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Universal Kids (stylized as UNIVERSAL KiDS) is an American pay television channel owned by the NBCUniversal Television and Streaming division of Comcast's NBCUniversal through NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment.

The channel first launched in April 25, 1990, the channel is devoted to children's television programming aimed at a youth audience, including DreamWorks Animation content, Universal+ originals, unscripted programming (including game shows, and youth spin-offs of reality series from its sister networks, such as Deal or No Deal and Top Chef), and imported series from other countries. Universal Kids air preschool-oriented programming throughout its weekday morning schedule.

Programming[]

Main article: List of programs broadcast by Universal Kids

Universal Kids' programming is aimed towards preteens to teenagers ages 8–19 and encompasses original and acquired children's television series, teen dramas, sitcoms, and both theatrically released and made-for-television movies. Its daytime lineup is aimed at preteens and young teenagers, while its primetime programs are aimed at an older teenage and family audience. The channel airs films on Friday and Saturday evenings and on weekend afternoons.

Notable Programming blocks[]

Current[]

  • Sprout – A preschool-oriented block that debuted on the network in September 1999, that airs Monday to Friday from 6:00 to 11:00AM. featuring various live action and (primarily) animated children's programs such as Thomas & Friends, Care Bears: Unlock the Magic, Maisy, Hi-5, Barney & Friends, The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, Green Eggs and Ham, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Peg + Cat, Bob The Builder, and Fireman Sam. It primarily targets preschoolers as Universal Kids' usual target audience of older children and teenagers are in school at that time.
  • Power Box – Power Box is a block that debuted on the network in March 2002 after the conclusion of the channel's "Action Pack" block, and airs on Saturday Mornings from 7:00AM to 12:00PM. The block features various live action and (primarily) animated children's programs such as Totally Spies!, Earthworm Jim, Butt Ugly Martians, Voltron Legendary Defender, My Hero Academia, EquipRisers, Godzilla: The Series, Kangoo, S.O.S Crocco!, Triple Z, Chris Colorado, Rekkit Rabbit, Funky Cops, Captain Tsubasa, Inazuma Eleven, Masters of the Universe, Turning Mecard, Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, Skylanders Academy, and Meta Runner. Of its long list of programs, the Pokémon anime series is its most successful.
  • Summer Jam - Launched in Summer 2012, "Summer Jam" is a seasonal block that occurs from May to September. During "Summer Jam", Universal Kids airs summer themed episodes of their shows along with playing multiple family-friendly movies.
  • Funday Weekend - Launched in late 2014, "Funday Weekend" is a two-day event that occurs once a month. During "Funday Weekend", Universal Kids plays multiple Universal and DreamWorks movies, as well as the Pokémon Movies and other family-friendly movies. "Funday Weekend" usually plays movies from 7:00 PM to 2:00 AM.
  • UK2N – Launched January 4, 2016, this primetime block is aimed at an older teenage audience, anchored by eight series acquisitions from AwesomenessTV. This teen block aired every weeknight starting at 9:00 p.m. EST.

Former[]

  • Action Pack - "Action Pack" was a Saturday Morning block that debuted in 1994, and aired shows such as Exosquad, Savage Dragon, The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3, Mighty Max, Super Mario World, Street Sharks, The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!, Vor-Tech: Undercover Conversion Squad, Totally Spies!, Earthworm Jim, Butt Ugly Martians, Godzilla: The Series, Kangoo, S.O.S Crocco!, Triple Z, Chris Colorado, Masters of the Universe, Blasters Universe and the Pokémon anime series. "Action Pack" was discontinued in March 2002.
  • Mad Dash - "Mad Dash" was a block that aired mainly Universal-produced live-action and animated series (Such as Kenny The Shark, Braceface, Blaster's Universe, The New Woody Woodpecker Show, Funky Cops, and Gabriel Garza) and aired weekday afternoons from 11:30AM to 5:00PM ET. "Mad Dash" was discontinued in early March 2010.
  • Non Stop - This block aired mostly live-action sitcoms every weekday evening and throughout the weekend. "Non Stop" ended on January 11, 2011.
  • Non Stop Weekends - Universal Kids ran a block of programs under the "Non Stop" brand on Saturday and Sunday evenings until 9:00 p.m. ET. The block ended on January 9, 2011.
  • Family Nights - Airing every Monday through Thursday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. ET. "Family Nights" was discontinued on June 25, 2010.
  • Surprise Stack Attack! - On October 13, 2011, Universal Kids began airing 'stacks' of surprise programming. In television program listings, it was referenced as "To Be Announced" as Universal Kids did not release the schedules for the block in advance. "Surprise Stack Attack!" aired on Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. ET/PT, ending on May 31, 2012.
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