50 TV Shows Every Kid Should See at Least Once

Guess which media type kids and teens love most. Social media? Nope. Video games? Nope. It's TV. That's right, kids still love good old-fashioned television. But finding good shows can be challenging. So why not share some of your old faves? If you think back over the past, oh, 50 years or so, you're bound to come up with shows that affected you in some way. Maybe it was the amiable leadership of Captain Picard on Star Trek: The Next Generation or a groundbreaking cartoon like The Simpsons. Watching older shows gives your kids a new sense of pacing -- and perspective. Below are 50 shows that shouldn't be missed -- though you'll want to choose the right time to introduce them. Hopefully this list will help you and your kids bond while you enjoy and discuss.