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IGN's 100 Best Animated Shows


1. The Simpsons (1989)
2. Batman: The Animated Series (1992)
3. Looney Tunes (1930)
4. South Park (1997)
5. Beavis and Butt-head (1993)
6. The Tick (1994)
7. Family Guy (1999)
8. Futurama (1999)
8. The Flintstones (1960)
10. Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995)

11. The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show (1959)
12. The Ren and Stimpy Show (1991)
13. X-Men (1992)
14. Cowboy Bebop (1998)
15. Spongebob Squarepants (1999)
16. The Maxx (1995)
17. Animaniacs (1993)
18. DuckTales (1987)
19. G.I. Joe (1985)
20. Justice League Unlimited (2001)

21. Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003)
22. The Real Ghostbusters (1986)
23. Transformers (1984)
24. Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! (1969)
25. Robot Chicken (2005)
26. The Critic (1994)
27. King of the Hill (1997)
28. Home Movies (1999)
29. Speed Racer (1967)
30. The Spectacular Spider-Man (2008)

31. Muppet Babies (1984)
32. Liquid Television (1991)
33. Schoolhouse Rock (1972)
34. Robotech (1985)
35. Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005)
36. Superman: The Animated Series (1996)
37. Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994)
38. Naruto (2002)
39. Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2000)
40. Batman Beyond (1999)

41. Tiny Toon Adventures (1990)
42. The Powerpuff Girls (1998)
43. Samurai Jack (2001)
44. Battle of the Planets (1978)
45. Gargoyles (1994)
46. The Jetsons (1962)
47. Pinky and the Brain (1995)
48. Duckman (1994)
49. ThunderCats (1985)
50. SuperFriends (1973)

51. Death Note (2006)
52. Galaxy High (1986)
53. Freakazoid (1995)
54. Inspector Gadget (1983)
55. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987)
56. The Venture Bros. (2003)
57. Invader ZIM (2001)
58. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983)
59. Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981)
60. Chip 'N Dale Rescue Rangers (1989)

61. Count Duckula (1988)
62. Danger Mouse (1981)
63. The Huckleberry Hound Show (1958)
64. Dungeons & Dragons (1983)
65. Todd McFarlane's Spawn (1997)
66. Tom and Jerry (1940)
67. The Pink Panther Show (1969)
68. Popeye (1933)
69. Mighty Mouse (1944)
70. Pokemon (1997)

71. Johnny Bravo (1997)
72. Dexter's Laboratory (1996)
73. Mobile Suit Gundam Wing (1995)
74. Underdog (1964)
75. Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995)
76. Voltron: Defender of the Universe (1984)
77. Jonny Quest (1964)
78. Dragon Ball Z (1989)
79. Sealab 2021 (2000)
80. Alvin and the Chipmunks (1983)

81. TaleSpin (1990)
82. Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972)
83. Teen Titans (2003)
84. Spider-Man (1994)
85. Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends (2004)
86. Astro Boy (1963)
87. Frisky Dingo (2006)
88. The Woody Woodpecker Show (1957)
89. Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
90. Afro Samuarai (2007)

91. Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law (2000)
92. Rugrats (1991)
93. Darkwing Duck (1991)
94. The Boondocks (2005)
95. Fullmetal Alchemist (2004)
96. Star Trek: The Animated Series (1973)
97. The Smurfs (1981)
98. Clerks (2000)
99. MASK (1985)
100. Josie and the Pussycats (1970)

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There's a lot many won't agree with but I am glad many of my favorite shows made the list.

Comments

Sol (Frederick) Badguy said…
Spider-Man & His Amazing Friends beats the 90s Spidey show? I love this about the list.

Batman & Simpson both had their musics composed by "Danny Elfman" & both of them are on top of the list, this sure has it certain amount of fun
May 13, 2009 at 1:33 AM
Reggie White Jr. said…
At first I didn't think Spidey & Amazing Friends was on there but I checked again and saw it.

Simpons may have had it's hotness back then but it needs to die now.
May 13, 2009 at 9:46 PM
Sol (Frederick) Badguy said…
Didn't they finish with making Simpsons so far after the movie?

The "Ew; are they serious?" in this list:

5. Beavis and Butt-head (1993)

10. Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995)(MAXIMUM EWW)

12. The Ren and Stimpy Show (1991) (Maximum EWW)

48. Duckman (1994)

92. Rugrats (1991)
May 17, 2009 at 2:03 PM
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