Top 10 Best Animated Comedies of All Time

What makes an animated comedy great? Is it the sharp humor, unforgettable characters, or the way it can make you laugh until you cry?

This list is all about finding the best of the best in animated comedy. You'll see shows that have become cultural icons and others that might be underrated gems waiting for more people to discover them. It's not just about which ones are funny, though they all definitely are, it's also about how they've entertained fans, sparked conversations, and kept us coming back for more.

The Top Ten

  1. South Park

    South Park is an American adult animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for the Comedy Central television network. The show centers on four boys: Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick, and their adventures in the fictional town of South Park, Colorado. It's known... read more

    It is without a doubt the funniest animated comedy ever. It's much more offensive than Family Guy, which used to be good but now, it's a little... you know. Don't get me wrong, I love The Simpsons, Futurama, and American Dad, but South Park owns them all.

    This, Family Guy, and The Simpsons definitely deserve to be in the top three, but there are so many bad Family Guy and Simpsons episodes, and like two bad South Park episodes.

    Every South Park episode is a classic.

    What's funnier than South Park? Honestly, Eric Cartman, Kyle Broflovski, Kenny McCormick, and Stan Marsh make me laugh harder than anything else on this earth.

  2. The Simpsons

    The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening. It originally aired as shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show starting April 19, 1987, and debuted as a standalone series on December 17, 1989.

    As of 2026, it remains the longest-running animated sitcom. The show follows Homer Simpson... read more

    People slag off newer Simpsons episodes, calling Homer a jerk, but you don't see that with Season 1. Homer is more serious. The animation is different, there's a different opening where Bart grabs the bus sign, and the people waiting chase after it. Why do they say Homer's first job was safety inspector when it was technical supervisor?

    This should be number one.

    People don't hate it now - they're just bored of it because it's been around for 30 years. How many cartoons have survived that long or even longer? This show will probably be around until either one of the voice actors of the family dies or if Matt dies.

  3. Family Guy

    Family Guy is an American adult animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series centers on the Griffins, a family consisting of Peter, Lois, their children Meg, Chris, and Stewie, and their anthropomorphic dog, Brian. The show is set in the fictional city of Quahog... read more

    Family Guy is the best program ever. The best episode has got to be And Then There Were Fewer from series 10, but I also like Stewie Loves Lois. It's hilarious. Lois, Lois, Lois, Mom, Mom, and so on. WOW.

    Family Guy is the best. The only reason people watched The Simpsons is because Family Guy didn't exist then, so they had nothing else to watch but that bull crap.

    Not as good as American Dad, but still great.

  4. Futurama

    Futurama is an American animated science fiction sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The show follows Philip J. Fry, a pizza delivery boy who's cryogenically frozen and wakes up 1,000 years in the future. It blends satire, science fiction, and social commentary.

    This is the best show ever! I made this list before I became a member, and Futurama was #1, Family Guy was #2, and The Simpsons was #3!

    I love this show. Everyone I know loves this show. Why it is not number one, and Family Guy is, I have no idea. I wish they would show it more on Comedy Central.

    Of course, like everyone else, my favorite character is Leela.

    Smart, funny, and original. It got canceled and came back. It only being fourth? Bite my shiny metal ass.

  5. American Dad

    American Dad! is an American adult animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane, Mike Barker, and Matt Weitzman for the Fox Broadcasting Company and currently airs on TBS. It was the first television series to premiere on the network's Animation Domination block. The series premiered on February 6, 2005... read more

    The characters in American Dad are so much better than Family Guy. Personally, Roger is my favorite. Family Guy keeps cutting to flashbacks that aren't even that funny.

    American Dad is by far the best show Seth has out.

    Seth MacFarlane's best show by far. The characters are much more developed than in Family Guy, and the comedy is much more clever.

    By far the best show around. Stan is way better than Peter, plus there are none of those stupid cutaway gags. Nothing compares.

  6. King of the Hill

    King of the Hill is an American animated sitcom created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels that ran from January 12, 1997, to May 6, 2010, on Fox. The show centers on the Hill family in the fictional town of Arlen, Texas, and satirizes suburban life and American culture. It starred voices including Mike... read more

  7. Archer

    Archer is an American adult animated spy sitcom created by Adam Reed. The series premiered in 2009 on FX and later moved to FXX. It follows the misadventures of Sterling Archer and his dysfunctional coworkers at a fictional intelligence agency.

  8. Robot Chicken

    Robot Chicken is an American stop motion sketch comedy television series, created and executive produced by Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, with co-head writers Douglas Goldstein and Tom Root, for Adult Swim. The show features parodies of pop culture using action figures and other toys in short comedic... read more

    I think Robot Chicken is hilarious, but Family Guy beats it because some of Robot Chicken is bad. However, it is very pop-cultural and hilarious, especially when making fun of its competitors in the best ways.

    Family Guy is terrible! This is much better. I'm tired of all these Fox and Comedy Central shows. One day, Adult Swim will become the superior channel!

  9. Beavis and Butt-Head

    Beavis and Butt-Head is an American animated sitcom created and designed by Mike Judge. The series originated from Frog Baseball, a 1992 short film by Judge that originally aired on Liquid Television. The show became a cultural phenomenon in the 1990s and was revived for new seasons in the 2010s and... read more

    Way ahead of its time. A classic MTV show that can make you laugh just thinking about the expressions on Beavis and Butt-head's faces. I'm so glad it was brought back. This should be number one, if not, at least number three behind Family Guy and The Simpsons.

  10. Rick and Morty

    Rick and Morty is an American adult animated science fiction sitcom created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon for Adult Swim. The series premiered in 2013 and follows the misadventures of an eccentric scientist, Rick Sanchez, and his good-hearted but easily influenced grandson Morty. The show is known... read more

    Only bettered by South Park. Not only does it poke fun at social conventions, but also at conventions of time, space, and perceptions of reality.

    Definitely top 3 worthy. Seeing Rick and Morty at 13 on this list almost offended me.

    This should be number one! Better than all the Fox shows!

    11. The Newcomers
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    Amphibia

    Amphibia is an American animated television series created by Matt Braly. It originally aired on Disney Channel from June 17, 2019, to May 14, 2022. The show follows a young girl named Anne Boonchuy who is magically transported to a fantastical world inhabited by anthropomorphic amphibians.

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    The Amazing World of Gumball

    The Amazing World of Gumball is a British, Irish, American, German, and Australian animated children's television series created by Ben Bocquelet for Cartoon Network. The series was produced by Cartoon Network Development Studio Europe. It features a unique mix of animation styles and follows the misadventures... read more

    13. The Contenders

  13. Bob's Burgers

    Bob's Burgers is an American animated sitcom created by Loren Bouchard for Fox Broadcasting Company. It premiered on January 9, 2011, and is still running as of May 2026. The show follows the Belcher family as they run a hamburger restaurant, serving up a steady stream of meat-based puns alongside their... read more

  14. Moral Orel

    Moral Orel is an American adult stop-motion animated television series that originally aired on Adult Swim from December 13, 2005, to December 18, 2008. The show parodies Christian animated programs and has been described as "Davey and Goliath" meets South Park."... read more

    Okay, I love this.

    Because it's sometimes true, I can say that. I'm a Christian, but really, some people can just go crazy enough to inhale a locust and be okay with it.

    This show makes my day whenever I watch it.

  15. The Ren & Stimpy Show

    The Ren & Stimpy Show, often referred to simply as Ren & Stimpy, is an American animated television series created by John Kricfalusi for Nickelodeon. It originally aired from 1991 to 1995 and is known for its surreal humor and controversial content. The series centers on Ren, an emotionally unstable... read more

  16. Aqua Teen Hunger Force

    Aqua Teen Hunger Force is an American adult animated sitcom created by Dave Willis and Matt Maiellaro for Cartoon Network's late-night programming block Adult Swim. The series premiered on December 30, 2000, and ran for eleven seasons until August 30, 2015. It follows three anthropomorphic fast food... read more

  17. Rocko's Modern Life

    Rocko's Modern Life is an American animated television series created by Joe Murray for Nickelodeon. The series centers on the surreal life of an anthropomorphic Australian-immigrant wallaby named Rocko, along with his friends: the gluttonous steer Heffer, the neurotic turtle Filburt, and Rocko's faithful... read more

    Name one way in which this show isn't absolutely top-notch, and I'll show you a "certified critic."

  18. Shin Chan

    Also known as Crayon Shin-chan, this anime series debuted in Japan in 1992 and is based on a manga by Yoshito Usui. The show follows the misadventures of a mischievous young boy and his interactions with his family and friends. It is known for its crude humor and social commentary, which has made it... read more

    Shin Chan is quite simply the greatest show to have ever blessed our TV screens. The American dub is far superior to the original and bends the jokes to suit a Western audience.

  19. Home Movies

    Home Movies is an American animated sitcom created by Loren Bouchard and Brendon Small. The show centers on eight-year-old Brendon Small, who makes homemade films with his friends Melissa Robbins and Jason Penopolis in their spare time. It originally aired on UPN in 1999 before being picked up by Cartoon... read more

  20. The Boondocks

    The Boondocks is an American animated sitcom created by Aaron McGruder for Cartoon Network's late-night programming block, Adult Swim. It is based on his comic strip of the same name. The series premiered on November 6, 2005, and is known for its sharp political and social commentary.

    God, I forgot to put this on the list too! Damn, it is hilarious!

  21. Tom and Jerry

    Tom and Jerry is an American animated series of comedy short films created in 1940 by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. It is best known for its 161 theatrical shorts produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, which feature the comedic rivalry between Tom, a cat, and Jerry, a mouse.... read more

    It's a kids' show, but anyone can watch it.

  22. Invader Zim

    Invader Zim is an American animated television series created by Jhonen Vasquez for Nickelodeon. The series centers on an extraterrestrial named Zim from the planet Irk, who is determined to conquer Earth with the help of his malfunctioning robot assistant, GIR.... read more

    Adult Swim needs to buy Invader Zim and produce new episodes.

  23. Ed, Edd n Eddy

    Ed, Edd n Eddy is a Canadian-American animated comedy television series created by Danny Antonucci for Cartoon Network. It was the sixth original Cartoon Cartoon produced by the network. The show follows three preteen boys named Ed, Edd (also called "Double D"), and Eddy, who live in a suburban cul-de-sac... read more

    Is it your inner child, or do you just miss your childhood?

  24. Dan Vs.

    Dan Vs. is an American Flash-animated television series created by Dan Mandel and Chris Pearson. The series aired for three seasons on The Hub, from January 1, 2011, to March 9, 2013. It follows Dan, a misanthropic man who seeks revenge against various antagonists with the help of his reluctant friends... read more

  25. Ugly Americans

    Ugly Americans is an American adult animated sitcom created by Devin Clark and developed by David M. Stern. The program focuses on the life of Mark Lilly, a social worker employed by the Department of Integration, in an alternate reality version of New York City inhabited by monsters and other creatures... read more

    This show is a funny freaking show. It is about a guy and his friends who try to help monsters get jobs in future NYC. He has a relationship with the devil's daughter, which makes the show very interesting.

  26. The Cleveland Show

    The Cleveland Show is an American adult animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane, Richard Appel, and Mike Henry for the Fox Broadcasting Company. It's a spin-off of Family Guy and centers on Cleveland Brown, one of the characters from the original series. The show aired from 2009 to 2013.

  27. Regular Show

    Regular Show is an American animated television series created by J. G. Quintel for Cartoon Network that premiered on September 6, 2010. The series follows the lives of two friends, Mordecai, a blue jay, and Rigby, a raccoon. They work as groundskeepers at a local park and often find themselves in surreal... read more

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