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Jun 30, 2022 · If you're looking for something to watch with your family, these kids' tv shows will keep you all entertained.
- Marisa Lascala
- Senior Parenting & Relationships Editor
- marisa.lascala@hearst.com
- Ryan Britt
- Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. Fred Rogers in 1980. Fred Rogers spent 30-plus years (1968-2001) as the genial host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, and millions of people still consider him a dear family friend, a source of calm in a storm, and a man who made simple sense of the world.
- Sesame Street. The cast of Sesame Street in 1969. Sesame Street has been on the air for over 50 years and remains the gold standard in children’s entertainment for the entirety of its run.
- Bluey. Bandit really gets into it. It’s popular to say that Bluey is so huge because it captures the actual experience of parents trying desperately to entertain their children.
- Reading Rainbow. LeVar Burton in 'Reading Rainbow.' LeVar Burton can lay claim to three remarkable and career-defining television roles: Kunta Kinte in Roots, a decades-long long stint as Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: The Next Generation (and its movies and spin-offs), and his work as the creator/host of Reading Rainbow.
- Ask the StoryBots. Straight talk: StoryBots is one of the best kid's shows around. The episodes follow Beep, Boop, Bing, Bang and Bo as they set out to answer a question such as: How do eyes work?
- Search and Explore. Your little one will love the global adventures of ABC Mouse, 123 Mouse and Do-Re-Mi Mouse as they explore and learn about the world .
- Beat Bugs. Beat Bugs follows the lives of bugs living in a Richard Scarry-like village. What do the bugs do in such a lively place with so much going on?
- PAW Patrol. Any parent of a young child knows the power of the PAW: This is pawsitively one cartoon canine-loving kiddies cannot miss. While highlighting the power of friendship and hard work, the beloved pups on PAW Patrol collaborate to protect Adventure Bay from all of the issues that arise.
- The Tom and Jerry Show. September 6, 1975. 1,624 votes. This hilarious, lighthearted cartoon focuses on the never-ending cat-and-mouse chase between the titular duo.
- Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! September 13, 1969. 1,401 votes. Solving mysteries with talking dogs is every kid's dream, and this is exactly what happens in this classic show.
- Looney Tunes. 1930. 1,281 votes. With iconic characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig, this animated series is packed with zany humor and slapstick comedy.
- Phineas and Ferb. August 17, 2007. 1,673 votes. Two inventive stepbrothers take advantage of summer vacation by constructing mind-blowing contraptions in their backyard.
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14. Blues Clues
Blue is an adorable mystery-loving puppy with fur the same color as her name. In the original version, she leaves clues for Steve to solve by marking hints with paw prints. Blue's Clues is one of Nickelodeon's most popular shows ever, spawning a spin-off calledBlue's Room and the recent revival Blue's Clues & You.
15. The Backyardigans
Hands-down, The Backyardiganshas some of the best original songs of any kids' TV show ever made. This group of animal friends finds adventure right in their own backyards—but the real star of this show is the music.
16. Doc McStuffins
Just like a real kid, six-year-old Doc McStuffins makes her stuffed animals all better again whenever they get hurt. This adorable kids' program is one of Disney Junior's best hits.
25. All That
With its sketch comedy format, All That is SNL for kids!—and it's hilarious. The original show's cast included Kenan Thompson, who actually went on to star in SNL, becoming the longest-running cast member. After going off the air in 2000, the show was revived a couple of times, but the original version is by far the best.
26. The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius
As the title suggests, Jimmy is smarter than everyone around him. He tries to find solutions to all of life's problems by coming up with wacky new inventions, which don't always work out as intended.
27. The All New The Mickey Mouse Club
Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, and Ryan Gosling all got their start singing, dancing, and acting on this Disney Channel variety show.
58. ABC Afterschool Special
With the tagline “Watch it with Your Kids!” these shows were more like mini-movies or documentaries that aired on weekday afternoons, with the aim of getting tweens and teens to think more deeply about serious issues. ABC Afterschool Specials focused on things like teen pregnancy, divorce, and gender politics.
59. The Babysitter’s Club
Four middle-school girlfriends deal with puberty, parents, and boy troubles in this TV adaptation of the beloved book series. This is the rare example of a reboot that we think is better than the original. Netflix's Babysitter's Club gives tough topics like race and class more attention and care. Also, the fashion on this show is fabulous.
60. Blossom
Blossom is a teen girl living with her dad and two brothers, and like many teens, wishes for different family dynamics. The show is an enjoyable watch that makes all the stops on a typical coming-of-age journey as Blossom develops crushes, laments her changing body, and gets caught trying to sneak and do grown-up stuff.
70. The Addams Family
Dressed in black with a penchant for all things morbid, rotten, and creepy, the Addams family members don't always mix so well with the neighbors despite their best efforts. For kids (or parents) who have only ever seen the movies, the TV show is a real treat.
71. ALF
ALF, short for “alien life form,” refers to the title character of this 80’s show about an extraterrestrial whose spaceship crash lands in a California family’s backyard.
72. Boy Meets World
A warm, humorous coming-of-age sitcom about a boy growing up outside Philly. Boy Meets World follows Cory Matthews and his friends from the sixth grade through college. We’re suckers for any show where teachers play a pivotal role in shaping kids’ lives, and we get that here through the wonderfully wise character Mr. Feeny.
87. The Adventures of Superman
The first in a long line of installments about the superhero with an “S” on his chest first aired in 1952.
88. The Amazing Spide-Man
Of course, there have been several shows about this beloved Marvel titan, but the 1977 version was the first one to bring him to prominence in the superhero universe.
89. Batman
Kids will enjoy the colorful camp of the early goings-on in Gotham City.
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Jun 11, 2024 · Vulture waded through the ocean of children’s programing to find the kids’ TV shows that are actually great. You may even want to watch along with your kids.
