Disney Television Animation (USA): 11

The Owl House (2020–2023), created by Dana Terrace for Disney Channel, has garnered widespread acclaim from both critics and viewers. Its stunning animation, clever humor, well-developed characters, and poignant themes have all been praised, along with its groundbreaking LGBTQ+ representation. In fact, the show has made history as the first Disney property to feature a same-sex couple in leading roles and to depict a same-sex kiss with its main characters. It also received recognition at the 2021 Peabody Awards for its impact on children’s and youth programming.

Big Hero 6: The Series (2017–2021), an American superhero animated TV show, debuted in November 2017 and concluded in February 2021. Produced by Disney Television Animation, the series was co-created by Mark McCorkle and Bob Schooley (known for Buzz Lightyear of Star Command and Kim Possible). It is based on Disney’s film Big Hero 6 (loosely inspired by Marvel Comics’ comic book series of the same name) and serves as a sequel to the original movie. Utilizing traditional hand-drawn animation, the series follows tech prodigy Hiro ...

Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure (2017–2020), is an animated television show created by Chris Sonnenburg and Shane Prigmore and produced by Disney Television Animation. After escaping Mother Gothel and reuniting with her birth parents, King Frederic and Queen Arianna of Corona, Princess Rapunzel struggles to adapt due to her father’s overprotectiveness. While sneaking out of the castle with her handmaiden Cassandra, they stumble upon some black rock spikes that magically restore Rapunzel’s long blonde hair. Together with Eugene Fitzherbert, Pascal the ...

Tangled: Before Ever After (2017) is an American 2D-animated musical fantasy television film from Disney Television Animation. Premiering on Disney Channel as a Disney Channel Original Movie, Six months after the events of Tangled, Rapunzel prepares to officially become the Princess of Corona. However, the day before her coronation ceremony, she and Eugene Fitzherbert, riding Maximus and Fidella, race through the forest with the Royal Guards following closely behind. Swiftly reaching the border wall, Rapunzel climbs to the top and gazes upon the breathtaking view of the land beyond her kingdom. Eventually, they are caught by the guards and returned to the ...

Star vs. the Forces of Evil (2015–2019) is an American animated magical girl series created by Daron Nefcy and developed by Jordana Arkin and Dave Wasson. It aired on Disney Channel and Disney XD. Star Butterfly, a princess from Mewni and heir to the royal throne of the Butterfly Kingdom, is given the family wand on her 14th birthday, as per tradition. Despite being known for her energy and silly nature within the royal family, she accidentally sets fire to their castle. In response, King River and Queen Moon Butterfly ...

The American computer-animated Christmas television special, Toy Story That Time Forgot (2014), was produced by Pixar Animation Studios and aired on ABC on December 2, 2014. Trixie, a toy triceratops, is frustrated with Bonnie’s lack of dinosaur playtime. A few days after Christmas, Bonnie brings Trixie, Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Rex, and Christmas ornament Angel Kitty to her friend Mason’s house for a play date. However, instead of playing with her toys, Bonnie joins Mason in playing his new video game console and leaves the toys in Mason’s playroom. There, they encounter a large ‘Battlesaurs’ playset that Mason received for Christmas. This ...

The Halloween special Toy Story of Terror (2013) is a collaborative effort between Pixar Animation Studios and Disney Television Animation, distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. During a road trip to visit Bonnie’s grandmother, she has tagged along her beloved group of toys – Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Rex, Mr. Pricklepants, Mr. Potato Head, and Trixie. While on the journey, the toys are engrossed in a horror movie on a portable DVD player kept in the car’s trunk. As fate would have it, their trip is cut short due to a flat tire and they are forced to spend the night at the Sleep Well roadside motel since help won’t arrive until morning. As ...

Gravity Falls (2012–2016), created by Alex Hirsch for Disney Channel and Disney XD, is an American mystery comedy animated television series. It follows the escapades of Dipper Pines and his sister Mabel, who spend their summer with their great-uncle Stan in Gravity Falls, Oregon – a town filled with mysterious events and supernatural creatures. The siblings assist Stan in operating the ‘Mystery Shack’, his tourist attraction, while also investigating local enigmas. This critically acclaimed series has been lauded for its writing, characters, voice acting, animation, humor, and ability to appeal to ...

Tron: Uprising (2012–2013) is an American animated science fiction television series set in the Tron fictional universe. It takes place between the events of the films Tron (1982) and Tron: Legacy (2010) and aired a total of 19 episodes on Disney XD in the United States from May 18, 2012, to January 28, 2013. The show was primarily directed by Charlie Bean, with Justin Springer, Edward Kitsis, and Adam Horowitz serving as consulting producers.

Clerks: The Animated Series (2000–2001) is an American adult animated sitcom created by Kevin Smith for ABC. It is based on Smith’s 1994 comedy film of the same name, and was developed for television by Smith, his producing partner Scott Mosier, and former Seinfeld writer David Mandel. The show features character designs by Stephen Silver, known for his work on ...

Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers (1989–1990) is a popular American animated adventure comedy television series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation. Created by Tad Stones and Alan Zaslove, it follows the adventures of iconic Disney characters Chip ‘n’ Dale in a new setting. Originally premiering on The Disney Channel, the series later entered national syndication on September 18, 1989. It often aired alongside other beloved shows such as DuckTales and TaleSpin in the afternoons. From 1990 to 1993, it was also included in The Disney Afternoon lineup for reruns. It was briefly shown on Toon Disney in 1998 before being removed ten ...