# List of programs broadcast by Kids' WB

**Kids' WB!** was a children's programming block broadcast by [The WB Television Network](https://www.edgepedia.org/the-wb-television-network) from its premiere on September 10, 1995, and carried on [The CW](https://www.edgepedia.org/the-cw) from 2006 until its replacement by 4Kids programming in 2008<sup>[1](https://kidscreen.com/1997/11/01/19928-19971101/)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[2](https://tvnewscheck.com/uncategorized/article/kids-wbon-the-cw-sets-saturday-schedule/)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[3](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/company.php?id=5372)</sup>. This article documents the animated and live-action series that aired under the [Kids' WB](https://www.edgepedia.org/kids-wb)! banner across that span and the eras the block passed through.

| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Premiere | September 10, 1995, with Animaniacs (moved from Fox), Pinky & The Brain, and the debut of Freakazoid!<sup>[1](https://kidscreen.com/1997/11/01/19928-19971101/)</sup> |
| Peak weekly hours | Expanded from nine to 19 hours per week by September 13, 1997<sup>[1](https://kidscreen.com/1997/11/01/19928-19971101/)</sup> |
| Weekday block end | Warner Bros. dropped the weekday Kids' WB block on June 1, 2005<sup>[3](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/company.php?id=5372)</sup> |
| The CW era | Five-hour Saturday block for children ages 6–11 launched September 23, 2006<sup>[2](https://tvnewscheck.com/uncategorized/article/kids-wbon-the-cw-sets-saturday-schedule/)</sup> |
| Signature acquisitions | Pokémon (1999–2006) and Yu-Gi-Oh! (2001–2006, moving to 4Kids TV in November 2006)<sup>[4](http://tviv.org/Kids%27_WB!/Program_Listing)</sup> |
| Final slate | Four new series (Eon Kid, Magi-Nation, Will & Dewitt, and Skunk Fu!) premiered September 22, 2007<sup>[5](https://www.cwtvpr.com/the-cw/releases/?view=16667)</sup> |
| End of block | Final listed Saturday grid ran April 12 – May 17, 2008; The CW replaced the block with 4Kids programming<sup>[6](http://tviv.org/Kids%27_WB!/Saturday_Morning_Schedules)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[3](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/company.php?id=5372)</sup> |

## History and structure of the block

Kids' WB! launched on September 10, 1995 as the children's programming block of the WB network, opening with [Animaniacs](https://www.edgepedia.org/animaniacs), which moved over from Fox, paired with Pinky & The Brain and the debut of [Freakazoid!](https://www.edgepedia.org/freakazoid)<sup>[1](https://kidscreen.com/1997/11/01/19928-19971101/)</sup>. The block grew quickly: an extra Saturday hour was added on September 7, 1996, a weekday afternoon hour on September 9, 1996, and by September 13, 1997 the schedule had expanded from nine to 19 hours per week<sup>[1](https://kidscreen.com/1997/11/01/19928-19971101/)</sup>. A contemporaneous fan archive records that the classic [Looney Tunes](https://www.edgepedia.org/looney-tunes) weekday-afternoon package, formerly titled "That's Warner Bros.!", began September 9, 1996<sup>[7](https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~aarong/from-andrew/wb/kidswb-shows.html)</sup>.

**Regulatory and branding shifts.** After a May 1997 FCC ruling on children's educational programming, the block developed the original educational series Histeria!, slated for fall 1998; in September 1997 the block rebranded around a Batman/Superman "Action Block"<sup>[1](https://kidscreen.com/1997/11/01/19928-19971101/)</sup>. A 2000-era weekday schedule paired Pokémon with Histeria!, The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries, Men in Black: The Series, and [Max Steel](https://www.edgepedia.org/max-steel), while the Saturday lineup ran [Men in Black: The Series](https://www.edgepedia.org/men-in-black-the-series), Pokémon, Jackie Chan Adventures, Cardcaptors, Static Shock, Batman Beyond, and Max Steel<sup>[8](https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~aarong/from-andrew/wb/kidswb-schedule.html)</sup>.

**Contraction and the move to The CW.** Warner Bros. dropped the weekday Kids' WB block on June 1, 2005<sup>[3](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/company.php?id=5372)</sup>. The block moved to The CW in 2006: Kids' WB! on The CW launched its 2006–07 Saturday schedule on September 23, 2006, as a five-hour block targeting children ages 6–11<sup>[2](https://tvnewscheck.com/uncategorized/article/kids-wbon-the-cw-sets-saturday-schedule/)</sup>. On October 4, 2007, The CW announced it would replace the Kids' WB! block with 4Kids programming on Saturdays<sup>[3](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/company.php?id=5372)</sup>, and the block's final listed Saturday grid ran through May 17, 2008<sup>[6](http://tviv.org/Kids%27_WB!/Saturday_Morning_Schedules)</sup>.

## Programs aired

**Founding era (1995–1999).** Animaniacs (1995–1999, moved from [Fox Kids](https://www.edgepedia.org/fox-kids)), Freakazoid! (1995–1997), [Pinky and the Brain](https://www.edgepedia.org/pinky-and-the-brain) (1995–1998), [Superman: The Animated Series](https://www.edgepedia.org/superman-the-animated-series) (1996–2000), and The Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries (1995–2001) aired on the block<sup>[4](http://tviv.org/Kids%27_WB!/Program_Listing)</sup>. Men in Black: The Series debuted October 11, 1997 and immediately drew the highest ratings in its 9 a.m. Saturday slot<sup>[1](https://kidscreen.com/1997/11/01/19928-19971101/)</sup>.

**Acquisition era (1999–2006).** Pokémon aired on Kids' WB from 1999 to 2006, and [Yu-Gi-Oh!](https://www.edgepedia.org/yu-gi-oh) from 2001 to 2006 before moving to 4Kids TV in November 2006<sup>[4](http://tviv.org/Kids%27_WB!/Program_Listing)</sup>. [Anime News Network](https://www.edgepedia.org/anime-news-network) credits Kids' WB as the English-version broadcaster of [Astro Boy](https://www.edgepedia.org/astro-boy) (TV 2003), Cardcaptor Sakura, Dragon Ball Z, MegaMan NT Warrior, and Rockman.EXE Axess<sup>[3](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/company.php?id=5372)</sup>.

**Other series aired on the block.** Series included [Batman Beyond](https://www.edgepedia.org/batman-beyond) (1999–2001), Static Shock (2000–2004), ¡Mucha Lucha! (2002–2005), Teen Titans (2003–2005; 2008, aired in conjunction with Cartoon Network), The Batman (2004–2008), X-Men: Evolution (2000–2003), Jackie Chan Adventures (2000–2005), and Xiaolin Showdown (2003–2007)<sup>[4](http://tviv.org/Kids%27_WB!/Program_Listing)</sup>.

**Final era (2005–2008).** Loonatics Unleashed (2005–2007), Krypto the Superdog (2006–2007), Tom and Jerry Tales (2006–2008), Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue! (2006–2008), Legion of Super Heroes (2006–2008), Eon Kid, Skunk Fu!, Magi-Nation, Will & Dewitt (2007–2008), World of Quest (2008), and The Spectacular Spider-Man (2008)<sup>[4](http://tviv.org/Kids%27_WB!/Program_Listing)</sup>. The Spectacular Spider-Man, from Culver Entertainment, and World of Quest were announced in August 2007 as joining Kids' WB! on the CW in early 2008<sup>[5](https://www.cwtvpr.com/the-cw/releases/?view=16667)</sup>.

## Acquired and in-house productions

The block's schedule was shaped by two production pipelines. Warner Bros. Animation supplied a large share of the lineup, a tie that traces to the network's founding strategy: WB chief executive Jamie Kellner said a strong kids lineup was planned as a platform to cross-promote other day parts<sup>[1](https://kidscreen.com/1997/11/01/19928-19971101/)</sup>. The 2006–07 CW slate introduced three new Warner Bros. Animation series, Legion of Super Heroes, Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue!, and Tom and Jerry Tales, alongside the U.S. premiere of Monster Allergy, a half-hour show based on a comic book series, from Rainbow S.p.A.<sup>[2](https://tvnewscheck.com/uncategorized/article/kids-wbon-the-cw-sets-saturday-schedule/)</sup>.

Acquired anime anchored the block's highest-rated years. Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! were the properties the network's own fall 2007 press release cited as defining the block, describing Kids' WB! as the No. 1 rated Saturday morning kids broadcast network and home of Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Xiaolin Showdown, and The Batman<sup>[5](https://www.cwtvpr.com/the-cw/releases/?view=16667)</sup>.

Rerun-only entries on the block included Sailor Moon (2001), Dragon Ball Z (2001), Codename: Kids Next Door (2004), Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends (2005), The Powerpuff Girls (2002), and Transformers: Cybertron (2005)<sup>[4](http://tviv.org/Kids%27_WB!/Program_Listing)</sup>.

## By the numbers

- Weekly programming grew from nine hours at launch to 19 hours per week by September 13, 1997<sup>[1](https://kidscreen.com/1997/11/01/19928-19971101/)</sup>.
- The 2006–07 CW Saturday block ran five hours (7:00 a.m. to noon) for children ages 6–11<sup>[2](https://tvnewscheck.com/uncategorized/article/kids-wbon-the-cw-sets-saturday-schedule/)</sup>; by November 18 – December 30, 2006 the Saturday morning had shrunk to four hours (7:00–11:00), opening with Krypto the Superdog repeats<sup>[6](http://tviv.org/Kids%27_WB!/Saturday_Morning_Schedules)</sup>.
- The fall 2007 season added four new series on September 22, 2007<sup>[5](https://www.cwtvpr.com/the-cw/releases/?view=16667)</sup>.
- Pokémon ran on the block (1999–2006) and Yu-Gi-Oh! (2001–2006)<sup>[4](http://tviv.org/Kids%27_WB!/Program_Listing)</sup>.

## How it compared with rival children's blocks

The documented head-to-head record is chiefly with Fox Kids. Animaniacs moved to Kids' WB from Fox Kids<sup>[4](http://tviv.org/Kids%27_WB!/Program_Listing)</sup>, and The New Batman-Superman Adventures block was occasionally beating Fox Kids in the Saturday 10 a.m. time slot according to overnight ratings in 1997<sup>[1](https://kidscreen.com/1997/11/01/19928-19971101/)</sup>. Traffic also ran the other way: Cubix moved to the Fox Box in September 2003, and Yu-Gi-Oh! moved to 4Kids TV in November 2006<sup>[4](http://tviv.org/Kids%27_WB!/Program_Listing)</sup>. Several Cartoon Network series aired on Kids' WB as reruns, and Teen Titans aired in conjunction with Cartoon Network<sup>[4](http://tviv.org/Kids%27_WB!/Program_Listing)</sup>.

## Sourcing discrepancies

The 2006–07 Saturday hour-by-hour schedule is reported differently by two trade sources. TVWeek's April 2006 announcement placed Xiaolin Showdown at 9 a.m., Loonatics Unleashed at 9:30, Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue! at 10, Johnny Test at 10:30, Legion of Super Heroes at 11 and The Batman at 11:30, with a "Pillow Head Hour" at 7 a.m. and Tom and Jerry Tales at 8 a.m., and no Monster Allergy in the printed grid<sup>[9](https://www.tvweek.com/in-depth/2006/04/kids-wb-on-the-cw-announces-20/)</sup>. TVNewsCheck's schedule instead placed Monster Allergy at 8:00, Tom and Jerry Tales at 8:30, Shaggy & Scooby-Doo at 9:00, Johnny Test at 9:30, Legion of Super Heroes at 10:00, The Batman at 10:30, Xiaolin Showdown at 11:00 and Loonatics Unleashed at 11:30<sup>[2](https://tvnewscheck.com/uncategorized/article/kids-wbon-the-cw-sets-saturday-schedule/)</sup>. The two accounts agree on the series involved and the five-hour span but not on the order; the discrepancy remains unresolved.

Freakazoid!'s end year is a second soft point: TV IV lists a 1995–1997 run, a span trade press does not independently confirm<sup>[4](http://tviv.org/Kids%27_WB!/Program_Listing)</sup>.

## Final season and legacy

The final listed Saturday grid, April 12 through May 17, 2008, ran Will & Dewitt, Magi-Nation, Skunk Fu! repeats, Tom and Jerry Tales repeats, The Spectacular Spider-Man (repeats and new episodes), World of Quest, Johnny Test repeats, and Eon Kid repeats<sup>[6](http://tviv.org/Kids%27_WB!/Saturday_Morning_Schedules)</sup>. The September 22 – November 24, 2007 schedule matches the CW press-release lineup, with Teen Titans repeats replacing Legion of Super Heroes at 10:00 from December 1, 2007<sup>[6](http://tviv.org/Kids%27_WB!/Saturday_Morning_Schedules)</sup><sup> • </sup><sup>[5](https://www.cwtvpr.com/the-cw/releases/?view=16667)</sup>. After May 17, 2008, The CW replaced the block with 4Kids programming<sup>[3](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/company.php?id=5372)</sup>.

## References

1. [Kids' WB! comes of age, Kidscreen (November 1997)](https://kidscreen.com/1997/11/01/19928-19971101/)
2. [Kids' WB! on The CW Sets Saturday Schedule, TVNewsCheck](https://tvnewscheck.com/uncategorized/article/kids-wbon-the-cw-sets-saturday-schedule/)
3. [Kids WB, Anime News Network company encyclopedia](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/company.php?id=5372)
4. [Kids' WB!/Program Listing, The TV IV](http://tviv.org/Kids%27_WB!/Program_Listing)
5. [Kids' WB! on The CW Announces Fall 2007 Lineup, The CW press release](https://www.cwtvpr.com/the-cw/releases/?view=16667)
6. [Kids' WB!/Saturday Morning Schedules, The TV IV](http://tviv.org/Kids%27_WB!/Saturday_Morning_Schedules)
7. [Kids WB! Programs, archived fan page](https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~aarong/from-andrew/wb/kidswb-shows.html)
8. [Kids WB! Schedule, archived fan page](https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~aarong/from-andrew/wb/kidswb-schedule.html)
9. [Kids WB! on The CW Announces 2006-07 Schedule, TVWeek (April 2006)](https://www.tvweek.com/in-depth/2006/04/kids-wb-on-the-cw-announces-20/)

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