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I’ve been feeling incredibly nostalgic lately, and my mind kept drifting back to the early 2000s YTV lineup. Does anyone else remember running to the TV to watch Jacob Two-Two?

Growing up, that show was an absolute staple for me, and looking back, I realize just how deeply it resonated with me as a little girl.

Being small in a big world can feel so overwhelming when you're a kid. Jacob had to say everything twice just to be heard by his big family and the adults around him, and as a little girl, I felt that so deeply. It was the first time I saw a character who captured exactly what it felt like to be overlooked or misunderstood, but who still had the biggest heart and the bravest spirit.

The show just had this beautiful, slightly quirky, and comforting energy. From the brilliant, slightly chaotic Montreal-inspired setting to the incredible theme song and the comforting bond Jacob had with his friends and his dad, it felt like a safe little haven after a day at school. Jacob proved that you don't have to have the loudest voice to be a hero or to make a difference, and that's a lesson that has stayed with me all the way into adulthood. It genuinely remains one of my absolute favorite animated series to this day.

I'd love to take a trip down memory lane with you all—which character from the show was your absolute favorite growing up, and what made them stand out to you?

YTV (2004) - The Zone: Carlos Interviews Stephen Hillenburg

Does anyone remember watching this segment when they were growing up?

Happy Canada Day! Here's a big compilation of everything YTV showed on every Canada Day in the 2000s decade. As always, the YTV Schedule Archives Wiki has more detailed information regarding specific timeslots, episode titles, images, plus more dates from outside the 2000s decade.

Wanted to share this rock that I painted here :) (18 shows referenced in total)