Checkered Past (TV programming block)

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 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]

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 (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 also airs on the Latin American version of Adult Swim, which launched on October 31, 2023.[6]

Programming

Current programming
Title Premiere date Source(s)
Dexter's Laboratory August 28, 2023
Courage the Cowardly Dog

Former programming
Title Premiere date End date Source(s)
Ed, Edd n Eddy August 28, 2023 July 4, 2024
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy[lower-alpha 1]
Cow and Chicken December 1, 2023 May 3, 2024
I Am Weasel[lower-alpha 2]
Evil Con Carne[lower-alpha 1] February 19, 2024
Samurai Jack May 10, 2024 May 30, 2024

Notes
    1. Part of Grim & Evil.
    2. Part of Cow and Chicken.

    References
    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. "Entrevista exclusiva con Pablo Zuccarino de WBD: La llegada de Adult Swim a Latinoamérica – TVLaint". www.tvlaint.com. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
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