15 Kid Shows So Good You Can Watch Every Episode Again as an Adult
Something about watching the TV shows we grew up with hits us right in the heart. I love returning to the movies and TV from childhood for the sweet nostalgia.
One user on a popular internet forum wonders what animated shows others watched as kids that they keep returning to for comfort, even as adults. Cartoon fanatics took to the comments with their responses.
1. Speed Racer (1967-1968)
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This faced-paced and family-oriented kids series is a must-rewatch for many. It's about a teenager who, with the help of his friends, family, and a high-tech car, follows his dreams of being the best race car champion.
2. Tom and Jerry (1940-1968)
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This classic children's comedy series follows Tom, a cat who desperately wants to catch Jerry, a mouse that lives in his house. Jerry continues to evade capture with clever and hilarious plots.
3. Looney Tunes (1930-1969)
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With a zany collection of animal friends, Looney Tunes cartoons were one of the most influential animation series in the U.S. It's so significant that it singlehandedly started the myth that bunnies love carrots. Join Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, and their friends and foes for silly adventures.
4. Scooby Doo, Where Are You! (1969-1970)
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The Mystery Machine and its crew saw its start in the iconic series Scooby Doo, Where Are You! Shaggy, Velma, Daphne, and Fred join forces with Shaggy's dog to solve mysteries in their own backyard.
5. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983-1984)
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When the planet Eternia is threatened by the evil Skeletor and his forces, who can save the world? He-Man can! Prince Adam transforms into He-Man with the power of a magic sword to take down Skeletor and his forces.
6. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987-1996)
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Deep in the sewers of New York City, a group of mutant ninja turtles train to tackle evil forces on the surface. This spunky kids' show holds a place in the hearts of many adults today.
7. G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1983-1986)
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This action-packed show helps kids and adults learn about American values in the 1980s. G.I. Joe, the special forces group that travels the world to fight villains and protect people's rights to liberty and independence, is the subject of this popular TV series.
8. The Flinstones (1960-1966)
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This classic American sitcom is widely referenced in animation to this day. The Flinstones follows a family of the same name who lives in the stone age but deals with timeless issues like working a tedious job, raising a family, and getting along with your neighbors.
9. The Dudley Do-Right Show (1969-1970)
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Dudley Do-Right, a witty and popular character from the hit animation seriesThe Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends (1959-1961), got his own spin-off with the Dudley Do-Right Show. The show follows Dudley as he attempts to save his crush from the evil Snidely Whiplash.
10. The Jetsons (1962-1987)
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In a futuristic world, the Jetson family drives flying cars and has access to technology we can only dream of in 2023. This sitcom follows the Jetson family through their daily lives of leisure.
11. Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005-2008)
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When two young members of the Southern Water Tribe discover a boy stuck in an iceberg for over one hundred years, they soon learn that he is the Avatar: the only person in the world powerful enough to stop the Fire Nation's empire from taking over the world. Earth, air, water, and fire benders unite to fight for freedom.
12. Arthur (1996-)
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This beloved PBS series follows Arthur, a young aardvark who goes to school and plays with his friends. The show is known for its emphasis on inclusion, kindness, and the importance of open communication.
13. Spongebob Squarepants (1999-)
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Spongebob Squarepants is a quirky and ridiculous show about a talking sponge and his underwater friends. Spongebob works at the Crabby Patty with his grouchy neighbor Squidward and catches jellyfish with his best friend Patrick in his free time unless he's up to some other shenanigans.
14. The Powerpuff Girls (1998-2008)
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In the humble town of Townsville, professor Utonium accidentally gives his three daughters superpowers. The series follows the three as they fight evil in their city against quirky criminals like Mojo Jojo, Mr. Mime, and Him.
15. Cyberchase (2002-)
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When a trio of kids is sucked into a computer in their school's library, they must save Motherboard from Hacker and his minions. The kids solve puzzles and math problems each episode to help Motherboard defeat Hacker.
The 13 Movies So Awful They Scored Zero on Rotten Tomatoes
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Receiving a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes is a sought-after accomplishment all directors and filmmakers hope to achieve. But do you ever wonder what happens when a movie is so bad that it totally tanks at the box office?
Perhaps more difficult are those movies so awful they reach a zero on the Tomatometer, meaning no critic liked a single aspect of the film. So instead, they watched each dire moment, waiting for something decent to occur, but it never did.
10 TV Shows That Should Have Quit While They Were Ahead
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What TV show started great but ruined its reputation by staying entirely too far past its prime? I can think of a few, but I don't want to spoil the ending.
After being surveyed, the Internet responded with these television series that should have quit while they were ahead.
They gave these examples, “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.The Bodyguard(two huge Kevin Costner films with enormous hit songs that no one has watched since 1997).The Revenant(Leo gets an Oscar, but can you remember anything besides the bear scene?).Seabiscuit.What else?” Here are the top responses.
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