Cartoon Network Brings Back Ancient Series Not Seen for Years

by Bruno Pferd January 30, 2026

written by Bruno Pferd January 30, 2026

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Scooby-Doos youthful escapades are making a comeback on Cartoon Network.
The series, titled A Pup Named Scooby-Doo, will be part of the networks Checkered Past programming block.
Other shows in this block include fan favorites like Dexters Laboratory and Johnny Bravo.
Cartoon Network has not yet specified whether this is a one-time airing or a regular addition to their schedule.

Return of Scooby-Doo’s Youthful Escapades on Cartoon Network’s Checkered Past

“A Pup Named Scooby-Doo,” the animated series featuring younger versions of Scooby and the gang, is returning to Cartoon Network on February 16. The show will be featured as part of Cartoon Network’s “Checkered Past” programming block, which also includes shows like “Dexter’s Laboratory” and “Johnny Bravo.” Cartoon Network has not yet confirmed if this is a one-time airing or a regular addition to the schedule.

Specification
Official Name	A Pup Named Scooby-Doo
Brief Summary	The world's favorite chicken-hearted canine, as a puppy? That's right! And the old gang is back with him. Shaggy, Daphne, Velma, and Freddy are all here as gangly kids — goofing off, solving kid-size mysteries, and having run-ins with ghouls, ghosts, and goblins.
Released	September 10, 1988
Genre	Animation, Mystery, Comedy, Family, Kids
Production Companies	Hanna-Barbera Cartoons
Countries of Origin	US
Actors	Don Messick, Casey Kasem, Carl Steven, Kellie Martin, Christina Lange, Scott Menville, Lars Thiesgaard, Timm Mehrens, Vibeke Dueholm, Ann Hjort
Director	Jay Patterson
Ratings	7.533/10 (285 reviews)
Number of episodes	30
Number of seasons	4