Top 10 Best Animated Television Series

The best TV show ever! Well, for the first nine seasons, which were flawless. From the tenth season onward, however, the quality declined. I recommend this show to everyone from the age of 5, though ages 3 or 4 would be better, to "God only knows."

Simpsons is enjoyable. I think this show should be down a little lower, but all in all, it's a great show. Not so much a family show all the time. It is on FOX, so there is some adult content on it, but the swearing is kept to a minimum. I started watching it two years ago, and it is pretty enjoyable to watch.

This should be much higher. I can understand why other age groups might not have grown up with it, but it has funnier plots than The Simpsons, more structure than Family Guy, less obnoxious crude humor than South Park, and much funnier dialogue. All in all, it's one of the most entertaining shows I've ever seen. Everyone should love it.

I love reminiscing about my childhood - though I'm the first to admit the recent ones are terrible - and everything I mention in conversation about it makes me laugh hard. I can't think of a single bad joke or unfunny plot from when it was actually good. It's the perfect comedy show and can be enjoyed by everyone, not just kids.

This is by far one of the best things I have ever seen on television. You either laugh your ass off or you are strongly offended. My appreciation for this show knows no limits. Not only do you get humor with your main characters, but you also get humor from the pop culture it makes fun of. This show delivers a message that has already been said in the show: "Either it's all okay, or none of it is."

This show is one of the best shows I've ever watched, and probably the funniest. Sorry, Family Guy, you're second now. But here are my favorite things in it.

Characters:
5. Butters
4. Kenny
3. Stan
2. Eric
1. Kyle

I just like Kyle. I can relate to him.

Episodes:
5. Butt Out!
4. ManBearPig (No one takes me seriously!)
3. I forgot the name, but it was when the girls made a private list of the boys from cutest to ugliest, and Kyle was voted the ugliest.
2. The episode where Sarah Jessica Parker got shot, and the Kardashians got killed because of Butters.
1. I forgot the name again, but it was when all the kids in the town called the police on the adults and said they 'molested' them, until two adults get stuck in the town run by the kids. And yes, Kenny dies in it.

Favorite Quote:
"I hate all of you, especially you, Kyle." ~ Cartman

Oh, Gravity Falls, such a wonder. This show gives me chills every time I rewatch it. It's such a great wonderful trip to one of the oddest places on Earth. "If you've ever taken a road trip through the Pacific Northwest, you've probably seen a bumper sticker for a place called Gravity Falls. It's not on any maps, and most people have never heard of it. Some people think it's a myth. But if you're curious, don't wait. Take a trip. Find it. It's out there somewhere in the woods, waiting." Gravity Falls indeed is a miracle.

The Looney Tunes are classics! I prefer the shorts to the new show, though. I loved how they were so unexpected. You never knew what the characters would do next! Plus, I love how they're appealing to everyone, not just kids. They're also timeless cartoons. Anyone of any generation would enjoy these cartoons.

I love Gravity Falls, but Looney Tunes should be above that. I find SpongeBob to be overrated as well.

This is a show from the theaters just before it was on TV.

Okay, I am a little biased due to my love of Batman, but this is truly an amazing show. It has an impossibly great score, wondrous voice acting, and the most beautiful animation possible. Each episode is truly a work of art. What's more, it somehow manages to capture the characters, settings, and themes of Batman's world better than any movie ever has (don't get me wrong, The Dark Knight was great, but this does a better job of what I'm describing). I won't belittle any other show on this list, but in terms of a product that can be appreciated at any age and stands alone as an art form, Batman: The Animated Series is simply the best.

Honestly, if there's one show I'd recommend people to watch, it's MLP:FiM. Not because it crosses gender or age boundaries or something like that. I like it because it's genuinely a good show. The plots, while at times simple, are engaging in a way that brings you well into a comfort zone. The characters are written in such a way that, even though they might seem bland on the outside, as the episodes go on, they develop their own complex personalities and relationships.

It may not be something as adult as South Park, but I personally think MLP:FiM is one of the best animated shows out there and deserves a place at the very top of this chart.

This is truly one of the best animated TV series I have ever seen. This show has everything you could ask for. It manages to have comedy, action, adventure, and drama at the same time! There's always something you will like about it.

The plot is amazing, and the development of the characters is so well done and real. I've learned a lot about life from this TV series, and it has actually helped me live my life to the fullest. I also love the romance in the show because it feels so real and alive.

The music is incredible. Every time I listen to it, I feel the emotion the music conveys. I love the way the creators managed to create a whole universe, where each nation has its own culture and traditions, a spiritual world, and even animals that are different from ours.

I really like this show because it's not dumb like others. Many shows only have good jokes but no real plot or purpose. However, this show has everything plotted out from the beginning. It gives you life lessons you will never forget. It feels real. You won't regret watching the whole series.

While The Simpsons kept getting dumber to try and be more like Family Guy, Matt Groening stayed true to the original premise of the show. The series was so well-liked by true fans that when Fox got rid of it for other worthless animated shows, fans petitioned hard enough to bring the show back. It was done in the form of three movies and then picked back up by Comedy Central.

The series also had critical acclaim, being nominated for 17 Annie Awards and 12 Emmys. Not bad for a show that lasted seven seasons. Not many shows in general (let alone animated) can garner that kind of fan base or praise.

Good show. Jolly good show indeed.

I love how the characters are in real-life situations but always wind up in trouble. If I had a job, it would be at the park.

Great for all ages.

It is so funny for little kids and they're trying to get the young youth. It has a quality that no other show has, just like Adventure Time.

Number 12? Are you serious, people? This show is great and makes you care about its characters and their stories. It's original and unique!

Haha! I never get tired of Family Guy. Their way of delivering jokes through cutaways is repetitive, but the jokes themselves never lose their touch. It has been my favorite animated show since I was very young.

What is this? Seventh place? It should be first, with South Park second. What?! SpongeBob at 2? The Simpsons at 1? This is hilarious. Oh, I forgot, this site is for little kids who like SpongeBob? What the living hell?

I'm not a fan of this show anymore, but I used to love it during the old seasons. Better plots, hilarious jokes, and most of all, the characters are awesome. Credit to Seth MacFarlane from Season 1 to Season 7.

One of my all-time favourite shows - definitely deserves to be higher up on this chart. This show is the perfect blend of stupid humour and creepy/dark themes. It's just plain weird, yet it has so much charm. In a world so wacky, the characters are somehow easy to make connections with and relate to.

Amongst the spontaneous nature of the episode structures, the underlying themes and backstories are fascinating and at times heartbreaking. Adventure Time did everything from twisting my emotions and bringing me to tears, to throwing out crazy plot twists to blow my mind, to making me uncontrollably laugh at the most ridiculous things (sometimes simultaneously). I don't think I've ever cried more over a finale than I did to the ending of what was this absolute masterpiece. I'll always miss the adventures!

I totally agree! From the animation itself to the unique and hilarious humor, Archer is always underrated and forgotten, not just by award shows but in different aspects!

Once I watched this show, I had a hard time finding another show to take its place.

Definitely one of those shows that's pretty unique. For well, a lot of things...

I grew up on DBZ! Sure, some of the jokes are kind of cheesy, but I absolutely love it. I can tell you the name of every character and everything that happened in all the episodes until the Buu Saga. I don't know about all of you, but Buu annoyed me, and I lost interest in watching after that. Anyway, DBZ is what inspired me to start writing my own adventures, and when my novel finally gets published, everyone that reads this post will know. P.S. I don't like Goku. Vegeta is the best character!

Thank God they brought back this show, but I have two things to ask you:

1. Are Super and GT different timelines?

2. Why is Super after GT? You had your chance after Dragon Ball Z, but no, let's think 18 years later about it.

To the people who read this, there is a really good fan-made Dragon Ball show called Absalon. I'm not going to ruin it for you, but all you need to know is that it's set 12 years after GT.

I have one more thing to ask: stop making Goku kill all the bad guys. OK, we get it - he's the hero. And when he's not there, Gohan steals the spotlight. Also, stop making Goten do this for Trunks or the others.

What's with all these Asian shows being in the top 10?

I believe American Dad is a lot better than people think. People don't realize that Seth MacFarlane left the production crew when Fox renewed Family Guy, which eventually led to an increase in quality.

This proves Seth MacFarlane is a talented guy. This is like a much more polished Family Guy, with better, tasteful humor, good characters, and much better stories.

Roger is the best character in history. He and Stan breaking rocks in the hot sun. Stop, Stan, I love that song. Or, Screw it, I fought the law and the law won.

For me, it has both the wacky humor of Roald Dahl and the imagination of "Pinky and the Brain." I love shows that create their own set of laws, allowing each episode to be realistic according to the show's rules but unrealistic according to our own.

An absolute classic for when I was born (2006. It came out when I was 1). There is no doubt that this deserves a special place in my heart.

You two deserve better. Like around 15 to 20. Not that great, but watching this was a blast.

Wow. Number 50? I would honestly rather watch this than any show from Seth MacFarlane. Beavis and Butt-Head is often labeled and demonized as immature, but it actually has quite genius and intellectual humor. I love a show where metal rules and pop sucks! I REALLY love season 4 also because they bash garbage shows like Jersey Shore. I love the originality, and I adore shows and movies from Mike Judge.

I hate how overrated Family Guy is, though. The first season is a huge ripoff of The Simpsons. Original? Not really. Clever puns? Not at all. Just random nonsense. Original humor? I wish. Almost every joke is ripped from a movie. You would be surprised how many times someone tells me "a joke from Family Guy" that turns out to be something I have seen in a movie. The cutscenes are okay, but they do nothing for the plot.

Believe it or not, I actually kind of like Family Guy, but not enough for a top ten list of any kind. Beavis and Butt-Head, South Park, and King of the Hill are better than Family Guy, American Dad, and The Cleveland Show.

Although still early in its 11:30 time slot on Adult Swim, currently airing season two, I'd happily consider Rick and Morty as one of the best animated programs out there. Its ability to balance belly-aching, quick-witted humor and hit emotional beats resoundingly are a marvel to watch. The show adds an abundance of fresh ideas with its irregular main characters (an alcoholic genius grandfather and a not too bright, cowardly grandson) and satirical dark humor.

Each episode acts like a cinema spectacular, involving immense sci-fi adventures and actions, using classic science fiction tropes and adding their own unique spin to them, even adding layer upon layer of their own crazy, oddly fitting twists. The pacing of each act is spectacular, as it wastes no time on matters they don't need to delve into. The jokes are almost always great to see come out right, and even most of the side characters are creative and fun to watch. 10/10

One of my favorite shows behind Avatar.

One of the most epic shows ever. They should never have canceled this amazing show. Invader Zim has a convention, InvaderCON, and still has a large fanbase years after being canceled. This show is the best. Period.

How is this not in the top ten? Gir is adorable, and he has a pig named Piggy. I actually didn't like this show until I was about 13. But anyway, Invader Zim is amazing (just because of Gir).

I love Invader Zim for its unique plot and cast of characters. It's a great show and deserves a higher ranking. The animation was outstanding, unlike some shows today. Yes, I would love to see new episodes of the show.

~E.V. W

Ah, yes, Dragon Ball. I love this series. I can never get enough of it.

Looking back on this show quite a few years after watching it end is really strange. When I was a kid, this was my favorite show without a doubt, but it changes with age.

When it was still on, I was simply entertained by the show. When I look back at it now, I'm more than just entertained - I'm amazed by the creativity in every episode. I'm amazed by the jazz background in every episode. I'm amazed by how each character fills an archetype but violates them all at the same time.

When I watched the final movie, I was innocently happy. I had seen the whole series end, and everything had ended happily. When I watch it now, it's so incredibly sad. An entire universe full of characters you loved simply ends, and it's tragic. I never really feel "nostalgia," but this show is an anomaly for me.

If you haven't watched this show, you might want to, and you might want to very soon. (Sorry this was so cheesy.)