Best Animated TV Series — Yourlist

Best Animated TV Series

a Yourlist ranking · the crowd decides the order

From primetime satire to genre-defining anime, which animated series reigns supreme? Cast your vote and see how your picks stack up.

What counts: Ranked by cultural impact, critical acclaim, longevity, and audience love. Ratings are subjective out of 10; years and episode counts are approximate.

The Simpsons
The longest-running scripted primetime series in TV history and a satirical institution.
Debut Year: 1989Seasons: 36Genre:
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Fearless, fast-turnaround satire that has skewered pop culture and politics for over two decades.
Debut Year: 1997Seasons: 26Genre:
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A dark, genre-bending sci-fi comedy that reshaped adult animation for a new generation.
Debut Year: 2013Seasons: 7Genre:
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A near-universally beloved epic that redefined what Western animation could achieve emotionally.
Debut Year: 2005Seasons: 3Genre:
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Cutaway-gag comedy that became a defining voice of 2000s adult animation.
Debut Year: 1999Seasons: 22Genre:
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SpongeBob SquarePants
An endlessly quotable, surreal comedy that became a global pop-culture phenomenon.
Debut Year: 1999Seasons: 14Genre:
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A surprisingly profound tragicomedy about fame, depression, and redemption—wrapped in talking animals.
Debut Year: 2014Seasons: 6Genre:
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Futurama
Sci-fi comedy from the Simpsons team that mixes absurd humor with surprising heart.
Debut Year: 1999Seasons: 11Genre:
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Batman: The Animated Series
Set the gold standard for superhero animation with noir style and emotional depth.
Debut Year: 1992Seasons: 4Genre:
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Gravity Falls
A tightly plotted mystery-comedy with cult devotion for its puzzles and heart.
Debut Year: 2012Seasons: 2Genre:
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A wildly imaginative, genre-hopping series that grew into an emotionally rich saga.
Debut Year: 2010Seasons: 10Genre:
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Bob's Burgers
A warm, quirky family sitcom praised for its heart and razor-sharp voice cast chemistry.
Debut Year: 2011Seasons: 15Genre:
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Steven Universe
A boundary-pushing, emotionally sincere series praised for representation and worldbuilding.
Debut Year: 2013Seasons: 5Genre:
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Arcane
A visually stunning League of Legends adaptation praised as a modern animation landmark.
Debut Year: 2021Seasons: 2Genre:
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Sharp, uncompromising satire of race and pop culture from creator Aaron McGruder.
Debut Year: 2005Seasons: 4Genre:
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The anime that introduced a generation of Western fans to shonen action and power-scaling hype.
Debut Year: 1989Seasons: 9Genre:
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A ninja coming-of-age epic that became one of anime's most influential and beloved franchises.
Debut Year: 2002Seasons: 9Genre:
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An ongoing pirate saga celebrated for its scope, worldbuilding, and passionate fanbase.
Debut Year: 1999Seasons: 21Genre:
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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Frequently ranked as one of the greatest anime ever for its story, themes, and execution.
Debut Year: 2009Seasons: 1Genre:
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A jazzy, genre-blending space western considered a masterpiece of anime storytelling.
Debut Year: 1998Seasons: 1Genre:
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