Nickel-O-Zone facts for kids

Nickel-O-Zone was a special hour-long TV block on the Nickelodeon channel in the United States. It ran from August 31, 1998, until 2000. This block was made for older kids, like preteens and teenagers. It usually aired from Sunday to Friday, starting at 8 p.m. ET and ending at 9 p.m. During this hour, Nickelodeon showed programs that were often more exciting or mature than their usual daytime cartoons.

What Was Nickel-O-Zone?

Nickel-O-Zone was a dedicated time slot on Nickelodeon. It was designed to offer shows that appealed to an older audience. This meant viewers could find different types of shows during this hour. It was a way for Nickelodeon to keep its viewers as they grew up.

Shows You Could Watch

The shows on Nickel-O-Zone changed over time. However, some popular series were often part of the lineup. These shows included both animated and live-action programs. Here are some examples of what you might have seen:

Popular Shows in 1998-1999

In the early days of Nickel-O-Zone, you could catch a mix of mystery, news, and cartoons.

• The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo: A teen detective solved mysteries.
• Nick News: This show covered important news topics for kids.
• Hey Arnold!: A popular animated series about a city kid.
• The Journey of Allen Strange: A live-action show about an alien.
• The Wild Thornberrys: An animated family that traveled the world.
• Cousin Skeeter: A live-action show with a puppet character.
• KaBlam!: A cartoon variety show.
• Animorphs: A live-action show about kids who could change into animals.

Changes in 1999

As 1999 went on, the lineup changed a bit. Some new shows joined the block.

• CatDog: A cartoon about a half-cat, half-dog creature. This show became very popular.
• Rocket Power: An animated series about extreme sports.
• SpongeBob SquarePants: This cartoon became a huge hit. It started airing on Fridays during Nickel-O-Zone.
• Oh Yeah! Cartoons: A show that featured many different short cartoons.

Special Themed Weeks

Sometimes, Nickel-O-Zone had special themed programming. These events would feature specific episodes or marathons.

Smell-O-Vision Week

This was a fun event where certain episodes were aired. These episodes might have had themes related to smells or food. For example, you might have seen:

• The Wild Thornberrys: Episodes like "Show Me the Bunny" or "Reef Grief."
• Rocket Power: Episodes such as "D is for Dad" or "Super McVarial 900."
• SpongeBob SquarePants: The premiere of "Sandy's Rocket / Squeaky Boots."

Nickel-AAAHH!!-Zone

This was a special Halloween-themed block. It featured spooky or mysterious episodes from popular shows.

• The Wild Thornberrys: "Blood Sisters" was a featured episode.
• CatDog: The episode "CatDogula" was perfect for Halloween.
• 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd: "All Howls Eve" was also shown.
• Hey Arnold!: "Arnold's Halloween" was a classic choice.
• SpongeBob SquarePants: "Scaredy Pants / I Was a Teenage Gary" aired during this time.

Nickel-O-Zone was a unique part of Nickelodeon's history. It gave older kids a special place to find their favorite shows.