Last Updated on 6 November 2024

he following list is the Official Definitive List of the 150 best Saturday Morning cartoons of all time.

I found 14 different ranked lists online of “best Saturday Morning cartoons of all time” and pulled them all into Excel and merged them all to get this definitive compilation. See my Methodology page for the research process that was used, including links to the 14 lists that were averaged. Below is the ranked list.

  1. Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? (1969-1970, 1978)
  2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987-1996)
  3. Animaniacs (1993-1998)
  4. X-Men: The Animated Series (1992-1997)
  5. ThunderCats (1985-1990)
  6. Batman: The Animated Series (1992-1995)
  7. The Smurfs (1981-1990)
  8. The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Show (1978-1985)
  9. Garfield and Friends (1988-1995)
  10. DuckTales (1987-1990)
  11. Muppet Babies (1984-1990)
  12. Rugrats (1991-2006)
  13. The Jetsons (1962-1963)
  14. Super Friends (1973-1986)
  15. The Real Ghostbusters (1986-1991)
  16. Tiny Toon Adventures (1990-1994)
  17. The Transformers (1984-1987)
  18. Recess (1997-2001)
  19. Bobby’s World (1990-1998)
  20. Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972-1985)
  21. Darkwing Duck (1991-1992)
  22. Looney Tunes (1930-1969)
  23. The Flintstones (1960-1966)
  24. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983-1985)
  25. Doug (1991-1994)
  26. Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner (1949-present)
  27. Alvin & the Chipmunks (1983-1990)
  28. Dexter’s Laboratory (1996-2003)
  29. Voltron: Defender of the Universe (1984-1985)
  30. Spider-Man: The Animated Series (1994-1998)
  31. The Tick (1994-1996)
  32. Captain N: The Game Master (1989-1991)
  33. Hey Arnold! (1996-2004)
  34. Pinky and the Brain (1995-1998)
  35. Gargoyles (1994-1997)
  36. Beetlejuice (1989-1991)
  37. Inspector Gadget (1983-1986)
  38. G.I. Joe (1985-1986, 1989-1991)
  39. Adventures of the Gummi Bears (1985-1991)
  40. Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990-1996)
  41. SpongeBob SquarePants (1999-present)
  42. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993–1996)
  43. Sonic the Hedgehog (1993-1994)
  44. Tom and Jerry Kids (1990-1994)
  45. Jem and the Holograms (1985-1988)
  46. Pokémon (1997-present)
  47. The Magic School Bus (1994-1997)
  48. Snorks (1984–1988)
  49. Tom and Jerry (1965-present)
  50. Arthur (1996-2022)
  51. The Animals of Farthing Wood (1993-1995)
  52. Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats (1984-1988)
  53. A Pup Named Scooby-Doo (1988–1991)
  54. The Care Bears (1986-1988)
  55. CatDog (1998-2005)
  56. The Adventures of Tintin (1991-1992)
  57. The Pink Panther Show (1969-1976)
  58. Pepper Ann (1997-2000)
  59. Popeye the Sailor (1960–1962)
  60. The Littles (1983-1985)
  61. Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (1994-1997)
  62. Richie Rich (1980-1984)
  63. M.A.S.K. (1985-1986)
  64. The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show (1983–1985)
  65. Camp Candy (1989-1992)
  66. Goof Troop (1992-1993)
  67. Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers (1989-1990)
  68. The Yogi Bear Show (1961-1962)
  69. Star Wars: Ewoks (1985-1986)
  70. Bananaman (1983-1986)
  71. The Ren & Stimpy Show (1991-1996)
  72. Dungeons & Dragons (1983-1985)
  73. The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1988–1991)
  74. Courage the Cowardly Dog (1999-2002)
  75. Taz-Mania (1991-1995)
  76. Hammerman (1991-1992)
  77. Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981-1983)
  78. Jonny Quest (1964-1965, 1986-1987)
  79. Rocko’s Modern Life (1993-1996)
  80. The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries (1995-2002)
  81. The New Adventures of Mighty Mouse and Heckle & Jeckle (1979-1982)
  82. TaleSpin (1990-1994)
  83. Dragon Ball Z (1989-1996)
  84. The Addams Family (1992-1993)
  85. Batman Beyond (1999-2001)
  86. Pound Puppies (1985–1988)
  87. Wally Gator (1962–1963)
  88. Strawberry Shortcake (1980–1988)
  89. My Little Pony (1986–1987)
  90. Sabrina: The Animated Series (1999-2000)
  91. Rainbow Brite (1984–1986)
  92. Digimon: Digital Monsters (1999-present)
  93. She-Ra: Princess of Power (1985–1987)
  94. New Batman/Superman Adventures (1997-2000)
  95. The Little Mermaid (1992-1994)
  96. Blue’s Clues (1996-2006)
  97. The Woody Woodpecker Show (1957)
  98. Jabberjaw (1976-1978)
  99. Top Cat (1961–1962)
  100. Speed Buggy (1973–1983)
  101. The Weekenders (2000-2004)
  102. Star Wars: Droids (1985-1986)
  103. Pingu (1980-2006)
  104. Godzilla (1978-1981)
  105. Heathcliff (1980–1984)
  106. Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventures (1990-1991)
  107. Eek! The Cat (1992-1997)
  108. Josie and the Pussycats (1970–1972)
  109. The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest (1996-1997)
  110. The Great Grape Ape Show (1975)
  111. Saturday Supercade (1983-1984)
  112. Underdog (1964–1973)
  113. Aladdin (1994-1995)
  114. Mister Magoo (1960–1961)
  115. New Kids on the Block (1990)
  116. The Adventures of Raggedy Ann & Andy (1988–1990)
  117. Street Sharks (1994-1995)
  118. The Fantastic Four: The Animated Series (1994-1996)
  119. Jackie Chan Adventures (2000-2005)
  120. The New Adventures of Madeline (1995-2001)
  121. Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels (1977–1980)
  122. Denver, the Last Dinosaur (1988-1990)
  123. KaBlam! (1996-2000)
  124. Freakazoid! (1995-1997)
  125. Babar (1989–2002)
  126. Mister T (1983-1986)
  127. The Mask: Animated Series (1995-1997)
  128. Kid ‘n’ Play (1990-1991)
  129. ProStars (1991)
  130. Rocky and Bullwinkle (1959-1964)
  131. The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper (1996-1998)
  132. Men in Black: The Series (1997-2001)
  133. Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures (1987–1988)
  134. Pac-Man (1982–1984)
  135. CBS Storybreak (1984-1987)
  136. The Berenstain Bears (1985-2003)
  137. Harlem Globe Trotters (1970-1971)
  138. Schoolhouse Rock! (1973-1985, 1993-1996)
  139. Johnny Bravo (1997-2004)
  140. The Pirates of Dark Water (1991-1992)
  141. Shirt Tales (1982–1984)
  142. Detention (1999-2003)
  143. The Magilla Gorilla Show (1964–1967)
  144. The New Adventures of He-Man (1990)
  145. The Atom Ant Show (1965–1968)
  146. The Daffy Duck Show (1996-1997)
  147. Waynehead (1996-1997)
  148. Back to the Future (1991-1993)
  149. Help!… It’s the Hair Bear Bunch! (1971–1972)
  150. Droopy: Master Detective (1993–1994)

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