Top 10 Best Stop Motion TV Shows of All Time

Stop motion animation is a unique form of storytelling that has captured the hearts and imaginations of viewers for decades. From classic children's programs to adult-oriented dramas, stop motion TV shows have earned a special place in the world of animation and entertainment.

Stop motion animation involves physically manipulating real-world objects and filming them one frame at a time, creating the illusion of movement when played back at a regular speed. This technique allows for incredible attention to detail and a level of realism that is difficult to achieve through other forms of animation.

Over the years, stop motion TV shows have produced some of the most beloved and memorable characters and storylines in television history. From classic programs like Gumby and Wallace and Gromit to more recent hits like Shaun the Sheep and Robot Chicken, stop motion animation continues to captivate audiences of all ages.

In this top ten list, let's take a look at the best stop motion TV shows of all time, from the pioneering classics to the modern masterpieces.

1. 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

   Yes, predictably, Robot Chicken is not only a show that most people have at least heard of, but it is also one of the best shows on Adult Swim still on today. Seth Green has a thing for its long-lasting appeal that may match other adult primetime shows to come.

   Its skits are a big guilty pleasure of mine.

   I've watched this ever since it first came out, and after so many years it still hasn't lost its hilarity.

2. Wallace & Gromit

   

   Wallace and Gromit is a British clay animation comedy series created by Nick Park of Aardman Animations. The series features the eccentric inventor Wallace and his intelligent dog Gromit. It includes several award-winning short films and a feature-length movie.

   The pinnacle of stop motion entertainment, in my opinion.

   I can't believe I forgot this show was actually a TV show. Yeah, this definitely deserves to be in the top 5. It is the definition of stop motion animation.

   Should be higher.

3. Pingu

   

   Pingu is the main character of the claymation TV series Pingu and its later iteration Pingu in the City. He was co-created by Otmar Gutmann and Erika Brueggemann in 1984 and the show premiered in 1986. The series was known for its unique Penguinese language and was produced through the early 1990s.

   Can you believe this lasted 20 years? This '80s classic was around for a long time until 2006. That's pretty impressive to me.

   I feel like I can watch this show any time. It's #1 for me.

   It's great for both kids and adults.

4. Bob the Builder

   

   Bob the Builder is a British children's animated television show created by Keith Chapman. In the original series, Bob appears in a stop-motion animated program as a building contractor who specializes in masonry. He works alongside his colleague Wendy, various neighbors and friends, and a team of anthropomorphized... read more

   I know what you're thinking: what is a children's show aimed at that 1-5 age range doing here? You can't help but realize when you see joke memes of this, Bob sticks out in your mind, like it or not.

   My childhood show, and I still love it!

   The theme song still bops.

5. Celebrity Deathmatch

   

   A true golden era cartoon by MTV that hit hard with its fans when the channel still had fans. Celebrity Deathmatch was the last great cartoon to come out of that Sushi tree and was an excellent choice to have as its own show. Many fans want to see it return, but nothing is known for sure if that will take place in the near future.

   I love this show. Nothing like watching celebrities beating each other up to the death.

6. Shaun the Sheep

   

   Shaun the Sheep is a British stop-motion animated television series. It is a spin-off of the Wallace and Gromit franchise, first appearing in the short film A Close Shave. The show follows Shaun as he leads his flock into various humorous adventures on the farm.

   Once Wallace and Gromit ended, shortly afterward they came up with an idea to have a show about a sheep. You could tell it had that Britishness to it.

   My childhood.

7. Action League Now!

   

   Pretty weird and off the wall compared to most of the shows on this list, but still a solid show that spawned from KaBlam. It was the first one I ever saw in this animation style.

8. The PJs

   

   The PJs is an American stop-motion animated sitcom created by Eddie Murphy, Larry Wilmore, and Steve Tompkins. The show follows the lives of residents in an inner-city housing project, with Murphy voicing the main character, Thurgood Stubbs. It aired for three seasons from 1999 to 2001 and received critical... read more

   In the late '90s, when many so-so shows debuted, The PJs was a heavily underrated show. It ended up getting picked up for reruns by Adult Swim, which highlighted how forgotten the series was. Though overshadowed by King of the Hill, it was not that bad. Probably one of the last Eddie Murphy works that was still top-notch.

9. Titan Maximum

   

   It was only on for 9 episodes, but in that short run came a show that could have been given another season. Initially, I thought it would suck, but I was wrong. It had a leaning towards an Aniclay type of approach.

10. The Moomins (1977)

    

    The Moomins is a stop-motion animated children's television series based on the book series by Finnish author Tove Jansson. The show was produced by Se-ma-for and Jupiter Film between 1977 and 1982. It aired on television networks in Poland, Austria, and Germany.

    This version of the Moomins was made in Europe, and it was the only one in this claymation style - one of the earliest to be noticed. While I never really had an interest in it myself, it has a cult following with fans.

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13. Thomas & Friends

    

    Thomas & Friends is a British children's television series. In the United Kingdom, it was first broadcast on the ITV network in 1984. The series is based on The Railway Series books by Reverend W. Awdry.

    A well-thought, pleasant show for both kids and adults. This was my childhood.

    An instant classic with fun adventures and new things every episode.

14. Gumby

    

    My favorite show and current hyperfixation! Laika and Aardman movies (among other things) wouldn't even exist if Gumby wasn't made!

    Still holds up.

    The original!

15. Postman Pat

    

    Postman Pat is a British stop-motion animated children's television series that debuted in 1981. The show follows Pat Clifton, a postal worker in the fictional village of Greendale, as he performs his daily duties and interacts with the community... read more

16. Roary the Racing Car

    

17. Lunar Jim

18. 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

19. Angry Kid

    

    Granted, it's not a long series with a duration maximum of a minute. It does create nightmare fuel based on the main character's appearance - unintentional, perhaps - but this show has surfaced on different platforms like BBC, MTV, and even YouTube. It lasted a long time, at least.

20. Igam Ogam

    

    It's clay and stop motion because it's really funny.

21. Quaq Quao

    

22. Bump in the Night

    

23. Noddy's Toyland Adventures

24. The Amazing Adventures of Morph

25. A.E.I.O.U.

26. Davey and Goliath

27. Fireman Sam

    I forgot about this show! It was so bad, and I loved it so much.