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00:00:00The Simpsons.
00:00:06Don't!
00:00:08Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the absolute best animated franchises, series, and short films ever made.
00:00:16However, we won't be including anime because, let's be real, it deserves its own list.
00:00:21Ah!
00:00:27Ah!
00:00:27Number 100. The Yogi Bear Show.
00:00:31Who is always on the spot? Who is Yogi Bear?
00:00:35Who keeps cool when things are hot? Who does Yogi Bear?
00:00:39Hey, hey, hey, it's Yogi Bear in all his grisly glory.
00:00:43Considered one of animation's first breakout characters,
00:00:46Yogi's antics were too charming to stay on the sidelines.
00:00:49So he spun off from the Huckleberry Hound Show
00:00:51and got star billing in an even more iconic animated program.
00:00:54Ain't you never heard a pole vaultin' over a wall, boy?
00:00:59Au revoir, adios, and aloha!
00:01:03Uh-oh.
00:01:05Look out! Here comes Yogi!
00:01:12Escaping Ranger Smith while seeking out picnic baskets
00:01:15with Snagglepuss and Yakky Doodle,
00:01:17you just can't get any more classic than this.
00:01:19Even across decades of shows, spin-offs, and films,
00:01:22Yogi's enduring appeal has not gone into hibernation.
00:01:26It's clear to see why Yogi is smarter than your average bear.
00:01:29Gosh, Yogi, we'll have to find another cave.
00:01:33That's our cave, and he's not gonna take it from us.
00:01:36But Yogi, a lion is king of the jungle.
00:01:40And when any king shows up around here,
00:01:42he's askin' to be crowned.
00:01:43Number 99. Star Trek Lower Decks
00:01:48In 2020, the crew of the starship Cerritos
00:01:51boldly went where no Star Trek series had gone before.
00:01:55Comedy.
00:01:58Ah, Captain Freeman and her engineers.
00:02:01Welcome to the Dove!
00:02:03I'm Taz, and my mission is your relaxation.
00:02:07I understand your department's been under some intense pressure.
00:02:10Right, well, you know, just doin' our job,
00:02:11so, uh, how long is this gonna take, anyway?
00:02:13In any other corner of the galaxy,
00:02:15Beckett Mariner and Brad Boimler
00:02:17would be no-name redshirts or background characters.
00:02:19But here, they're the leads,
00:02:21and the show is all the better for it.
00:02:23Turning Star Trek into a workplace comedy
00:02:25reinvigorates the series' classic formula
00:02:27with wit, originality,
00:02:29and, of course, a universe of laughter.
00:02:32Alright, I'm transferred. Let's go.
00:02:34Here's your uniform.
00:02:35It's a one-size-fits-some.
00:02:37Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
00:02:40Oh, my sandwich!
00:02:41Ah, see? Told you I didn't eat it.
00:02:44So, whether it's for the nerdy Easter eggs
00:02:46or just a good chuckle,
00:02:47there's always a new reason to board the Cerritos.
00:02:50Hell yeah! Let's mummy it up!
00:02:52Number 98. Reboot
00:02:59Bob! We need you at Dots!
00:03:02It's terrible!
00:03:04There's a new one.
00:03:05Dots is down.
00:03:08No restart needed.
00:03:10This show was already as cutting-edge as it gets.
00:03:13For one, it was among the first
00:03:15CGI television programs ever made.
00:03:17And secondly,
00:03:18the entire story revolved around digital heroes
00:03:21within a computer system.
00:03:23Bob should get to Megabyte's tower
00:03:24just as the clock reaches zero.
00:03:28Oh, I'd like to see Megabyte's face
00:03:30when it's owned.
00:03:32Time delete bomb goes off.
00:03:34Yeah, talk about a real screensaver.
00:03:37The heavy focus on technology
00:03:38was a bold move back in the 90s,
00:03:40and it paid off with one of the most memorable cartoons around.
00:03:44Since Bob's fight against the evil Megabyte
00:03:46often led him into video games,
00:03:47each episode felt like it was a part of its own genre,
00:03:50if not its own show as a whole.
00:03:52The one common denominator
00:03:54was that Reboot never bored.
00:03:56Time to shut you down, Bob.
00:03:59He's on your tail!
00:04:00Yeah, right.
00:04:04You're cool!
00:04:06You don't have to fight me, Bob.
00:04:09Think about it.
00:04:11We could be a great team.
00:04:14Number 97. Metalocalypse
00:04:16I don't know what that is.
00:04:17Don't you, uh, remember making this deal?
00:04:20Nope.
00:04:20Were we drunk?
00:04:21Yes.
00:04:22Yes, you were, actually.
00:04:22This is heavy.
00:04:23It hurts my face.
00:04:25Performing death metal is hard work.
00:04:27If Metalocalypse is any indication,
00:04:29it's also really dangerous.
00:04:31Let's just say when you tune in
00:04:32to a Death Clock concert,
00:04:34there's a good chance it'll end with a riot,
00:04:36a fistfight,
00:04:37explosions,
00:04:37or all three.
00:04:39You mother...
00:04:40I'm kicking your ass!
00:04:41You're a loud, stupid-ass f**k!
00:04:44I'm doing it!
00:04:45I'll kill you!
00:04:45Shut up!
00:04:46Shut up!
00:04:47Shut up!
00:04:48If it sounds insane,
00:04:49that's because it is.
00:04:51Metalocalypse doesn't know
00:04:52the meaning of the word restraint,
00:04:54doubling down on its unhinged portrayal
00:04:56of music,
00:04:57life,
00:04:57and heavy metal.
00:04:58Then again,
00:04:59when the characters have names
00:05:00like Nathan Explosion
00:05:01and William Murderface,
00:05:03what else would you expect?
00:05:11Metalocalypse marches
00:05:12to the beat of its own drum,
00:05:14and that is a good thing.
00:05:15We're in a horrible depression,
00:05:17and I gotta admit it,
00:05:18we're starting to like it.
00:05:24Number 96.
00:05:25G.I. Joe,
00:05:26A Real American Hero
00:05:28Cartoons based on toy lines
00:05:41have a pretty spotty track record.
00:05:43Against all odds,
00:05:44G.I. Joe proved the formula can work.
00:05:47Originally ordered as a series
00:05:49of 30-second commercials,
00:05:50the brand's popularity
00:05:51led to the creation
00:05:52of a five-episode miniseries.
00:05:54Way to go, guys!
00:05:55Now let's put some yo
00:05:57back in Joe!
00:06:01The success of that
00:06:03prompted another five-part season
00:06:04and eventually a full series.
00:06:06A real American hero
00:06:08had to prove itself
00:06:09at every turn.
00:06:10Each time,
00:06:11its over-the-top action
00:06:12was up to the task.
00:06:13It's self-destructing!
00:06:15There may not ever be a TV series
00:06:31that emulates the childlike joy
00:06:33of smashing action figures together
00:06:34quite like this.
00:06:36From a show based on G.I. Joe,
00:06:38that's hardly surprising.
00:06:39How about dinner
00:06:40at the Joe commissary?
00:06:42What's so dangerous about that?
00:06:45The food!
00:06:47Number 95.
00:06:48Total Drama
00:06:49Who will crumble under the pressure?
00:06:51Find out here,
00:06:52right now,
00:06:54on
00:06:54Total Drama Island!
00:06:57As a not-so-subtle parody
00:07:00of the hit reality show
00:07:01Survivor,
00:07:01Total Drama could have
00:07:02easily coasted on
00:07:03some low-brow satire
00:07:05and called it a day.
00:07:06It wasn't content
00:07:07being ordinary
00:07:08and quickly rose
00:07:09above its inspirations
00:07:10into something worthy
00:07:11of its own legacy.
00:07:12Oh my gosh,
00:07:13my face!
00:07:14How's my face?
00:07:15It's really
00:07:16not that bad!
00:07:20You still look great!
00:07:22Total Drama
00:07:23packaged romance,
00:07:24likable characters,
00:07:25serialized stories,
00:07:26and that juicy
00:07:27reality show drama
00:07:28into bite-sized episodes
00:07:29everyone could enjoy.
00:07:31Even with a slew of twists
00:07:32and cast shake-ups
00:07:33over the years,
00:07:34Total Drama's
00:07:35rock-solid setup
00:07:36never once disappointed.
00:07:39Come on,
00:07:40a little effort
00:07:41out there, people!
00:07:47Especially not
00:07:48in the humor department.
00:07:49Some of these edgy jokes
00:07:50will make you wonder
00:07:51how this ever aired
00:07:52on children's networks.
00:07:54All right,
00:07:55so it wasn't
00:07:56the most dramatic
00:07:56campfire ceremony ever.
00:07:59But I still get paid.
00:08:01Ha ha!
00:08:01Bonus!
00:08:02Number 94.
00:08:03Infinity Train.
00:08:05So,
00:08:06when your dad
00:08:07picks you up
00:08:08for visits,
00:08:09does he come in
00:08:10and talk to your mom?
00:08:13Uh,
00:08:14yeah,
00:08:15sometimes.
00:08:15Barreling full steam
00:08:17ahead into
00:08:17animation greatness,
00:08:19Infinity Train
00:08:20follows a young girl
00:08:21named Tulip
00:08:21who explores
00:08:22the eponymous
00:08:23transport system
00:08:24to reconcile
00:08:24with her parents'
00:08:25divorce.
00:08:26It's ambitious,
00:08:27nuanced,
00:08:28and incredibly powerful.
00:08:29And that's just
00:08:30the first season.
00:08:31Give me your work!
00:08:35All right,
00:08:36good guy.
00:08:36Pop that bad guy!
00:08:39Each collection
00:08:40of episodes,
00:08:41called books,
00:08:42features a fresh set
00:08:43of characters
00:08:43and moral quandaries.
00:08:44The train's
00:08:45unique setting
00:08:46allows for some
00:08:47of the most
00:08:47visually arresting
00:08:48storytelling
00:08:48in any medium.
00:08:50That,
00:08:50alongside the deeply
00:08:51moving personal stories,
00:08:52means that
00:08:53Infinity Train's
00:08:54potential is,
00:08:55well,
00:08:55infinite.
00:08:56But fair warning,
00:08:57only board this one
00:08:58if you have
00:08:59a box of tissues
00:09:00nearby.
00:09:00First change being,
00:09:02we can't be
00:09:03the apex anymore.
00:09:06Then what are we
00:09:07going to be?
00:09:13Guess we'll have
00:09:14to figure it out?
00:09:15Figure it out.
00:09:16number 93,
00:09:18The Smurfs.
00:09:18I must find
00:09:20their weakness.
00:09:21Let's see.
00:09:22Color blue.
00:09:24Three apples high.
00:09:27At a time
00:09:28when most animated
00:09:29programs spent
00:09:29a handful of seasons
00:09:30in the cutthroat
00:09:31Saturday morning slot
00:09:32before fading
00:09:33into obscurity,
00:09:34a group of
00:09:34little blue hooligans
00:09:35exceeded every
00:09:36expectation thrown
00:09:37at them.
00:09:38You probably already
00:09:39know their names.
00:09:40Now that's more like it.
00:09:42Smurfs for the Smurf man.
00:09:44Spawning an unprecedented
00:09:48nine seasons
00:09:49and more ancillary
00:09:50media than we can name,
00:09:51the Smurfs
00:09:52dominated pop culture
00:09:53in the 80s
00:09:54and for good reason.
00:09:55The charming stories
00:09:56of Papa Smurf,
00:09:57Smurfette,
00:09:58Brainy Smurf
00:09:58and the others
00:09:59constantly entertained
00:10:00audiences to the moon
00:10:01and back.
00:10:02Sometimes literally.
00:10:03Well,
00:10:04it's a very
00:10:05smurfy flying ship
00:10:06Astro Smurf,
00:10:07but how does it work?
00:10:09Metal power,
00:10:10Papa Smurf!
00:10:11Pedals turn the propeller
00:10:12which lifts the ship
00:10:13into the air
00:10:14and Smurfs beat
00:10:15to the star!
00:10:16With that kind of success,
00:10:18it's safe to say
00:10:19the Smurfs will leave you
00:10:20feeling anything but blue.
00:10:22I hate,
00:10:23I,
00:10:23I,
00:10:24I love the Smurfette too,
00:10:27but I hate anybody
00:10:29to know about it.
00:10:32Number 92,
00:10:33The Amazing World of Gumball.
00:10:36Okay, first,
00:10:37I want you to learn
00:10:38what it means
00:10:38to hurt someone.
00:10:39I'm the one who-
00:10:39No arguing!
00:10:40You want to use violence?
00:10:41Then first you need
00:10:42to understand
00:10:42how it makes people feel!
00:10:43Wait, what?
00:10:44Hit him.
00:10:45Well, one thing's for certain,
00:10:47this title is no lie.
00:10:48Gumball's world
00:10:49really is amazing,
00:10:51bursting at the seams
00:10:52with colorful characters,
00:10:53sharp humor,
00:10:54and undeniable life.
00:10:55All it takes
00:10:56is a single viewing
00:10:57to see that this show
00:10:58is something special.
00:10:59The secret ingredient
00:11:00is that Gumball
00:11:01is always reinventing itself.
00:11:03one episode is a laugh-out-loud comedy,
00:11:19the next is a serious contemplation
00:11:22on mental illness,
00:11:23and the next
00:11:23may not even be 2D at all.
00:11:26Gumball is always serving
00:11:27its story first,
00:11:28no matter what it takes,
00:11:29and that has led
00:11:30to some truly outstanding episodes
00:11:32over the years.
00:11:33Amazing really is
00:11:35the only way to describe it.
00:11:36Things don't always work out
00:11:37the way you want in life, dude.
00:11:39What do you mean?
00:11:40I mean,
00:11:40everyone is slightly unhappy,
00:11:42life has highs and lows,
00:11:44and for the record,
00:11:44for most people on this planet,
00:11:46life completely blows.
00:11:47So why make it worse
00:11:48by fighting?
00:11:49Number 91,
00:11:50Rocco's Modern Life.
00:11:52What?
00:11:52Old fool 99% off
00:11:54till noon today?
00:11:55I can afford that.
00:11:56There aren't many TV programs,
00:11:59animated or not,
00:12:00that you can appreciate
00:12:01as both a child
00:12:02and an adult.
00:12:03That's what makes
00:12:04Rocco's Modern Life
00:12:05such an underrated gem.
00:12:07While Rocco's frightened adventures
00:12:08in O-Town are quirky enough
00:12:10for younger audiences to enjoy,
00:12:11it's also chock full
00:12:12of some gut-busting innuendos
00:12:14and double entendres.
00:12:15For example,
00:12:16we'll never be able to look
00:12:17at Dr. Bandova
00:12:18the same way ever again.
00:12:20Cough, please?
00:12:23Mm-hmm.
00:12:24Again?
00:12:25In stark contrast
00:12:30to other animated shows
00:12:32at the time,
00:12:33Rocco's Modern Life
00:12:33trusted its audience
00:12:34to figure out the joke,
00:12:36if not immediately,
00:12:37then later when they grew up.
00:12:38Given its cult status,
00:12:40we'd wager it succeeded
00:12:41and then some.
00:12:42Where to?
00:12:43Uh...
00:12:44Kind of a lot of comics.
00:12:49Second and thirty-fifth.
00:12:52Hey!
00:12:53Read sign!
00:12:54Move on a thing!
00:12:55Number 90.
00:12:56The Legend of Vox Machina
00:12:57Long ago,
00:12:59in another realm,
00:13:01stood the majestic kingdom
00:13:03of Tal'Dorei.
00:13:05Once the battlefield
00:13:06of gods and titans,
00:13:08its lands now harbor magic,
00:13:11wonder,
00:13:12and mystery.
00:13:14In 2015,
00:13:14a bunch of nerdy voice actors
00:13:16got together
00:13:17and began streaming
00:13:18their Dungeons & Dragons campaign.
00:13:20Seven years later,
00:13:21it led to an animated adaptation
00:13:23unlike anything else.
00:13:25So,
00:13:26what exactly are we killing
00:13:28and
00:13:28how much are we making?
00:13:30Critical Role is known
00:13:31for its expansive narrative
00:13:32and irreplaceable cast banter.
00:13:34Two things that this series
00:13:36captures to a T.
00:13:37The returning voice actors
00:13:39definitely do a lot
00:13:40of the heavy lifting,
00:13:41but major props
00:13:42have to go to the animation
00:13:43department too.
00:13:44And the composers.
00:13:45Really everyone deserves
00:13:46their flowers.
00:13:59The best part of all
00:14:01is that since Vox Machina
00:14:02is based on critical role campaigns,
00:14:04the next great season
00:14:05is just a roll of the dice away.
00:14:08Number 89.
00:14:09Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers
00:14:10Do we have to go this time?
00:14:13Golly, Chip,
00:14:14it's the only way
00:14:15we'll find out
00:14:15if the new ranger boat
00:14:17will hold up.
00:14:18Who cares about
00:14:19the ranger boat?
00:14:20I'm worried about
00:14:21where the wheel held up.
00:14:23Number 88.
00:14:24Danger Mouse.
00:14:26Good show, DM.
00:14:27You're a hero.
00:14:28Oh,
00:14:29that's a bit strong, sir.
00:14:31Nonsense, old boy.
00:14:33You've rid the world
00:14:33of his most evil citizen.
00:14:35I think you've earned
00:14:36yourself a holiday.
00:14:37What a great idea,
00:14:38eh, Penfield?
00:14:39Number 87.
00:14:40Duckman.
00:14:41So, uh,
00:14:42what kind of pic
00:14:43we lensin' here?
00:14:44Action?
00:14:44Action-thriller?
00:14:45Buddy-action-comedy-action-thriller?
00:14:46Those studios
00:14:47make so many different kinds.
00:14:48This isn't a feature film.
00:14:50Number 86.
00:14:51My Little Pony
00:14:52Friendship is Magic.
00:14:54My little pony.
00:14:56I used to wonder
00:14:57what friendship could be.
00:14:58My little pony.
00:15:00Until you all shared
00:15:01its magic with me.
00:15:02Number 85.
00:15:04Courage the Cowardly Dog.
00:15:08Ah!
00:15:08Only the best
00:15:15Jarrah Fair
00:15:16understands there's
00:15:17a thin line
00:15:17between fun and fright.
00:15:19Its name
00:15:20is Courage the Cowardly Dog.
00:15:22Don't get us wrong,
00:15:23this is a horror show
00:15:24from top to bottom,
00:15:26featuring some of
00:15:26the most nightmare-fueled
00:15:28moments to ever
00:15:28brace the small screen.
00:15:30Okay, Shadow,
00:15:31where's Muriel?
00:15:32Now!
00:15:33It's also a hilarious farce
00:15:39starring a hopelessly
00:15:40stressed dog
00:15:41as he tries to save
00:15:42his clueless owners.
00:15:43The way Courage
00:15:44balances its various tones
00:15:45in each and every episode
00:15:46is nothing short
00:15:47of masterful,
00:15:48especially since
00:15:49it also pushes the envelope
00:15:51on surreal animation styles.
00:15:53It is a courageous
00:15:54effort indeed.
00:16:03Can one of you boys
00:16:05give me a hand?
00:16:10Number 84.
00:16:12Chowder.
00:16:13Oh my chowder!
00:16:14Are you ready?
00:16:16Say what?
00:16:17Ha!
00:16:17You're it!
00:16:20No!
00:16:21Don't run away!
00:16:23I weakened it for you!
00:16:26I don't want to make
00:16:27the recipe anymore!
00:16:30Number 83.
00:16:31Cat Dog.
00:16:32You're okay now,
00:16:34right?
00:16:34I found Mother.
00:16:37Okay,
00:16:38we're all better now.
00:16:40Number 82.
00:16:43Castlevania.
00:16:44I take it we won.
00:16:56Yes.
00:16:57Number 81.
00:16:58The Mighty Mouse Franchise.
00:17:00It comes to save the day
00:17:02And he will prove
00:17:04that crime will never pay
00:17:06So let the trumpet players play
00:17:09For Mighty Mouse is here today
00:17:13Number 80.
00:17:15Harvey Birdman,
00:17:16Attorney at Law.
00:17:17Harvey Attorney,
00:17:19habeas corpus,
00:17:21Harvey Attorney!
00:17:23Harvey Birdman,
00:17:24Attorney at Law!
00:17:26Attorney at Law followed in the footsteps
00:17:30of Space Ghost Coast to Coast,
00:17:32which similarly used Barbera's characters
00:17:34in a faux talk show.
00:17:35In this crossover palooza,
00:17:37Harvey Birdman is a washed up superhero
00:17:39who's found himself on a new career path,
00:17:42criminal law.
00:17:43Oh gosh, that's great.
00:17:44Do I get a gun?
00:17:44Sure!
00:17:46And assault and battery.
00:17:48Yeah, you never use that.
00:17:49Hmm, larceny.
00:17:50Nah, so that about covers it.
00:17:52Any questions?
00:17:53Who are his clients, you ask?
00:17:55None other than cartoon characters
00:17:57from other Hanna-Barbera works,
00:17:59including Scooby-Doo and Yogi Bear.
00:18:01Heck, even Harvey himself
00:18:02is from Birdman and the Galaxy Trio.
00:18:04It's an endlessly clever concept
00:18:06that allows Attorney at Law
00:18:07to poke fun at Barbera's esteemed legacy
00:18:09while also celebrating it.
00:18:11The verdict is in.
00:18:12Attorney at Law is just that good.
00:18:14I'd advise you to clean up
00:18:17your clients, Counselor.
00:18:19Put ties on them
00:18:20because soon Lady Justice
00:18:21shall stand before him
00:18:21Now I see why the buddies
00:18:23never call.
00:18:24Number 79.
00:18:25Happy Tree Friends.
00:18:40Number 78.
00:18:42Wacky Races.
00:18:43The racers are hung up
00:18:44in a clover leaf.
00:18:44They may never get out
00:18:46exactly as I planned it.
00:18:49Right, Mutley?
00:18:53But how, you fiend?
00:18:55Diabolically simple.
00:18:57I merely turned the exit sign around.
00:19:01Number 77.
00:19:02Peppa Pig.
00:19:03Well, you may have been
00:19:04a bit silly, Daddy Pig,
00:19:06but at least you're not grumpy anymore.
00:19:09I was not grumpy.
00:19:10Grumpy.
00:19:11No.
00:19:11I may have been a little bitmap.
00:19:12I'm not grumpy.
00:19:12A little bit.
00:19:13But I am not grumpy.
00:19:13But who are you still here?
00:19:16Well, you may have been a little bitmap.
00:19:1676. Doug
00:19:17Number 75. The Ren and Stimpy Show
00:19:32How's that chicken fried sand coming?
00:19:36Sandy!
00:19:37And now, a toast to my best friend and our new home.
00:19:42How do you describe a show that so thoroughly rejects all conventions?
00:19:49Ren and Stimpy is simply Ren and Stimpy.
00:19:52Rather than cohesive structure or tone,
00:19:54the series threw all kinds of absurdist concepts at the wall to see what would stick.
00:19:58And yet somehow, a groundbreaking animated program came out of it.
00:20:02You wanna go out this afternoon?
00:20:06Out? Why, I'd love to.
00:20:08Good, cause, uh, I'm having some friends over and I'm embarrassed of you.
00:20:14The outrageousness became Ren and Stimpy's claim to fame.
00:20:18To this day, you will struggle to find anything as off-the-wall bonkers as this show was on a weekly basis.
00:20:24That's just Ren and Stimpy for you.
00:20:25It was unapologetically bizarre to the very end, and we wouldn't have it any other way.
00:20:30Ren, would you read me a story?
00:20:33No.
00:20:34I'll do anything you say.
00:20:37Will you lick my toes clean?
00:20:39Yes.
00:20:40Would you throw away all your magic nose goblins?
00:20:44Yeah.
00:20:46Number 74. Todd McFarlane's Spawn.
00:20:49What the hell are you?
00:20:51Stay back!
00:21:02You don't wanna do that.
00:21:04Number 73. Undone.
00:21:07Do you think he ran you off the road to get your research?
00:21:09Oh, that's my hunch, and I'd go back and find out for sure if I could, but that's why I need you.
00:21:23I need you to help me not have to play that game all the time.
00:21:26It's all about your emotions. You need to feel them without letting them become you.
00:21:30Number 72. Inspector Gadget.
00:21:32There's something there.
00:21:35Now for my gadget camera.
00:21:37Ah, the camera never lies.
00:21:46Look at that. Why, it's horrible.
00:21:49What if it's captured the professor?
00:21:51Number 71. Garfield and Friends.
00:21:54Humans think this is so cute. Look at them.
00:21:56Hey, Garfield, where are we going?
00:21:58We? We're not going anywhere.
00:22:00You, however, are getting a tour of scenic Abu Dhabi.
00:22:04Odie, tongue.
00:22:05Thanks. I always knew you were good for something.
00:22:10Number 70. Steven Universe.
00:22:13We are the crystal gems.
00:22:16We'll always save the day.
00:22:19And if you think we can't, we'll always find a way.
00:22:23There are a lot of worthwhile corners in this universe.
00:22:27It's one part endearing coming-of-age story, one part epic space opera, and one part action-packed anime.
00:22:33All together, the final production dazzles as bright as an actual gemstone.
00:22:37White Diamond, my name is Steven Universe.
00:22:40It really can't be overstated how much Steven Universe impacted animation.
00:22:52When most shows played it safe with low-key episodic installments,
00:22:55Steven's story adopted an ambitious serialized narrative with dozens of characters and themes.
00:23:00So I'm supposed to work really hard and not try at all at the same time?
00:23:05Yes.
00:23:08Or, you can link your mind with the energy of all existing matter.
00:23:13Channeling the collective power of the universe through your gem.
00:23:16Which results in...
00:23:17At least that's my way of doing it.
00:23:22Despite the odds, it pulled it all off with aplomb.
00:23:25That's without even mentioning its revolutionary portrayal of LGBTQIA plus characters either.
00:23:30Is there any wonder why Steven Universe won a Peabody Award?
00:23:34Come! Answer for what you've done!
00:23:36This is bad, this is bad, this is bad, this is bad!
00:23:39Come on, you rocks!
00:23:40Let's put her in a bubble!
00:23:42You're right!
00:23:43Number 69. Primal.
00:23:47Number 68. The Real Ghostbusters.
00:24:14I ain't afraid of no ghosts.
00:24:16Number 67. Thundercats.
00:24:19Thunder. Thunder. Thunder. Thunder. Thundercats!
00:24:23Oh!
00:24:30Number 66. Danny Phantom.
00:24:38Danny Phantom.
00:24:39Number 65. Invader Zim.
00:24:41The universe will be ours for the taking!
00:24:44It's only a matter of time before all the races of the universe serve the Urcan Empire!
00:24:54I'll have them serve you the curly frowns.
00:24:56The curly frowns.
00:24:56The curly frowns.
00:24:57Alien invasions have never been so much fun.
00:25:00Major props go to Zim himself.
00:25:02An invader from planet Urk whose only real weapon is his incomparable incompetence.
00:25:07Thankfully, he doesn't let it get him down and continues his quest to enslave Earth, no matter how ridiculous or funny it becomes.
00:25:14I couldn't help but notice y-
00:25:16Hello, Steve!
00:25:19This wouldn't have been as much fun without you sticking your smelly nose in here.
00:25:24We could fill a whole list of reasons why Invader Zim just works.
00:25:28From its stylized art direction to its unparalleled comic timing to Richard Stephen Horvitz's career-defining voice work,
00:25:34this is one of the rare shows that comes together on every front.
00:25:38It's a real shame Nickelodeon cancelled Invader Zim before it got the run it deserved.
00:25:42Don't be surprised if I take care of the humans before the armada even gets here.
00:25:46Well, I've much work to do.
00:25:48So, Invader Zim signing off.
00:25:51My spine!
00:25:54Number 64, The Proud Family.
00:25:57You know I'm loving every single thing you do.
00:26:00I know that I can always be myself.
00:26:02I'm around you more than anybody else.
00:26:05And every day as a man after school,
00:26:07You know there's no one I love as much as you.
00:26:10Family, a family, a proud family.
00:26:15Number 63, Voltron, Legendary Defender.
00:26:19Uh, did everyone just see that?
00:26:40Number 62, Blue-Eyed Samurai.
00:26:43Number 61, The Owl House.
00:27:05Number 60, Gargoyles.
00:27:25Standing as tall and unshakable as actual Gargoyles,
00:27:41this show remains a rock-solid example of animation at its finest.
00:27:45On the surface,
00:27:46plucking a bunch of mythological creatures
00:27:48and dropping them in modern-day New York
00:27:50is prime for fish-out-of-water conflicts.
00:27:52But, Gargoyles handles its characters with a refreshing amount of care,
00:27:56ensuring their transition is presented with honest and lengthy character arcs.
00:28:00It is very possible that you saved my life.
00:28:03The same can be said for all its storylines.
00:28:14At every turn, Gargoyles bucked the status quo
00:28:17by building its world up across multiple episodes.
00:28:20As thrilling as it is complex,
00:28:22Gargoyles is still a worthy watch today.
00:28:25Well done, all of you.
00:28:28I have never been as proud of this clan
00:28:30as I am this night.
00:28:32Number 59, The Venture Brothers.
00:28:41Number 58, Kim Possible.
00:28:56It doesn't matter where or when there's trouble
00:29:00If you just call my name
00:29:03Kim Possible
00:29:04Call me Beep Man if you wanna reach me
00:29:06When you wanna page me, it's okay
00:29:08Whenever you need me, baby
00:29:10Call me Beep Man if you wanna reach me
00:29:12Number 57, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.
00:29:16Fabulous secret powers were revealed to me
00:29:19the day I held aloft my magic sword and said,
00:29:22By the power of Greyskull!
00:29:24Number 56, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends.
00:29:41Look, no stupid imaginary friend of my stupid little brother
00:29:45is gonna tell me how stupid I am
00:29:48Cause I know just how stupid I-
00:29:52SHUT UP!
00:29:54These days, the robots in disguise are anything but, and you have this show to thank for it.
00:30:14Up until then, the toy line's lore was pretty thin,
00:30:17meaning it was up to the Transformers to establish just about everything that's made the franchise what it is.
00:30:23That includes the characters' personalities, their relationships, the ongoing story, the whole shebang.
00:30:28Our war has gone on for millions of years, Decepticons fighting Autobots,
00:30:34in which opposing leaders, you and I, Optimus Prime, may do battle.
00:30:40The loser must exile himself and his army to deep space for eternity.
00:30:45The winner may stay where he chooses.
00:30:49Do you have the courage for that?
00:30:51Even though it primarily existed to sell toys,
00:30:54the Transformers went the extra mile to ensure each new form, upgrade, and character felt like a natural part of its universe.
00:31:01Plus, on its own, it's simply a well-done sci-fi show.
00:31:05A giant Autobot was a holographic illusion!
00:31:09It wasn't real!
00:31:12No, but we are!
00:31:14Darkwing Duck
00:31:19Let's get dangerous!
00:31:22Darkwing Duck!
00:31:24Darkwing, Darkwing Duck!
00:31:26The crowd of smoke and he appears, the master of surprise.
00:31:31Who's that cunning mind behind?
00:31:33The shadow in disguise.
00:31:35Number 53
00:31:36Hey Arnold
00:31:37Here you go Arnold
00:31:39Nobody's ever done the entire list on one Saturday
00:31:44Are you sure about this?
00:31:46I mean, you're tempting the fates, man
00:31:48I'm doing it
00:31:49The whole list
00:31:50I'm gonna have the greatest Saturday a kid ever had
00:31:54Number 52
00:31:55Clone High
00:31:56Did you hear? Did you hear?
00:31:59Gandhi is ADD
00:32:00Incurable disease
00:32:01Did you hear? Did you hear?
00:32:03Don't tell Paul Revere
00:32:04Gandhi is contagious
00:32:05Totally outrageous
00:32:07A disease with initials
00:32:08That's the worst kind
00:32:09Number 51
00:32:10Regular Show
00:32:11So this is gonna take the dome off the park?
00:32:16Only one way to find out
00:32:19Let's end this
00:32:29Number 50
00:32:31Arcane
00:32:31The tale of two sisters embroiled in the class warfare of a grimy steampunk world is so arresting
00:32:51You'll forget this is based on a video game
00:32:53Arcane is stunning
00:32:54Not just because it sheds the long-standing curse of bad video game adaptations
00:32:58But also because of how impeccable it is as a work of art
00:33:01I'm not weak
00:33:03And I'm gonna show him
00:33:12Oh, I'm gonna show him
00:33:14Y'all see
00:33:15Emphasis on the word art
00:33:23Because any still frame from the series could be hung in the loob
00:33:26Still, Arcane's real claim to fame is the exceptional character work
00:33:30Which textures vie and powder until they're not just relatable
00:33:33They're full-on real
00:33:35You could even say this show is in a legendary league of its own
00:33:38Who the hell are you?
00:33:57Number 49
00:33:58The Magic School Bus
00:33:59Yes, Arnold?
00:34:01Isn't there, you know, someplace else you could take us?
00:34:05You mean, another planetarium?
00:34:09You know, the big one
00:34:11Oh, Arnold, why didn't I think of that?
00:34:16T minus five and counting
00:34:18Four, three, two, one
00:34:21Blast off!
00:34:23Number 48
00:34:24Superman the Animated Series
00:34:26Keep an eye on that, will you?
00:34:28I'll be back
00:34:28I knew this place had possibilities
00:34:31Number 47
00:34:39King of the Hill
00:34:40I'll tell you what you do
00:34:42You just take them damn old spark plugs out
00:34:44And then that little hole
00:34:45You just put a little oil around there
00:34:46Just like Bobby Hunter said
00:34:47Just like it'd go boom
00:34:48Boom
00:34:49Just like that
00:34:50Well, I wish it were that simple, Boomhauer
00:34:54But I'll tell you what my truck really needs
00:34:57Leadership
00:34:58Number 46
00:35:00The Spectacular Spider-Man
00:35:01Spectacular, Spectacular Spider-Man
00:35:08Spectacular, Spectacular Spider-Man
00:35:11Number 45
00:35:14The Popeye Franchise
00:35:15If anyone dances to miss my fist
00:35:19It's buff and it's wham on her stem
00:35:22So keep good behavior
00:35:24That's your one life saver
00:35:26With Popeye the Sailor Man
00:35:29Armed with nothing more than a can of spinach
00:35:32And a whole lot of pirate pride
00:35:33Popeye the Sailor rode the waves
00:35:35All the way to animation greatness
00:35:36It's amazing he stuck around so long
00:35:39When, all things considered
00:35:40His schtick is pretty straightforward
00:35:42Some ruffian picks a fight
00:35:43Popeye eats his vegetables
00:35:45Gets even
00:35:46And rides off into the sunset
00:35:47Usually with olive oil at his side
00:35:49There's some magic to the formula that's kept Popeye continually relevant
00:36:07In a way, he has the simplicity to thank for it
00:36:10No matter the year or medium
00:36:12You can always count on Popeye for a good round of vegetable-fueled fisticuffs
00:36:16Oh, Popeye, you're a real gentleman
00:36:20Number 44
00:36:27The Fairly Oddparents
00:36:28No more will I be forced to go to bed early
00:36:45The world of late night TV viewing will be mine
00:36:49For I step in a boy
00:36:51And step out a man
00:36:53Number 42
00:36:57Big Mouth
00:36:57Oh, sweet Jesus
00:37:01Whoa, whoa
00:37:02Hey, hi
00:37:03What happened?
00:37:05Why'd your damn client pull away?
00:37:07The kid was gonna paint the inside of his pants
00:37:09I'm sorry
00:37:09I didn't mean to
00:37:10No, no, I'm sorry
00:37:11I shouldn't have pushed my mom's pubis right up against you
00:37:14Your mom's what?
00:37:15It's the region right above my, uh, oh, darn it, forget it
00:37:18You push too hard, you got no boundaries
00:37:20That's right, Maury
00:37:21I can't be tamed
00:37:22Number 41
00:37:24The Jetsons
00:37:25Meet George Jetson
00:37:27His boy, Al Rye
00:37:33Donner, Judy
00:37:39Jane
00:37:44Jane, his wife
00:37:45Number 40
00:37:49Invincible
00:37:49This show has all the makings of an action-packed coming-of-age story
00:38:05Bright spandex
00:38:06Exciting plots
00:38:07And tons of bloodshed
00:38:09Yeah, Invincible is not quite the sunny superhero cartoon you may expect
00:38:13It is squarely aimed at an adult audience
00:38:16Which allows it to indulge in some incredibly brutal and graphic fight scenes
00:38:19Look what they need to mimic a fraction of our powers
00:38:24As soon as they separate, get them with everything you've got
00:38:27Roger that
00:38:28It's right to pity them, Mark
00:38:31Wrong to value them over your own kind
00:38:34Invincible also has license to explore very mature themes too
00:38:41Just with equally mature language
00:38:43Remarkably, the show sifts through it all
00:38:46And never loses sight of Mark Grayson's journey to become as indestructible as his name
00:38:50It's an incredibly gratifying story
00:38:52That is, assuming you can even make it past the red-stained first episode
00:38:56Number 39
00:39:03Aqua Teen Hunger Force
00:39:05Number 38
00:39:17Ben 10
00:39:18Cool
00:39:23Number 37
00:39:38Rugrats
00:39:39I, I, I, I made it
00:39:41I made it
00:39:42I made it
00:39:43You guys
00:39:43I made it
00:39:44Look, I'm on top of the world
00:39:47Hooray!
00:39:49Yay!
00:39:50Hey, wait a minute
00:39:52He's gotta go down first
00:39:55Number 36
00:39:57Teen Titans
00:39:58Teen Titans
00:40:00They've got the bad guys on the run
00:40:03They never stopped in a jockey stand
00:40:06Cause when the world is losing all control
00:40:10Teen Titans
00:40:12Number 35
00:40:13Bob's Burgers
00:40:14Alright, listen
00:40:15You're my children
00:40:16And I love you
00:40:17But you're all terrible at what you do here
00:40:21And I feel like I should tell you
00:40:23I'd fire all of you if I could
00:40:24Bob
00:40:25Alright, hands in
00:40:26Like the parts of a good burger
00:40:27The Belcher family is a reliable recipe guaranteed to satisfy
00:40:31The story is the patty
00:40:33And toppings are as follows
00:40:35A slice of situational farce
00:40:37A sprinkle of absurdism
00:40:38And an extra helping of family banter
00:40:40Gene
00:40:43What the heck is going on?
00:40:45His stomach is in knots
00:40:46Did you eat rope again?
00:40:48Tina, sweetie
00:40:48Is this about to fire?
00:40:50Because houses can be rebuilt
00:40:51No one was in it, honey
00:40:52But my conscience is still on fire
00:40:55Okay, enough
00:40:55I can't stand to see Tina like this
00:40:58Finally
00:40:58The characters are the bun that holds it all together
00:41:01Hanging out with Tina, Gene, Louise, Linda, and Bob
00:41:04Is like catching up with old friends
00:41:05Very dysfunctional, zany friends
00:41:08But old friends nonetheless
00:41:09Even better
00:41:10Bob's Burgers never dips in quality
00:41:12Anytime, anywhere
00:41:14It is a full-course meal of comedy
00:41:16That somehow always leaves you hungry for more
00:41:18Tina, don't put your hand in
00:41:20What?
00:41:21Alright, sell some burgers
00:41:22Sell some burgers
00:41:24Number 34
00:41:26DuckTales
00:41:27DuckTales move
00:41:29Every day that I've been making
00:41:33DuckTales move
00:41:34Tales of Devin do bad
00:41:38And not DuckTales
00:41:39Number 33
00:41:41Schoolhouse Rock
00:41:425, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, ready and hop
00:41:51Here I come
00:41:52Apple, peaches, pumpkin pie
00:41:55Who's not ready?
00:41:56Holler I
00:41:57Number 32
00:41:59Ed, Ed, and Eddie
00:42:01Hey, Eddie!
00:42:04What's up?
00:42:05DuckTales
00:42:06Hi Ed, Double D
00:42:10You guys make me laugh
00:42:12Number 31
00:42:14Eon Flux
00:42:15Number 30
00:42:31Justice League and Justice League Unlimited
00:42:34Need a hand?
00:42:37Thanks, but I can handle this
00:42:39They don't look so tough
00:42:40You want heroes?
00:42:44Justice League has them in spades
00:42:46As the de facto culmination of the DC animated universe
00:42:49This crossover combines all the best parts of its expansive roster into one supercharged television event
00:42:55Most story arcs span several episodes
00:42:58Ensuring each outing is grand enough to warrant such a large-scale effort
00:43:01John Jones
00:43:03Don't take it personally, Sean
00:43:07He doesn't trust anyone
00:43:08A wise policy
00:43:10And that's just plain old Justice League
00:43:12Unlimited adds even more fan favorites to the roster
00:43:14Doubling the action, drama, and intrigue
00:43:17You shouldn't have snuck away without me
00:43:19We really shouldn't be surprised though
00:43:32DC's animated catalog is so iconic
00:43:35Even the sidekicks have their own fantastic series in Young Justice
00:43:38Robin, Speedy, Aqualad, Kid Flash
00:43:42Welcome
00:43:43You now have unlimited access to the gym
00:43:48Our fully stocked galley
00:43:49If you're a DC fan
00:43:52These shows are everything you could ever want and more
00:43:55Number 29
00:43:56Robot Chicken
00:43:57Wait, who just text messaged me that I'm a douchebag?
00:44:00Burp!
00:44:01Hi, I'm TV's Topher Grace
00:44:05As you've seen tonight
00:44:06The precious trappings of our material-obsessed existence
00:44:09Become the sitcom fodder of the future
00:44:11So hey, please remember
00:44:13Try not to be such a douchebag
00:44:15Thanks for listening
00:44:16Number 28
00:44:17Phineas and Ferb
00:44:18Hey, Phineas
00:44:21Hey, Isabella
00:44:22Whatcha doin'?
00:44:23Building a rollercoaster
00:44:24In your backyard
00:44:25Some of it
00:44:26Wow
00:44:27Isn't that kind of impossible?
00:44:29Some might say
00:44:29Hey, Ferb
00:44:30Does your stepbrother ever talk?
00:44:34Ferb?
00:44:35He's more of a man of action
00:44:36Number 27
00:44:39The Boondocks
00:44:40Hey there, Huey
00:44:41Riley
00:44:42I couldn't help but notice your sign
00:44:44And I hope you boys aren't too upset about me having to prosecute Mr. Kelly
00:44:48Hey, man
00:44:49You do what you gotta do
00:44:50Why R. Kelly, huh?
00:44:51What did R. Kelly do to you?
00:44:53Number 26
00:44:54The Powerpuff Girls
00:44:55Number 25
00:45:08The Peanuts franchise
00:45:09All right, everybody
00:45:10Listen up
00:45:11These will be your chores for today
00:45:13Charlie Brown and Linus
00:45:15You get the wintergreen and the chickerberries
00:45:17Peppermint, Patty, and Marcy
00:45:19You get the kindling
00:45:20Snoopy and Woodstock
00:45:22You get the drinking water
00:45:24By now
00:45:26The Charlie Brown holiday specials are pretty much mandatory yearly viewing
00:45:30Even if they weren't
00:45:31All we need to do is play that classic musical theme to prove why Peanuts is such a beloved cornerstone of American animation
00:45:37Christmas time is here
00:45:41Happiness and cheer
00:45:46Fun for all that children call their favorite time of year
00:45:55Earnest, wholesome, and positively overloaded with heart
00:45:59Charlie Brown's adventures are a shining example of how to keep getting up no matter how many times you whiff a football kick
00:46:05Or you get a rock for Halloween
00:46:07Or your neighbor overcharges you for psychiatric help
00:46:09If you're afraid of cats, you have alerophasia
00:46:12Well, sort of, but I'm not sure
00:46:15Are you afraid of staircases?
00:46:17If you are, then you have climacophobia
00:46:19Maybe you have thalasophobia
00:46:21This is fear of the ocean
00:46:23The point is, we'll be cherishing Charlie Brown about as long as Linus has been holding onto his blanket
00:46:28Number 24
00:46:29Animaniacs
00:46:30We're Animaniacs
00:46:33Don is cute and yank-o-yaks
00:46:36Whack-o-packs with a snatch
00:46:38Wubba-plink to blaze the sacks
00:46:40We're Animaniacs
00:46:42Number 23
00:46:44Futurama
00:46:45Prepare for liftoff
00:46:47Ten
00:46:48Nine
00:46:49Harmonia
00:46:51Seven
00:46:52Five
00:46:54Four
00:46:55Three
00:46:57Two
00:46:58One
00:46:59Blast off
00:47:00Number 22
00:47:06Arthur
00:47:07Every day when you're walking down the street
00:47:10Everybody that you meet
00:47:13Has an original point of view
00:47:15And I say
00:47:18Hey
00:47:18Hey
00:47:19What a wonderful kind of day
00:47:21If you could learn to work and play
00:47:24And get along with each other
00:47:26Number 21
00:47:28Gravity Falls
00:47:30Number 20
00:47:53X-Men 97
00:47:55Kids here
00:48:01But there are too many damn sets
00:48:03Looks like we split up
00:48:05Nice place to pass a good time
00:48:07There you shall
00:48:08Over 25 years after X-Men the animated series ended its generation-defining run
00:48:14Disney released a reboot that didn't just honor the original
00:48:17It surpassed it
00:48:19Trust us
00:48:20That is saying something
00:48:21Deepening the already complex story of its predecessor while adding smoother animation and outstanding music
00:48:27X-Men 97 justifiably took the world by storm
00:48:30Pun fully intended
00:48:32Still the best part of the reboot is its reverence for what came before
00:48:36Everything from the show's stylized aesthetic to the returning voice cast
00:48:39Turns 97 into a walking talking love letter to old school fans
00:48:43There will be no dismembering Wolverine
00:48:45Dismembering?
00:48:47Nah
00:48:48Weight loss
00:48:50There's no denying it
00:48:51These X-Men are exquisite
00:48:53Number 19
00:48:55Bluey
00:48:55Let's go in the wagon
00:48:57Yeah
00:48:58Oh not the wagon
00:49:00This episode of Bluey is called
00:49:03Wagon Ride
00:49:04Jasmine is coming too
00:49:07More the merrier
00:49:08Is there anything more universally enticing than that classic childlike sense of wonder?
00:49:13It's a timeless experience and Bluey knows it
00:49:16So instead of watering down its honest messaging
00:49:19The show goes in the opposite direction
00:49:21Becoming one of the rare programs that parents and kids can not just enjoy together
00:49:25But actually learn something from
00:49:27How could he just kick us out of our own house?
00:49:30It's very rude
00:49:31Well
00:49:32It's kind of our fault
00:49:34We spoiled him
00:49:35What does spoiled mean?
00:49:37It's a bit hard to explain
00:49:39Where we gonna live?
00:49:41Ah
00:49:42Let's ask if we're allowed to sleep in the backyard, shall we?
00:49:45It never feels like Bluey and her family are trying to teach you a lesson though
00:49:48The morals extend naturally from the series' grounded conflicts
00:49:52And are usually sandwiched between good-natured laughs
00:49:55Whether it's resolving petty squabbles or learning how to donate old toys
00:49:59Bluey will always leave a smile on your face
00:50:01I hope you make someone feel special
00:50:04Number 18
00:50:10Adventure Time
00:50:11What time is it?
00:50:12Well, the answer should be obvious
00:50:14Jake!
00:50:14This dog is our fun pie!
00:50:17We should be the ones to bake it!
00:50:19But they're begging for it, Finn!
00:50:20Just look at them!
00:50:22The story of Jake the dog and Finn the human is truly like nothing else
00:50:26But you probably don't need to hear that from us
00:50:29Adventure Time's cross-generational appeal
00:50:31Has earned it one of the most devoted online fanbases in modern memory
00:50:35If that's not a sign of quality, we don't know what is
00:50:38Mission complete
00:50:39But if that's still not enough
00:50:53All it takes is one trip to the land of Ooo to understand that this show has an unmatched creative zest
00:50:59Throw in some downright legendary characters like Marceline, Princess Bubblegum, and the Ice King
00:51:04And it's clear why the fun never ends with Adventure Time
00:51:07Ha ha ha
00:51:09Hi
00:51:09Ah!
00:51:11Ice King!
00:51:12I'm gonna
00:51:12Hold that thought
00:51:14Number 17
00:51:16Beavis and Butthead
00:51:17Uh, now what?
00:51:19Yeah, yeah, this isn't much better
00:51:21What the hell is this?
00:51:25It's no stretch to say this adult comedy exceeded expectations
00:51:28After all, who expected nuanced political commentary from a show with a character named after a behind?
00:51:34Or that the crass fusion of low comedy and searing analysis would become a rating smash for MTV?
00:51:39And yet, even decades after its original airing, Beavis and Butthead's dumb-witted legacy has only grown more relevant
00:51:45This is cooler than Pixar
00:51:47Pixar sucks
00:51:51Audiences clearly agree
00:51:54Having shown up for two separate revivals, a pair of feature-length films, and the fantastic spin-off Daria
00:52:00If history is any indication, Beavis and Butthead will be around for a while
00:52:04And we are definitely not complaining about that
00:52:07Whoa, this hole really kicked that
00:52:10I wouldn't take that attitude if I were you, officer
00:52:13He's got a gun, yeah
00:52:15Take him down
00:52:16Number 16
00:52:17Samurai Jack
00:52:18Long ago in a distant land
00:52:21I, Aku, the shape-shifting master of darkness
00:52:26Unleashed an unspeakable evil
00:52:30Actions speak louder than words
00:52:32Or at least that's what creator Genndy Tartakovsky wound up saying through this ambitious animated program
00:52:36Instead of overly complex plotlines or lengthy dialogue scenes
00:52:40A lot of Samurai Jack's story is told through fight scenes
00:52:43You're back already
00:52:45No!
00:52:45And naturally, they're really, really good fight scenes
00:53:02The choreography and storyboarding are at the very top of the industry even by today's standards
00:53:08Not just that
00:53:09The way the show manages to weave a compelling narrative into each action sequence is a masterclass in visual storytelling
00:53:15As a result, Samurai Jack isn't just a great animated show
00:53:19It's great because it's animated
00:53:21I felt him leave me
00:53:23He will never hurt anyone ever again
00:53:27Number 15
00:53:29Bojack Horseman
00:53:30The star of Horsin' Around, Bojack Horseman
00:53:33Is our guest tonight
00:53:34Welcome, Bojack
00:53:35It is good to be here, Charlie
00:53:37Sorry I was late to traffic
00:53:38It's really no problem
00:53:40I parked in a handicapped spot, I hope that's okay
00:53:42You parked in a-
00:53:43I'm sorry, disabled spot
00:53:44Is that the proper nomenclature?
00:53:47There's not many out there shows that can bounce back from a rocky first impression
00:53:51Then again, there aren't any shows like Bojack Horseman period
00:53:54And that's not just because it stars a talking horse trying to reignite his acting career
00:53:59No, even compared to all that
00:54:01The most important factor of its success is how well it abandons the confines of its own genre
00:54:06I'm sure a lot of the troops are jerks
00:54:08Most people are jerks already
00:54:09And it's not like giving a jerk a gun
00:54:11And telling him it's okay to kill people
00:54:12Suddenly turns that jerk into a hero
00:54:14What?
00:54:19Did you just say you think the troops are jerks?
00:54:22It's not quite a comedy and not exactly a drama either
00:54:25Instead, it offers a unique brand of heartbreaking humor that delivers both laughs and tears
00:54:31Often within the same episode
00:54:32Suffice it to say, this is no ordinary cartoon
00:54:36But that's precisely what makes it utterly unforgettable
00:54:39Okay, full truth, here we go
00:54:42You want to know about my parents?
00:54:44They drank, a lot
00:54:46My father was a failed novelist
00:54:48My mother was the heiress to the Sugarman Sugarcube's fortune
00:54:51And my dad resented her for it
00:54:53He used to make me cry with him while listening to Cole Porter Records
00:54:56Number 14, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
00:55:00On principle, page-to-screen adaptations are to be approached with caution
00:55:15But this is the rare interpretation that doesn't just do its source material justice
00:55:19It arguably improves it
00:55:21Most of the franchise's most iconic elements are original to this animated series
00:55:25We're talking about the Ninja Turtles' pizza obsession, their colorful identifying masks, and even their go-to sayings
00:55:31The cartoon's impact on the future of the brand cannot be understated
00:55:38But of course, none of that would have happened if the show itself had lacked turtle power
00:55:42Thankfully, the incredible action and pitch-perfect comedic timing ensured it was much faster paced than its namesake reptiles
00:55:49Somebody do something, or we're gonna be turtles on the half-shell
00:55:54By the time it adapted the comic's darker tone
00:55:57Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo were already cultural icons
00:56:02Yeah, dudes, time to party hardy
00:56:05What a story, and the remarkable thing is
00:56:09They were defeated by four half-teenagers and half-turtles
00:56:14Hey, and let's not forget one half-man and half-rat, huh?
00:56:17Number 13, Family Guy
00:56:19Stewie, I said no toys at the table
00:56:23Damn you, vile woman! You've impeded my work since the day I escaped from your wretched womb
00:56:27As early as its first episode, Family Guy faced some blowback for its lewd and vulgar brand of comedy
00:56:33Of course, over 20 years later, that humor has pretty much become its calling card
00:56:38Isn't this exciting?
00:56:39Yeah, but I don't like little Kyle Kaepernick kneeling during the national anthem
00:56:43Boo! Get on your feet!
00:56:47Boo! Down in front!
00:56:50The Griffin family and their friends embrace the scandalous and taboo unlike anything else
00:56:55And that's given the show a nearly unprecedented legacy in comedy and pop culture overall
00:57:00Fervid fan support even saved it following its premature cancellation
00:57:03And if the Griffins can come back to life after getting the axe, what can't they handle?
00:57:08Look, Family Guy may not always reflect those good old-fashioned values, but it sure is funny
00:57:25And quite frankly, that's all it needs to be
00:57:28And before anyone asks, I brought this owl from home
00:57:30I did not take it from the enclosed owlery
00:57:33Just want to make that clear
00:57:34Home brought owl
00:57:35Peanut, what did the two of you talk about last night?
00:57:39Who?
00:57:39Yeah, who?
00:57:40You can see why I stole this from the owlery
00:57:42I mean brought it from home
00:57:44Number 12
00:57:45The Tom and Jerry Franchise
00:57:46It's not easy to stay relevant and entertaining throughout numerous decades
00:58:09Yet despite the changing times
00:58:11Everything from the Tom and Jerry universe continues to be breezy, charming, and downright hilarious viewing
00:58:16There's no need to catch viewers with a mousetrap
00:58:18Since the franchise repeatedly finds ways to innovate on its formula without abandoning it either
00:58:23Indeed, even though the title characters seldom talk
00:58:41Their rivalry says a lot about the tropes and gags that define animation
00:58:45Oh, and don't even get us started on its impeccable use of music to accentuate each and every punchline
00:58:52At this point, here's hoping Tom doesn't catch Jerry anytime soon
00:58:56Number 11
00:59:15Star Wars The Clone Wars
00:59:17The enemy ship has reduced its speed, General
00:59:19They must have realized we are tracking them
00:59:22At a time when the galaxy far, far away really wasn't all that distant in our memories
00:59:30Cartoon Network delivered a series that made revisiting the franchise feel like a no-brainer
00:59:35It's downright impressive for anything to replicate the wondrous spirit of Star Wars
00:59:39Let alone within the confines of a half-hour animated program
00:59:42There's a good chance we're about to destroy all life on this planet, including ours
00:59:45But the Clone Wars somehow does it
00:59:53All the while introducing new ideas, intricate storylines, and of course, Ahsoka Tano
00:59:58The fact that there was enough fan demand for a wrap-up season to be released six years
01:00:02After the show initially ended speaks for itself
01:00:05After all, even compared to its blockbuster cousins
01:00:08The Clone Wars represents Star Wars at its absolute best
01:00:11And it's hard to get better than that
01:00:13In great service to the Republic, you have done
01:00:17I did my duty as a citizen
01:00:19Not as a Jedi
01:00:21No, not yet
01:00:25Number 10
01:00:26Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?
01:00:29Welcome to Canada
01:00:31Our detour took us all the way to the border
01:00:33Bottomless Lake
01:00:35The mystery of this show's success is pretty easy to solve
01:00:44No meddling kids or splitting up necessary
01:00:46It would appear that the real culprits were, in fact, Fred, Velma, Shaggy, Daphne, and Scooby all along
01:00:52And boy, are we thankful for them
01:00:54Their cheesy but charming banter is a Scooby snack that never gets stale
01:00:58Especially when paired with a gothic aesthetic and memorable catchphrases
01:01:02While the 2010 series Mystery Incorporated found great success with its serialized style
01:01:14There's something undeniably cozy about the classic original Scooby formula
01:01:18After all, it takes a special kind of program to kickstart a franchise that's still solving crimes over half a century later
01:01:25Clearly, the question of the show's enduring legacy is an open and shut case
01:01:30Number 9
01:01:45Rick and Morty
01:01:46Who wants to watch random, crazy TV shows from different dimensions
01:01:49And then who wants to narcissistically obsess about their alternate selves?
01:01:54I want to obsess about myself
01:01:56These two oddballs, interdimensional adventures have propelled them all the way to the top of the pop culture zeitgeist
01:02:02That is thanks in no small part to the infinite number of places the series can go
01:02:07Which isn't hyperbole
01:02:08I think you got the wrong house, bro
01:02:10Analysis mode, password 80085
01:02:12Kind of expected a funnier password
01:02:15I didn't plan on showing them off
01:02:17Damn, like Westworld
01:02:18Yes, Morty, like Westworld
01:02:19The multiversal plot devices mean each episode is crazier, funnier, and most importantly, different from what came before
01:02:26There have been few shows in all of television that boast as much inventive wit as Rick and Morty does on a regular basis
01:02:33Of course, it helps that there's a thick layer of crude humor on top, too
01:02:37Rick and Morty can explore as many universes as they want
01:02:40But if you ask us, nothing will match the success they've found in this one
01:02:43What are you just staring at me for, bro?
01:02:46I turned myself into a pickle, Morty
01:02:48And?
01:02:48And?
01:02:49What more do you want tacked onto this?
01:02:50I turned myself into a pickle and 9-11 was an inside job?
01:02:53Was it?
01:02:54Who cares, Morty?
01:02:54Global acts of terrorism happen every day
01:02:56Uh, here's something that's never happened before
01:02:58I'm a pickle
01:02:59Number 8
01:03:00The Flintstones
01:03:01Maybe we ought to drop the bowling balls
01:03:04Yeah, on your head
01:03:05It's a little to drop your arms up and down
01:03:07You mean like this?
01:03:12It's working, Rick
01:03:13It's working
01:03:13That's all we needed
01:03:14A little extra power
01:03:16Their show may be set in the Stone Age
01:03:18But there's nothing prehistoric about this family
01:03:20Sure, the standard sitcom setup is as classic as it comes
01:03:23But the Flintstones endures because of its simplicity
01:03:26Not in spite of it
01:03:27The hominess each and every episode evokes is warm, charming, and completely timeless
01:03:32However, don't mistake this straightforward approach for a lack of ambition
01:03:36On the contrary, the Flintstones drew a lot of attention for its fearless portrayal of a modern family
01:03:42Fred and Wilma sharing a bed may not seem like a big deal now
01:03:57But it was something to behold in the 60s
01:03:59Oh, and they did all of this while being the first cartoon on primetime TV
01:04:04Yabba-dabba-doo indeed
01:04:06When you're with the Flintstones
01:04:09Have a yabba-dabba-doo time
01:04:11A dabba-doo time
01:04:13You'll have a gay old time
01:04:15Something in the secret Krabby Patty formula has kept this show's recipe fresh
01:04:38Though it's more likely we have the titular yellow fry cook to thank
01:04:41Frankly, any program that can last this long in the ever-changing entertainment landscape is worthy of praise
01:04:46But SpongeBob SquarePants has not only found a way to stay relevant
01:04:49It's also practically defined a generation's sense of humor
01:04:53Well, howdy, stranger
01:04:54I don't recognize you in those newfangled dungarees
01:04:57You must be SpongeBob FancyPants
01:05:02Clothes really do make the man
01:05:04Sandy didn't recognize me either
01:05:06The amount of epic quips and gut-busting memes
01:05:10SpongeBob and the rest of the Bikini Bottom gang are responsible for is nearly unparalleled
01:05:14All signs point to Weast, so we're betting that the trend continues
01:05:18After all, the series has already spawned movies, spinoffs, a musical, and more
01:05:23With no signs of stopping
01:05:24SpongeBob isn't just staying afloat
01:05:27It is riding the waves
01:05:28Now we're done
01:05:29We're on our way
01:05:31Can't we stay?
01:05:31So now we say goodbye
01:05:34I think I'm gonna cry
01:05:36Goodbye, Atlantis
01:05:38We're the two-bottom-bottom
01:05:40There's no place like
01:05:43There's no place like Atlantis
01:05:45Number 6, South Park
01:05:47Yes, it is the most genius plan ever
01:05:50Scott Tenerman is going to wish he never met me
01:05:53This cartoon has been funny more times and in more ways than Kenny has died
01:05:58For those keeping track, that's a lot
01:06:00The main and recurring characters make the titular place feel like a real breathing town
01:06:05Granted, it's one with a lot of bad language and a questionable respect for the law
01:06:09As a matter of fact, the show's penchant for controversy has landed it in hot water more than once
01:06:14And it was even banned in China
01:06:16Saddam
01:06:17Did you miss me, buttercup?
01:06:19No, it can't be
01:06:21You're dead
01:06:22I killed you
01:06:23Yeah, you killed me
01:06:24So?
01:06:24Where was I gonna go?
01:06:25Detroit?
01:06:27Oh no
01:06:27Oh god, no
01:06:29Of course, this being South Park
01:06:31It often wears its scandals as badges of honor
01:06:34And really, that's the perfect encapsulation of why it works so well
01:06:38Yes, it's loud, obnoxious, and the crudest of the crude
01:06:41But it never once apologizes for it
01:06:44So I can't be a fish
01:06:45And I'm a genius voice of the generation, so I'm not gay
01:06:48So that is that
01:06:50Alright?
01:06:50It's over
01:06:51Now are there any questions?
01:06:54Do you like fish dicks?
01:06:56Love them!
01:06:58Number 5
01:06:58Avatar The Last Airbender
01:07:00Water
01:07:01Earth
01:07:03Fire
01:07:05Air
01:07:07Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony
01:07:12Then, everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked
01:07:17Long ago, we watched TV in dull, generic harmony
01:07:20Then, everything changed when Avatar debuted
01:07:23It had all of the bright action sequences and chuckle-worthy gags you'd expect
01:07:27But it also featured a dense world
01:07:29An ambitious narrative
01:07:31And took a rare, sophisticated approach to its weighty themes
01:07:34You said to put a muzzle on him
01:07:36You muzzled?
01:07:37Appa?
01:07:38I'm sorry
01:07:45I didn't know it belonged to the Avatar
01:07:47Tell me where all it is
01:07:49With all that, the Avatar didn't need water, earth, fire, or air to become one of the all-time cartoon greats
01:07:55Although, with production values this slick, they definitely didn't hurt
01:07:59The show is easily one of the most beloved properties of the 21st century
01:08:03And that's almost entirely because of how much consideration and thought went into making it
01:08:07Avatar The Last Airbender wasn't just given the respect it needed
01:08:10It was given the respect it deserved
01:08:13I know it's meant to be this way
01:08:15The world needs you now
01:08:18You give people hope
01:08:20Number 4
01:08:26The Mickey Mouse Franchise
01:08:27From the moment Mickey hopped on that steamboat and began to whistle
01:08:42A phenomenon was born
01:08:43It's only grown in the century that's followed
01:08:45There's no denying Mickey Mouse, Donald, Goofy, and the others
01:08:49Are still some of the most recognizable animated characters ever created
01:08:53Winter's hard, it takes its toll
01:08:54Kick off your summer at the swimman hole
01:08:56No matter what your troubles, financial, legal, or women
01:09:01Nothing takes your mind up on like diving in and swimming
01:09:04Sometimes they're in their own clubhouse
01:09:07Sometimes they're starring in full-on features
01:09:09And sometimes they're crossing over into other Disney properties altogether
01:09:13But they're always a joy to see
01:09:15There's just no end to how much Mickey and the others have influenced the course of Disney
01:09:19If not animation as a medium
01:09:21Who knew a mouse could make such a loud impression?
01:09:24This ought to be the trick
01:09:26Number 3
01:09:35Batman the Animated Series
01:09:37Magnificent
01:09:43I suggest you save the flattery for the judge
01:09:48The Caped Crusader has always been defined by his gritty storylines and mature themes
01:09:52Both things that were not exactly expected of a kid-friendly cartoon
01:09:56Yet the Animated Series' willingness to explore Batman's true nature is precisely why its legacy lives on to this day
01:10:03If anything, its cast list alone is proof of its staying power
01:10:06Ah, so this is how your family made all those billions
01:10:11The secret's out
01:10:14And you are
01:10:15Oh, just a nameless clown shuffling my life away
01:10:19Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill delivered epic performances as Batman and Joker respectively
01:10:25And would go on to voice the characters for decades
01:10:28It's clear that even decades later
01:10:30Modern comic book stories are still indebted to what Batman the Animated Series accomplished
01:10:34This is far from being the titular hero's only adventure on the small screen
01:10:38But there's no denying it's his best
01:10:41When you care enough to send the very blast
01:10:46We'll return in just a moment
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01:10:52Number 2, The Simpsons
01:10:54One could say there are three constants in life
01:11:10Death, taxes, and The Simpsons
01:11:13That's no exaggeration
01:11:14It is literally the longest-running American animated program
01:11:18It holds the same record for American sitcoms
01:11:20And for American scripted primetime shows
01:11:23Still, its biggest achievement might be that Homer's go-to expression
01:11:27Dough
01:11:27Was added to the Oxford English Dictionary
01:11:30Talk about a resume
01:11:35What does that mean?
01:11:37It's safe to say that almost every modern adult animated program
01:11:40Owes their existence to The Simpsons
01:11:43The also-great Futurama even pokes fun at the connection
01:11:46Some Bart Simpson dolls
01:11:47Eat my shorts
01:11:52Okay
01:11:52Mmm, short
01:11:55It's all a testament to how fun it is
01:11:57Watching the Simpson family navigate life in Springfield
01:12:00Alongside friends and foes
01:12:01By now, the hilarious satirical series
01:12:04Is essentially a cultural touchstone
01:12:06One that will probably outlive us all
01:12:09Don't forget me
01:12:11Don't worry, Homer
01:12:12You'll always be a part of me
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01:12:37The Looney Tunes franchise
01:12:39It's only fitting that the golden age of American animation delivered the undisputed gold standard of comedy
01:13:02Near the start of the genre's revolution
01:13:04These tunes discovered that talking animals and cartoon hijinks formed a winning combination
01:13:09Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and the others have practically defined the genre as we know it
01:13:13While stumbling upon a few iconic catchphrases along the way
01:13:16Doc
01:13:17Indeed, their influence on modern animation is undeniable
01:13:34Just think of the countless amazing shows like Animaniacs that have taken cues from Looney Tunes
01:13:39As if that wasn't enough
01:13:40Bugs even has his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
01:13:44Clearly, this franchise won't be saying
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01:14:09Charlie Brown is a blockhead
01:14:12But he did get a nice tree
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