Note: This is an alternate universe. 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 - Invincible
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 - American Dad
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 - Futurama
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.]

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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