Top 10 Best TV Channels for Kids and Teens

Some channels are for laughs. Some are for adventures. Some are where superheroes save the world, princesses ride dragons, or a talking sponge flips burgers under the sea. If you've ever flipped through the guide trying to decide what to watch, you know the struggle is real. That's where this list comes in.

Here, it's all about the TV channels that get you. The ones that keep things exciting, hilarious, or just plain weird in the best way. You might be into cartoons that go full chaos mode, live-action shows packed with drama and awkward crushes, or game shows where someone ends up covered in slime. Whatever your thing is, you'll probably find a channel here that brings it.

Scroll through the list and vote for your favorites. The ones that have your go-to shows. The ones you leave on in the background while you do homework. Or the ones that basically raised you.

The Top Ten

  1. Disney Channel

    I love Disney Channel! There are amazing actors, and it has created some of the biggest stars, such as Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus. And it's appropriate!

    These are my favorite channels: Jessie, Austin and Ally, Good Luck Charlie, Wizards of Waverly Place, Dog With a Blog, Suite Life on Deck, Bunk'd, Shake It Up, KC Undercover, and Sonny With a Chance. Of course, there is Hannah Montana and Suite Life of Zack and Cody. And how could we forget Camp Rock and the High School Musical trilogy?

    The new shows like Best Friends Whenever, Evermoor, and Backstage aren't that good.

    Disney Channel is awesome, and out of the 3 major kid channels (CN, Nick, and Disney), Disney Channel is the best when it comes to ratings.

    Disney Channel appeals to boys and girls in shows like Dog with a Blog, Bunk'd, Jessie, I Didn't Do It, Mickey Mouse, KC Undercover, Girl Meets World, and Austin and Ally, but is geared to girls in shows like Best Friends Whenever and Liv and Maddie, even though a lot of guys watch both of those shows.

    I'm a 13-year-old boy and I love Disney Channel.

  2. Nickelodeon

    Nickelodeon is an American basic cable and satellite television network that launched on December 1, 1977. It is owned by Paramount Global and is based in New York City. The network is widely known for its original children's programming, including iconic series like SpongeBob SquarePants, Rugrats, and... read more

    There are some amazing shows like Victorious, iCarly, and Instant Mom. It created big stars such as Ariana Grande. Recently, the shows haven't been great.

    WITs Academy (spin-off from a really bad show, Every Witch Way), Talia in the Kitchen, Neighbours, and Home and Away aren't even age-appropriate. There is a new one coming out about a princess from another kingdom, and it doesn't look good. It's going downhill, and if you compare it with Disney Channel, Nickelodeon is a bit babyish. I don't mean to sound rude, but that's my opinion.

    I love Nickelodeon. They have the best shows ever! My favourite cartoon shows on Nickelodeon are Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and SpongeBob. I also like Sam & Cat and... a lot!

    Other channels like Disney Channel have boring shows. Every show on Disney Channel is about being famous and singing! Cartoon Network is OK. Some shows they have are good, like Adventure Time and Regular Show.

    But yeah, Nickelodeon is the best kids' channel, and I am very happy that Nickelodeon is 1st!

  3. Cartoon Network

    Cartoon Network is an American basic cable and satellite television channel that was launched in 1992 by the Turner Broadcasting System. It is now owned by Warner Bros. Discovery and is known for airing animated programming targeted primarily at children and teenagers. The network has been home to many... read more

    Disney Channel is nothing but a bunch of played-out sitcoms that will drive most people who aren't little girls insane if it's on for too long. Nickelodeon is nothing but trashy sitcoms and childish cartoons these days.

    Cartoon Network is the best kids' channel because it is the only kids' channel left with creativity and good cartoons that teens can enjoy too, with shows like Regular Show and Adventure Time. Steven Universe is another creative show with a good storyline. The Amazing World of Gumball is also great when it comes to Spongebob-type humor. Everything else is decent, but the shows I mentioned are the best they offer.

    Let's also not forget that Cartoon Network has the best late-night block, Adult Swim, which currently plays King of the Hill, Bob's Burgers, The Cleveland Show, American Dad, and Family Guy every night, as well as their own great animated and live-action shows. Plus, every Saturday night is Toonami, which plays anime. And Cartoon Network also doesn't have an annoying preschooler block like Nick Jr. and Disney Junior.

  4. Disney XD

    Disney XD is an American digital cable and satellite television channel. It is owned by Disney Channels Worldwide, which operates under the Disney - ABC Television Group, a division of The Walt Disney Company.

    The channel primarily targets children and teens with a mix of animated and live-action... read more

    Now that Disney Channel has moved its best programming here, it is clearly one of my favorites. Even when Kick Buttowski and I'm in the Band were on the air, I considered it a great content provider for its target audience. But now, with Gravity Falls and Star vs. The Forces of Evil, it is simply number one for me (if we don't consider those action-packed teen sitcoms).

    It has a few bad shows like Mighty Med and Kirby Buckets, but there are also a lot of great shows. Want proof? Here you go: Gravity Falls, Phineas and Ferb, Milo Murphy's Law, Kickin' It, Mr. Young, Star vs. The Forces of Evil, and Zack and Cody.

  5. Nicktoons

    Nicktoons refers to a group of original animated television series produced specifically for Nickelodeon. These shows are created exclusively for the network rather than acquired from outside sources. The first Nicktoons, including Rugrats, Doug, and The Ren & Stimpy Show, debuted in the early 1990s... read more

    This channel was my childhood! It used to be called Nicktoons Network, which had modern Nicktoons and classic Nicktoons. It also had great acquired programs like Martin Mystery, The Secret Show, and Corneil and Bernie. It was the perfect kid network, having thumb wrestling tournaments and commercials with Nicktoons in them.

    Nicktoons is better than the actual main channel, Nickelodeon. I say this because Nickelodeon, in my opinion, has made some huge mistakes over the years, such as discontinuing The Mighty B, Danny Phantom, and Invader Zim. (The list goes on.) This network, on the other hand, even if it's by Nick, still holds the most memorable cartoons.

  6. Disney Junior

    Disney Junior is an American digital cable and satellite television network. It is owned by the Disney Branded Television unit of Disney Entertainment, which is a division of The Walt Disney Company. The channel features programming aimed primarily at children aged 2 to 7 years.

    When I was a kid in seniors and juniors, I always watched Mickey Mouse on this channel.

    My sister likes Sofia the First. She thinks it is cool. Wow!

    My daughter only watches Disney Junior and loves it!

  7. TV Land

    It is very amazing, and my children watch it every day!

  8. Nick Jr.

    I had to add this because it gave me memories when I was a baby. It had good shows in my time, but then again, babies watch anything. But it had good shows like Wow Wow Wubbzy (don't know how to spell) and Blue's Clues. Good times.

  9. TeenNick

    TeenNick is an American digital cable and satellite television channel that is owned by Paramount Media Networks, a division of Paramount Global. It targets a teenage audience and features a mix of original programming and reruns of classic Nickelodeon series. TeenNick originated as a programming block... read more

    I love this channel. On the original Nickelodeon, it has a mix of babyish programs and teen shows, so it's cool that they separated them with Nicktoons, Nick Jr., and TeenNick. This way, the older ones don't have to put up with little kids' programs, and little kids don't watch older kids' programs. If that even makes sense, laugh out loud.

    TeenNick has awesome old Nickelodeon shows like Full House, which is addicting, funny, realistic, yet sends a message. Don't criticize me.

    It's awesome for kids and teens. It brings back so many memories!

  10. PBS Kids

    PBS Kids is the brand for most of the children's programming aired by the Public Broadcasting Service in the United States. It features educational shows like Sesame Street and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, which began airing in 1969. PBS Kids aims to provide curriculum-based entertainment for preschool... read more

    The most educational TV channel of all time. I like Curious George, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, and some other cartoons. It's a good thing there are no battles in cartoons, just exploring and learning!

    Very good! So much better than the mindless shows on the other "kids" stations.

    They should bring PBS Kids Go back!

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  13. Discovery Family

    It is an American family-oriented channel created by Warner Bros. Discovery.

    During the daytime, it airs shows such as My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, Littlest Pet Shop, The Adventures of Chuck and Friends, Super Monsters, Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures, Transformers: Rescue Bots, Transformers: Prime, and G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.

    In the evening, it features baking, home improvement, science, nature, animal, and medical shows.

    The Hub is one of the most underappreciated channels ever. It airs Animaniacs, My Little Pony, and Transformers. All things you can enjoy.

  14. Teletoon

    Teletoon is a Canadian English-language Category A specialty television channel. It is owned by Corus Entertainment and primarily airs animated programming. The channel serves children, teens, and families across Canada.

    Good old cartoons and only the good new cartoons of Cartoon Network and a lot of creative and super original shows also, like 6teen, Total Drama, and Stoked.

  15. CBBC

    CBBC is a BBC children's television strand aimed at children aged 6 to 12. It features a mix of entertainment, drama, and educational programming. For children under six years old, the BBC offers dedicated content through the CBeebies channel.

    Honestly, I'm really lucky to have this channel in my life. However, some shows are a bit childish, but shows like Young Dracula, Dragons, World's End, Wolfblood, Eve, and The Dumping Ground make it my favorite channel of all!

    Actually educational and fun at the same time. Helps you in life.

    The shows are amazing. I know kids who watch and teens who watch.

  16. Boomerang

    Boomerang is an American digital and satellite television channel. It is owned and operated by Warner Bros. Discovery through its Turner Broadcasting division. The channel primarily airs animated programming from the Warner Bros. animation library.

    Boomerang is like a combination of all of them. Yeah, it's the best channel. Best cartoons, and what else do we need? That's all about it, yeah.

    Totally love this one, you guys! It totally brings back the great memories. It always gives me a laugh and makes me feel better.

    Boomerang is great because it gives older kids that nostalgic feeling. Though shows are not the same today, they were great before. It is like Cartoon Network's dump of old shows like Teen Titans (original) and Ed, Edd n Eddy.

  17. MTV

    MTV is an American basic cable and satellite television channel that is part of the Viacom Music and Entertainment Group, a division of Paramount Global. Launched in 1981, the channel initially gained popularity for airing music videos hosted by video jockeys.... read more

  18. YTV

    YTV is a Canadian English-language Category A specialty channel for children, owned by Corus Entertainment. It was launched in 1988 and is known for broadcasting popular children's programming such as ReBoot, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, and The Fairly OddParents. The channel continues to operate with... read more

    It's a great channel for children and youth because of its awesome lineup of shows. It is also a sister channel of Nickelodeon and features many of their shows.

  19. BabyTV

    BabyTV was a television channel aimed at infants, toddlers, and their parents, distributed globally by Fox International Channels and TV4. It launched on December 4, 2003, and ceased operations on April 14, 2019. The channel featured educational and entertaining programming designed for young children... read more

    The best ever for young children. My girls learned so much from it and love it. It's so much better than watching cartoons all day.

    Great program. My kids all loved watching it. The little one still loves some shows even though she is 5.

    Great for babies. That's how they grow.

  20. Pogo

  21. Minimax

    Minimax is a European pay television channel for children that is headquartered in Hungary. It broadcasts 24 hours a day and is available in several Central and Eastern European countries including Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Slovenia, Serbia, and Croatia. The channel emphasizes non-violent... read more

  22. CBeebies

    The best for kids aged 2 to 9, hands down. All shows are entertaining, and most of them have significant educational value.

    I have three daughters (2, 4, and 7), and they adore it!

    Hello? Who doesn't love In the Night Garden? I'm 16. I don't even watch it, but I love it!

  23. Cartoonito

    Cartoonito is a preschool entertainment brand owned and distributed by Turner. It is available as a dedicated television channel in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Italy.

    In other regions such as Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Cartoonito operates as a branded content block on Boomerang... read more

  24. Boomerang (Latin America)

  25. Animax

    It is the best. It generally shows girls' shows, but it also features the best anime like Naruto.

    The animation is good. I like Twin Star Exorcist and Ranma ½ the best.

  26. Rai 4

    Rai 4 is an entertainment television channel broadcast by the Italian state broadcaster Rai. It is available on digital terrestrial television in Italy and digital satellite television through Tivùsat. The channel primarily targets a younger audience and features movies, TV series, and anime.

  27. Pop

    I like Milly, Molly and Timothy Goes to School, though I'm not sure whether TGTS comes on Pop or Tiny Pop.

    Amazing channel. It broadcasts nearly half of the kids' shows on Netflix!

    I like Pop. My best show is Mona the Vampire.

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