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Logo of Nick at Nite (2012)
Nick at Nite’s current logo in the US

Nick at Nite is a special TV block that shows programs for older audiences, usually after kids' shows are over. In the United States, it mainly plays reruns of old TV comedies that used to be on during prime time.

However, many Nickelodeon channels in other countries don't have their own Nick at Nite. Instead, they either show kids' programs all day and night, or they have a different type of nighttime block. Sometimes, these international channels show reruns of older Nickelodeon shows instead of classic sitcoms.

Nick at Nite Around the World

Latin America

Nick at Nite started in Latin America and Brazil on February 13, 2006. It showed many classic TV series like ALF, Mork & Mindy, The Addams Family, The Munsters, Bewitched, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Even though Nickelodeon in Latin America began in the mid-1990s, it didn't have Nick at Nite until 2006. By April 2010, the block started showing older Nickelodeon cartoons and live-action comedies, such as Zoey 101, Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, Hey Arnold!, and Rocko's Modern Life. This version of Nick at Nite stopped airing on January 1, 2015.

Australia and New Zealand

In Australia and New Zealand, Nick at Nite was on air from October 23, 1995, until July or August 2000. It shared the same channel as Nickelodeon. The block ran from 8 PM to 6 AM on weekdays and from 10 PM to 6 AM on weekends. Some of the shows it aired included Get Smart, Sanford and Son, Bonanza, Thunderbirds, and Gilligan's Island.

Europe

UK and Ireland

A Nick at Nite block for the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland was planned for a long time but didn't launch until June 27, 2016. It aired on Nickelodeon UK from 7 PM to midnight. This block featured popular Nickelodeon shows like iCarly, Victorious, Sam & Cat, and Drake & Josh. In 2019, the "Nick at Nite" name was removed, and the nighttime programs went back to being shown under the main Nickelodeon channel name.

Germany, Austria and Switzerland

In Germany, a block called Nick nach Acht (which means "Nick After Eight") started on Nickelodeon Germany on January 1, 2008. It aired after 8:15 PM and showed documentaries, drama series, movies, and sitcoms. It even used a logo similar to the US Nick at Nite. Some parts of the block also showed reruns of Ren and Stimpy and CatDog.

Nicknight
NickNight logo

Later, in July 2014, Nickelodeon announced it would become a 24-hour channel again. The overnight schedule was then called "NickNight," starting on October 1, 2014. This block ran from 9:00 PM to 5:45 AM. It featured classic Nickelodeon shows like Victorious and CatDog, along with other shows for teenagers. Nicknight was later replaced by MTV+ on November 1, 2018.

Netherlands

In the Netherlands, Nick@Nite aired on Nickelodeon Netherlands from mid-2004 to early 2005. During this time, Nickelodeon started broadcasting 24 hours a day. This block mostly showed Nickelodeon programs in their original language. After midnight, it often aired older children's shows like Bassie en Adriaan and Calimero.

Nick@Nite stopped in the Netherlands in 2005 when Nickelodeon had to share its channel space with another TV station. Nickelodeon became a 24-hour service again on February 14, 2011. On that day, a new block called TeenNick started, which was similar to the original Nick at Nite. TeenNick was later replaced by a Dutch version of Spike on October 1, 2015.

Asia

Russia & the CIS Countries

In Russia and the CIS countries, Nick At Nite airs on Nickelodeon (CIS) every day from 9:30 PM to 11:30 PM. It shows programs like Drake & Josh, iCarly, Unfabulous, and True Jackson, VP.

Japan

In Japan, Nick at Nite aired on weeknights from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM. This block began on August 4, 2008, and ended on September 30, 2009, when Nickelodeon Japan stopped broadcasting. Shows included The Addams Family, Charles In Charge, Gilligan's Island, and The Brady Bunch.

India & Bangladesh

In India and Bangladesh, a block called Nick at Nite Family Time started in 2008. It aired from 8 PM to 11 PM. This block featured shows like Drake & Josh, Ninja Hattori, Perman, and SpongeBob SquarePants.

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