1996

In 1996, the third original Cartoon Network cartoon premieres, Dexter's Laboratory, which originally had a pilot on What a Cartoon!.

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 * The Tex Avery Show premieres.

2

 * Season 3 of Space Ghost Coast to Coast begins with the episode "Explode".

March

 * The action programming block, Power Zone, premieres.

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 * Cartoon Network's 4th original series and first Cartoon Cartoon, Dexter's Laboratory, premieres with the episode "Deedeemensional/Magmanamus/Maternal Combat".

4-5

 * A Classic Jonny Quest marathon aired over 2 days, marking the final appearance of the series on Cartoon Network.

25

 * The Moxy Show airs in reruns for the final time.

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 * Jonny Quest: The Real Adventures made its debut on television.

21

 * Cave Kids: Pebbles & Bamm Bamm premieres.

9

 * Cave Kids: Pebbles & Bamm Bamm ends.

1996