Cartoon Network basically raised me. Through the 90s and 2000s it churned out some of the most creative, weird, and rewatchable animation on television, and a lot of it still holds up better than what airs now. This is my running list of the best Cartoon Network shows, the heavy-hitters, the cult favorites, and a few underrated gems, with creator stories and hidden details most “best of” lists skip right past.
A bit of context first. The channel found its feet in the 90s with classics like Dexter’s Laboratory and The Powerpuff Girls, then hit a real golden age in the 2000s. If you want to revisit any of these, the Cartoon Network YouTube channel still has clips from most of them.
The Best Cartoon Network Shows I Grew Up On
I have mixed the obvious greats with shows people forget existed. Where I can, I have dropped in a “did you know” worth knowing, because half the fun of these shows is the talent and history hiding behind them.
Evil Con Carne (2003–2004)
An “okay” show that I have a soft spot for. The animation is simple and the jokes do not always land, but it has a goofy charm that wins me over.
- The villain is Hector Con Carne, reduced to just a brain and a stomach mounted on a muscular robot bear named Boskov
- It gleefully parodies every supervillain cliche going
- It started out paired with Billy and Mandy in a block called Grim & Evil
Space Ghost: Coast to Coast
A surreal animated late-night talk show that took a forgotten 1960s Hanna-Barbera hero and made him a host who interviewed real celebrities.
- Guests ranged from Conan O’Brien and Weird Al to William Shatner and Jim Carrey
- The humor comes from the awkward, stilted, deliberately broken interviews
- It feels like nothing else the channel was making at the time
Megas XLR (2004–2005)
As a teenager obsessed with space and giant robots, this one hit me right in the sweet spot. A slacker gearhead named Coop pilots a massive mech and mostly causes chaos.
- An affectionate, loud love letter to mecha anime and arcade culture
- The action is over the top in the best possible way
- Coop fights aliens while caring far more about his car and snacks
Mike, Lu & Og (1999–2001)
A show I caught on Boomerang that quietly climbed into my favorites. A city girl gets stranded on a remote island with two very different local kids.
- Mike is the standout, mostly thanks to her tomboy energy
- She is voiced by Nika Futterman, who also voiced a string of memorable characters like Luna Loud and Sticks the Badger
- A solid, easygoing 7 out of 10 for me
Camp Lazlo! (2005–2008)
A summer-camp comedy about a relentlessly upbeat monkey and his bunkmates. It threads the needle of being fun for kids and adults alike.
- Sharp, fast humor in the spirit of Billy and Mandy
- A bright, bouncy art style that is instantly recognizable
- Tom Kenny features in the voice cast
My Gym Partner’s a Monkey (2005–2008)
I adore this one. The premise alone sells it: a boy named Adam Lyon gets enrolled in an all-animal school because a clerk misreads “Lyon” as “Lion.”
- Every animal classmate is a riff on a familiar school archetype
- The voice acting nails the personalities of each creature
- Inventive twists on classic school-day situations
- Wild animal antics that keep it unpredictable
The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack (2008–2010)
A gross, gorgeous, slightly unhinged show about a naive boy, a talking whale named Bubbie, and a washed-up pirate chasing an island made of candy. It is one of the most quietly important shows on this whole list.
- A grimy, expressive art style unlike anything else on the channel
- Humor that swings from sweet to genuinely strange
- Stormalong Harbor is one of the great cartoon settings
Justice League (2001-2004)
I was barely ten when this aired, and it has only grown on me since. Part of the celebrated DC Animated Universe, it took superheroes seriously without losing the fun.
- Tackles weighty themes like grief, faith, war, and morality head on
- Balances those ideas with genuinely thrilling action
- It led directly into the equally great Justice League Unlimited
Teen Titans Go! (2013–Present)
A divisive one, but the jokes land for me and my family more often than not. We quote it constantly.
- Rapid-fire gags pitched at both kids and parents
- Hundreds of episodes, yet each stays distinct and silly
- The characters are lovable in a totally different way from the original
We Bare Bears (2014–2019)
A warm, modern charmer about three bear brothers trying to fit into the human world. It started as creator Daniel Chong’s webcomic before becoming a series.
- Grizzly, Panda, and the silent scene-stealer Ice Bear
- Set in a very online San Francisco Bay Area
- Voiced by Eric Edelstein, Bobby Moynihan, and Demetri Martin
- Heartfelt without ever getting saccharine
2 Stupid Dogs
2 Stupid Dogs still makes me laugh with its fast, dumb, perfectly timed humor. My only complaint is how little of it exists.
- A big and little dog stumbling through simple, hilarious situations
- It carried a “Secret Squirrel” segment alongside the main show
- What little was made holds up as a timeless classic
Uncle Grandpa (2013–2017)
Peter Browngardt’s gleefully random series about a magical man who is everyone’s uncle and grandpa at once. It is chaos, and that is the point.
- Surreal, anything-goes storytelling with a talking tiger rug
- Pure sugar-rush energy in every episode
- An acquired taste that fans defend fiercely
The Looney Tunes Show
Often described as the Looney Tunes version of Seinfeld, and that is exactly its charm. Warner Bros. Animation reimagined Bugs and Daffy as modern roommates.
- A sitcom-style take on characters built for chaotic shorts
- Witty, character-driven writing across two seasons
- Canceled too soon, in my opinion
Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends
An undeniable classic and one I hold close. The concept, a home where imaginary friends live once kids outgrow them, is pure magic.
- An endlessly creative cast of impossible characters
- Warm, funny, and surprisingly poignant
- A bright, clean visual style all its own
Samurai Jack
For my money, the single most beautiful thing Cartoon Network ever produced. A demon named Aku flings a samurai into a dark future, and the journey home is breathtaking.
- Cinematic, near-wordless storytelling that trusts the visuals
- Gorgeous, painterly backgrounds you could frame
- Action choreography that still sets the bar
Total Drama
A Canadian gem that turned reality-TV competition into cartoon gold. It is a full-on parody of shows like Survivor, complete with confessional interviews.
- A big, memorable cast you grow weirdly attached to
- Genuinely funny challenges and eliminations
- A cult classic that keeps pulling in new fans
Codename: Kids Next Door
A childhood favorite that came out of a viewer-voted pilot showcase. Five kids with number codenames run missions for a global, treehouse-based spy agency.
- Numbuhs 1 through 5 make up the core team, Sector V
- Every plot pits kids against the tyranny of adulthood
- Fun fact worth noting: every single episode title is styled as “Operation:” followed by a four-letter acronym
Chowder
My daughter loves Chowder even more than I do, which is saying something given my soft spot for classic CN. The food-world setting is bursting with imagination.
- A young apprentice in a chaotic magical kitchen
- Fluid, inventive animation that earns real admiration
- Lively voice work that makes every character pop
I Am Weasel
When I first saw Cow and Chicken I noticed the style instantly, and sure enough the same mind made this one. The Weasel and the hapless Baboon are a perfect comedic pairing.
- It actually began as a segment within Cow and Chicken before going solo
- That deceptively “simple” look hides clever writing
- A standout among late-90s cartoons, not filler
Over the Garden Wall
A genuine masterpiece, top to bottom. Built from a short film developed through Cartoon Network Studios‘ shorts program, it follows two brothers lost in a strange autumn forest.
- A haunting, beautiful atmosphere unlike anything else here
- Memorable characters, a creeping mystery, and a real villain in the Beast
- A score that sounds straight out of an old phonograph
Regular Show
A blue jay and a raccoon doing mundane park jobs that constantly spiral into cosmic madness. Creator J.G. Quintel pulled Mordecai and Rigby straight from his CalArts student films.
- An 80s-soaked sense of humor and a killer soundtrack vibe
- Small chores that escalate into reality-bending stakes
- Quintel himself voices Mordecai
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Cartoon Network’s kid-friendly horror, and it absolutely nails the tone. The Grim Reaper, bound to serve two kids after losing a bet, is comedy perfection.
- Dark humor balanced with genuine childlike fun
- Mandy may be the most terrifyingly deadpan character in cartoons
- Endlessly quotable across all ages
Ben 10
A kid finds a watch that turns him into ten different aliens, and a franchise was born. That first season still shines brightest for me, and that theme tune is permanently stuck in my head.
- A diverse, inventive roster of alien forms to play with
- Fun for kids, with enough PG-rated edge to keep parents watching too
- Strong characters anchoring the road-trip adventure
Clarence (2014–2018)
A gentle, warm-hearted show about an optimistic kid and his two best friends. I love how grounded and real the characters’ home lives feel.
- Honest about the messy, absurd choices little kids make
- A diverse cast from genuinely different backgrounds
- Goofy fun that lands best for the slightly older kid crowd
Ed, Edd n Eddy
Three boys scheming for quarters to buy jawbreakers, and somehow that is endlessly watchable. This was one of the channel’s longest-running originals for good reason.
- Eddy’s doomed get-rich-quick plots drive every episode
- The cul-de-sac kids form a perfect ensemble
- Worth noticing: the wobbling, shimmering outlines are a deliberate homage to classic 1940s and 50s cartoons
Cow and Chicken
David Feiss’s wonderfully strange show about a cow and a chicken who are, somehow, brother and sister. It always stood out to me from the late-90s pack.
- Bizarre, rubber-limbed humor with a devilish recurring “Red Guy”
- It debuted alongside the I Am Weasel shorts
- Part of a legendary stretch when CN aired Dexter’s, Cow and Chicken, and Johnny Bravo back to back
The Tom and Jerry Show
A modern, Flash-animated revival of the eternal cat-and-mouse feud. It carries the Hanna and Barbera legacy to a new generation of kids.
- The classic chase formula, refreshed for today
- Produced by Warner Bros. with Renegade Animation
- A comfortable, familiar watch for longtime Tom and Jerry fans
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
Compared to the straightforward 70s series, this one goes somewhere genuinely ambitious. The gang are back, but the town of Crystal Cove hides far more than usual.
- Real character depth beneath the monster-of-the-week setup
- A creeping sense that something bigger is going on
- The smartest, most rewarding version of the formula
The Amazing World of Gumball (2011–2019)
Ben Bocquelet’s wildly inventive show about a blue cat and his fish brother surviving suburban Elmore. The humor is sharp and every character, villains included, gets a laugh.
- Nicole Waterson is my favorite, all sheer tenacity
- A cast of clashing art styles that somehow works
- Genuinely funny for kids and adults at once
Steven Universe (2013–2019)
A modern-day masterpiece, full stop. A boy raised by alien gem warriors slowly learns who he is, and the show grows up alongside him.
- Impeccable characters and a soundtrack I still revisit
- Deep, serialized themes of love, identity, and family
- It feels like Cartoon Network rediscovering its golden-age magic
Adventure Time
I found Adventure Time as a single short on YouTube years before it was a series, and my love for it has only deepened. Pendleton Ward’s tale of Finn and Jake is the rare show that gets richer the longer you watch.
- Goofy and random on the surface, secretly heartbreaking underneath
- The Land of Ooo is a post-apocalyptic Earth hiding deep lore
- It started as a viral short, and Nickelodeon actually passed on it first
The Powerpuff Girls
Always near the very top of my CN list, right alongside Dexter’s. My siblings and I watched these three sugar-and-spice superheroes daily.
- Three pint-sized sisters saving Townsville before bedtime
- A perfect blend of cuteness and chaos
- Tara Strong, E.G. Daily, and Cathy Cavadini bring the girls to life
Dexter’s Laboratory
Pure nostalgia for me. A boy genius with a secret lab, an accent no one can place, and an older sister determined to wreck everything.
- Created by Genndy Tartakovsky, who later made Samurai Jack
- The Dee Dee dynamic powers most of the comedy
- Beloved side segments like Dial M for Monkey and the Justice Friends
Johnny Bravo
The beefcake who fancies himself the world’s most desirable man, only to get rejected at every turn, never fails to crack me up. He is one of the channel’s foundational 90s “cartoon cartoons.”
- That Elvis-styled strut and endless self-confidence
- Snappy slapstick built around one perfect running joke
- Created by Van Partible from a CalArts short
Courage the Cowardly Dog
Top-notch animation, bizarre plots, and a nervous little dog facing down pure nightmare fuel. It still holds up as one of the strangest, most memorable things CN ever aired.
- Supernatural, anything-goes episodes packed with eerie creatures
- From alien ducks to creepy barbers, nothing is off the table
- A horror-comedy that rivals anything in its era
One thread worth pulling on once you have scrolled this far: an enormous share of these shows trace back to the same small circle of artists. The California Institute of the Arts sent Craig McCracken, Genndy Tartakovsky, and Van Partible into the same shorts showcase, and years later the storyboard room of Flapjack launched Adventure Time, Regular Show, Gravity Falls, and Over the Garden Wall. The best Cartoon Network shows were not lightning striking at random; they were a tight community handing the torch down the line.
That is my list of the best Cartoon Network shows, the legends and the deep cuts alike. Which one defined your childhood, and which underrated pick do you think I left off? Tell me in the comments.
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Best Cartoon Network Cartoons
1. Space Ghost Coast to Coast – Cartoon year: 1994 – Impact: early Cartoon Network original / cult classic / changed adult animation – This strange talk-show cartoon helped show that Cartoon Network could do more than just rerun old cartoons.
2. What a Cartoon! – Cartoon year: 1995 – Impact: changed Cartoon Network / creator-driven showcase – This short-form series helped launch several future Cartoon Network classics and shaped the Cartoon Cartoons era.
3. Dexter’s Laboratory – Cartoon year: 1996 – Impact: popular / changed Cartoon Network / classic original – Dexter, Dee Dee, and the secret lab helped define the network’s first big wave of original cartoons.
4. Johnny Bravo – Cartoon year: 1997 – Impact: popular / classic Cartoon Cartoon – A funny, confident, Elvis-style character who became one of Cartoon Network’s most recognizable early stars.
5. Cow and Chicken – Cartoon year: 1997 – Impact: popular / weird comedy classic – This show helped push Cartoon Network’s strange and silly comedy style in the late 1990s.
6. I Am Weasel – Cartoon year: 1997 segment / 1999 standalone – Impact: classic Cartoon Cartoon / comedy spin-off – A smart weasel and a chaotic baboon made this one of the network’s oddball early comedies.
7. The Powerpuff Girls – Cartoon year: 1998 – Impact: huge hit / long-running / changed cartoons – Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup became Cartoon Network icons and helped prove that cute designs could still have big action.
8. Ed, Edd n Eddy – Cartoon year: 1999 – Impact: long-running / very popular / classic comedy – One of Cartoon Network’s most beloved neighborhood comedies, known for scams, slapstick, and unforgettable kid energy.
9. Courage the Cowardly Dog – Cartoon year: 1999 – Impact: cult classic / horror-comedy favorite – Courage mixed scary monsters, surreal stories, and emotional moments in a way that still stands out today.
10. Mike, Lu & Og – Cartoon year: 1999 – Impact: early Cartoon Cartoon / underrated – A quieter island comedy that fits the experimental early Cartoon Network era.
11. Sheep in the Big City – Cartoon year: 2000 – Impact: cult favorite / short-lived comedy – A strange and clever cartoon with wordplay, parody, and a very different style from most kids shows at the time.
12. Justice League – Cartoon year: 2001 – Impact: popular / DC action staple / serious superhero storytelling – A major Cartoon Network action cartoon that brought Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and the League together in a big way.
13. Time Squad – Cartoon year: 2001 – Impact: underrated / short-lived comedy – A time-travel cartoon that mixed history jokes with Cartoon Network’s early-2000s weird humor.
14. Samurai Jack – Cartoon year: 2001 – Impact: changed action cartoons / critically loved / cult classic – A visually stunning action series that made Cartoon Network feel more cinematic and artistic.
15. Grim & Evil – Cartoon year: 2001 – Impact: launchpad show / popular spin-offs – This show introduced both Billy and Mandy and Evil Con Carne before they split into separate series.
16. Whatever Happened to… Robot Jones? – Cartoon year: 2002 – Impact: cult favorite / short-lived – A school comedy about a robot trying to understand human life, remembered for its retro computer style.
17. Codename: Kids Next Door – Cartoon year: 2002 – Impact: popular / long-running / fan favorite – A creative action-comedy about kids fighting adult tyranny with wild homemade technology.
18. Star Wars: Clone Wars – Cartoon year: 2003 – Impact: influential / action-heavy / changed animated Star Wars – Genndy Tartakovsky’s fast, stylish take on Star Wars became a major action-cartoon favorite.
19. Teen Titans – Cartoon year: 2003 – Impact: very popular / anime-inspired / superhero classic – A huge Cartoon Network favorite that mixed DC heroes, anime-style comedy, emotional arcs, and memorable villains.
20. The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy – Cartoon year: 2003 – Impact: popular / dark comedy classic – A weird, funny, and spooky Cartoon Network favorite about two kids who become best friends with the Grim Reaper.
21. Duck Dodgers – Cartoon year: 2003 – Impact: popular Looney Tunes revival / sci-fi comedy – A fun space-comedy revival that gave Daffy Duck one of his best modern cartoon roles.
22. Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends – Cartoon year: 2004 – Impact: popular / changed Cartoon Network / creative classic – A clever and colorful show about imaginary friends that became one of the network’s most loved 2000s originals.
23. Megas XLR – Cartoon year: 2004 – Impact: cult favorite / short-lived / mecha parody – A giant robot comedy that became a fan favorite because of its action, humor, and love for anime-style mecha.
24. Justice League Unlimited – Cartoon year: 2004 – Impact: popular / long-lasting superhero influence – Expanded the DC animated universe with a huge hero roster and more mature superhero storytelling.
25. Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi – Cartoon year: 2004 – Impact: popular with kids / music-themed comedy – A bright pop-star cartoon inspired by the real Japanese duo Puffy AmiYumi.
26. The Life and Times of Juniper Lee – Cartoon year: 2005 – Impact: underrated / action-comedy – A monster-fighting girl hero series with supernatural action and family comedy.
27. Camp Lazlo – Cartoon year: 2005 – Impact: popular / comedy favorite – A fun summer-camp cartoon from Joe Murray with a softer, sillier Cartoon Network feel.
28. Ben 10 – Cartoon year: 2005 – Impact: huge franchise / long-running / changed Cartoon Network action – One of Cartoon Network’s biggest action hits, launching many sequels, toys, games, and reboots.
29. My Gym Partner’s a Monkey – Cartoon year: 2005 – Impact: popular school comedy – A kid accidentally gets sent to an animal school, creating one of CN’s stranger mid-2000s comedies.
30. Class of 3000 – Cartoon year: 2006 – Impact: music cartoon / cult favorite – A stylish music-focused cartoon created with Andre 3000, mixing school comedy with big musical numbers.
31. Squirrel Boy – Cartoon year: 2006 – Impact: underrated / short-lived comedy – A simple buddy comedy about a boy and his squirrel, remembered by fans of mid-2000s CN.
32. Chowder – Cartoon year: 2007 – Impact: popular / weird comedy classic – A colorful food-fantasy cartoon with strange humor, fourth-wall jokes, and a very unique visual style.
33. Transformers Animated – Cartoon year: 2007 – Impact: popular action cartoon / franchise favorite – A Cartoon Network-aired Transformers series with bold designs, humor, and strong action storytelling.
34. The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack – Cartoon year: 2008 – Impact: cult classic / influenced future creators – A strange nautical comedy that helped shape the next generation of Cartoon Network talent and humor.
35. Ben 10: Alien Force – Cartoon year: 2008 – Impact: popular sequel / darker action era – A more mature follow-up that aged Ben up and pushed the franchise into bigger sci-fi adventure.
36. The Secret Saturdays – Cartoon year: 2008 – Impact: cult favorite / action-adventure – A monster-hunting family adventure that felt like a mix of cryptids, superheroes, and Saturday morning action.
37. Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Cartoon year: 2008 – Impact: hugely popular / long-running / major Star Wars animation – A major action series that became one of the most important animated Star Wars projects.
38. Batman: The Brave and the Bold – Cartoon year: 2008 – Impact: popular / superhero tribute – A lighter, comic-book-style Batman cartoon that celebrated DC heroes in a fun and colorful way.
39. Adventure Time – Cartoon year: 2010 – Impact: changed cartoons / long-running / massively popular – One of Cartoon Network’s biggest modern hits, known for fantasy adventure, emotional storytelling, and huge cultural impact.
40. Regular Show – Cartoon year: 2010 – Impact: long-running / very popular / changed CN comedy – A surreal workplace comedy that turned everyday problems into wild supernatural adventures.
41. Generator Rex – Cartoon year: 2010 – Impact: popular action cartoon / cult favorite – A sci-fi action series about nanites, monsters, and a hero who can build machines from his body.
42. MAD – Cartoon year: 2010 – Impact: parody cartoon / popular sketch comedy – A fast-paced spoof series that parodied movies, shows, games, and pop culture.
43. Sym-Bionic Titan – Cartoon year: 2010 – Impact: cult classic / short-lived / action favorite – A dramatic sci-fi action cartoon that fans still wish had lasted longer.
44. Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated – Cartoon year: 2010 – Impact: popular reboot / darker mystery storytelling – One of the best modern Scooby-Doo shows, with serialized mystery, character drama, and a stronger story arc.
45. Young Justice – Cartoon year: 2010 – Impact: popular / serious superhero storytelling / fan revival – A DC action series with deep character arcs, team drama, and a loyal fanbase.
46. The Amazing World of Gumball – Cartoon year: 2011 – Impact: long-running / hugely popular / changed cartoon style – A wild mixed-media comedy that blended 2D, 3D, puppetry, live-action backgrounds, and sharp humor.
47. The Looney Tunes Show – Cartoon year: 2011 – Impact: popular reboot / modern sitcom style – A modern take on Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck that turned classic cartoon characters into sitcom roommates.
48. ThunderCats – Cartoon year: 2011 – Impact: cult favorite reboot / action-adventure – A darker, anime-influenced reboot of the classic ThunderCats franchise.
49. Green Lantern: The Animated Series – Cartoon year: 2011 – Impact: cult favorite / short-lived superhero series – A CGI DC space adventure that earned a strong fanbase despite ending too soon.
50. Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu – Cartoon year: 2011 – Impact: long-running / popular franchise cartoon – A LEGO action series that became one of Cartoon Network’s most recognizable franchise shows for younger viewers.
51. Ben 10: Omniverse – Cartoon year: 2012 – Impact: popular franchise continuation – A colorful Ben 10 sequel that mixed comedy, action, and a wider alien universe.
52. DreamWorks Dragons: Riders of Berk – Cartoon year: 2012 – Impact: popular movie spin-off / fantasy adventure – A Cartoon Network-aired spin-off that continued the How to Train Your Dragon world on TV.
53. Teen Titans Go! – Cartoon year: 2013 – Impact: extremely long-running / very popular / controversial hit – A goofy comedy version of Teen Titans that became one of Cartoon Network’s longest-running and most recognizable modern shows.
54. Steven Universe – Cartoon year: 2013 – Impact: changed cartoons / very popular / emotional storytelling – A major modern CN series known for music, gem lore, character growth, LGBTQ+ representation, and emotional fantasy storytelling.
55. Uncle Grandpa – Cartoon year: 2013 – Impact: weird comedy / popular with kids – A surreal comedy that leaned fully into nonsense humor and strange cartoon logic.
56. Clarence – Cartoon year: 2014 – Impact: popular slice-of-life comedy – A softer neighborhood comedy about childhood, friendship, and everyday kid adventures.
57. Over the Garden Wall – Cartoon year: 2014 – Impact: changed miniseries cartoons / cult classic – A short, atmospheric fantasy miniseries that became one of Cartoon Network’s most respected modern projects.
58. Sonic Boom – Cartoon year: 2014 – Impact: popular franchise comedy / video game cartoon – A comedic Sonic series that became known for self-aware jokes and character-based humor.
59. We Bare Bears – Cartoon year: 2015 – Impact: popular / wholesome modern classic – A funny and sweet cartoon about three bear brothers trying to fit into modern human society.
60. The Powerpuff Girls – Cartoon year: 2016 reboot – Impact: reboot / franchise revival – A newer version of the classic superhero-girl series, made for a new generation of viewers.
61. Ben 10 – Cartoon year: 2016 reboot – Impact: franchise reboot / popular with younger viewers – A simplified reboot that brought Ben 10 back for a new Cartoon Network audience.
62. Mighty Magiswords – Cartoon year: 2016 – Impact: digital-first CN experiment / comedy adventure – A fast comedy series built around collecting strange magical swords, originally growing from online shorts.
63. Justice League Action – Cartoon year: 2016 – Impact: DC action comedy / superhero staple – A short-form DC cartoon with fast stories, lots of heroes, and bright comic-book energy.
64. OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes – Cartoon year: 2017 – Impact: cult favorite / anime-inspired / action-comedy – A colorful hero cartoon full of video game energy, anime references, and big-hearted action.
65. Unikitty! – Cartoon year: 2017 – Impact: popular spin-off / bright comedy – A LEGO Movie spin-off with hyperactive comedy, bright colors, and chaotic positivity.
66. Craig of the Creek – Cartoon year: 2018 – Impact: popular / long-running / modern CN favorite – A warm adventure-comedy about kids creating their own world of legends, rules, and friendships in the creek.
67. Apple & Onion – Cartoon year: 2018 – Impact: underrated / buddy comedy – A quirky city comedy about two food friends trying to figure out life together.
68. Summer Camp Island – Cartoon year: 2018 – Impact: cozy cult favorite / magical slice-of-life – A gentle and strange cartoon full of witches, talking objects, friendship, and soft fantasy.
69. Total DramaRama – Cartoon year: 2018 – Impact: popular spin-off / comedy reboot – A daycare version of Total Drama characters made for younger Cartoon Network viewers.
70. Infinity Train – Cartoon year: 2019 – Impact: cult classic / changed serialized cartoons – A smart and emotional sci-fi mystery series that gained a huge fanbase for its storytelling and themes.
71. Victor and Valentino – Cartoon year: 2019 – Impact: cultural fantasy / underrated CN original – A supernatural adventure-comedy inspired by Mesoamerican mythology and Latin American folklore.
72. Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart – Cartoon year: 2019 – Impact: cult favorite / action-comedy – A fast, funny action cartoon with hero training, cute characters, and strong anime-style energy.
73. ThunderCats Roar – Cartoon year: 2020 – Impact: reboot / comedy-focused / controversial – A sillier, more comedic take on ThunderCats that divided fans but stood out visually.
74. Elliott from Earth – Cartoon year: 2021 – Impact: underrated sci-fi comedy – A colorful alien-world cartoon from Gumball veterans with a fun sci-fi setting.
75. Jellystone! – Cartoon year: 2021 – Impact: Hanna-Barbera revival / ensemble comedy – A modern comedy that reimagines many classic Hanna-Barbera characters in one shared town.
76. We Baby Bears – Cartoon year: 2022 – Impact: popular spin-off / cute adventure – A younger, more fantasy-based spin-off of We Bare Bears with softer adventure stories.
77. Jessica’s Big Little World – Cartoon year: 2023 – Impact: Craig of the Creek spin-off / preschool-friendly – A sweet spin-off focused on Jessica and smaller everyday childhood adventures.
78. Tiny Toons Looniversity – Cartoon year: 2023 – Impact: Warner Bros revival / Cartoon Network-aired staple – A modern revival of Tiny Toon Adventures with a school setting and updated comedy.
79. Iyanu – Cartoon year: 2025 – Impact: newer Cartoon Network fantasy / cultural milestone – A Yoruba-inspired fantasy adventure that stands out for its Nigerian mythology, worldbuilding, and representation.
80. Regular Show: The Lost Tapes – Cartoon year: 2026 – Impact: modern revival / returning CN favorite – A newer return to the Regular Show universe, making it notable for fans of Cartoon Network’s 2010s era.