History Creator / SpikeTV

* ''Lip Sync Battle'', hosted by Music/LLCoolJ and originated as a recurring segment from ''[[Series/TheTonightShow The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon]]''.

* ''Series/TheJoeSchmoShow'', which had two seasons in the early 2000s, and then a nearly nine year gap before another season.

Viacom bought Creator/{{CBS}} in 2000, and folded TNN and CMT into Creator/{{MTV}} Networks. In order to avoid redundancy, TNN was {{retool}}ed into ''The National Network'', or ''The New TNN'', and tried to go beyond its Southern demographic. The New TNN would become Viacom's first attempt at a general entertainment network since selling their stake in Creator/USANetwork; indeed, they seemed hellbent to clone USA as much as possible[[note]]mostly out of spite; they'd gotten in hot water when Creator/{{Universal}}, the other owner of USA Networks, began a lawsuit and accused Viacom of breaching the contract Paramount had made not to have any cable interests outside of the USA joint-venture when Viacom bought Paramount in 1994 (as Viacom owned MTV Networks and Creator/{{Showtime}} Networks). Combined with uncovered documents revealing the then-new TV Land network was supposed to compete against USA (despite TV Land being focused on nostalgia programming), this lead to Viacom selling Paramount's stake in USA to have Universal drop their lawsuit.[[/note]], to the point they acquired the rights to ''Wrestling/WWERaw'' from USA; ''Raw'' became TNN's most successful program, though the move basically killed Wrestling/{{ECW}}. While that still sounds like a part of the original demographic, The National Network also featured reruns of shows such as ''Series/{{Baywatch}}'', ''Series/DiffrentStrokes'', ''Series/MadTV'', ''Series/MiamiVice'', ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'' and ''Series/ThreesCompany''. The reaction to the new direction of the network wasn't positive; it began losing viewers of the "old" TNN, while, in hopes of attracting more viewers of the pro-wrestling shows, it began featuring more and more male-targeted programs.

Between 2013 and 2014, Spike would ditch ''Impact Wrestling'' ([[ScrewedByTheNetwork thanks to an executive fallout between TNA and Viacom]]), cancel the annual ''Video Game Awards'', and lose the rights to some of their acquired programming, including the ''Star Wars'' films (which, ironically, ended up with Turner). In March of 2015, Spike announced it would relaunch as a general entertainment network once again, with programming that's meant to be more inclusive to women. A U.K version, also owned by Viacom, was launched later that spring. Among other things, it is the first conventional TV channel in Britain to show ''Series/BreakingBad'', which had previously only been available via Creator/{{Netflix}} or on disc.

* ''Series/{{Cops}}'', from 2013-present

Between 2013 and 2014, Spike would ditch ''Impact Wrestling'' ([[ScrewedByTheNetwork thanks to an executive fallout between TNA and Viacom]]), cancel the annual ''Video Game Awards'', and the lose the rights to some of their acquired programming, including the ''Star Wars'' rights (which, ironically, ended up with Turner). In March of 2015, Spike announced it would relaunch as a general entertainment network once again, with programming that's meant to be more inclusive to women. A U.K version, also owned by Viacom, was launched later that spring. Among other things, it is the first conventional TV channel in Britain to show ''Series/BreakingBad'', which had previously only been available via Creator/{{Netflix}} or on disc.

Between 2013 and 2014, Spike would ditch ''Impact Wrestling'' ([[ScrewedByTheNetwork thanks to an executive fallout between TNA and Viacom]]), cancel the annual ''Video Game Awards'', and the lose the rights to some of their acquired programming. In March of 2015, Spike announced it would relaunch as a general entertainment network once again, with programming that's meant to be more inclusive to women. A U.K version, also owned by Viacom, was launched later that spring. Among other things, it is the first conventional TV channel in Britain to show ''Series/BreakingBad'', which had previously only been available via Creator/{{Netflix}} or on disc.

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* ''Wrestling/WWERaw'' -- carried over from TNN; aired until September 2005.

Viacom bought Creator/{{CBS}} in 2000, and folded TNN and CMT into Creator/{{MTV}} Networks. In order to avoid redundancy, TNN was {{retool}}ed into ''The National Network'', or ''The New TNN'', and tried to go beyond its Southern demographic. The New TNN would become Viacom's first attempt at a general entertainment network since selling their stake in Creator/USANetwork; indeed, they seemed hellbent to clone USA as much as possible[[note]]mostly out of spite; they'd gotten in hot water when Creator/{{Universal}}, the other owner of USA Networks, began a lawsuit and accused Viacom of breaching the contract Paramount had made not to have any cable interests outside of the USA joint-venture when Viacom bought Paramount in 1994 (as Viacom owned MTV Networks and Creator/{{Showtime}} Networks). Combined with uncovered documents revealing the then-new TV Land network was supposed to compete against USA (despite TV Land being focused on nostalgia programming), this lead to Viacom selling Paramount's stake in USA to have Universal drop their lawsuit.[[/note]], to the point they acquired the rights to''Wrestling/WWERaw'' from USA; ''Raw'' became TNN's most successful program, though the move basically killed Wrestling/{{ECW}}. While that still sounds like a part of the original demographic, The National Network also featured reruns of shows such as ''Series/{{Baywatch}}'', ''Series/DiffrentStrokes'', ''Series/MadTV'', ''Series/MiamiVice'', ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'' and ''Series/ThreesCompany''. The reaction to the new direction of the network wasn't positive; it began losing viewers of the "old" TNN, while, in hopes of attracting more viewers of the pro-wrestling shows, it began featuring more and more male-targeted programs.

In 2003, the network title was completely changed to Spike TV, with a focus on RatedMForManly content; they would drop "TV" from their name three years later. ''[[Wrestling/WWERaw Raw]]'' stuck around for a while, but went back to its original home on the USA Network due to problems between Wrestling/{{WWE}} and Viacom. As a result, Spike had to fill the ProfessionalWrestling void with the only other competition: Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (now known as Wrestling/ImpactWrestling). Reruns of shows like ''Series/{{CSI}}'' and ''Franchise/StarTrek'' would also become a staple of the network at this time.

In 2005, Spike would begin turning heads when the network debuted ''Series/TheUltimateFighter''. The success of the first season not only brought major coverage to the sport of UsefulNotes/MixedMartialArts, but led to a major partnership between Spike and the UsefulNotes/UltimateFightingChampionship, with the network also airing fight compilations under the title ''UFC Unleashed'' and live ''Fight Night'' events. Meanwhile, Spike would also become the first American cable network to air all six ''Franchise/StarWars'' movies after Viacom outbid [[Creator/{{NBC}} NBC]][[Creator/{{Universal}} Universal]] and [[Creator/{{TNT}} Turner]] [[Creator/{{TBS}} Broadcasting]] for exclusive broadcast rights. Spike proceeded to [[AdoredByTheNetwork milk the films for all their worth]] in the years to follow, running marathons during anniversary celebrations or holiday weekends.

Beginning in 2011, Spike would begin shifting focus away from male-only programming in favor of unscripted series aimed at a more general audience. ''Series/BarRescue'' and ''Series/InkMaster'' would become the network's most successful series during this time. Spike would also expand their combat sport coverage to include promotions like Bellator MMA (which Viacom purchased in 2011 after the UFC signed a new deal with [[Creator/{{Fox}} Fox Sports]]) and the Haymon Boxing-organized Premier Boxing Champions.

In 2015, with ''Impact Wrestling'' ending its run on the network, [[ScrewedByTheNetwork thanks to an executive fallout between TNA and Viacom]], the end of the ''Video Game Awards'', and the loss of many syndicated rerun programs, Spike relaunched (yet again) as a general entertainment network, with a rebrand that's meant to be more inclusive to women. A U.K version of the channel was launched later that spring, with local programming from [[Creator/ChannelFive Channel 5]] (which is also owned by Viacom). Among other things, it is the first conventional TV channel in Britain to show ''Series/BreakingBad'', which had previously only been available via Creator/{{Netflix}} or on disc.

Beginning in 2011, Spike would begin shifting focus away from male-only programming in favor of unscripted series aimed at a more general audience. ''Series/BarRescue'' and ''Ink Master'' would become the network's most successful series during this time. Spike would also expand their combat sport coverage to include promotions like Bellator MMA (which Viacom purchased in 2011 after the UFC signed a new deal with [[Creator/{{Fox}} Fox Sports]]) and the Haymon Boxing-organized Premier Boxing Champions.

* Series/WorldsMostAmazingVideos

Originally, it was known as ''TNN'' or ''The Nashville Network'', a country music channel launched two days after rival Creator/{{CMT}}. TNN was originally owned by Gaylord Entertainment, alongside Westinghouse Broadcasting (an arm of Westinghouse Electric Company). Westinghouse, after becoming Creator/{{CBS}} Corporation, purchased all of TNN (and CMT, which Gaylord bought in 1991) in 1997. While it focused mainly on music videos, TNN included original programming such as the game show ''Top Card'', UsefulNotes/{{NASCAR}} races, and outdoor, lifestyle and talk shows targeted to a country audience.

Viacom bought Creator/{{CBS}} in 2000, and folded TNN and CMT into Creator/{{MTV}} Networks. In order to avoid redundancy, TNN was {{retool}}ed into ''The National Network'', or ''The New TNN'', and tried to go beyond its Southern demographic. The New TNN would become Viacom's first attempt at a general entertainment network since selling their stake in Creator/USANetwork. TNN's most successful program was ''Wrestling/WWERaw'', whose move to the network basically killed Wrestling/{{ECW}}. While that still sounds like a part of the original demographic, The National Network also featured reruns of shows such as ''Series/{{Baywatch}}'', ''Series/DiffrentStrokes'', ''Series/MadTV'', ''Series/MiamiVice'', ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'' and ''Series/ThreesCompany''.

In 2003, the network title was completely changed to Spike TV, with a focus on RatedMForManly content; they would drop "TV" from their name three years later. ''[[Wrestling/WWERaw Raw]]'' stuck around for a while, but went back to its original home on the Creator/USANetwork due to problems between Wrestling/{{WWE}} and Viacom. As a result, Spike had to fill the ProfessionalWrestling void with the only other competition: Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (now known as Wrestling/ImpactWrestling). Reruns of shows like ''Series/{{CSI}}'' and ''Franchise/StarTrek'' would also become a staple of the network at this time.

Spike (formerly and commonly Spike TV) was a Creator/{{Viacom}}-owned network that was dedicated to every single male interest possible, as you might've been able to tell by its edgy name. It was basically the RatedMForManly Network, though some may say they lampshaded this often enough to venture into TestosteronePoisoning and invariably into UnfortunateImplications.

* ''Anime/AfroSamurai''

Beginning in 2011, Spike would begin shifting focus away from male-only programming in favor of unscripted series aimed at a more general audience. ''Series/BarRescue'' and ''Ink Master'' would become the network's most successful series during this time. Spike would also expand their combat sport coverage to include promotions like Bellator MMA (which Viacom purchased in 2011 after the UFC signed a new deal with [[Creator/{{Fox}} Sports]]) and the Haymon Boxing-organized Premier Boxing Champions.

On January 18, 2018, Spike relaunched as Creator/ParamountNetwork, as part of a larger revamp of Viacom's cable networks to focus on six "flagship brands": including Creator/ComedyCentral, MTV, Creator/{{Nickelodeon}}, Creator/NickJr, Creator/{{BET}}, and the Creator/{{Paramount}} film studio from which the network will now take its name from. International versions of Spike are still active, but the brand would return its domestic home via Viacom's purchase Pluto TV in 2019 and the launch of two branded streaming channels on the service.

In 2003, the network title was completely changed to Spike TV, with a focus on RatedMForManly content; they would drop "TV" from their name three years later. ''[[Wrestling/WWERaw Raw]]'' stuck around for a while, but went back to its original home on the Creator/USANetwork due to problems between Wrestling/{{WWE}} and Viacom. As a result, Spike had to fill the ProfessionalWrestling void with the only other competition: [[Wrestling/{{TNA}} Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]] (Now known as Impact Wrestling). Reruns of shows like ''Series/{{CSI}}'' and ''Franchise/StarTrek'' would also become a staple of the network at this time.

* ''[[Wrestling/{{TNA}} Impact Wrestling]]'', The flagship show of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling; aired from 2005-2014.

On January 18, 2018, Spike relaunched as Creator/ParamountNetwork, as part of a larger revamp of Viacom's cable networks to focus on six "flagship brands": including Creator/ComedyCentral, MTV, Creator/{{Nickelodeon}}, Creator/NickJr, Creator/{{BET}}, and the Creator/{{Paramount}} film studio from which the network will now take its name from.

* ''Series/{{Blade}}''