Ben 10 is an American animated show developed by Man of Action and produced by Cartoon Network Studios. The storyline follows a young boy, Ben Tennyson, who discovers an alien gadget resembling a watch, known as the “Omnitrix.” This device, which attaches to his wrist, grants him the ability to morph into different alien beings.

The series debuted with a pilot episode on December 27, 2005, as part of a preview for Cartoon Network’s Saturday morning schedule. The second episode aired as a special on Cartoon Network’s Fridays on January 13, 2006, and the series concluded its regular run on April 15, 2008.

Over time, the show gained a significant following, expanding into a franchise and earning two Emmy Award nominations, winning one for “Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation.” Ben 10 was followed by a sequel series, Ben 10: Alien Force, which was later succeeded by Ben 10: Ultimate Alien in April 2010. Another installment, Ben 10: Omniverse, launched in September 2012.