In the early days, animation meant doing one thing very well – telling stories, and 90s cartoon shows did that better than anyone else.
While every 90s kid loved the OG Cartoon Network, Pogo, and Disney cartoons, the revamped channels haven’t really put out good enough cartoons for kids. Therefore, today’s generation puts their interest in watching the best 90s cartoon shows that keep them entertained and show no vulgarity.
And while they do so, there’s no harm in joining them in rewatching a few episodes of your favorite 90s cartoons.
What Channels Are Offering 90s Cartoon Shows?
There are many channels where you watch your favorite 90s cartoon; however, some popular channels are given below:
- WB Kids
- Boomerang
- DisneyNow
- TopCartoons.tv
- Hulu
20 Best 90s Cartoon Shows – Revisited!
20. Johnny Bravo
- Author: Van Partible
- Studio: Hanna-Barbera
- Release Date: March 26, 1995
- Season(s): 4
- Episodes: 65
- Where To Watch: TVguide
Johnny Bravo was a dimwitted man obsessed with women but didn’t know how to talk to them. He was always getting himself in trouble by trying to hit on women or get into fights with things he shouldn’t be fighting (like sharks).
The cartoon show was hilarious and still holds up well compared to other cartoons from the same period.
19. Little Bear
- Author: Else Holmelund Minarik
- Studio: Nelvana
- Release Date: November 6, 1995
- Season(s): 5
- Episodes: 65
- Where To Watch: Justwatch
Little Bear is a puppet bear who has a family of stuffed bears. He lives in Little Bear Valley, where he often goes on adventures with his friends.
Each episode has two stories- one in which Little Bear goes on an adventure and one where his family helps him solve a problem he’s having with something in his life (e.g., being scared of thunder).
18. Arthur
- Author: Marc Tolon Brown
- Studio: WGBH TV
- Release Date: October 7, 1996
- Season(s): 25
- Episodes: 253
- Where To Watch: TVguide
This cartoon show centers around Arthur Read, an 8-year-old aardvark who lives with his family in the fictional city of Elwood.
Episodes of Arthur are often based around moral themes such as honesty and helping others or just having fun, like playing games or pulling pranks on people. But some episodes do not have any themes and just revolve around Arthur and his friends doing everyday things like going to school or the park.
17. Garfield And Friends
- Author: Jim Davis
- Studio: Film Roman
- Release Date: September 17, 1988
- Season(s): 7
- Episodes: 121
- Where To Watch: Peacock TV
“Garfield and Friends” was well-received by both audiences and critics, and it continues to be a beloved cartoon among fans of all ages. It features a diverse cast of characters with unique personalities and quirks. But the slapstick humor, witty one-liners, and clever puns are what made the show so entertaining.
16. The Powerpuff Girls
- Author: Craig McCracken
- Studio: Hanna-Barbera
- Release Date: November 18, 1998
- Season: 6
- Episodes: 78
- Where To Watch: TVguide
The Powerpuff Girls is an American animated television series created by Craig McCracken for Cartoon Network.
In the show, Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, three girls with superpowers, their father, Professor Utonium, and the Mayor of Townsville, are the MCs.
The Mayor frequently calls upon the girls to fight various villains in the city, usually created by Mojo Jojo.
15. Aladdin
- Author: Adam Oehlenschläger
- Studio: Walt Disney Television Animation
- Release Date: November 11, 1992
- Season: 3
- Episodes: 86
- Where To Watch: TVguide
The cartoon movie is based on the story of Aladdin and his magic lamp. Within the lamp is a genie who grants three wishes to the lamp’s owner. Aladdin uses his wishes wisely to win over Princess Jasmine and save the kingdom from Jafar, who wants to be Sultan himself.
14. Ed, Edd N Eddy
- Author: Danny Antonucci
- Studio: Antonucci’s studio, a.k.a. Cartoon
- Release Date: January 4, 1999
- Season(s): 6
- Episodes: 69
- Where To Watch: TVguide
The children’s show Ed, Edd, and Eddy is broadcast on Cartoon Network. Danny Antonucci created the characters as a dare, and it couldn’t have worked out any better.
Ed, Edd, and Eddy, three preteen boys living in Peach Creek, do everything except for the things kids are supposed to do. They annoy everyone in their neighborhood to entertain themselves.
And no matter what they do, they manage to mes everything up in the most unimaginable way possible.
13. Rugrats
- Author: Arlene Klasky and Gabor Csupo
- Studio: Wang Film Productions
- Release Date: August 11, 1991
- Season: 9
- Episodes: 172
- Where To Watch: TVguide
Rugrats is known for its unique storytelling style, which often features toddlers’ imagination and fantasy sequences. It also explores friendship, growing up, and family dynamics.
The humor is mostly slapstick and visual gags, but also some clever references, jokes, and puns.
12. Pokémon
- Author: Satoshi Tajiri
- Studio: OLM Digital, Inc.
- Release Date: April 1, 1997
- Season(s): 25
- Episodes: 1,225
- Where To Watch: Yidio
Pokémon is a Japanese anime series.
The story follows Ash Ketchum, a 10-year-old boy living in Pallet Town with his mother. He dreams of becoming a Pokémon master, just like his father before him. To achieve this dream, he travels worldwide, collecting various Pokémon to help him along his journey.
11. The Jungle Book
- Author: Rudyard Kipling
- Studio: Walt Disney Productions
- Release Date: October 18, 1967
- Season(s): 3
- Episodes: 148
- Where To Watch: TVguide
The show follows the adventures of Mowgli as he learns about the jungle, its inhabitants, and how to survive in it.
Along with his friends, Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther and several other animals that he encounters, Mowgli faces many challenges and learns valuable lessons.
The show also featured songs and music by the legendary Disney composer Richard M. Sherman. So, there’s a lot to enjoy in The Jungle Book.
10. Tiny Toon Adventures
- Author: Paul Dini
- Studio: Amblin Television
- Release Date: September 14, 1990
- Season(s): 3
- Episodes: 125
- Where To Watch: Justwatch
Tiny Toon Adventures follows the adventures of several young cartoon characters attending Acme Looniversity, a school for Looney Tunes characters. Fans get to see some classic characters like Buster Bunny, Babs Bunny, Plucky Duck, Hamton J. Pig, Fifi La Fume, Dizzy Devil, and Furrball in the same frames.
While these are all great characters in their own right, some standouts are worth revisiting if you have yet to see them.
9. The New Adventures Of Winnie The Pooh
- Author: A. A. Milne
- Studio: Disney Television Animation
- Release Date: January 17, 1988
- Season(s): 4
- Episodes: 50
- Where To Watch: Disney+
Winnie The Pooh follows Pooh Bear as he adventures with his friends Piglet, Tigger, and Eeyore while learning valuable lessons along the way.
Each episode features silly situations that leave little ones laughing while teaching them important lessons like being kind to others or being responsible for one’s actions.
8. Family Guy
- Author: Seth MacFarlane
- Studio: 20th Television Animation
- Release Date: January 31, 1999
- Season(s): 21
- Episodes: 400
- Where To Watch: TVguide
Family Guy is a classic example of what made the show so groundbreaking when it debuted. The animation was crude and cartoonish, but it had just enough cleverness to make it enjoyable. And while some of the jokes fall flat, plenty land perfectly- especially when compared to other cartoons from its era.
However, Family Guy is far from kid-friendly.
7. Superman: The Animated Series
- Author: Paul Dini and Rich Fogel
- Studio: Warner Bros. Animation
- Release Date: September 6, 1996
- Season(s): 3
- Episodes: 54
- Where To Watch: HBO Max
This classic DC Comics animation follows Superman’s adventures as he battles criminals, aliens, and other super-powered creatures.
But this isn’t just a show about fighting crime.
It’s also about his relationships with his parents, Martha and Jonathan Kent, his best friend, Jimmy Olsen, and his love interest Lois Lane- all while he faces off against two of his worst enemies, Lex Luthor and Brainiac.
6. SpongeBob Squarepants
- Author: Stephen Hillenburg
- Studio: Nickelodeon Animation Studio
- Release Date: May 1, 1999
- Season(s): 13
- Episodes: 280
- Where To Watch: Nickelodeon
Directed by Stephen Hillenburg, Spongebob Squarepants is still one of the most popular 90s cartoon shows of all time from Nickelodeon.
Set underwater around a weird marine life- the story is about Spongebob Squarepants and his friends Squidward the squid, Patrick the starfish, and more as they go about their lives and fight to serve the tastiest crabby patty burgers.
5. Courage The Cowardly Dog
- Author: John R. Dilworth
- Studio: Hanna-Barbera
- Release Date: February 18, 1996
- Season(s): 4
- Episodes: 52
- Where To Watch: TVguide
Courage, The Cowardly Dog is one of the best 90s cartoon shows and is rightfully loved by every 90s kid.
This cartoon follows the story of a dog who is an absolute coward but protects his family from the weirdest of dangers. The show was so good, it earned an Academy Award nomination for the Best Short Film.
4. The Simpsons
- Author: Matt Groening
- Studio: Klasky Csupo
- Release Date: December 17, 1989
- Season(s): 34
- Episodes: 740
- Where To Watch: Hotstar
One of the best 90s cartoon shows is The Simpsons- a story about the misadventures of the Simpsons family. The family includes Homer, Marge, Lisa, Bart, and Maggie. The Simpsons originally started as a series about life in a small town called Springfield. But, over time, it became a classic animation, equally popular among kids and adults.
3. Tom & Jerry Kids
- Author: William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.
- Studio: Hanna-Barbera
- Release Date: September 8, 1990
- Season(s): 4
- Episodes: 65
- Where To Watch: Justwatch
Tom & Jerry Kids cartoon follows the adventures of the cat and mouse duo as they travel around in their car, trying to outsmart each other.
The series takes place in modern times, so viewers get to see plenty of gadgets and other items that weren’t around in the original Tom and Jerry cartoons. And that only adds to the fun.
However, something is endearing about the Tom and Jerry Classic.
2. Goof Troop
- Author: Robert Taylor and Michael Peraza Jr.
- Studio: Walt Disney Company
- Release Date: September 5, 1992
- Season(s): 2
- Episodes: 78
- Where To Watch: Disney+Hotstar
Goof Troop follows the story of Goofy after he becomes a single father to his son, Max.
The father and son move back to Goofy’s hometown, Spoonerville. Incidentally, the house they move into is right next to Goofy’s childhood friend, Pete. With friends reunited, a new adventure starts for Goofy and Max.
1. The Addams Family
- Author: Charles Addams
- Studio: Hanna-Barbera
- Release Date: 1992
- Season(s): 2
- Episodes: 21
- Where To Watch: Justwatch
This cartoon followed the misadventures of the oddball family who lived at 0001 Cemetery Lane.
In addition to their many wacky adventures, this cartoon also introduced viewers to memorable characters such as Lurch (Ted Cassidy) and Thing (Jackie Coogan). There’s been plenty of Addams content around, including a live-action adaptation, but the cartoons remain a classic.
While many of these 90s cartoons are geared towards a younger audience, I can guarantee you that there is at least one to make a fan out of the most hardcore anti-child or anti-childhood cartoonist.
If you can’t relive your childhood, at least try one and see if you find a new favorite.