YTV Family Fridays

This article is about the original block that lasted between 2017 and 2018. For the re-launched block of the same name, see YTV Family Fridays (2019).
YTV Family Fridays was a Canadian programming block created for YTV Family. The block debuted on August 4th, 2017. A Greenlandic dub premiered around the same time on Disney XD Greenland.
The block is similar to the United States' Cartoon Cartoon Fridays in that there would be a new host, usually from a Cartoon Cartoon, every week.
The block has yet to air in French on Télétoon Famille.
The block has been simulcast in the United States between September 8th, 2017 and July 2018, first via GTV, and later via Nicktoons Family Plus; following the latter's shutdown, the block was made unavailable outside of Canada.
On December 2nd, 2017, YTV Family cancelled the block as a standalone program; the host segments were later uncancelled following protests.
On December 23rd, 2017, YTV Family announced that starting December 29th, 2017, the block would go into a rotating schedule consisting of Cartoon Network programs that no longer air within YTV Family's regular schedule.
It was announced that YTV Family Fridays would be dropped after January 2019, and that the programming would be moved to a succeeding block for Saturday afternoons and would feature more programming no longer aired on YTV Family's regular schedule. The new block will be called Cartoon Network on YTV Family.
It has since been announced that YTV Family Fridays would air for the last time on December 28th with a sendoff show (which was simulcast on AuraToons due to Nicktoons Family Plus, the previous simulcaster, shutting down), with Cartoon Network on YTV Family (which itself shut down at the end of November 2019) launching the next day. However, Axiom, Venga, and RaGE Media have announced a relaunch of the block for 2019.
On August 22nd, 2019, it was announced that the 2017-18 episodes would be available on Flare+ beginning in 2020, albeit in a heavily-edited form, cutting out all promotion for shows within the block as well as the Cartoon Network shows themselves due to rights issues.
==Programming==
Originally, the block only aired Cartoon Network original series from the Cartoon Cartoons era, but has since added newer Cartoon Network original series from the 2000s/2010s and eventually Cartoon Network Europe and Warner Bros. Animation series.
*Adventure Time (September 14th, 2018 - December 28th, 2018)
*The Amazing World of Gumball (January 12th, 2018 - December 2018)
*Apple & Onion (April 6th, 2018 - December 2018)
*Batman: The Brave and the Bold (September 14th, 2018 - December 2018)
*Ben 10 (November 3rd, 2017 - December 2018)
*Ben 10: Alien Force (November 10th, 2017 - December 2018)
*Ben 10: Omniverse (April 6th, 2018 - December 2018)
*Ben 10: Ultimate Alien (April 6th, 2018 - December 2018)
*Codename: Kids Next Door (August 4th, 2017 - December 28th, 2018)
*Courage the Cowardly Dog (August 4th, 2017 - December 2018)
*Cow & Chicken (November 3rd, 2017 - December 28th, 2018)
*Dexter's Laboratory (August 4th, 2017 - December 28th, 2018)
*Ed, Edd n Eddy (August 4th, 2017 - December 28th, 2018)
*Evil Con Carne (November 3rd, 2017 - December 28th, 2018)
*Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes (September 14th, 2018 - December 28th, 2018)
*Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends (November 10th, 2017 - December 28th, 2018)
*The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy (November 3rd, 2017 - December 28th, 2018)
*Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi (January 12th, 2018 - December 28th, 2018)
*Johnny Bravo (September 8th, 2017 - December 28th, 2018)
*The Life and Times of Juniper Lee (December 29th, 2017 - December 2018)
*The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack (January 12th, 2018 - December 2018)
*Mike, Lu & Og (August 4th, 2017 - December 28th, 2018)
*The Powerpuff Girls (1998) (August 4th, 2017 - December 28th, 2018)
*Regular Show (September 14th, 2018 - December 28th, 2018)
*Robotomy (January 12th, 2018 - December 2018)
*Samurai Jack (2001 series) (November 10th, 2017 - December 2018)
*Sheep in the Big City (October 27th, 2017 - December 2018)
*Star Wars: Clone Wars (November 10th, 2017 - December 28th, 2018)
*Sym-Bionic Titan (October 19th, 2018 - December 28th, 2018)
*ThunderCats (September 14th, 2018 - December 2018)
*Time Squad (January 12th, 2018 - December 2018)
*Transformers: Animated (November 10th, 2017 - December 28th, 2018)
*Villainous (September 14th, 2018 - December 28th, 2018)
*What a Cartoon! (December 29th, 2017 - December 28th, 2018)
*Whatever Happened to... Robot Jones? (November 24th, 2017 - December 28th, 2018)
*Young Justice (September 14th, 2018 - December 2018)
==Episodes==
Ep. # 	Episode title 	Airdate (Eng. Canada) 	Host
1 	First Day 	August 4th, 2017 	Edd (Double D)
Double D gets increasingly nervous about hosting the first night for YTV Family Fridays. Meanwhile, Sapphie starts hanging out with Dee Dee. 	Double D gets increasingly nervous about hosting the first night for YTV Family Fridays. Meanwhile, Sapphie starts hanging out with Dee Dee. 	Double D gets increasingly nervous about hosting the first night for YTV Family Fridays. Meanwhile, Sapphie starts hanging out with Dee Dee. 	Double D gets increasingly nervous about hosting the first night for YTV Family Fridays. Meanwhile, Sapphie starts hanging out with Dee Dee.
2 	YTV Family on Ice 	August 11th, 2017 	Blossom
Blossom decides to make a place where it's winter all year round. Unfortunately, Doug Funnie gets in the way of the construction of said place. 	Blossom decides to make a place where it's winter all year round. Unfortunately, Doug Funnie gets in the way of the construction of said place. 	Blossom decides to make a place where it's winter all year round. Unfortunately, Doug Funnie gets in the way of the construction of said place. 	Blossom decides to make a place where it's winter all year round. Unfortunately, Doug Funnie gets in the way of the construction of said place.
3 	Another Day, Another Host 	August 18th, 2017 	Mandark
While hosting, Mandark infiltrates a secret lab that he assumes belonged to Dexter; however, a surprise from Coron proves otherwise. 	While hosting, Mandark infiltrates a secret lab that he assumes belonged to Dexter; however, a surprise from Coron proves otherwise. 	While hosting, Mandark infiltrates a secret lab that he assumes belonged to Dexter; however, a surprise from Coron proves otherwise. 	While hosting, Mandark infiltrates a secret lab that he assumes belonged to Dexter; however, a surprise from Coron proves otherwise.
4 	Operation: F.R.I.D.A.Y.S. 	August 25th, 2017 	Nigel Uno (Numbuh One)
While hosting, Numbuh One finds a plan that turns out to be for a last-day-of-summer party held by Frankie. 	While hosting, Numbuh One finds a plan that turns out to be for a last-day-of-summer party held by Frankie. 	While hosting, Numbuh One finds a plan that turns out to be for a last-day-of-summer party held by Frankie. 	While hosting, Numbuh One finds a plan that turns out to be for a last-day-of-summer party held by Frankie.
5 	Sheep in the Big Hosting Show 	September 1st, 2017 	Sheep
While Sheep hosts, many cutaway gags are shown, much to his chagrin. Note: The excess cutaway gags are due to the show Sheep appears in not being on the lineup at the time of this episode's airing. 	While Sheep hosts, many cutaway gags are shown, much to his chagrin. Note: The excess cutaway gags are due to the show Sheep appears in not being on the lineup at the time of this episode's airing. 	While Sheep hosts, many cutaway gags are shown, much to his chagrin. Note: The excess cutaway gags are due to the show Sheep appears in not being on the lineup at the time of this episode's airing. 	While Sheep hosts, many cutaway gags are shown, much to his chagrin. Note: The excess cutaway gags are due to the show Sheep appears in not being on the lineup at the time of this episode's airing.
6 	Back in the U.S.A. 	September 8th, 2017 	Johnny Bravo
As Johnny prepares to host his first night, he constantly gets annoyed at Baboon's antics. 	As Johnny prepares to host his first night, he constantly gets annoyed at Baboon's antics. 	As Johnny prepares to host his first night, he constantly gets annoyed at Baboon's antics. 	As Johnny prepares to host his first night, he constantly gets annoyed at Baboon's antics.
7 	What is Fall Actually Called? 	September 29th, 2017 	Blossom
Blossom and Baboon argue over what the Fall season's official name is- Autumn or Fall. 	Blossom and Baboon argue over what the Fall season's official name is- Autumn or Fall. 	Blossom and Baboon argue over what the Fall season's official name is- Autumn or Fall. 	Blossom and Baboon argue over what the Fall season's official name is- Autumn or Fall.
8 	YTV Family's Pancake Day 	October 6th, 2017 	Shirousa
Shirousa invites Mojo Jojo, Mike, and Otto over to make 1,000 cupcakes. Note: This is the first episode not to be hosted by a Cartoon Cartoon character, instead being hosted by Sugarbunny Shirousa. 	Shirousa invites Mojo Jojo, Mike, and Otto over to make 1,000 cupcakes. Note: This is the first episode not to be hosted by a Cartoon Cartoon character, instead being hosted by Sugarbunny Shirousa. 	Shirousa invites Mojo Jojo, Mike, and Otto over to make 1,000 cupcakes. Note: This is the first episode not to be hosted by a Cartoon Cartoon character, instead being hosted by Sugarbunny Shirousa. 	Shirousa invites Mojo Jojo, Mike, and Otto over to make 1,000 cupcakes. Note: This is the first episode not to be hosted by a Cartoon Cartoon character, instead being hosted by Sugarbunny Shirousa.
9 	Am I Destined to Draw Upon This In The Future? 	October 27th, 2017 	Edd (Double D)
Edd runs through a checklist that YTV Family plans to get done by the end of November, such as an on-air overhaul and the Canadian debut of Sweet Fairies. Note: This is the first episode to use YTV Family's then-upcoming logo. The title is also a reference to the English dub of Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal. 	Edd runs through a checklist that YTV Family plans to get done by the end of November, such as an on-air overhaul and the Canadian debut of Sweet Fairies. Note: This is the first episode to use YTV Family's then-upcoming logo. The title is also a reference to the English dub of Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal. 	Edd runs through a checklist that YTV Family plans to get done by the end of November, such as an on-air overhaul and the Canadian debut of Sweet Fairies. Note: This is the first episode to use YTV Family's then-upcoming logo. The title is also a reference to the English dub of Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal. 	Edd runs through a checklist that YTV Family plans to get done by the end of November, such as an on-air overhaul and the Canadian debut of Sweet Fairies. Note: This is the first episode to use YTV Family's then-upcoming logo. The title is also a reference to the English dub of Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal.
10 	Lip Sync Battle: The Animation 	November 3rd, 2017 	Ben Tennyson
As Ben Tennyson hosts his first night on the block, everyone else decides to organize a Lip Sync Battle-style event.Songs featured: No Time by The Guess Who, When the Heart Rules the Mind by GTR 	As Ben Tennyson hosts his first night on the block, everyone else decides to organize a Lip Sync Battle-style event.Songs featured: No Time by The Guess Who, When the Heart Rules the Mind by GTR 	As Ben Tennyson hosts his first night on the block, everyone else decides to organize a Lip Sync Battle-style event.Songs featured: No Time by The Guess Who, When the Heart Rules the Mind by GTR 	As Ben Tennyson hosts his first night on the block, everyone else decides to organize a Lip Sync Battle-style event.Songs featured: No Time by The Guess Who, When the Heart Rules the Mind by GTR
11 	Five Hours: Part 1 	November 10th, 2017 	Eddy
On his first night as host, Eddy announces that for the next two months, the block would be extended to five hours, right up until the last Friday before Christmas. Part 1 of 6. 	On his first night as host, Eddy announces that for the next two months, the block would be extended to five hours, right up until the last Friday before Christmas. Part 1 of 6. 	On his first night as host, Eddy announces that for the next two months, the block would be extended to five hours, right up until the last Friday before Christmas. Part 1 of 6. 	On his first night as host, Eddy announces that for the next two months, the block would be extended to five hours, right up until the last Friday before Christmas. Part 1 of 6.
12 	Five Hours: Part 2 	November 24th, 2017 	Eddy
Eddy continues to host as the "five hours" extension remains. Part 2 of 6. 	Eddy continues to host as the "five hours" extension remains. Part 2 of 6. 	Eddy continues to host as the "five hours" extension remains. Part 2 of 6. 	Eddy continues to host as the "five hours" extension remains. Part 2 of 6.
13 	Five Hours: Part 3 	December 1st, 2017 	Courage
As Courage hosts for the night, he announces a contest for Spaceship Sagittarius, in which the winner would receive a plush toy of Professor Ann. Part 3 of 6. 	As Courage hosts for the night, he announces a contest for Spaceship Sagittarius, in which the winner would receive a plush toy of Professor Ann. Part 3 of 6. 	As Courage hosts for the night, he announces a contest for Spaceship Sagittarius, in which the winner would receive a plush toy of Professor Ann. Part 3 of 6. 	As Courage hosts for the night, he announces a contest for Spaceship Sagittarius, in which the winner would receive a plush toy of Professor Ann. Part 3 of 6.
14 	Five Hours: Part 4 	December 8th, 2017 	Robot Jones
Robot Jones hosts his first night, but loses the script for the night, and must try to run the show without one. Part 4 of 6. 	Robot Jones hosts his first night, but loses the script for the night, and must try to run the show without one. Part 4 of 6. 	Robot Jones hosts his first night, but loses the script for the night, and must try to run the show without one. Part 4 of 6. 	Robot Jones hosts his first night, but loses the script for the night, and must try to run the show without one. Part 4 of 6.
15 	Five Hours: Part 5 	December 15th, 2017 	Mike
Mike hosts her first night, as she tries to get everything ready for Christmas. Part 5 of 6. 	Mike hosts her first night, as she tries to get everything ready for Christmas. Part 5 of 6. 	Mike hosts her first night, as she tries to get everything ready for Christmas. Part 5 of 6. 	Mike hosts her first night, as she tries to get everything ready for Christmas. Part 5 of 6.
16 	Five Hours: Part 6 	December 22nd, 2017 	Eddy
Eddy announces that the trial period of the "five-hour-extension" has ended, and that the audience would vote whether to keep the block at five hours or to go back to the three-hour block. Part 6 of 6.Note: The block was shortened to three hours starting January 5th, 2018. 	Eddy announces that the trial period of the "five-hour-extension" has ended, and that the audience would vote whether to keep the block at five hours or to go back to the three-hour block. Part 6 of 6.Note: The block was shortened to three hours starting January 5th, 2018. 	Eddy announces that the trial period of the "five-hour-extension" has ended, and that the audience would vote whether to keep the block at five hours or to go back to the three-hour block. Part 6 of 6.Note: The block was shortened to three hours starting January 5th, 2018. 	Eddy announces that the trial period of the "five-hour-extension" has ended, and that the audience would vote whether to keep the block at five hours or to go back to the three-hour block. Part 6 of 6.Note: The block was shortened to three hours starting January 5th, 2018.
17 	The End 	December 28th, 2018 	Edd (Double D)
As Edd begins to host the final night for the entire block, parts of the set are torn down or sent to the new Cartoon Network on YTV Family facilities. At the end of the show, Edd advises the viewers to check out Cartoon Network on YTV Family beginning the Saturday after YTV Family Fridays' final broadcast. Note: The advertisement for Cartoon Network on YTV Family was muted during the US simulcast due to the block being Canada-only.	As Edd begins to host the final night for the entire block, parts of the set are torn down or sent to the new Cartoon Network on YTV Family facilities. At the end of the show, Edd advises the viewers to check out Cartoon Network on YTV Family beginning the Saturday after YTV Family Fridays' final broadcast. Note: The advertisement for Cartoon Network on YTV Family was muted during the US simulcast due to the block being Canada-only.	As Edd begins to host the final night for the entire block, parts of the set are torn down or sent to the new Cartoon Network on YTV Family facilities. At the end of the show, Edd advises the viewers to check out Cartoon Network on YTV Family beginning the Saturday after YTV Family Fridays' final broadcast. Note: The advertisement for Cartoon Network on YTV Family was muted during the US simulcast due to the block being Canada-only.	As Edd begins to host the final night for the entire block, parts of the set are torn down or sent to the new Cartoon Network on YTV Family facilities. At the end of the show, Edd advises the viewers to check out Cartoon Network on YTV Family beginning the Saturday after YTV Family Fridays' final broadcast. Note: The advertisement for Cartoon Network on YTV Family was muted during the US simulcast due to the block being Canada-only.
17.5 	YTV Family Fridays Sendoff 	December 28th, 2018 	No host
An episode-within-an-episode. The former staff working on the block clean out their desks and talk about their accomplishments while working on the block. 	An episode-within-an-episode. The former staff working on the block clean out their desks and talk about their accomplishments while working on the block. 	An episode-within-an-episode. The former staff working on the block clean out their desks and talk about their accomplishments while working on the block. 	An episode-within-an-episode. The former staff working on the block clean out their desks and talk about their accomplishments while working on the block.
==Schedule==
Main article: YTV Family Fridays/Schedule
==Trivia==
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