TV Our Family Will Watch
This is a list of cartoons and live-action shows that I believe everyone should have some familiarity with. It is by no means an exhaustive list and is my own personal opinions. They are in order of 'youngest to oldest'.
I should note that I can't stand shows like 'Ren and Stimpy' with their gross humor or 'Friends' which, while extremely popular, just made me gag. So you won't find either things that are crude or much in the way of modern sitcoms or reality TV on here.
I also have a list of Movies Every Kid Should See, if you are interested in that.
I should note that I can't stand shows like 'Ren and Stimpy' with their gross humor or 'Friends' which, while extremely popular, just made me gag. So you won't find either things that are crude or much in the way of modern sitcoms or reality TV on here.
I also have a list of Movies Every Kid Should See, if you are interested in that.
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- CreatorBritt AllcroftPhilip D. FehrleRoss HastingsStarsMichael AngelisKeith WickhamMichael BrandonThis series follows the adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine and all of his engine friends on the Island of Sodor.
- 2012– 96 epsTV-Y8.1 (116)TV SeriesStarsStuart AllanMatthew Jacob WayneAllie CarltonThis award winning series is set in the timeless watercolour landscape of mossy forests, lazy rivers and sunny meadows that is the idyllic home of Little Nutbrown Hare and his father, Big Nutbrown Hare.
- CreatorJoan Ganz CooneyLloyd Morrisett Jr.StarsJim HensonFrank OzCaroll SpinneyOn a special inner city street, the inhabitants, human and muppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
- CreatorPhil VischerMike NawrockiStarsPhil VischerMike NawrockiLisa VischerBob the Tomato, Larry The Cucumber, and their friends teach Christian and Bible-based lessons in a fun way.
- CreatorMike RothStarsTracey MooreTabitha St. GermainIan James CorlettCARE BEARS: ADVENTURES IN CARE-A-LOT focuses on the colorful bears' escapades and highlights how each one shares his or her unique way of caring with friends. Each Care Bear relies on his or her own special caring ability -- and their powerful belly badges -- to see each other through the ups and downs of life. The friends must also join forces against the schemes of their nemesis, Grizzle, an oversized bear who often causes trouble for the residents of Care-A-Lot. But fortunately for them, Grizzle's evil plots are no match for the bears' combined caring power -- and even he begrudgingly acknowledges the lessons everyone learns in friendship, morals, and respecting others' feelings.
- StarsDan HennesseyBob DermerJohn StockerThe Care Bears live in a faraway place up in the clouds called Care-a-Lot. They travel around the world on Missions in Caring, whilst evil villains such as Lord No Heart, try to thwart their plans.
- CreatorJoe FallonStarsFrank WelkerJeff BennettRino RomanoFollows the mischievous adventures of a Monkey by the name of George.
- StarsRichard BinsleyGordon PinsentDawn GreenhalghThe adventures of the King of the elephants, his family, and friends.
- CreatorEric WeinerDouglas WoodStarsAiden PompeyJesse SchwartzNatalia WojcikFour friends go on missions with their ever changing rocket ship. Every mission includes a classic song and a painting.
- StarsFred RogersBetty AberlinDavid NewellFred Rogers explores various topics for young viewers through presentations and music, both in his world and in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.
- StarsDaniel BrochuJ.T. TurnerJodie RestherBased on the books by Marc Brown, these are the adventures of Arthur, an 8-year-old aardvark, and his family and friends as they grow up and learn how to be good neighbors to one another.
- StarsRoss BreenKeith WickhamSimon GreenallAn intrepid band of explorers roam the oceans in search of adventure and fun. Led by a valiant polar bear and a daredevil kitten, these eight talented critters are always ready to embark on an exciting new mission.
- StarsYvonne MurrayBillie Lou WattRay OwensThe adventures of a brave and optimistic little white lion, moral leader for good animals in a jungle surrounded by dangers.
- CreatorKaren HeathwoodStarsJohn RitterGrey GriffinKel MitchellThe adventures of a larger-than-life red dog on Bridwell Island.
- CreatorHeywood KlingStarsBettina BushPeter CullenPat FraleyThe adventures of the color protector and her friends (sidekick Twink, the color kids, her horse Starlite, and her human friend Brian).
- CreatorErica RothschildStarsHolly Gauthier-FrankelOliver GraingerJesse VinetA young cat living in a magistrate's palace in ancient China, learns the values and importance of family and loyalty.
- CreatorKent OsborneStarsRachel WareSamantha TribaSarah HeinkeA girl named Strawberry Shortcake, along with her cat Custard and dog Pupcake, has adventures in friendship in Strawberryland.
- StarsJohn FiedlerJim CummingsKen SansomFollow Winnie the Pooh's adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood.
- CreatorClaudia LloydStarsIsabella CascaranoLenny HenryPatrice NaiambanaPerfect little stories entertaining to children and adults alike. Colorful and humorous with a diversity of English dialects and characters. Always positive and a refreshing youthful score. A must watch for pre-school and up.
- StarsJim BoydMorgan FreemanJudy GraubartA comedy variety show that teaches basic phonetic and grammar concepts using live-action sketches, cartoons, songs, and Spider-Man episodes.
- StarsRon MoodyStacey GreggRupert FarleyA group of wild animal friends are forced to move to a park after humans drive them away from their old home.
- StarsJohn StockerGraeme JokicJake RosemanFranklin is back - he's older, wiser and coming out of his shell. Franklin joins his familiar friends, Bear, Fox, Rabbit and the rest of the bunch, with new adventures in Woodland.
- CreatorDeborah ForteCarlos DortaBeth A. RichmanStarsNika FuttermanCarlos AlazraquiBeth PayneMaya Santos interferes in the lives of those around her, often dragging her twin, Miguel, into her schemes.
- CreatorEric WeinerChris GiffordValerie Walsh ValdesStarsFatima PtacekRegan MizrahiAlexandria SuarezAlong with her friend Monkey Boots, Dora goes on adventures.
- CreatorAlexander BarStarsAndrew SabistonSamantha ReynoldsAlyson CourtMike the Knight is a children's television programme that is based around the adventures of a trainee knight and his group of friends.
- StarsJo WyattRick ZieffEmily GrayOlivia is an imaginative, and creative pig. She does everything with her best friends, Julian and Francine. Olivia is always up for fun, if it's at school, at home, or at a friends house.
- CreatorJoe MurrayStarsKel MitchellEddie GarvarAlex NussbaumAn animated TV show about the adventures of a young Pink Panther and his friends.
- DirectorBradley RaymondStarsMae WhitmanKristin ChenowethRaven-SymonéEnter the land of Tinker Bell and her four best fairy friends.
- StarsDrew MasseyVictor YerridMia Ella MimicaA young and curious boy constantly wonders the fields of science.
- StarsErnie SabellaKevin SchonJim CummingsThe further misadventures of the lovable warthog Pumbaa and his meerkat buddy Timon from The Lion King (1994).
- CreatorLauren FaustBonnie ZacherleStarsAshleigh BallTara StrongTabitha St. GermainAfter learning that her friends, as well as herself, are the magical Elements of Harmony, studious unicorn Twilight Sparkle is sent by her mentor, Princess Celestia, to Ponyville to study the magic of friendship with help from her friends.
- CreatorMichael D. MooreDouglas SmithStarsGrey GriffinMark HamillRob PaulsenSix animal characters and a robot teach viewers the importance of safety with comedy, music, and action in half-hour educational cartoon adventures.
- CreatorJoe RubyKen SpearsStarsGary OwensFrank WelkerRon FeinbergThe adventures of a robotic dog superhero who proves as much a hindrance as to his master, the Blue Falcon.
- StarsScott WeingerLinda LarkinDan CastellanetaAladdin, the clever hero of Agrabah, continues his adventures with the help of his fiancee Princess Jasmine, his pet monkey Abu, Magic Carpet, Iago the greedy parrot, and of course his best friend the semi-cosmic Genie.
- CreatorChristopher GraceStarsJulie HigginsonSheridan SmithWayne FoskettEach episode of the series retells international story tales that has originated in many countries around the world, such as Poland, Scotland, Russia, etc.
- CreatorAlan BurnettPaul DiniChris MitchellStarsSam VincentBrian DrummondScott McNeilThe adventures of the Kryptonian superhero dog and his friends.
- Africa's first 3D animated series. Based on African folktales.
- CreatorHeywood KlingStarsJimmy KeeganBettina BushAlvy MooreA 13-year-old boy named Henry Bigg, who is going on vacation, finds some mouse-like creatures called diminutives in his suitcase.
- CreatorBobs GannawayStarsTony AnselmoTress MacNeilleBill FarmerMickey and his friends Minnie, Donald, Pluto, Daisy, Goofy, Pete, Clarabelle and more go on fun and educational adventures.Or 'House of Mouse' or any other set of Disney shorts.
- StarsIlona SchulzColin SolmanLuca MassimoThe life and times of a young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as he goes on adventures and learns lessons on the way.
- CreatorPaul ReubensStarsPaul ReubensJohn ParagonPhil HartmanPee-Wee Herman and his friends have wacky, imaginative fun in his unique playhouse.
- StarsLeVar BurtonJennifer Betit YenArnold StangLevar Burton introduces young viewers to illustrated readings of children's literature and explores their related subjects.
- CreatorGardner FoxStarsDanny DarkCasey KasemOlan SouleThe greatest of the DC Comics superheroes work together to uphold the good with the help of some young proteges.
- CreatorJoanna ColeBruce DegenKristin Laskas MartinStarsLily TomlinDaniel DeSantoLisa JaiAn eccentric teacher takes her class on wondrous educational field trips with the help of a magic school bus.
- CreatorRick DuffieldStarsLarry BrantleyJordan WallChristie AbbottAn intelligent and witty dog imagines himself in the role of characters from classic books and gets involved in similar real-life adventures.
- StarsBob BergenTownsend ColemanBarbara GoodsonAn animated version of Jim Henson's classic series.
- StarsTate DonovanFrench StewartSandra BernhardThis spin-off of Disney's Hercules (1997) follows Hercules' many labors during the years he spent training how to be a hero under the tutelage of satyr Philoctetes. Olympian Gods and Goddesses, as well as Hades and Pegasus, often visit him.
- CreatorStan LeeSteve DitkoStarsChristopher Daniel BarnesSara BallantineEdward AsnerA young man with spider-like abilities fights crime as a superhero in New York City while trying to have a normal personal life.
- StarsJune ForayNoelle NorthLorenzo MusicA group of reclusive humanoid bears and a few trusted humans explore their lost heritage and prevent their enemies from exploiting it.
- StarsTom KennyDavid BoatSteve BlumMarvel's greatest heroes and evilest of villains battle it out in action packed, yet somewhat satirical alternate universe-style adventures.
- CreatorJean ChalopinAndy HeywardBruno BianchiStarsDon AdamsHolly BergerFrank WelkerA bumbling cyborg inspector outfitted with an array of bizarre gadgets pursues the criminal organization M.A.D., all while his precocious niece and dog do the real investigative work.
- CreatorJoseph BarberaWilliam HannaStarsGeorge O'HanlonJanet WaldoMel BlancThe misadventures of a futuristic family.
- CreatorMartin BayntonRoss HastingsStarsTajja IsenAdrian TrussMark RendallThe daughter of King Caradoc's chamberlain dreams of being a knight. When Prince Cuthbert is kidnapped by the local Dragon, Jane may have her chance.
- CreatorJim DavisStarsLorenzo MusicThom HugeGregg BergerStories about Garfield the cat, Odie the dog, their owner Jon and the trouble they get into, and Orson the Pig and his adventures on a farm with fellow farm animals.
- CreatorJoseph BarberaWilliam HannaStarsAlan ReedMel BlancJean Vander PylThe misadventures of two modern-day Stone Age families, the Flintstones and the Rubbles.
- StarsTress MacNeilleCorey BurtonJim CummingsChip and Dale are chipmunks that start a detective agency, Rescue Rangers, with their friends. The gang deals with crimes that are 'too small' for the police to manage.
- CreatorJymn MagonStarsAlan YoungRussi TaylorTerence McGovernHuey, Dewey, and Louie are in for an epic surprise when they meet their wealthy but reclusive uncle, Scrooge McDuck. The family embark on globe-trotting adventures and treasure hunts, uncover family secrets, and face dangerous enemies.
- StarsPatrick WarburtonStephen FurstNicole SullivanThe further adventures of Buzz Lightyear as a Space Ranger of Star Command and his comrades.
- StarsJim CummingsRob PaulsenMaurice LaMarcheThe daily satirical adventures of Looney Tunes star the Tazmanian Devil, along with his extended family, friends, and enemies on the island of Tasmania.
- StarsJohn ErwinAlan OppenheimerLinda GaryThe most powerful man in the universe, He-Man, goes against the evil forces of Skeletor to save the planet Eternia and to protect the secrets of Castle Grayskull.
- StarsWayne RobsonBryn McAuleyEmily HampshireWelcome to the world of Avonlea, home to the irrepressible Anne Shirley. Avonlea is an exciting place to live especially as Anne's vivid imagination is always causing havoc for her and her friends. Anne is very, very good at getting herself and others into hot water but always with the best intentions. In spite of the scrapes Anne and her friends get into, in the end they always recognize the importance of family, friendship and self-confidence.
- CreatorMark McCorkleBob SchooleyStarsChristy Carlson RomanoWill FriedleNancy CartwrightA high school cheerleader and her clumsy best friend balance their duties as global crime-fighters with the typical challenges of adolescence.
- CreatorKevin EastmanPeter LairdDavid WiseStarsCam ClarkeBarry GordonRob PaulsenThe pizza-loving, shell-busting mutant turtles Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo, with the guidance of their Sensei Master Splinter, face fierce enemies, save humanity from extinction and battle against life-altering mutations.
- CreatorKevin EastmanPeter LairdLloyd GoldfineStarsMichael SinterniklaasWayne GraysonGregory AbbeyThe continuing adventures of a quartet of turtle superheroes.
- CreatorCiro NieliJoshua SterninJennifer VentimiliaStarsSean AstinRob PaulsenGreg CipesFour ninja turtles, mutated by a mysterious alien substance, must rise up out of the sewers and defend New York City against evil forces from both the past and present.
- StarsEd GilbertR.J. WilliamsSally StruthersBaloo the Bear from The Jungle Book (1967) is cast as a 1930s Pacific Islands bush pilot.
- StarsJoe AlaskeyBob BergenRichard McGonagleAnimated science fiction series based on the alter ego of Looney Tunes star Daffy Duck, the semi-heroic, yet incompetent, space captain Duck Dodgers.
- StarsAdrian PasdarNatalia RosminatiBen DiskinWhen Tony Stark branches his company into Japan, he is opposed by the nefarious Zodiac organization. It's up to Stark's Iron Man to defeat the Zodiac, and defend Japan.
- StarsJay BaruchelChristopher Mintz-PlasseT.J. MillerThe further adventures of Hiccup and his friends on the Island of Berk.
- StarsScott McNeilGarry ChalkIan James CorlettThe Transformers' war continues in an older time, through a new generation. On pliocenic Earth, the heroic Maximals and the evil Predacons battle for survival against each other and against a violent planet.
- StarsMaurice LaMarcheDave CoulierFrank WelkerThe continuing adventures of the staff of the ghost removal service.
- CreatorSteve RobertsStarsChris WigginsBrian JacquesRichard BinsleyMatthias is a mouse who lives at Redwall Abbey, a fortress under constant siege from evil rats. When an image a great mouse-warrior begins speaking to him, Matthias realizes his destiny: to be the successor to a great warrior.
- CreatorDenys CowanMichael DavisDerek DingleStarsPhil LaMarrJason MarsdenKevin Michael RichardsonIn the city of Dakota, a teenage boy with electricity based powers, with the help of his inventive friend, fights crime as a superhero.
- CreatorDavid SlackBob HaneyBruno PremianiStarsHynden WalchGreg CipesScott MenvilleA team of five teenaged superheroes save the world from many villains around their city while experiencing things normal teens face today.
- StarsWill FriedleMatthew MercerKevin Michael RichardsonAfter his home kingdom is destroyed by the ancient devil priest Mumm-Ra, the young Thundercat Lord Lion-O leads a team of survivors as they fight evil on Third Earth.
- CreatorTodd McFarlaneDavid MichelinieBill MantloStarsDrake BellOgie BanksChi McBrideSpider-Man battles evil with a new team of teen colleagues and training from S.H.I.E.L.D.
- StarsRita MorenoRodger BumpassJennifer HaleThe world famous thief, Carmen Sandiego, plays an intricate game of cat and mouse with teen ACME detectives, Zack and Ivy.
- CreatorTim CahillJulie McNally CahillStarsYuri LowenthalAndy MilderKari WahlgrenThe adventures of a young Clark Kent, as Superman, during his time with a team of teenage superheroes in the far future.
- CreatorGreg WeismanStarsKeith DavidSalli Richardson-WhitfieldJeff BennettA clan of heroic night creatures pledge to protect modern New York City as they did in Scotland one thousand years earlier.
- StarsMaurice LaMarcheRob PaulsenTress MacNeillePinky and Brain are genetically enhanced laboratory mice who reside in the research facility. Brain is self-centered and scheming; Pinky is good-natured but feeble-minded. In each episode, Brain devises a new plan to take over the world.
- CreatorJoe ShusterJerry SiegelBob KaneStarsTim DalyJoseph BolognaDana DelanyThe last son of the planet Krypton protects his adoptive home of Earth as the greatest of the superheroes.
- StarsMel BlancJune ForayDaws ButlerTV series featuring the classic Looney Tunes animated shorts.
- CreatorAl JeanGeorge MeyerMike ReissStarsScott McNeilMeghan BlackChristopher JudgeThis rendition of X-Men features Cyclops, Jean Grey, Rogue, Nightcrawler, Shadowcat and Spike as teenagers as they fight for a world that fears and hates them.
- CreatorSteve DitkoStan LeeStarsNeil Patrick HarrisLisa LoebIan ZieringA young man with spider like abilities fights crime as a superhero in New York City while trying to have a normal personal life.
- CreatorDuane CapizziJeff KlineAlex KurtzmanStarsPeter CullenSumalee MontanoJeffrey CombsIn this new set of adventures the Autobots live on Earth and maintain their secret identity. They are joined by 3 teens as they battle the Decepticons.
- StarsCharlie SchlatterJason MarsdenJessica DiCiccoThe futuristic descendants of the Looney Tunes characters become superheroes when the aftershock of an alien meteor grants them each with strange new powers.
- StarsSteve BlumJim WardNolan NorthAfter an explosion at the school, the X-Men went their separate ways. But they must unite once again under the leadership of Wolverine to prevent an inevitable war while also dealing with present problems.
- CreatorMichael Dante DiMartinoBryan KonietzkoStarsDee Bradley BakerZach Tyler EisenMae WhitmanIn a war-torn world of elemental powers, a young boy reawakens to undertake a dangerous mystic quest to fulfill his destiny as the Avatar, and bring peace to the world.
- CreatorGreg WeismanBrandon ViettiGeoff JohnsStarsNolan NorthDanica McKellarJesse McCartneyTeenage superheroes strive to prove themselves as members of the Justice League.
- CreatorTom RueggerStarsRob PaulsenJess HarnellTress MacNeilleThe zany adventures of a trio of 1930s animated characters in the modern world.
- CreatorBob KaneEric RadomskiBruce TimmStarsKevin ConroyLoren LesterEfrem Zimbalist Jr.The Dark Knight battles crime in Gotham City with occasional help from Robin and Batgirl.
- CreatorMark Edward EdensSidney IwanterEric LewaldStarsCedric SmithCal DoddLenore ZannA team of mutant superheroes fight for justice and human acceptance in the Marvel Comics universe.
- StarsEric LoomisColleen O'ShaughnesseyBrian BloomAfter 74 villains break out of prison, Marvel's most powerful superheroes team up to capture all of them, and also to defend the Earth from widespread threats.
- CreatorJack KirbyJoe SimonStan LeeStarsRoger Craig SmithTroy BakerFred TatascioreThe further adventures of the Marvel Universe's mightiest general membership superhero team.
- CreatorGeorge LucasStarsTom KaneDee Bradley BakerMatt LanterJedi Knights lead the Grand Army of the Republic against the droid army of the Separatists.
- CreatorBob KaneWilliam Moulton MarstonJoe ShusterStarsCarl LumblyPhil LaMarrMichael RosenbaumSeven of the most formidable heroes form arguably the most powerful team ever.
- CreatorAlan BurnettBob KaneGerry ConwayStarsWill FriedleKevin ConroyLauren TomFuelled by remorse and vengeance, a high schooler named Terry McGinnis revives the role of Batman. Under supervision of an elderly Bruce Wayne, he fights crime in a harsh, futuristic Gotham.
- CreatorSherwood SchwartzStarsRobert ReedFlorence HendersonAnn B. DavisThe misadventures of a large family united when a widower and a widow marry.
- CreatorGary David GoldbergStarsMichael J. FoxMichael GrossMeredith BaxterChronicles liberal ex-hippies Steven and Elyse Keaton, their conservative son Alex, daughters Mallory and Jennifer, and later, youngest child Andrew.
- StarsLassieJon ProvostJune LockhartThe ongoing saga of the Martin family and their beloved collie, Lassie.