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04-17-2026, 07:04 PM
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Remember when The WB and UPN suddenly disappeared in 2006? One day they were airing Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dawson’s Creek, Smallville, Girlfriends, Moesha, and WWE SmackDown… and then they were gone.
In this video, we dive into the real story behind the CW merger, why UPN and The WB collapsed, how corporate decisions by CBS, Warner Bros., and Tribune reshaped television, and what got lost in the process.
This wasn’t just a rebrand. It was a television extinction event.
If you grew up with Kids’ WB, Buffy, Smallville, Gilmore Girls, UPN comedies, or WWE SmackDown, this is a story about the end of an era.
Which side were you on in 2006 — WB or UPN?
And which cancelled show do you still think the merger robbed us of?
Drop your answer in the comments — I read every one.
If you enjoy deep dives into forgotten TV history, network collapses, and the stories behind the shows we grew up with, like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more.
Remember when The WB and UPN suddenly disappeared in 2006? One day they were airing Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dawson’s Creek, Smallville, Girlfriends, Moesha, and WWE SmackDown… and then they were gone.
In this video, we dive into the real story behind the CW merger, why UPN and The WB collapsed, how corporate decisions by CBS, Warner Bros., and Tribune reshaped television, and what got lost in the process.
This wasn’t just a rebrand. It was a television extinction event.
If you grew up with Kids’ WB, Buffy, Smallville, Gilmore Girls, UPN comedies, or WWE SmackDown, this is a story about the end of an era.
Which side were you on in 2006 — WB or UPN?
And which cancelled show do you still think the merger robbed us of?
Drop your answer in the comments — I read every one.
If you enjoy deep dives into forgotten TV history, network collapses, and the stories behind the shows we grew up with, like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more.