Classic Cartoons Parents Love to Share with Kids

Last updated: March 5, 2025

Remember any of these classic shows from your childhood? Whether it was waking up to Saturday morning cartoons with The Smurfs and Inspector Gadget or spending time after school with Danger Mouse and Rugrats, these terrific picks will take you on a trip down memory lane -- so bring your kids along for the ride! Check out our Best Cartoons for Kids list for more animated winners kids of all ages will love. And if you're really ready to hunker down for some quality TV time with the fam, you can't go wrong with these movie and TV streaming faves.

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Peanuts Poster Image

TV

Peanuts

age 4+

Sweet vignettes with positive messages have broad appeal.

Boomerang Kids' Animation (2016)

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The Smurfs Poster Image

TV

The Smurfs

age 4+

Little blue gnomes share, care, and learn.

Boomerang Kids' Animation (1981)

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TV

Arthur

age 5+

A thoughtful cartoon for kids to grow up on.

PBS Kids' Animation (1996)

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TV

Care Bears: Adventures in Care-A-Lot

age 5+

Cuddly friends teach kids about feelings.

CBS Kids' Animation (2007)

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TV

Danger Mouse

age 5+

Secret agent's globe-trotting adventures are fun for kids.

Online Kids' Animation (1984)

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DuckTales Poster Image

TV

DuckTales

age 5+

Fun globetrotting '80s cartoon can spark kids' curiosity.

Disney Channel Kids' Animation (1987)

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TV

Felix the Cat

age 5+

Classic cartoon's silly antics still entertain fans.

Online Kids' Animation (1959)

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TV

Gumby

age 5+

Surreal Claymation adventures, ideal whole-family viewing.

Comcast Kids' Animation (1955)

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Inspector Gadget Poster Image

TV

Inspector Gadget

age 5+

Bumbling bionic detective offers worry-free laughs for kids.

Syndicated Kids' Animation (1983)

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TV

Josie and the Pussycats

age 5+

Classic 'toon's tunes are fun, but it feels awfully dated.

Boomerang Kids' Animation (1970)

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TV

Pink Panther and Pals

age 5+

Classic toon remake a refreshing change of pace for kids.

Boomerang , Cartoon Network Kids' Animation (2010)

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TV

Popeye

age 5+

Classic 'toon mixes spinach and stereotypes.

Boomerang Kids' Animation (1960)

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TV

Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!

age 5+

Scoob and the gang are on the case! Families AOK.

Boomerang Kids' Animation (1969)

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Super Friends Poster Image

TV

Super Friends

age 5+

Classic superhero cartoon still saves the day.

Boomerang Kids' Animation (1973)

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TV

The Flintstones

age 5+

Still a classic, but times have changed.

Boomerang Kids' Animation (1960)

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The Jetsons Poster Image

TV

The Jetsons

age 5+

Fun, futuristic cartoon is still a kids' classic.

Boomerang Kids' Animation (1962)

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The Pink Panther Poster Image

TV

The Pink Panther

age 5+

Parents can breathe easy with this clean classic.

Boomerang Kids' Animation (1969)

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The Yogi Bear Show Poster Image

TV

The Yogi Bear Show

age 5+

Bear snags a pick-a-nick basket full of trouble.

Boomerang Kids' Animation (1961)

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Tom and Jerry Poster Image

TV

Tom and Jerry

age 5+

Cat and mouse face off in classic (but violent) cartoon.

Boomerang Kids' Animation (1965)

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Batfink Poster Image

TV

Batfink

age 6+

Go batty for this bold '60s classic.

Boomerang Kids' Animation (1966)

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