The 140 Essential Animated TV Shows

#69

The Smurfs
- - 79%

#69

Synopsis: Little blue people live in harmony and battle scheming Gargamel. [More]

Starring: Frank Welker , Don Messick , Michael Bell , Paul Winchell

#68

UNderdogStuff with Gregory Nesmith
80% - -

#68

#67

Super Friends
- - - -

#67

Synopsis: The Justice League of America battles crime. [More]

Starring: Danny Dark , Olan Soule , Casey Kasem , Shannon Farnon

#66

Teen Titans
92% 93%

#66

Synopsis: Leading the Teen Titans to protect Earth is Robin, formerly Batman's sidekick. He has no special powers, just a utility [More]

Starring: Hynden Walch , Scott Menville , Greg Cipes , Khary Payton

#64

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
- - 75%

#64

Synopsis: This revamped incarnation of the "My Little Pony" franchise not only appeals to the little girls that the toy line [More]

Starring: Tara Strong , Ashleigh Ball , Andrea Libman , Tabitha St. Germain

#62

Dragon Ball Z
- - 90%

#62

Synopsis: "Dragon Ball Z" follows the adventures of Goku who, along with the Z Warriors, defends the Earth against evil. The [More]

Starring: Sean Schemmel , Christopher Sabat , Kyle Hebert , Ian James Corlett

#61

Star Wars: The Clone Wars
93% 91%

#61

Synopsis: The first weekly TV series from Lucasfilm Animation chronicles the adventures of Anakin Skywalker, Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi and other popular [More]

Starring: Matt Lanter , Ashley Eckstein , Tom Kane , James Arnold Taylor

#60

Gravity Falls
100% 97%

#60

Synopsis: Twins Dipper and Mabel Pines are sent to spend the summer with their great-uncle, Grunkle Stan, in the mysterious town [More]

Starring: Jason Ritter , Kristen Schaal , Alex Hirsch , Linda Cardellini

#59

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
100% 90%

#59

Synopsis: When he holds up the magical Sword of Power and utters the words "By the power of Grayskull," Prince Adam [More]

Starring: John Erwin , Alan Oppenheimer , Lou Scheimer , Linda Gary

#58

The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle
100% 83%

#58

Synopsis: The flying squirrel and moose find themselves thrust into harrowing situations in which they end up on a collision course [More]

Starring: Tara Strong , Brad Norman , Ben Diskin , Rachel Butera

#57

Gargoyles
- - 85%

#57

Synopsis: Manhattan gargoyles come to life at night to fight crime. [More]

Starring: Keith David , Salli Richardson-Whitfield , Jeff Bennett , Ed Asner

#56

Home Movies
100% 85%

#56

Synopsis: Brendon Small is a young kid who loves to make movies with his family's video camera. At the same time, [More]

Starring: Paula Poundstone , Brendon Small , H. Jon Benjamin , Melissa Bardin Galsky

#55

The Spectacular Spider-Man
100% 96%

#55

Synopsis: Teenager Peter Parker tries to juggle his two new worlds -- he must learn how to use his new powers [More]

Starring: Josh Keaton , Lacey Chabert , Joshua LeBar , Grey DeLisle

#54

Robot Chicken
- - 82%

#54

Synopsis: Actor Seth Green ("Family Guy") and Matthew Senreich created the off-the-wall comedy hit, which is a series of pop-culture parodies [More]

Starring: Seth Green , Dan Milano , Breckin Meyer

#52

Space Ghost: Coast to Coast
- - - -

#52

Synopsis: This animated talk show is hosted by not-so-superhero Space Ghost and set in deep space. The show is often disrupted [More]

Starring: George Lowe , C. Martin Croker

#50

Death Note
100% 96%

#50

Synopsis: A high-school student discovers a supernatural notebook that grants its user the ability to kill. [More]

Starring: Kappei Yamaguchi , Mamoru Miyano , Shido Nakamura , Aya Hirano

#49

Batman Beyond
100% 94%

#49

Synopsis: A new Dark Knight protects the Gotham of the future. [More]

Starring: Will Friedle , Kevin Conroy , Cree Summer , Lauren Tom

#48

Dexter's Laboratory
- - 87%

#48

Synopsis: Sleep tight, America! Your fate lies safely in the hands of Dexter, a child genius who whips up dazzling, world-saving [More]

Starring: Christine Cavanaugh , Jeff Bennett , Kath Soucie , Frank Welker

#47

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
96% 84%

#47

Synopsis: In this reboot of the 1980s series, a magic sword transforms an orphan girl into warrior She-Ra, who unites a [More]

Starring: Aimee Carrero , Karen Fukuhara , Amanda Michalka , Marcus Scribner

#46

ThunderCats
- - 87%

#46

Synopsis: "ThunderCats" follows the adventures of a group of catlike humanoid aliens from the planet Thundera. When the dying planet meets [More]

Starring: Peter Newman , Gerrianne Raphael , Robert McFadden , Larry Kenney

#45

Pokémon the Series
- - 75%

#45

Synopsis: "Indigo League" is where it all began as the first season of the long-running "Pokémon" animated series. Young Ash Ketchum [More]

Starring: Sarah Natochenny , Ikue Ōtani , Haven Paschall , Michael Liscio Jr.

#44

Carmen Sandiego
- - 94%

#44

Synopsis: A master thief who uses her skills for good, Carmen Sandiego travels the world foiling V.I.L.E.'s evil plans -- with [More]

Starring: Gina Rodriguez , Finn Wolfhard , Abby Trott , Michael Hawley

#43

Star Wars: Clone Wars
- - 89%

#43

Synopsis: Jedi knights battle Darth Sidious. [More]

Starring: Mat Lucas , James Arnold Taylor , Tom Kane , Grey DeLisle

#41

Phineas and Ferb
- - 89%

#41

Synopsis: Phineas Flynn and his stepbrother, Ferb Fletcher, are determined to make every day of their summer vacation fun. They try [More]

Starring: Vincent Martella , Thomas Brodie-Sangster , Ashley Tisdale , Caroline Rhea

#40

Star Wars Rebels
98% 85%

#40

Synopsis: This animated entry in the "Star Wars" franchise fills the gap between the events of "Episode III" and "Episode IV." [More]

Starring: David Oyelowo , Vanessa Marshall , Tiya Sircar , Steve Blum

#39

The Jetsons
- - 75%

#39

Synopsis: "Meet George Jetson." Just those words will prompt viewers of a certain age to join in singing the show's catchy [More]

Starring: George O'Hanlon , Penny Singleton , Janet Waldo , Daws Butler

#38

Justice League
95% 95%

#38

Synopsis: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash and other superheroes join forces to battle crime and otherworldly threats, keeping a watchful [More]

#37

Rugrats
- - 93%

#37

Synopsis: "Rugrats" reveals the world from a baby's point of view. Everything looks bigger, more mysterious and uncontrollable. Angelica, the oldest, [More]

Starring: E.G. Daily , Christine Cavanaugh , Kath Soucie , Cheryl Chase

#36

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- - 93%

#36

Synopsis: Mutant heroes live in New York sewers and train in martial arts to protect the city from crime. [More]

Starring: Rob Paulsen , Cam Clarke , Barry Gordon , Townsend Coleman

#35

Young Justice
- - 73%

#35

Synopsis: The lives of teenage heroes as members of a covert operation team: Young Justice. [More]

Starring: Jesse McCartney , Jason Spisak , Khary Payton , Danica McKellar

#34

Steven Universe
100% 84%

#34

Synopsis: The Crystal Gems are a team of magical beings who are the self-appointed guardians of the universe. Half-human, half-Gem hero [More]

Starring: Zach Callison , Estelle , Michaela Dietz , Deedee Magno

#33

Big Mouth
94% 72%

#33

Synopsis: Even for a cartoon character, going through puberty isn't easy for a young person. Andrew is learning that first hand [More]

Starring: Nick Kroll , John Mulaney , Jessi Klein , Jason Mantzoukas

#32

Superman: The Animated Series
- - 92%

#32

Synopsis: Superman battles evil while trying to conceal his alter ego, Clark Kent. [More]

Starring: Tim Daly , Dana Delany , Clancy Brown , David Kaufman

#31

X-Men
83% 89%

#31

Synopsis: Professor Charles Xavier and his band of courageous mutants strike back against corrupt and bigoted government agencies as well as [More]

Starring: Cal Dodd , Cedric Smith , Norm Spencer , Lenore Zann

#30

DuckTales
- - 92%

#30

Synopsis: Scrooge McDuck's globetrotting quests to gain more wealth. [More]

Starring: Alan Young , Russi Taylor , Chuck McCann , Terence McGovern

#29

The Powerpuff Girls
- - 47%

#29

Synopsis: In this reboot of the classic Cartoon Network series, the Powerpuff Girls return to protect Townsville from villains who want [More]

Starring: Amanda Leighton , Natalie Palamides , Kristen Li , Tom Kenny

#28

Samurai Jack
93% 95%

#28

Synopsis: After being sent into the future by evil wizard Aku, young samurai Jack makes a quest to return to the [More]

Starring: Phil LaMarr

#27

Pinky & the Brain
75% 87%

#27

Synopsis: The odd buddies have many strange adventures. [More]

Starring: Maurice LaMarche , Rob Paulsen

#25

Bob's Burgers
- - 88%

#25

Synopsis: Bob Belcher is a third-generation restaurateur who runs Bob's Burgers with his loving wife and their three children. Bob believes [More]

Starring: H. Jon Benjamin , Dan Mintz , Eugene Mirman , John Roberts

#24

The Tick
100% - -

#24

Synopsis: People dressed in tights and capes set out to save the world. [More]

Starring: Townsend Coleman , Rob Paulsen , Cam Clarke , Jess Harnell

#23

Beavis and Butt-head
- - 85%

#23

Synopsis: Beavis and Butt-head are, as one of the early preshow disclaimers read, "dumb, crude, ugly, thoughtless, sexist, self-destructive fools. But [More]

Starring: Mike Judge

#22

Animaniacs
- - - -

#22

Synopsis: Blending wit, slapstick and pop culture references, the variety show "Animaniacs" features a large cast of characters, whose predominant personalities [More]

Starring: Rob Paulsen , Tress MacNeille , Jess Harnell

#21

Cowboy Bebop
100% 95%

#21

Synopsis: The adventures of a group of bounty hunters who travel around the solar system chasing criminals, unraveling their dark and [More]

Starring: Steve Blum , John Billingslea , Wendee Lee , Alex Hassell

#20

Peanuts
- - - -

#20

Synopsis: The "Peanuts" comic strip was a staple of daily life for many Americans for nearly 50 years until original production [More]

Starring: Aiden Lewandowski , Emma Yarovinsky , Jude Perry , Caleel Harris

#19

Adventure Time
100% 94%

#19

Synopsis: Twelve-year-old Finn battles evil in the Land of Ooo; assisted by his magical dog, Jake, Finn roams the Land of [More]

Starring: Jeremy Shada , John DiMaggio , Hynden Walch , Tom Kenny

#18

Daria
- - 95%

#18

Synopsis: Brainy, sardonic Daria Morgendorffer tries to fly under the radar at Lawndale High School, and she's doing a pretty good [More]

Starring: Tracy Grandstaff , Wendy Hoopes , Julian Rebolledo , Johh Lynn

#16

BoJack Horseman
93% 96%

#16

Synopsis: A humanoid horse, BoJack Horseman -- lost in a sea of self-loathing and booze -- decides it's time for a [More]

Starring: Will Arnett , Amy Sedaris , Alison Brie , Aaron Paul

#15

Archer
91% 84%

#15

Synopsis: The suave, confident and devastatingly handsome Sterling Archer may be the world's greatest spy, but he still has issues with [More]

Starring: H. Jon Benjamin , Aisha Tyler , Chris Parnell , Judy Greer

#14

Neon Genesis Evangelion
100% 89%

#14

Synopsis: When violent monsters descend upon Earth to destroy humanity, a reluctant young man joins a small squad of pilots under [More]

Starring: Megumi Ogata , Megumi Hayashibara , Kotono Mitsuishi , Yuriko Yamaguchi

#13

Rick and Morty
90% 83%

#13

Synopsis: After having been missing for nearly 20 years, Rick Sanchez suddenly arrives at daughter Beth's doorstep to move in with [More]

Starring: Ian Cardoni , Harry Belden , Sarah Chalke , Spencer Grammer

#11

King of the Hill
- - 78%

#11

Synopsis: Set in Texas, an animated series follows the life of propane salesman Hank Hill, who lives with his substitute-teacher wife [More]

Starring: Mike Judge , Kathy Najimy , Pamela Adlon , Johnny Hardwick

#10

Avatar: The Last Airbender
100% 98%

#10

Synopsis: The world is divided into four nations -- the Water Tribe, the Earth Kingdom, the Fire Nation and and the [More]

Starring: Zachery Tyler , Mae Whitman , Jack De Sena , Dee Bradley Baker

The Ren & Stimpy Show
- - 85%

Synopsis: Ren, a psychotic Chihuahua, and Stimpson J. Cat, a dimwitted Manx cat who goes by the nickname Stimpy, have a [More]

Starring: John Kricfalusi , Billy West

Family Guy
- - 65%

Synopsis: This animated series features the adventures of the Griffin family. Endearingly ignorant Peter and his stay-at-home wife, Lois, reside in [More]

Starring: Seth MacFarlane , Alex Borstein , Seth Green , Mila Kunis

The Flintstones
- - 80%

Synopsis: The Flintstones were the modern Stone Age family. Residing in Bedrock, Fred Flintstone worked an unsatisfying quarry job, but returned [More]

Starring: Alan Reed , Jean Vander Pyl , Mel Blanc , Bea Benaderet

SpongeBob SquarePants
- - 69%

Synopsis: A square yellow sponge named SpongeBob SquarePants lives in a pineapple with his pet snail, Gary, in the city of [More]

Starring: Tom Kenny , Bill Fagerbakke , Rodger Bumpass , Clancy Brown

South Park
80% 87%

Synopsis: The animated series is not for children. In fact, its goal seems to be to offend as many as possible [More]

Starring: Trey Parker , Matt Stone

Futurama
86% 89%

Synopsis: Accidentally frozen, pizza-deliverer Fry wakes up 1,000 years in the future. He is taken in by his sole descendant, an [More]

Starring: Billy West , Katey Sagal , John DiMaggio , Tress MacNeille

Batman: The Animated Series
- - 95%

Synopsis: Gotham City's Caped Crusader, Bruce Wayne, is sometimes moody; Robin's alter ego, Dick Grayson is mature. [More]

Starring: Kevin Conroy , Efrem Zimbalist Jr. , Bob Hastings , Loren Lester

The Simpsons
85% 76%

Synopsis: This long-running animated comedy focuses on the eponymous family in the town of Springfield in an unnamed U.S. state. The [More]

Starring: Dan Castellaneta , Julie Kavner , Nancy Cartwright , Yeardley Smith

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The 140 Essential Animated TV Shows

The Smurfs - - 79%

UNderdogStuff with Gregory Nesmith 80% - -

Super Friends - - - -

Teen Titans 92% 93%

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic - - 75%

Dragon Ball Z - - 90%

Star Wars: The Clone Wars 93% 91%

Gravity Falls 100% 97%

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe 100% 90%

The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle 100% 83%

Gargoyles - - 85%

Home Movies 100% 85%

The Spectacular Spider-Man 100% 96%

Robot Chicken - - 82%

Space Ghost: Coast to Coast - - - -

Death Note 100% 96%

Batman Beyond 100% 94%

Dexter's Laboratory - - 87%

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power 96% 84%

ThunderCats - - 87%

Pokémon the Series - - 75%

Carmen Sandiego - - 94%

Star Wars: Clone Wars - - 89%

Phineas and Ferb - - 89%

Star Wars Rebels 98% 85%

The Jetsons - - 75%

Justice League 95% 95%

Rugrats - - 93%

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - - 93%

Young Justice - - 73%

Steven Universe 100% 84%

Big Mouth 94% 72%

Superman: The Animated Series - - 92%

X-Men 83% 89%

DuckTales - - 92%

The Powerpuff Girls - - 47%

Samurai Jack 93% 95%

Pinky & the Brain 75% 87%

Bob's Burgers - - 88%

The Tick 100% - -

Beavis and Butt-head - - 85%

Animaniacs - - - -

Cowboy Bebop 100% 95%

Peanuts - - - -

Adventure Time 100% 94%

Daria - - 95%

BoJack Horseman 93% 96%

Archer 91% 84%

Neon Genesis Evangelion 100% 89%

Rick and Morty 90% 83%

King of the Hill - - 78%

Avatar: The Last Airbender 100% 98%

The Ren & Stimpy Show - - 85%

Family Guy - - 65%

The Flintstones - - 80%

SpongeBob SquarePants - - 69%

South Park 80% 87%

Futurama 86% 89%

Batman: The Animated Series - - 95%

The Simpsons 85% 76%

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