"Whatever Happened to... Robot Jones?" is an American animated television series created by Greg Miller that aired on Cartoon Network from July 19, 2002, to November 14, 2003. The show centers on Robot Jones, a teenage robot attending Polyneux Middle School in a retrofuturistic 1980s setting, where he tries to learn about human life and fit in with his human peers. The series ran for two seasons with a total of 13 episodes (27 segments) and featured Robot Jones navigating typical middle school challenges, guided by his friends Socks, Mitch, and Cubey, while dealing with rivals Lenny and Denny Yogman
. Despite its unique style and concept, the show was canceled due to a lack of support from Cartoon Network executives and difficulties caused by frequently changing time slots. There were plans for additional episodes and storylines that never materialized, including some that were storyboarded but not produced. Creator Greg Miller has expressed openness to reviving the show, but this depends on network decisions
. The show remains a cult favorite with a small dedicated online community and is available for viewing on platforms like Max and YouTube
. Robot Jones also made brief appearances in other Cartoon Network-related media, maintaining some recognition beyond the original series
. In summary, "Whatever Happened to... Robot Jones?" ended after a short run due to network challenges and shifting audience preferences, but it still holds nostalgic value and potential for revival
