On September 2, 2001, Cartoon Network launched Adult Swim, a late-night block built on surreal humor and alternative animation. Spearheaded by the Williams Street crew, it revolutionized late-night cable by proving mature, creator-driven cartoons had a massive audience. Its foundational wave of twelve original series defined that boundary-pushing era. That slate includes Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994), Home Movies (1999), The Brak Show (2001), Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law (2001), Sealab 2021 (2001), Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2001), The Venture Bros. (2003), Stroker & Hoop (2004), Tom Goes to the Mayor (2004), Perfect Hair Forever (2004), Robot Chicken (2005), and Squidbillies (2005). #adultswim #cartoonnetwork #rickandmorty #nostalgia #2000s