Samurai Jack is an American animated television series created by Genndy Tartakovsky that aired from 2001 to 2017.

Samurai Jack premiered on Cartoon Network in 2001, created by Genndy Tartakovsky, who also created Dexter's Laboratory. The series originally ran for four seasons until 2004 and was revived for a final fifth season in 2017 on Adult Swim. Tartakovsky directed every episode, infusing the series with his distinctive style and narrative sensibility. This long span allowed the story to develop a deep mythology and a lasting fan base.