Best Family TV Series

El Chapulín Colorado (1973)

El Chavo del Ocho (1973)

The mishaps of Chavo, an 8-year-old Mestizo-Latino American orphan boy who lives in a village. Together with Quico, Chilindrina, Ñoño and La Popis, Chavo experiences a series of humorous entanglements

Little House on the Prairie (1974)

When the big woods of Wisconsin becomes a difficult spot for hunting, Charles Ingalls reluctantly decides to move his family, pioneering west. Their life on the farm in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, in the

Bewitched (1964)

Samantha Stephens is a seemingly normal suburban housewife who also happens to be a genuine witch, with all the requisite magical powers. Her husband Darrin insists that Samantha keep her witchcraft u

I Dream of Jeannie (1965)

While on a mission, American astronaut Captain Tony Nelson is forced to make an emergency landing that will forever change his life. On a deserted South Pacific island, Captain Nelson happens upon a b

Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! (1969)

Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and the talking dog, Scooby-Doo, travel on the Mystery Machine van, in search of weird mysteries to solve.

Doraemon (ドラえもん, 1979)

Doraemon is an anime TV series created by Fujiko F. Fujio and based on the manga series of the same name. This anime is the much more successful successor of the 1973 anime.

The Wonder Years (1988)

The story of Kevin Arnold facing the trials and tribulations of youth while growing up during the 1960s and 70s. Told through narration from an adult Kevin, Kevin faces the difficulties of maintaining

Boy Meets World (1993)

The coming of age events and everyday life-lessons of Cory Matthews, a Philadelphian who grows up from a young boy to a married man.

Courage the Cowardly Dog (1999)

The bizarre misadventures of a cowardly dog named Courage and his elderly owners in a farmhouse in Nowhere, Kansas.

The Nanny (1993)

That flashy girl from Flushing with the heart of an angel (and the voice of a slighty more nasal angel). The comic misadventures of the sweet and sassy Fran Fine, her sophisticated employer, Broadway

The Simpsons (1989)

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands

Hey Arnold! (1996)

The daily life of Arnold--a fourth-grader with a wild imagination, street smarts and a head shaped like a football.

Animaniacs (1993)

The two Warner Brothers Yakko and Wakko and their Warner sister Dot had been (supposedly) created in the 1930's, but their cartoons were too screwy for the general public to handle. The three Warners

That '70s Show (1998)

Crank up the 8-track and flash back to a time when platform shoes and puka shells were all the rage in this hilarious retro-sitcom. For Eric, Kelso, Jackie, Hyde, Donna and Fez, a group of high school

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990)

Will, a street-smart teenager, moves from the tough streets of West Philly to posh Bel-Air to live with his Uncle Philip, Aunt Vivian, his cousins — spoiled Hilary, preppy Carlton and young Ashley — a

Ed, Edd n Eddy (1999)

Three adolescent boys, Ed, Edd "Double D", and Eddy, collectively known as "the Eds", constantly invent schemes to make money from their peers to purchase their favorite confectionery, jawbreakers. Th

Saved by the Bell (1989)

Lovable schemer Zack Morris leads his pals on adventures at California's Bayside High School. The friends navigate relationships, final exams, school dances, breakups and more while frequently frustra

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996)

On her sixteenth birthday, Sabrina Spellman discovers she has magical powers. She lives with her 600-year-old aunts Hilda and Zelda as well as talking cat Salem in the fictional town of Westbridge, Ma

Dinosaurs (1991)

Dinosaurs follows the life of a family of dinosaurs, living in a modern world. They have TV's, fridges, microwaves, and every modern convenience.

Tiny Toon Adventures (1990)

Follow the adventures of a group of young cartoon characters who attend the Acme Looniversity to become the next generation of characters from the Looney Tunes series.

SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)

Deep down in the Pacific Ocean in the subterranean city of Bikini Bottom lives a square yellow sponge named SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob lives in a pineapple with his pet snail, Gary, loves his jo

Frasier (1993)

After many years spent at the “Cheers” bar, Frasier moves back home to Seattle to work as a radio psychiatrist after his policeman father gets shot in the hip on duty.

Pinky and the Brain (1995)

Pinky and Brain are genetically enhanced laboratory mice who reside in a cage in the Acme Labs research facility. Brain is self-centered and scheming; Pinky is good-natured but feebleminded. In each e

Gravity Falls (2012)

This 2012 animated series sends twins Dipper and Mabel to spend a summer in a creepy Oregon town full of secrets, monsters and a mystery their great-uncle is hiding. Funny, clever and surprisingly layered with year-long puzzles, it became a cult classic for kids and adults alike. If its blend of comedy and eerie mystery charmed you, seek out adventurous animated series that hide a real conspiracy beneath the laughs.

Over the Garden Wall (2014)

This 2014 animated miniseries follows two brothers lost in the Unknown, a storybook forest where whimsy curdles into the eerie. Beautiful, melancholy and steeped in old Americana, it's a tiny, perfect autumn fable. If its dreamlike charm and gentle dread enchanted you, seek out atmospheric animated tales that balance wonder, mystery and a quiet undertow of unease.

The Amazing World of Gumball (2011)

This inventive animated comedy follows a blue cat named Gumball and his goldfish brother through chaotic middle-school life in a town where every character is a different art style entirely. Fast, surreal and dazzlingly creative with its mixed-media animation, it's a riot of visual wit. If its anarchic humour and visual invention charmed you, seek out fast-paced animated comedies that gleefully break their own rules.

Steven Universe (2013)

A young boy takes his mother's place in a group of gemstone-based beings, and must learn to control his powers.

Heartland (2007)

Life is hard on the Flemings' ranch in the Alberta foothills where abused or neglected horses find refuge with a kind, hard-working family. Debts abound and the bank is about to foreclose. Can they ke

Henry Danger (2014)

When 13-year-old Henry Hart lands a job as Danger, the sidekick-in-training to superhero Captain Man, he must learn to navigate a double life balancing the challenges of 8th grade with the crazy adven

Girl Meets World (2014)

The adventures of relatable and adventurous Riley Matthews, the tween daughter of Cory and Topanga Matthews, and her bold best friend Maya as they traverse the twists and turns of teenage years at Man

The Legend of Korra (2012)

Avatar Korra, a headstrong, rebellious, feisty young woman who continually challenges and breaks with tradition, is on her quest to become a fully realized Avatar. In this story, the Avatar struggles

Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (2010)

This incarnation of the popular cartoon series finds Scooby and the gang living in Crystal Cove, a small town with a long history of ghost sightings, monster tales and other mysteries ripe for the sle

The Boarding School (El internado, 2007)

El Internado Laguna Negra was a Spanish television drama-thriller focusing on the students of a fictional boarding school in a forest, where teenagers are sent by their parents to study. The boarding

Vecinos (2005)

The everyday life of people in Mexican neighborhoods, where anything can be found. Each episode interacts between these peculiar neighbors, where they encounter real and fictitious problems.

The Looney Tunes Show (2011)

Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and the rest of the “Looney Tunes” characters are back with more adventures for a new generation of viewers. The animated series features roommates Bugs and Daffy moving out of

Jessie (2011)

An idealistic teen from rural Texas embarks on the adventure of a lifetime when she decides to leave behind starry nights for big city lights. Thrilled to be on her own and determined not to be intimi

The Thundermans (2013)

Meet The Thundermans, a typical suburban family that happens to have astounding superpowers. At the center of the action are the 14-year-old Thunderman twins, who share the same bathroom, the same sch

Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu (2012)

When the fate of their world, Ninjago, is challenged by great threats, it's up to the ninja: Kai, Jay, Cole, Zane, Lloyd and Nya to save the world.

iCarly (2007)

Watch Carly, Sam, and Freddie, as they try to balance their everyday 8th grade lives with their newfound fame managing and starring in the most awesome show on the web.

Phineas and Ferb (2007)

Each day, two kindhearted suburban stepbrothers on summer vacation embark on some grand new project, which annoys their controlling sister, Candace, who tries to bust them. Meanwhile, their pet platyp

Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends (2004)

Sometimes, imaginary friends get lost or kids simply outgrow them. That's why Madame Foster started Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends.

H2O: Just Add Water (2006)

H2O: Just Add Water revolves around three teenage girls facing everyday teen problems with an added twist: they cope with the burden of growing a giant fin and transforming into mermaids whenever they

The Suite Life on Deck (2008)

Zack and Cody Martin are aboard the SS Tipton, a luxury passenger cruise liner owned by London's father. The ship cruises the world with tourists and students who attend classes at Seven Seas High, th

American Dragon: Jake Long (2005)

American Dragon is a coming of age comedy-action series about Jake Long, a 13-year-old Asian-American boy who strives to find balance in his life as a skateboard-grinding, New York 'tween while learni

The Chosen (2019)

The Chosen tells the life of Christ through the eyes of those who met him — the first multi-season series to do so, and famously funded by its own audience. Character-driven and unhurried, it humanises familiar figures like Peter, Matthew and Mary Magdalene rather than reaching for spectacle. If its intimate, faith-rooted storytelling drew you in, look for grounded historical and biblical dramas that find their power in people and conviction rather than grandeur.

The Owl House (2020)

This 2020 animated series follows self-assured teen Luz, who stumbles through a portal into a magical world and apprentices herself to a rebellious witch. Witty, warm and quietly groundbreaking, it builds a rich fantasy world around outsiders who find their own kind of family. If its imagination and big heart charmed you, seek out adventurous animated series about misfits, magic and belonging.

Anne with an E (2017)

This 2017 series reimagines Anne of Green Gables as a tougher, more modern coming-of-age tale: an imaginative orphan girl fights for love and acceptance in a small, unforgiving community. Lush, emotional and unafraid of hard subjects, it deepens a beloved classic. If its spirited heroine and heartfelt growth moved you, seek out period coming-of-age dramas about outsiders finding their place and their voice.

Once (O11CE, 2017)

This teen series follows soccer-loving Gabo, who wins a scholarship to a prestigious sports academy and chases his dream on and off the pitch. Energetic and feel-good, it blends sports drama with friendship, romance and the growing pains of chasing a goal. If its youthful spirit and team camaraderie charmed you, seek out coming-of-age sports dramas about young dreamers fighting for their shot.

Bluey (2018)

This Australian animated series follows an irrepressible six-year-old Blue Heeler pup and her family, turning everyday play into wise, joyful adventures. Disarmingly clever and quietly profound about parenting and childhood, it became a phenomenon loved by kids and adults alike. If its warmth and imagination charmed you, seek out gentle family animation that finds big feeling in small, ordinary moments.

Meteor Garden (流星花园, 2018)

This 2018 romance series follows an ordinary girl thrust into an elite school ruled by the haughty, wealthy clique known as F4 — and the prickly romance that blooms with its leader. Glossy, dramatic and irresistibly soapy, it's a touchstone of pan-Asian teen romance. If its rich-meets-poor sparks and melodrama charmed you, seek out high-school romance dramas where pride, class and first love collide.

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018)

This 2018 animated reboot follows a soldier who discovers a magic sword and her destiny as the legendary hero She-Ra, joining a rebellion against the friend she leaves behind. Vibrant, heartfelt and quietly groundbreaking about friendship and identity, it won a devoted fandom. If its colourful adventure and emotional depth charmed you, seek out animated fantasy series about found family, redemption and standing up for what's right.

Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia (2016)

After uncovering a mysterious amulet, an average teen assumes an unlikely destiny and sets out to save two worlds.

Star vs. the Forces of Evil (2015)

Intergalactic warrior Star Butterfly arrives on Earth to live with the Diaz family. She continues to battle villains throughout the universe and high school, mainly to protect her extremely powerful w

Young Sheldon (2017)

The early life of child genius Sheldon Cooper, later seen in The Big Bang Theory.

Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous (2020)

Six teens attending an adventure camp on the opposite side of Isla Nublar must band together to survive when dinosaurs wreak havoc on the island.

Soy Luna (2016)

Luna Valente lives with her family in Cancún, Mexico. She goes to school, has her own group of friends, has a job, and loves to skate. However, her life changes when her parents are given a job offer

The Loud House (2016)

Welcome to the Loud House, where life can get pretty crazy. One boy, TEN girls?! Lincoln Loud wouldn’t change it for the world!

Avatar the Last Airbender (2024)

A young boy known as the Avatar must master the four elemental powers to save a world at war — and fight a ruthless enemy bent on stopping him.

We Bare Bears (2015)

Three brother bears awkwardly attempt to find their place in civilized society, whether they're looking for food, trying to make human friends, or scheming to become famous on the internet. Grizzly,