Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends is an animated television series created by Craig McCracken that aired on Cartoon Network from 2004 to 2009. The show follows a young boy named Mac who creates an imaginary friend named Bloo. When Mac's mother decides he is too old for imaginary friends, he takes Bloo to Foster's, a home for abandoned imaginary friends. At Foster's, various quirky characters reside, each with unique personalities and designs. The home is run by Madame Foster, who provides a safe place for these imaginary friends until they can be adopted by new children. The series explores themes of friendship, creativity, and the importance of imagination.