Animated Series: 73

Robot Chicken (2005–2024) is an adult animated sketch comedy series on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim. Created by Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, the show features the voices of its writers, particularly Green. It was produced by ShadowMachine Films (Seasons 1–5) and Stoopid Buddy Stoodios in conjunction with various companies including Williams Street, Sony Pictures Digital (Seasons 1–5), and Sony Pictures Television (Seasons 6–10). The series satirizes popular culture, parodying toys, movies, television, games, ...

Justice League Unlimited (2004–2006) is an American superhero animated television series produced by Warner Bros. Animation and aired on Cartoon Network. Boasting a diverse cast of superheroes from the DC Comics universe, it serves as a direct sequel to the previous Justice League series, picking up two years later. As the eighth and final installment of the DC Animated Universe, it brings this shared universe to a close, which began with Batman: The Animated Series. Impressively, JLU is the most continuity-heavy show in this universe, seamlessly combining characters and storylines from previous series. Similar to its second season ...

Created by Chris McCulloch and Doc Hammer for Adult Swim, The Venture Bros. (2003–2018) is a popular American adult animated action comedy series that first premiered on August 7, 2004, with a pilot episode airing on February 16, 2003. Over its fifteen-year production period, the show has been praised for its writing, characters, humor, animation, and world building. Despite being one of Adult Swim’s longest-running original shows in terms of years, it only produced seven seasons during this time. Its final episode aired on October 7, 2018, after a total of 81 ...

What’s New, Scooby-Doo? (2002–2006) is a current iteration of the beloved American animated series produced by Warner Bros. Animation for Kids’ WB. As the ninth incarnation of the franchise that began with Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!, it marks the return of Scooby and his friends Fred, Daphne, Velma, and Shaggy to television after a decade-long hiatus since A Pup Named Scooby-Doo ended in 1991. This revival came after both Hanna-Barbera studios closed down and William Hanna passed away in 2001. Staying true to its roots, What’s New, Scooby-Doo? follows the same format as its predecessor with the gang traveling to various ...

The American animated TV show Justice League (2001–2004) aired on Cartoon Network from November 17, 2001, to May 29, 2004, and was produced by Warner Bros. Animation. It is based on characters from DC Comics’ Justice League of America and serves as both a sequel to Batman: The Animated Series and Superman: The Animated Series, as well as a prequel to Batman Beyond. The show is the seventh in the DC Animated Universe. While most characters remained true to their comic book origins, there were some changes. For example, in the premiere story arc ‘Secret Origins’, Diana competes against her fellow Amazons for ...

The Zeta Project (2001–2002), an American science fiction animated series by Warner Bros. Animation, debuted on Kids’ WB in January 2001. It’s the sixth installment in the DC Animated Universe and is centered around the character Zeta from a Batman Beyond episode of the same name. Drawing inspiration from Frankenstein, Blade Runner, and The Fugitive, the show follows Zeta and Ro as they work to clear his name. Hunted by NSA agents who believe he has been reprogrammed by terrorists, Zeta and Ro search for his elusive creator, Dr. Selig. Originally imagined as a darker series, The Zeta Project was instead ...

The American superhero animated series, Static Shock (2000–2004), was based on the Milestone Media/DC Comics character of the same name. It tackled various social issues, earning praise from television critics. The show even received a Daytime Emmy nomination. However, there were some negative critiques regarding its humor and animation style being perceived as awkward and outdated. Although the series did release merchandise, it unfortunately did not sell well and was cancelled due to low sales, according to creator McDuffie. Despite this setback, the show’s success sparked renewed interest in the original comic ...

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 ...

The World of Stainboy (2005) is a flash animation series created by director Tim Burton and animated by Flinch Studio. Stainboy, the main character, initially appeared in two short poems from Tim Burton’s book The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy & Other Stories. This series marks Burton’s return to the superhero genre since Batman Returns. Stainboy is employed by Burbank police, and in each episode he receives instructions to locate and apprehend social outcasts, many of whom are from the Oyster Boy book. Each of the six episodes has a ...

Batman Beyond (1999–2001) is an American superhero animated television series based on the DC Comics character of Batman. The story takes place in the then-distant year of 2019. An aging Bruce Wayne, despite being in his 50s, continues to fight crime as Batman in a new high-tech Batsuit. However, he now struggles with criminals who were once easily subdued and no longer fear him due to his loss of mystique. During what was meant to be a routine mission to rescue heiress Bunny Vreeland, daughter of Veronica Vreeland, Batman suffers a mild heart attack. He is then forced to defend himself against one of the kidnappers by using a gun, causing him great shame. Knowing his ...

Created by John R. Dilworth for Cartoon Network, Courage the Cowardly Dog (1999–2002) is an animated comedy horror series that follows the story of Courage, a kind but easily scared dog who was abandoned as a puppy. His parents were sent into outer space by a deranged veterinarian. He was rescued by Muriel Bagge, a friendly Scottish woman who took him in and gave him his name after their chance meeting in an alleyway. Currently, Courage lives with Muriel and her husband Eustace Bagge at an isolated farmhouse near the town of Nowhere. Eustace is a grumpy and greedy man who constantly belittles Courage with insults like ...

SpongeBob SquarePants (1999–2024) is an American animated TV series created by Stephen Hillenburg, a marine science educator and animator. It first aired on Nickelodeon as a sneak peek after the 1999 Kids’ Choice Awards, with an official premiere on July 17, 1999. The show centers around SpongeBob and his group of underwater pals. He himself is a cheerful and energetic yellow sea sponge who resides in a pineapple under the sea. SpongeBob’s enthusiasm for life also extends to his job as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab fast food restaurant. Though he dreams of obtaining a boat-driving license from Mrs. ...

Futurama (1999–2024), an American animated science fiction sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company and then later brought back by Comedy Central and Hulu, takes place in New New York during the 31st century. This futuristic world is filled with technological marvels, with the city itself having been built over the ruins of present-day New York City. The sewers of ‘Old New York’ now serve as a catacomb-like space and are home to a group of mutants. The show incorporates elements of Populuxe style in its various devices and architecture. The writers use this setting to exaggerate ...

Created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company, Family Guy (1999–2024) is an American animated sitcom that premiered on January 31, 1999. The first season continued two months later on April 11, 1999, following Super Bowl XXXIII. This series follows the adventures and mishaps of the Griffin family, consisting of Peter Griffin, a well-meaning but clumsy blue-collar worker; his wife Lois, a stay-at-home mom and piano teacher from the wealthy Pewterschmidt family; Meg, their frequently mistreated teenage daughter; Chris, their overweight and awkward teenage son who takes after his father; and Stewie, their ...

The New Batman Adventures (1997–1999) is an American animated superhero TV series based on DC Comics’ Batman, which aired on Kids’ WB from September 13, 1997 to January 16, 1999. Created by Warner Bros. Animation, it serves as a continuation of Batman: The Animated Series (1992-1995) and the third installment in the DC Animated Universe. It was succeeded by Batman Beyond (1999-2001). The show underwent a revamp, featuring a new streamlined art style to ensure consistent animation and maintain consistency with Superman: The Animated Series (1996-2000). This also resulted in changes to Batman’s appearance – he ...

The American animated show South Park (1997–2024), developed by Brian Graden for Comedy Central and created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, centers on four boys: Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman and Kenny McCormick. These boys reside in the fictional small town of South Park, located within the Rocky Mountains of central Colorado. The town is also home to various other characters such as students, families, elementary school staff, and residents. The show features prominent settings including South Park Elementary, ...

The American animated sitcom King of the Hill (1997–2010), created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, premiered on Fox in January 1997 until September 2009. Four additional episodes aired in syndication from May 3 to 6, 2010. Set in the fictional town of Arlen, Texas, the show revolves around the Hill family. Hank Hill, a responsible, hard-working, and honest propane salesman and family man, serves as the head of the household. He also works as an assistant manager at Strickland Propane where he frequently uses his catchphrase ‘propane and propane accessories’. ...

Superman: The Animated Series (1996–2000) is a well-known American animated show based on the iconic DC Comics character. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, it first aired on Kids’ WB from 1996 to 2000. This series was part of the larger DC Animated Universe, along with other beloved shows like Batman: The Animated Series. It has received high praise for its exceptional writing, voice work, maturity, and fresh take on Superman’s comic-book world. Honoring both the classic Superman we all know and love and the revamped version introduced in the 1986 comics reboot, this animated series beautifully blended old and new elements. For example, ...

The Incredible Hulk (1996–1997) is an American animated television series based on the popular Marvel Comics character. The first season follows Dr. Robert Bruce Banner as he tries to control his inner rage and transform into the Hulk. However, his efforts are constantly thwarted by the military, led by Major Glenn Talbot. After being captured, the Hulk falls into the clutches of a powerful villain known as the Leader, who is supported by two formidable allies – the Gargoyle and the Abomination. Alongside these antagonists, Banner must also contend with mutated gamma creatures called Outcasts, while being aided by his loyal friend Rick Jones and his longtime ...

Spider-Man: The Animated Series (1994–1998) is an American superhero animated television show based on the Marvel Comics character with the same name. The series follows Peter Parker, a college student at Empire State University who struggles to balance his duties as the costumed hero with the challenges of his personal life. Along with fighting crime, Peter must navigate romantic feelings for love interests Felicia Hardy and Mary Jane Watson; maintain his friendship with Harry Osborn; excel academically as a student of Dr. Curt Connors; and support Aunt May after losing Uncle Ben by working as a freelance photographer for the Daily Bugle. This newspaper is run by ...