world can’t fill the hole Futurama is leaving behind. It’s weird, witty, emotional, and just… perfect for their lineup. That bumper felt like they were waving a white flag: “Disney wins, we lose.” At least give us a marathon sendoff, please.
User 15 (LumpyStan): April 2025 can’t come soon enough—JUST for the farewell marathon (which they better plan). I’m seriously gonna miss Futurama. It was the perfect blend of funny and smart and felt MADE for AS. Who even benefits from this? Oh wait… Hulu. Ugh. 😑
User 16 (HTFfanatic): So that’s it, huh? No more “bite my shiny metal ass” at 2 AM to make the world feel okay again. 😭 I know Adult Swim is hyping up all their new originals, but Futurama leaving makes it clear how much they’re being forced to rebuild. I’ll give the new shows a shot, but this one hurts.
User 17 (BHFSH'sBiggestFan): That bumper hit me right in the feels. “April, and then it’s gone.” The bluntness feels very AS, but still—it’s like losing an old friend who’s been there for you every night. Guess I’ll be watching every episode on AS until the bitter end. 🛸✨
User 18 (WeLoveWeirdness): Adult Swim better give Futurama the farewell it deserves. If Fox/Disney is gonna take everything else, the least AS can do is send this iconic show out in style. (And maybe throw shade at Hulu in every possible bumper while they’re at it. 😂) RIP, you magnificent space screw-ups. 💔
User 19 (SpaceCadet99): What’s next, Family Guy leaving too? At this point, nothing feels safe. If Adult Swim is gonna survive this massive loss, they better put everything into making Urban Animals, Dog Judo, and Smiling Friends the next big thing. Futurama deserves all the love it can get in the meantime—RIP to one of the greats. 😢
Write a bumper parodying the Distracted Boyfriend meme, AS is the boyfriend, the old girlfriend is FOX