2003 in Australian television

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Events

Debuts

ProgramChannelDebut date
Welcher & Welcher ABC 6 February
Skithouse Network Ten 9 February
Ocean Star Network Ten 10 February
Comedy Inc. Nine Network 19 February
Your Life on the Lawn Seven Network February
After the Game Network Ten 1 March
Pirate Islands Network Ten 3 March
Enough Rope ABC 19 March
Greeks on the Roof [3] Seven Network 1 May
Micallef Tonight Nine Network 12 May
Big Bite [4] Seven Network 8 May
The Block Nine Network 1 June
The Price Is Right Nine Network 23 June
Deal or No Deal (2003 series) [5] Seven Network 13 July
Australian Idol Network Ten 27 July
CrashBurn Network Ten 23 August
Merrick and Rosso Unplanned Nine Network 3 September
So Fresh TV Nine Network 6 September
Snobs Nine Network 29 September
Inside Australia SBS 12 October
Seaside Hotel Seven Network 18 October
Marking Time ABC 9 November
The Sleepover Club Nine Network 12 November
Surfing the Menu ABC 2003

New international programming

ProgramNetworkDebut date
Flag of the United States.svg The Lionhearts Seven Network 25 January
Flag of the United States.svg Kim Possible Seven Network 1 February
Flag of the United States.svg Adventures from the Book of Virtues Seven Network 1 February
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Fimbles ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only)3 February
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Yoko! Jakamoko! Toto! ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only)24 February
Flag of the United States.svg Lizzie McGuire ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only)20 March
Flag of the United States.svg God, the Devil and Bob Seven Network 24 March
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg The Save-Ums! ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only)2003
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Life of Mammals ABC TV 26 March
Flag of France.svg Mamemo ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only)18 April
Flag of Japan.svg Yu-Gi-Oh! Network Ten 21 April
Flag of Japan.svg Digimon Frontier Network Ten 21 April
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Girlstuff/Boystuff ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only)3 June
Flag of France.svg Martin Morning ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only)3 June
Flag of France.svg / Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Corneil and Bernie ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only)3 June
Flag of Denmark.svg The Fairytaler ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only)9 June
Flag of the United States.svg Lloyd in Space Seven Network 28 June
Flag of the United States.svg Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003) Network Ten 4 July
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lavender Castle ABC TV 17 July
Flag of the United States.svg CSI: Miami Nine Network 23 July
Flag of the United States.svg Without a Trace Nine Network 23 July
Flag of the United States.svg Teamo Supremo Seven Network 26 July
Flag of the United States.svg Transformers: Armada Network Ten 9 August
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Rubbadubbers ABC TV 11 August
Flag of France.svg / Flag of the United States.svg Gadget and the Gadgetinis Network Ten 15 August
Flag of France.svg / Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jasper the Penguin ABC TV 25 August
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg King ABC TV 3 September
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Red Cap [6] ABC TV 19 September
Flag of the United States.svg Static Shock Nine Network 20 September
Flag of Japan.svg Beyblade V-Force Network Ten 22 September
Flag of Japan.svg Crush Gear Turbo Network Ten 26 September
Flag of the United States.svg Siegfried & Roy: Masters of the Impossible Nine Network 28 September
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Yakkity Yak Network Ten 28 September
Flag of the United States.svg Queer Eye for the Straight Guy [7] Network Ten 29 September
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Koala Brothers ABC TV 8 October
Flag of Japan.svg Iron Chef SBS 13 October
Flag of the United States.svg Samurai Jack Nine Network 16 October
Flag of the United States.svg Justice League Unlimited Nine Network 17 October
Flag of the United States.svg What's New Scooby-Doo? Nine Network 19 October
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg / Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Rotten Ralph ABC TV 3 November
Flag of the United States.svg The Wire [8] Nine Network 18 November
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Murder Investigation Team ABC TV 25 November
Flag of the United States.svg The O.C. Nine Network 4 December
Flag of the United States.svg Strawberry Shortcake Network Ten 6 December
Flag of the United States.svg / Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Paz Show ABC TV 2003
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Roboroach Network Ten 19 December
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Little Robots ABC TV 2003
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Little Wolf's Book of Badness ABC TV 24 December
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Yvon of the Yukon Seven Network 2003
Flag of the United States.svg Poochini's Yard Seven Network 2003
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg / Flag of France.svg Inuk ABC Kids (digital only)3 February
Flag of the United States.svg Hack Network Ten 2003
Flag of the United States.svg Less than Perfect Seven Network 2003

Changes to network affiliation

This is a list of programs which made their premiere on an Australian television network that had previously premiered on another Australian television network. The networks involved in the switch of allegiances are predominantly both free-to-air networks or both subscription television networks. Programs that have their free-to-air/subscription television premiere, after previously premiering on the opposite platform (free-to air to subscription/subscription to free-to air) are not included. In some cases, programs may still air on the original television network. This occurs predominantly with programs shared between subscription television networks.

Contents

International

ProgramNew network(s)Previous network(s)Date
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Eddy and the Bear ABC TV ABC Kids (digital only)17 April
Flag of the United States.svg The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) Nine Network 28 April
Flag of Japan.svg Speed Racer ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV, Seven Network, Network Ten 7 April
Flag of the United States.svg Batfink ABC Kids (digital only), ABC TV Network Ten 9 June (ABC Kids), 15 September (ABC TV)
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg / Flag of France.svg Babar ABC TV ABC Kids (digital only)8 December
Flag of the United States.svg / Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg The Magic School Bus ABC TV ABC Kids (digital only)2003
Flag of France.svg / Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg The Adventures of Tintin ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2003
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg / Flag of France.svg / Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Billy the Cat ABC TV ABC Kids (digital only)2003

Subscription television

Domestic

ProgramChannelDebut date
Islandares [9] Nickelodeon 7 February
Saturday Nick Television Nickelodeon 2003

International

ProgramChannelDebut date
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bruiser [10] UKTV 4 January
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg World of Pub [11] UKTV 1 February
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Roger [11] UKTV 25 February
Flag of the United States.svg Punk'd [12] MTV 1 July
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chalk [13] UKTV 19 July
Flag of the United States.svg That's So Raven [14] Disney Channel 18 August
Flag of the United States.svg Baby Looney Tunes Cartoon Network 1 September
Flag of the United States.svg / Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Galidor: Defenders of the Outer Dimension Fox Kids2003
Flag of Japan.svg Hamtaro Cartoon Network 2003
Flag of the United States.svg / Flag of Mexico.svg / Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg / Flag of Australia (converted).svg ¡Mucha Lucha! Cartoon Network 2003

Free-to-air premieres

This is a list of programs which made their premiere on Australian free-to-air television that had previously premiered on Australian subscription television. Programs may still air on the original subscription television network.

International

ProgramFree-to-air networkSubscription networkDate
Flag of the United States.svg Jackass [15] Network Ten MTV 5 February

Subscription premieres

This is a list of programs which made their premiere on Australian subscription television that had previously premiered on Australian free-to-air television. Programs may still air on the original free-to-air television network.

Domestic

ProgramSubscription networkFree-to-air networkDate
Outriders [9] Nickelodeon Nine Network 28 January
Hi-5 [16] Nickelodeon Nine Network Q4

International

ProgramSubscription networkFree-to-air networkDate
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Degrassi Junior High [9] Nickelodeon ABC TV [ citation needed ]28 January
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Pie in the Sky [17] UKTV ABC TV [ citation needed ]1 February
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sunburn [18] UKTV [ citation needed ]16 March
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg / Flag of the United States.svg Sk8 [19] Nickelodeon [ citation needed ]5 May
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg The Kids of Degrassi Street [20] Nickelodeon ABC TV [ citation needed ]28 July
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Viva S Club [20] Nickelodeon [ citation needed ]28 July
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Blobheads [16] Nickelodeon [ citation needed ]17 October
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg North Square [21] [22] UKTV ABC TV 12 November
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Henry's World [16] Nickelodeon ABC TV 1 October

Specials

ProgramChannelDebut date
Flag of the United States.svg 2003 Kids' Choice Awards [19] Nickelodeon 10 May
Flag of the United States.svg 2003 Teen Choice Awards [23] Fox Kids25 October

Ending / resting this year

DateShowChannelDebut
8 June Always Greener Seven Network 2001
30 June Pirate Islands Network Ten 3 March 2003
14 November CNNNN ABC TV 2002

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