MADtv is a sketch comedy series from the United States, inspired by the Mad magazine. The show featured animated segments like Spy vs. Spy and Don Martin cartoons, along with appearances by the iconic character Alfred E. Neuman. It premiered on television on October 14, 1995, and was a one-hour program that aired on Saturday nights on the Fox network. Additionally, it was syndicated on Comedy Central. In Australia, viewers could watch the show on The Comedy Channel via satellite and cable, as well as during late-night slots on the Nine Network and its associated channels.