Adult Swim

"Adult oriented television" and "Adult oriented television network" redirect here. For other uses, see adult animation.

Adult Swim
Logo used since May 25, 2003
TypeProgramming block
CountryUnited States
Broadcast areaNationwide
NetworkCartoon Network
Headquarters1065 Williams Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Programming
Language(s)
    • English
    • Spanish
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
(Downscaled to letterboxed 480i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerSkydance TV Kids and Family Group
ParentThe Cartoon Network, Inc.
Key people
Sister channels
List
History
LaunchedSeptember 2, 2001; 25 years ago (2001-09-02)
Links
WebcastLive Simulcast
Websitewww.adultswim.com
Availability
(Nighttime programming block of Cartoon Network)
Streaming media
Affiliated streaming serviceHBO Max
Livestream servicesDirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, Spectrum TV Stream, YouTube TV

Adult Swim (stylized as [adult swim] since 2003 and is also shortened to [as]) is an American adult-oriented nighttime programming block on the basic cable network Cartoon Network that is programmed by its in-house production studio, Williams Street. Marketed as a separate network for ratings purposes, Adult Swim broadcasts from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Mondays-Saturdays) and from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Sundays) ET/PT.

Debuting on March 2, 2001, Adult Swim serves as the nighttime identity of Cartoon Network, and it was established as alternative programming during late night hours when Cartoon Network's primary target audience would normally be sleeping. By 2005, Adult Swim would be granted its own separate Nielsen ratings report from Cartoon Network due to it targeting a different audience. The block features stylistically varied animated and live-action shows, including original programming, syndicated series, anime, original video animations, and short films with generally minimal or no editing for content.

Adult Swim has frequently aired adult animation features, mockumentaries, sketch comedy, and pilots. The block's shows are known for their sexual themes, frank sexual discussion, nudity, strong language, and graphic violence. Many of its programs are aesthetically experimental, transgressive, improvised, and surrealist in nature. Adult Swim has contracted with various studios known for their productions in absurd and shock comedy.

References

  1. ↑ "Thinking small". Channelweb.co.uk. November 4, 2011. Archived from the original on January 5, 2016. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
  1. ↑ Daily: 5 p.m. – 6 a.m. ET/PT
  2. ↑ via SAP, a Spanish language simulcast of the channel is also available
  3. ↑ Available nightly during block's duration as listed above; U.S. pay-TV subscribers only