The block's shows are known for their sexual themes, frank sexual discussion, nudity, strong language, and graphic violence. The block features stylistically varied animated and live-action shows, including original programming, syndicated series, anime, and short films with generally minimal or no editing for content.Īdult Swim has frequently aired adult animation features, mockumentaries, sketch comedy, and pilots. By 2005, Adult Swim would be granted its own separate Nielsen ratings report from Cartoon Network due to its targeting a different audience.

ET/PT.ĭebuting in 2001, Adult Swim served 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.

Adult Swim runs Monday - Saturday nights from 8 p.m. It is part of American media conglomerate Warner Bros. pay-TV subscribers only)Īdult Swim ( AS stylized as since 2003 and often abbreviated as ) is an American adult-oriented nighttime cable television channel that shares channel space with the basic cable network Cartoon Network and is programmed by its in-house production studio, Williams Street. Live Simulcast (Available nightly during block's duration as listed above U.S.

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