| Previous Year | Current Year | Next Year |
| 1995 | 1996 | 1997 |
The following is a list of events, premieres, releases, cancellations, series endings, and other business ventures for Cartoon Network in 1996.
Show Info[]
Cartoon Network Original Series[]
| # Cartoon | Name | Premiere Date | Finale Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Dexter's Laboratory | April 28, 1996 | November 21, 2003 |
Animated Showcase/Anthology Series[]
| # Cartoon | Name | Premiere Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | The Tex Avery Show | January 23, 1996 | June 15, 2002 |
Acquired Series[]
| Name | Premiere Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jonny Quest: The Real Adventures | August 26, 1996 | September 24, 1999 |
| Cave Kids: Pebbles & Bamm Bamm | September 21, 1996 | November 9, 1996 |
Notable Events[]
- May 4-5: A Classic Jonny Quest marathon aired over 2 days, marking the final appearance of the series on Cartoon Network.
Series premieres[]
- Original Shows
- April 28: Dexter's Laboratory
- Acquired Shows
- January 23: The Tex Avery Show
- August 26: Jonny Quest: The Real Adventures
- September 21: Cave Kids: Pebbles & Bamm Bamm
Season premieres[]
- February 2: Space Ghost Coast to Coast, season 3
Network departures[]
- May 25: The Moxy Show
Programming blocks[]
- March: Power Zone premieres.