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    2002 in animation is an overview of notable events, including notable awards, list of films released, television show debuts and endings, and notable deaths.

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    January

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    February

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    • February 14: Family Guy concludes its third season on Fox with the episode "Family Guy Viewer Mail #1", which was seen by over 4 million viewers that night.[2] This was meant to be the final episode to air on Fox as the network originally planned to cancel the show, but they ended up deciding to revive the show in 2005 after discovering the show's DVD sales & high ratings on Adult Swim.[3]
    • February 19: Balto II: Wolf Quest, the direct-to-video sequel to Balto, was released after being delayed for two years.[citation needed]
    • Late February: Cartoon Network releases a tribute to animator Chuck Jones during commercial breaks, as Jones died on February 22.[4]

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    • April 1: Noggin was divided into two different blocks: a 12-hour extension of the channel's preschool block, and The N was launched, targeted at pre-teens and teenagers.[12]

    May

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    August

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    September

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    October

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    November

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    December

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    Awards

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    Films released

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    Main article: List of animated feature films: 2002

    Television series debuts

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    Main article: List of animated television series of 2002
    DateTitleChannelYear
    January 9Butt-Ugly MartiansNickelodeon2002–2003
    January 19Teamo SupremoABC, Toon Disney2002–2004
    January 21CyberchasePBS Kids2002–present
    February 23Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust MemoryAdult Swim2002
    Pilot Candidate
    Yu Yu Hakusho2002–2006
    March 2Mr. Bean: The Animated SeriesITV1, CITV2002–present
    March 22ChalkZoneNickelodeon2002–2008
    April 1Play with Me SesameNoggin2002–2007
    April 7Super Duper SumosNickelodeon2002–2003
    May 4Angelina BallerinaPBS Kids2002–2006
    May 16Eye DropsTechTV2002
    May 25Phantom InvestigatorsKids' WB
    June 3HamtaroCartoon Network2002–2004
    June 7Kim PossibleDisney Channel2002–2007
    July 19Whatever Happened to... Robot Jones?Cartoon Network2002–2003
    July 20The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy GeniusNickelodeon2002–2006
    August 16He-Man and the Masters of the UniverseCartoon Network2002–2004
    August 17¡Mucha Lucha!2002–2005
    August 23Transformers: Armada2002–2003
    August 31InuyashaAdult Swim2002–2013
    September 2Liberty's KidsPBS Kids2002–2003
    September 7Toad PatrolToon Disney2002
    September 14What's New, Scooby-Doo?Kids' WB2002–2005
    Ozzy & Drix2002–2003
    Pokémon: Master Quest
    Fillmore!ABC2002–2004
    Fighting FoodonsFoxBox2002–2003
    Kirby: Right Back at Ya!2002–2006
    Stargate Infinity2002–2003
    Ultraman Tiga
    Ultimate Muscle2002–2004
    October 21Max & RubyNick Jr.2002–2020
    November 2Clone HighMTV2002–2003
    November 73-South
    November 4Girlstuff/BoystuffYTV2002–2003
    December 6Codename: Kids Next DoorCartoon Network2002–2008

    Television series endings

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    DateTitleChannelYearNotes
    January 8The PJsThe WB1999–2002Ended
    January 15Max SteelKids' WB2000–2002
    January 21DariaMTV1997–2002
    February 10Action League Now!Nickelodeon2001–2002
    February 13Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistComedy Central1995–2002
    February 24Anne of Green Gables: The Animated SeriesPBS Kids2001–2002
    March 10Baby BluesThe WB, Adult Swim2000–2002
    March 23Harold and the Purple CrayonHBO2001–2002Cancelled
    March 28The New Woody Woodpecker ShowFox Kids1999–2002Ended
    April 7Sheep in the Big CityCartoon Network2000–2002
    May 10Teacher's PetToon Disney
    May 11Pilot CandidateAdult Swim2002Cancelled
    June 15The Tex Avery ShowCartoon Network1996–2002Ended
    June 22Alienators: Evolution ContinuesFox Kids2001–2002Cancelled
    June 29Mary-Kate and Ashley in Action!ABC
    Phantom InvestigatorsKids' WB2002
    August 8Eye DropsTechTV
    August 10The Zeta ProjectKids' WB2001–2002
    August 11Mission HillAdult Swim1999–2002
    September 7Pokémon: Johto League ChampionsKids' WB2001–2002Ended
    October 5Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese CatPBS Kids
    November 10The OblongsAdult Swim
    November 15PelswickNickelodeon2000–2002
    November 22Courage the Cowardly DogCartoon Network1999–2002
    November 24Toad PatrolToon Disney2002Cancelled
    December 10Invader ZimNickelodeon2001–2002Cancelled, remaining episodes were released on DVD in 2004 and would eventually air on Nicktoons Network in 2006.
    December 18The Sylvester & Tweety MysteriesKids' WB1995–2002Ended
    Specific date unknownMobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust MemoryAdult Swim2002Cancelled
    The URL with Phred ShowNoggin2001–2002Ended

    Television season premieres

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    DateTitleSeasonChannel
    February 10Futurama4Fox
    February 11As Told by Ginger2Nickelodeon
    February 13Dora the Explorer2Nickelodeon
    March 1The Fairly OddParents2Nickelodeon
    Samurai JackCartoon Network
    March 6South Park6Comedy Central
    September 6Courage the Cowardly Dog4Cartoon Network
    September 27Ed, Edd n Eddy4Cartoon Network
    The Proud Family2Disney Channel
    October 18Samurai Jack3Cartoon Network
    November 3King of the Hill7Fox
    The Simpsons14
    November 8The Fairly OddParents3Nickelodeon
    November 22Dexter's Laboratory4Cartoon Network
    December 6The Powerpuff Girls5Cartoon Network

    Television season finales

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    DateTitleSeasonChannel
    April 26ChalkZone1Nickelodeon
    May 12King of the Hill6Fox
    May 18The Powerpuff Girls4Cartoon Network
    May 22The Simpsons13Fox
    May 24The Proud Family1Disney Channel
    July 12Ed, Edd n Eddy3Cartoon Network
    August 9Courage the Cowardly Dog3Cartoon Network
    September 13Whatever Happened to... Robot Jones?1Cartoon Network
    September 27Dexter's Laboratory3Cartoon Network
    October 11Samurai Jack2Cartoon Network
    October 18Grim & Evil[49]1Cartoon Network
    December 8Futurama3Fox
    December 11South Park6Comedy Central

    Births

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    February

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    March

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    April

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    May

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    June

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    July

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    August

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    September

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    October

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    December

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    Deaths

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    January

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    February

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    March

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    May

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    June

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    July

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    August

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    September

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    October

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    November

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    December

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    Specific date unknown

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    See also

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      2002 in animation is an overview of notable events, including notable awards, list of films released, television show debuts and endings, and notable deaths.

      Events

      January

      February

      • February 14: Family Guy concludes its third season on Fox with the episode "Family Guy Viewer Mail #1", which was seen by over 4 million viewers that night.[2] This was meant to be the final episode to air on Fox as the network originally planned to cancel the show, but they ended up deciding to revive the show in 2005 after discovering the show's DVD sales & high ratings on Adult Swim.[3]
      • February 19: Balto II: Wolf Quest, the direct-to-video sequel to Balto, was released after being delayed for two years.[citation needed]
      • Late February: Cartoon Network releases a tribute to animator Chuck Jones during commercial breaks, as Jones died on February 22.[4]

      March

      April

      • April 1: Noggin was divided into two different blocks: a 12-hour extension of the channel's preschool block, and The N was launched, targeted at pre-teens and teenagers.[12]

      May

      June

      July

      August

      September

      October

      November

      December

      Awards

      Films released

      Television series debuts

      DateTitleChannelYear
      January 9Butt-Ugly MartiansNickelodeon2002–2003
      January 19Teamo SupremoABC, Toon Disney2002–2004
      January 21CyberchasePBS Kids2002–present
      February 23Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust MemoryAdult Swim2002
      Pilot Candidate
      Yu Yu Hakusho2002–2006
      March 2Mr. Bean: The Animated SeriesITV1, CITV2002–present
      March 22ChalkZoneNickelodeon2002–2008
      April 1Play with Me SesameNoggin2002–2007
      April 7Super Duper SumosNickelodeon2002–2003
      May 4Angelina BallerinaPBS Kids2002–2006
      May 16Eye DropsTechTV2002
      May 25Phantom InvestigatorsKids' WB
      June 3HamtaroCartoon Network2002–2004
      June 7Kim PossibleDisney Channel2002–2007
      July 19Whatever Happened to... Robot Jones?Cartoon Network2002–2003
      July 20The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy GeniusNickelodeon2002–2006
      August 16He-Man and the Masters of the UniverseCartoon Network2002–2004
      August 17¡Mucha Lucha!2002–2005
      August 23Transformers: Armada2002–2003
      August 31InuyashaAdult Swim2002–2013
      September 2Liberty's KidsPBS Kids2002–2003
      September 7Toad PatrolToon Disney2002
      September 14What's New, Scooby-Doo?Kids' WB2002–2005
      Ozzy & Drix2002–2003
      Pokémon: Master Quest
      Fillmore!ABC2002–2004
      Fighting FoodonsFoxBox2002–2003
      Kirby: Right Back at Ya!2002–2006
      Stargate Infinity2002–2003
      Ultraman Tiga
      Ultimate Muscle2002–2004
      October 21Max & RubyNick Jr.2002–2020
      November 2Clone HighMTV2002–2003
      November 73-South
      November 4Girlstuff/BoystuffYTV2002–2003
      December 6Codename: Kids Next DoorCartoon Network2002–2008

      Television series endings

      DateTitleChannelYearNotes
      January 8The PJsThe WB1999–2002Ended
      January 15Max SteelKids' WB2000–2002
      January 21DariaMTV1997–2002
      February 10Action League Now!Nickelodeon2001–2002
      February 13Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistComedy Central1995–2002
      February 24Anne of Green Gables: The Animated SeriesPBS Kids2001–2002
      March 10Baby BluesThe WB, Adult Swim2000–2002
      March 23Harold and the Purple CrayonHBO2001–2002Cancelled
      March 28The New Woody Woodpecker ShowFox Kids1999–2002Ended
      April 7Sheep in the Big CityCartoon Network2000–2002
      May 10Teacher's PetToon Disney
      May 11Pilot CandidateAdult Swim2002Cancelled
      June 15The Tex Avery ShowCartoon Network1996–2002Ended
      June 22Alienators: Evolution ContinuesFox Kids2001–2002Cancelled
      June 29Mary-Kate and Ashley in Action!ABC
      Phantom InvestigatorsKids' WB2002
      August 8Eye DropsTechTV
      August 10The Zeta ProjectKids' WB2001–2002
      August 11Mission HillAdult Swim1999–2002
      September 7Pokémon: Johto League ChampionsKids' WB2001–2002Ended
      October 5Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese CatPBS Kids
      November 10The OblongsAdult Swim
      November 15PelswickNickelodeon2000–2002
      November 22Courage the Cowardly DogCartoon Network1999–2002
      November 24Toad PatrolToon Disney2002Cancelled
      December 10Invader ZimNickelodeon2001–2002Cancelled, remaining episodes were released on DVD in 2004 and would eventually air on Nicktoons Network in 2006.
      December 18The Sylvester & Tweety MysteriesKids' WB1995–2002Ended
      Specific date unknownMobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust MemoryAdult Swim2002Cancelled
      The URL with Phred ShowNoggin2001–2002Ended

      Television season premieres

      DateTitleSeasonChannel
      February 10Futurama4Fox
      February 11As Told by Ginger2Nickelodeon
      February 13Dora the Explorer2Nickelodeon
      March 1The Fairly OddParents2Nickelodeon
      Samurai JackCartoon Network
      March 6South Park6Comedy Central
      September 6Courage the Cowardly Dog4Cartoon Network
      September 27Ed, Edd n Eddy4Cartoon Network
      The Proud Family2Disney Channel
      October 18Samurai Jack3Cartoon Network
      November 3King of the Hill7Fox
      The Simpsons14
      November 8The Fairly OddParents3Nickelodeon
      November 22Dexter's Laboratory4Cartoon Network
      December 6The Powerpuff Girls5Cartoon Network

      Television season finales

      DateTitleSeasonChannel
      April 26ChalkZone1Nickelodeon
      May 12King of the Hill6Fox
      May 18The Powerpuff Girls4Cartoon Network
      May 22The Simpsons13Fox
      May 24The Proud Family1Disney Channel
      July 12Ed, Edd n Eddy3Cartoon Network
      August 9Courage the Cowardly Dog3Cartoon Network
      September 13Whatever Happened to... Robot Jones?1Cartoon Network
      September 27Dexter's Laboratory3Cartoon Network
      October 11Samurai Jack2Cartoon Network
      October 18Grim & Evil[49]1Cartoon Network
      December 8Futurama3Fox
      December 11South Park6Comedy Central

      Births

      February

      March

      April

      May

      June

      July

      August

      September

      October

      December

      Deaths

      January

      February

      March

      May

      June

      July

      August

      September

      October

      November

      December

      Specific date unknown

      See also

      References

      1. ^ "Cyberchase". PBS KIDS. Archived from the original on March 6, 2019. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
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      • Animated works of the year, listed in the IMDb
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