The 25 Most Underrated Animated TV Shows Of All Time
By Jason Serafino | Dec 13, 2011 | 11:56 am | Permalink
In recent decades, some of the best television programs on the air have been cartoons. The Simpsons, Family Guy, and South Park have all proven to television networks that animated shows can be more than just Saturday morning fare designed to sell toys (clearly some Saturday morning cartoons were amazing); in fact, these shows bring in consistent ratings, critical acclaim, and multiple awards on a regular basis.
Unfortunately, the genre still suffers from a lack of respect at times, and a lot of great animated shows have been long forgotten despite being brilliant. A recent example of this is HBO's The Life & Times Of Tim. During its first two seasons, the show, about an awkward 20-something dude in NYC, was critically acclaimed and achieved a cult following. However, due to low ratings, HBO axed the show afterwards. Thankfully, in an act of good faith by the network, HBO “uncanceled” the show before another channel could capitalize on its underground popularity.
HBO might have realized what a great show they were about to get rid of, but that’s not always the case. So to celebrate the debut of the miracle third season of The Life & Times Of Tim, which premieres Friday at 9 p.m., we’re taking a look at The 25 Most Underrated Animated TV Shows Of All Time.
Written by Jason Serafino (@Serafino1)
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Stead Red December 13th, 2011 at 04:31 PM
Sealab is the shit ... should be number 1. End.
benjitheblunted December 13th, 2011 at 09:08 PM
science fact
Ryan December 13th, 2011 at 04:44 PM
The fact that 'Frisky Dingo' isn't on this list is the reason it should be #1.
Rich December 13th, 2011 at 04:59 PM
Aww, no Beast Wars?
andrew December 13th, 2011 at 05:09 PM
Pinky and Brain not even on the list? Shoulda been #1
unique216 December 13th, 2011 at 07:34 PM
eek! the cat should be on there somewhere...
Violent J December 13th, 2011 at 08:33 PM
ReBoot... man dat was my shit; ALPHANUMERIC!!!!! lol
Lotis December 13th, 2011 at 08:42 PM
You're officially my hero. Rocko is exactly where it belongs. FISHSTICKS!
Maddy December 13th, 2011 at 09:28 PM
I completely agree entirely and fully and so much on every single one of those.
plokzi December 13th, 2011 at 10:25 PM
Spawn gave way to the Maxx animated series. just as weird, if not better... check ur facts.
Christian December 14th, 2011 at 02:04 AM
"There is little doubt that some of the best American cartoons of all time came from Nickelodeon during the 90s." I think this is what was meant to be said: There is no doubt that the best American cartoons of all time came from Nickelodeon during the 90s.