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Why Being a Child of the 90's was Awesome!

by GrouperTrooper • Created 12 years ago • Modified 12 years ago
Growing up in the 90's was great; we had Pokemon cards, Crazy Bones, Furby, and Beanie Babies. But, we also had a great supply of television series that kids today just don't know what their missing. Here is a list of my favorite childhood shows (note that not all are from the 90's, but what ever I remember watching them so they are on the list) :)
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  • Toran Caudell, Spencer Klein, Jamil Walker Smith, and Phillip Van Dyke in Hey Arnold! (1996)

    1. Hey Arnold!

    1996–2004100 epsTV-Y7TV Series
    7.6 (38K)
    The everyday life of Arnold, a fourth-grader in the city of Hillwood, Washington, who lives in a multi-racial boarding house with his grandparents and a motley assortment of friends and neighbors.
    CreatorsCraig BartlettJoe AnsolabehereSteve VikstenStarsFrancesca Marie SmithJamil Walker SmithDan Castellaneta
    Before there was Stewie Griffin, there was the original football-head.
  • Legends of the Hidden Temple (1993)

    2. Legends of the Hidden Temple

    1993–1995120 epsTV-GTV Series
    8.0 (4.2K)
    Six teams compete for the chance to search for the treasure inside the titular temple.
    CreatorsStephen BrownDavid G. StanleyScott A. StoneStarsKirk FoggDee Bradley BakerZachary Maxell
    Ah! I used to (and still do) watch this all the time!
  • Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990)

    3. Captain Planet and the Planeteers

    1990–1996113 epsTV-Y7TV Series
    6.7 (13K)
    A quintet of teenagers work together to encourage environmentally responsible behavior and can summon a superhero to deal with ecological disasters.
    CreatorsNicholas BoxerTed TurnerThom BeersStarsDavid CoburnJoey DedioKath Soucie
    Best halloween costume ever? Yes. He's blue, he has a green mullet, and he fights crimes against mother nature with a team of multiracial high schoolers. Can television be any better?
  • Fred Newman, Constance Shulman, and Billy West in Doug (1991)

    4. Doug

    1991–199452 epsTV-Y7TV Series
    7.4 (21K)
    The life of a young boy as he meets friends, falls in love, maneuvers his way through grade 6 and writes all about it in his journal.
    CreatorJim JinkinsStarsBilly WestFred NewmanConstance Shulman
    Best theme song ever.
  • All That (1994)

    5. All That

    1994–2020217 epsTV-Y7TV Series
    7.5 (8.7K)
    A zany sketch comedy featuring many wacky characters hosted for kids and by kids.
    CreatorsBrian RobbinsMichael TollinStarsAmanda BynesNick CannonKenan Thompson
    SNL for kids. Great.
  • Earl Hammond, Earle Hyman, Larry Kenney, Lynne Lipton, Bob McFadden, and Peter Newman in Thundercats (1985)

    6. Thundercats

    1985–1989130 epsTV-Y7TV Series
    7.9 (20K)
    Follows a group of feline humanoids called the Thundercats, who have fled their destroyed home planet, Thundera, to seek refuge on the distant planet Third Earth (our earth in the far future) as they make new friends and enemies.
    CreatorsLeonard StarrTed WolfStarsBob McFaddenLarry KenneyEarl Hammond
    HA! I am so glad that Snarf is still alive and parodied in Family Guy and South Park.
  • Outlaw Star (1998)

    7. Outlaw Star

    1998–200127 epsTV-MATV Series
    7.9 (4.3K)
    Gene gets his dream outlaw job, but complications leave him with a stolen advanced spaceship. With partner Jim and Melfina, he fights pirates and assassins while uncovering the ship's mysteries.
    CreatorHajime YatateStarsAyako KawasumiBob BuchholzBridget Hoffman
    This was actually a really well done anime series. Great story, art, and characters.
  • Jim Cummings and Tom Kenny in CatDog (1998)

    8. CatDog

    1998–200567 epsTV-YTV Series
    6.5 (26K)
    The life and times of a cat and a dog with a unique twist: they're connected, literally. Adding to their dilemma is Cat's annoyance with Dog, mainly caused by Dog's stupidity and Cat's up-tight personality.
    CreatorPeter HannanStarsJim CummingsTom KennyCarlos Alazraqui
    Seriously, how did they go to the bathroom? Also, I want that fish/bone house they lived in.
  • The Big O (1999)

    9. The Big O

    1999–200328 epsTV-PGTV Series
    7.5 (2.5K)
    In a futuristic city with lost memories, an expert negotiator fights threats to the city with the help of an android and his own giant robot.
    CreatorsKazuyoshi KatayamaKeiichi SatôStarsMitsuru MiyamotoSteve BlumAkiko Yajima
    This show was great! I didn't fully understand it, but I still watch a little on youtube every now and then.
  • Nick Bakay and Richard Steven Horvitz in The Angry Beavers (1997)

    10. The Angry Beavers

    1997–200164 epsTV-GTV Series
    7.1 (17K)
    Brothers Daggett and Norbert Beaver have left home to gain independence by living on their own. Their goal is to live a wild bachelor lifestyle but, as might be expected from young brothers, they get into some weird situations.
    CreatorsMitch SchauerKeith KaczorekStarsRichard Steven HorvitzNick BakayRick Logan
    Haha this show was ridiculous and the voice actors in it were great.
  • Even Stevens (2000)

    11. Even Stevens

    2000–200365 epsTV-GTV Series
    7.6 (16K)
    The Stevens family live in Sacramento, California, where the two younger children in the family, Ren and Louis, who have opposing personalities, often clash.
    CreatorMatt DearbornStarsShia LaBeoufChristy Carlson RomanoA.J. Trauth
    In a time when Disney TV series were only given a few years of pre-determined air time, Even Stevens was canceled far too soon.
  • Frankie Muniz, Justin Berfield, Bryan Cranston, Jane Kaczmarek, Christopher Masterson, and Erik Per Sullivan in Malcolm in the Middle (2000)

    12. Malcolm in the Middle

    2000–2006151 epsTV-PGTV Series
    8.2 (151K)
    A gifted young teen tries to survive life with his dimwitted, dysfunctional family.
    CreatorsLinwood BoomerMichael GloubermanGary MurphyStarsFrankie MunizBryan CranstonJustin Berfield
    Still have the DVD box sets for this (and Cloris Leachman as the crazy grandmother made it great).
  • Carlos Alazraqui in Rocko's Modern Life (1993)

    13. Rocko's Modern Life

    1993–199653 epsTV-YTV Series
    7.9 (22K)
    The wacky misadventures of an Australian wallaby and his friends as he finishes his transition to American life.
    CreatorJoe MurrayStarsCarlos AlazraquiTom KennyCharlie Adler
  • Rickey D'Shon Collins, Jason Davis, Ashley Johnson, Andrew Lawrence, Courtland Mead, and Pamela Adlon in Recess (1997)

    14. Recess

    1997–2001129 epsTV-YTV Series
    7.8 (30K)
    Comic tales of a group of good friends, four boys and two girls, during breaks in primary school, as they grow up, relate to each other, and have brushes with authority.
    CreatorsPaul GermainJoe AnsolabehereStarsAndrew LawrenceAshley JohnsonJason Davis
  • Nancy Cartwright, Christine Cavanaugh, Tara Strong, Cheryl Chase, Elizabeth Daily, Dionne Quan, Kath Soucie, and Cree Summer in Rugrats (1991)

    15. Rugrats

    1991–2003174 epsTV-YTV Series
    7.4 (40K)
    Tommy, Chuckie, Angelica, Phil and Lil and Susie find themselves in a slew of adventures - both real and imaginary. Baldly go where no baby's every gone before as the Rugrats turn the ordinary into the extraordinary every day.
    CreatorsGabor CsupoPaul GermainArlene KlaskyStarsElizabeth DailyChristine CavanaughNancy Cartwright
  • Johnny Bravo (1997)

    16. Johnny Bravo

    1997–200467 epsTV-Y7TV Series
    7.2 (41K)
    The misadventures of a dumb blond egomaniac who severely overestimates his own manliness and his supposed "success" with women.
    CreatorVan PartibleStarsJeff BennettBrenda VaccaroMae Whitman
    "It was the two armed man! I swear!" I still say that line and no one knows where it came from, but I don't care.
  • Pinky and the Brain (1995)

    17. Pinky and the Brain

    1995–199865 epsTV-YTV Series
    7.8 (34K)
    Pinky and the Brain are genetically enhanced laboratory mice who live in Acme Labs. The Brain is self-centered and scheming; Pinky is good-natured but feeble-minded. In each episode, the Brain devises a new plan to take over the world.
    StarsMaurice LaMarcheRob PaulsenTress MacNeille
  • Jeff Ayers, John David Bennett, Rickey Carter, Julie Johnson, David Joyner, Lauren King, Pia Manalo, Bob West, Patty Wirtz, Kyle Nelson, Carey Stinson, Dean Wendt, and Michaela Dietz in Barney & Friends (1992)

    18. Barney & Friends

    1992–2010248 epsTV-YTV Series
    4.0 (8.6K)
    From pretending to be a pilot on a make-believe airplane to pretending to be a pirate in search of buried treasure, Barney's friends discover that creativity lets them soar in the wings of imagination!
    CreatorsDennis DeShazerSheryl LeachKathy ParkerStarsBob WestJulie JohnsonPatty Wirtz
    I mean honestly, how could I not include Barney?
  • Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille, and Rob Paulsen in Animaniacs (1993)

    19. Animaniacs

    1993–199899 epsTV-Y7TV Series
    7.8 (27K)
    The zany adventures of a trio of 1930s animated characters in the modern world.
    CreatorTom RueggerStarsRob PaulsenJess HarnellTress MacNeille
  • Lacey Chabert, David Eccles, Flea, and Tom Kane in The Wild Thornberrys (1998)

    20. The Wild Thornberrys

    1998–2004102 epsTV-Y7TV Series
    6.6 (17K)
    Eliza Thornberry is not your ordinary kid. It's not just because she travels the world in an RV with her parents: famous nature show hosts. Eliza also happened to be granted the magical ability to talk with and understand animals.
    CreatorsJeff AstrofGabor CsupoArlene KlaskyStarsLacey ChabertJodi CarlisleTim Curry
    I want the RV from this show.
  • Lily Tomlin, Lisa Jai, Daniel DeSanto, Maia Filar, Erica Luttrell, Tara Meyer, and Stuart Stone in The Magic School Bus (1994)

    21. The Magic School Bus

    1994–199752 epsTV-YTV Series
    7.8 (12K)
    An eccentric teacher takes her class on wondrous educational field trips with the help of a magic school bus.
    CreatorsJoanna ColeBruce DegenKristin Laskas MartinStarsLily TomlinDaniel DeSantoLisa Jai
    Lizzy, the unsung hero of this series.
  • Bill Nye in Bill Nye the Science Guy (1993)

    22. Bill Nye the Science Guy

    1993–1998100 epsTV-YTV Series
    8.2 (8.8K)
    Scientist/comedian Bill Nye explores various aspects of science for young viewers.
    CreatorsBill NyeJames McKennaErren GottliebStarsBill NyePat CashmanMichaela Leslie-Rule
    Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill! (science rules)
  • Dexter's Laboratory (1996)

    23. Dexter's Laboratory

    1996–200380 epsTV-GTV Series
    7.9 (57K)
    The misadventures of a boy genius and his annoying sister.
    CreatorGenndy TartakovskyStarsKath SoucieJeff BennettChristine Cavanaugh
    This show taught me French, "Omelette du fromage."
  • Justin Bradley, Daniel Brochu, Eleanor Noble, Mark Rendall, Mitchell David Rothpan, Evan Smirnow, Michael Yarmush, Wyatt White, Samantha Reynolds, Cameron Ansell, Dallas Jokic, Roman Lutterotti, William Healy, Drew Adkins, and Jacob Ursomarzo in Arthur (1996)

    24. Arthur

    1996–2022259 epsTV-YTV Series
    7.4 (17K)
    Based on the books by Marc Brown, these are the adventures of Arthur, an 8-year-old aardvark, and his family and friends as they grow up and learn how to be good neighbors to one another.
    CreatorMarc BrownStarsDaniel BrochuJ.T. TurnerJodie Resther
  • Pokémon (1997)

    25. Pokémon

    1997–20231235 epsTV-14TV Series
    7.6 (52K)
    On his 10th birthday, Ash starts his Pokémon journey with an unexpected Pikachu. He faces tough Gym battles but finds support in Brock, Misty, and new Pokémon companions Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander.
    CreatorsSatoshi TajiriJun'ichi MasudaKen SugimoriStarsVeronica TaylorRachael LillisEric Stuart
    Ah, the good old days when there was just 150 pokemon and I, indeed, did catch them all on my Pokemon Blue game for Gameboy Color.

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