The Angry Beavers delivered on its promise: a fun story about siblings with great chemistry, smart humor, and enjoyable episodes. While there are some odd episodes, for the most part, the show is consistently entertaining. | © Nickelodeon
King of the Hill is one of a few long-running animated shows, and it remains funny throughout, although the humor won't be to everyone's taste. It's very warm and human, and storylines are connected through episodes. | © Disney
Jackie Chan Adventures is one of the greatest comedies for kids, with a lot of action, humor, and mysticism. The voice acting brings Jackie and his companions to life, infusing their personalities with charm and humor. | © Sony Pictures Television
The Fairly OddParents has wit, humor, wackiness, and just the right amount of random silliness from Cosmo that makes it entertaining. Even the voice acting is solid and will keep you entertained. | © Nickelodeon
DuckTales is ridiculously catchy, even his theme song is one of the most frequently hummed among cartoons. The show mixes humor, adventure, and great character development. | © Disney
If you like clever jokes, and you're a fan of the art style used in the Simpsons, Futurama is the one to watch. It offers a lot of satirical commentary on our present world without stooping as low as Family Guy, and especially South Park. | © 20th Century Fox
Dragon Ball Z is considered one of the best fighting anime series ever because of the engaging storyline, epic battle scenes, unforgettable characters, and lasting impact on pop culture. The story of this show is complex and multi-layered. | © Disney
Hey Arnold! stands out as a show with a huge variety of different characters that all get their episodes. Additionally, Arnold himself is psychologically well-balanced, which effectively relates to so many people's lives. | © Nickelodeon
Dexter’s Lab is one of the funniest animated cartoons on the Cartoon Network. Every day, Dexter works in his laboratory, and every day his sister bugs him and wrecks everything. It's also funny that Dexter's main rival has a huge crush on his sister. | © Cartoon Network Studios
Space Ghost Coast to Coast is a parody of talk shows that appeared to be far better. Jokes are clever and hilarious, and it feels like everything was chosen with care to create strong humorous scenes. | © Williams Street Productions
Pinky & The Brain has one of the best characterizations among animated movies. For some reason, combining a cruel super-intelligent mouse with a silly, spirited mouse perfectly worked. It was a really silly premise, but it was very creative. | © Warner Bros. Animation
Unlike anything else on Nickelodeon, Invader ZIM is dark, frenetic, and downright bizarre. The show revolves around an alien named ZIM who tries to conquer Earth. | © Nickelodeon
Animaniacs is one of the best shows with hand-drawn, bright, colorful animations. Scenes don't last very long and are memorable, and sarcastic jokes on politics and history greatly capture adult heads. | © Warner Bros. Animation
Kids Next Door is one of the most excellent animated series, with stories and plot twists integrated into a nice package every time. The jokes and writing are straightforward, and the visuals are gorgeous and wacky. | © Cartoon Network
Gargoyles is a great show that tells the story of ancient gargoyles who awaken in NYC. It's one of the darkest animated TV shows with fantasy, complex mythology, and deep character development into a show unlike any other. | © Disney
X-Men: The Animated Series may have been aimed at kids, but it delivered fantastic storytelling beyond the target audience. The tone is a fun, campy vibe, and it balances humor with characters more compelling than movies. | © Disney
Samurai Jack is a great quality show on par with the best American cartoons like Code Name Kids Next Door or Looney Toons. It has deep life lessons and minimalist art which are not typical for anime. | © Cartoon Network Studios
Avatar, the Last Airbender after 20 years remains one of the most beloved animated shows with stunning world-building, deep character writing, and great action. Through the story of Aang, the Last Airbender, writers explore themes of destiny, friendship, and peace. | © Nickelodeon
Justice League Unlimited is an adult show with all the innocence of a kid's show, and it proves that age rating doesn't mean anything when the writing is this good. JLU is smart, inspiring, and worth watching. | © Warner Bros. Animation
Batman: The Animated Series is the best-animated show of all time. Batman comes to life in his best incarnation with a stellar voice, stunning visuals, and perfect emphasis on The Dark Knight's detecting skills and humanity. | © Warner Bros. Animation
Animated TV shows from the '90s and 2000s shaped the childhoods of many, offering everything from fast-paced action to heartwarming experiences. Here are the 25 best series that continue to be popular today!
