Checkered Past (TV programming block)

This article is about the block ran by Cartoon Network's late night block Adult Swim. For the extended play, see Checkered Past (EP). For the recorded label, see Checkered Past Records. For the 1995 album, see The Bob & Tom Show. For the 2021 album, see Checkered Past (album).
Checkered Past
Logo used from 2023–present
Network
LaunchedAugust 28, 2023; 12 months ago (2023-08-28)[1]
Country of originUnited States
OwnerThe Cartoon Network, Inc.
(Warner Bros. Discovery)
HeadquartersAtlanta, Georgia
FormatThrowback animation
Running time2 hours (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.)

Checkered Past is an American television programming block on Adult Swim that broadcasts older Cartoon Network original series from the 1990s and 2000s, including those belonging to the Cartoon Cartoons brand.[2][3] The name checkered past is in reference to Cartoon Network’s iconic checkerboard motif used since its 1992 launch. The two-hour block launched on August 28, 2023, marking Adult Swim's expansion into evening hours, and originally ran Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET/PT. As of May 31, 2024, Checkered Past now runs Monday through Thursday, with the Friday slot being replaced by the newly launched Toonami Rewind.[4][5]

In July 2024, Andy Merrill announced a puppet version of Space Ghost character Brak will appear on Checkered Past in late 2024.[6]

Checkered Past also airs on the Latin American version of Adult Swim, which launched on October 31, 2023.[7]

Programming

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Current programming

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Cartoon Network Studios

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Title Premiere date Source(s)
Ed, Edd n Eddy August 28, 2023
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy[a][b]

Hanna-Barbera Cartoons

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Title Premiere date Sources
Cartoon Planet September 16, 2024

Former programming

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Cartoon Network Studios

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Title Premiere date End date Source(s)
Dexter's Laboratory[a] August 28, 2023 September 12, 2024
Courage the Cowardly Dog[a] August 29, 2024
Cow and Chicken[a] December 1, 2023 May 3, 2024
I Am Weasel[c]
Evil Con Carne[b] February 19, 2024
Samurai Jack May 10, 2024 May 30, 2024
What a Cartoon! July 29, 2024 September 9, 2024 [8]
Johnny Bravo[a]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d e Also part of What a Cartoon!.
  2. ^ a b Part of Grim & Evil.
  3. ^ Part of Cow and Chicken.

References

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  1. ^ "Adult Swim Confirms Cartoon Network Classics Returning for New Block". Comic Book. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  2. ^ Schonter, Allison. "Major Classic Cartoon Network Shows Returning to TV". Popculture. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
  3. ^ "Adult Swim Adds Ed, Edd n Eddy, Dexter's Lab and More as Part of New Throwback Block". CBR. June 8, 2023. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
  4. ^ Mateo, Alex (May 17, 2024). "Adult Swim Announces Toonami Rewind Block With Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball Z Kai, Naruto Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  5. ^ Luster, Joseph (May 18, 2024). "Toonami Gets Nostalgic with Rewind Block Featuring Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball Z Kai and Naruto". Crunchyroll. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  6. ^ https://x.com/amerrill2/status/1811500184288784477
  7. ^ "Entrevista exclusiva con Pablo Zuccarino de WBD: La llegada de Adult Swim a Latinoamérica – TVLaint". www.tvlaint.com. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  8. ^ "What a Cartoon! joins the Checkered Past lineup on July 29th at 6:00 PM!".
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