When did the original animated series The Powerpuff Girls premiere on Cartoon Network?

The original animated series The Powerpuff Girls premiered on Cartoon Network on November 18, 1998.

The debut episode was part of Cartoon Network’s effort to expand its original programming. The series was created by Craig McCracken and developed from his student film Whoopass Stew!, later reworked for television under its final title.

The show became one of Cartoon Network’s signature productions during the late 1990s. Its central characters—Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup—were kindergarten-aged superheroes created by Professor Utonium.

The 1998 series is distinct from the later 2016 reboot. The original run continued for six seasons and ended in 2005, while the reboot used a new production team and visual presentation.