NickMom facts for kids
See you there, without the kids.
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| Network | Nick Jr. |
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| Launched | October 1, 2012 |
| Closed | September 28, 2015 |
| Division of | Nickelodeon |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Owner | Viacom Media Networks |
| Headquarters | Glendale, California |
| Sister network | Nickelodeon TeenNick Nicktoons |
| Running time | 4 hours |
NickMom was a special TV time block in the evening. It was created by Viacom Media Networks. This block aired on the Nick Jr. channel. Nick Jr. usually shows cartoons and programs for young children.
NickMom was made for adult women, especially moms. It showed funny comedy shows and movies. The idea was for moms to watch after their kids were asleep. It started online in November 2011. The TV block then launched in October 2012. It aired every night starting at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
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What Was NickMom?
NickMom was a part of the Nick Jr. channel. It was a block of shows meant for grown-ups. The shows were mostly comedies. It was designed to be a fun break for mothers. The slogan was "See you there, without the kids."
Why Was NickMom Controversial?
When NickMom started, some people were not happy. Nick Jr. is a channel for very young kids. But NickMom showed content for adults. This meant that in some parts of the country, adult shows were on in the early evening. This was because Nick Jr. only had one time zone feed. So, kids might still be watching when the adult shows began. Viewership for NickMom was also much lower. Other kids' channels like Disney Junior became more popular.
What Shows Did NickMom Air?
NickMom had some original shows when it first launched. These included Parental Discretion with Stefanie Wilder-Taylor. There was also MFF: Mom Friends Forever. Another show was NickMom Night Out. They even had What Was Carol Brady Thinking?. This show added funny comments to old episodes of The Brady Bunch.
Later on, NickMom started showing other programs. These were shows that already aired on Nick at Nite. Examples include The New Adventures of Old Christine and Yes, Dear. Most of NickMom's original shows were canceled. This was often due to low numbers of viewers.
In 2015, NickMom began showing movies. They aired family-friendly films like Babe. Its sequel, Pig in the City, also aired. Other movies focused on women, like Eat Pray Love. NickMom also showed the TV series Parenthood.
The End of NickMom
NickMom stopped airing on September 28, 2015. It had been on for about two years. After NickMom ended, Nick Jr. became a 24-hour channel again. This meant it showed kids' programming all day and night. The NickMom website was also shut down. It now sends visitors to Nickelodeon's parent resources page.
