Scary TV

Last updated: October 31, 2025

Whether they're tweens who love Scooby-Doo or teens obsessed with Stranger Things, some kids just love a good scare. From ghosts, vampires, and zombies to paranormal mysteries, the scary series on this list are sure to send a chill down your spine. These picks are great for kids and families who can stomach horror, thrills, and creepiness. And the best part is that it doesn't need to be Halloween to enjoy these spooky shows. So turn out the lights and get ready to be scared. And for even more scariness, check out these Scary Games and Scary Movies for Kids.

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The Monster at the End of This Story

age 3+

TV version of beloved Sesame book helps kids face fears.

Max Kids' Animation (2020)

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A Go! Go! Cory Carson Halloween

age 4+

Courage overcomes mild scares in cute holiday special.

October 2, 2020 2020 NR (24 minutes)

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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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Vampirina

age 5+

Vivacious vampire girl's adventures promote tolerance.

Disney Junior Kids' Animation (2017)

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Scaredy Cats

age 6+

Magical theme is charming, spooky but OK for most kids.

Netflix Comedy (2021)

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The Haunted Hathaways

age 6+

Charming family sitcom with great messages for all ages.

Nickelodeon Comedy (2013)

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Toy Story of TERROR!

age 6+

Horror film-themed TV special is sweet treat for families.

August 19, 2014 2014 G (22 minutes)

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Eerie, Indiana

age 7+

Short-lived '90s series is more fun than frightful.

Hulu Drama (1991)

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Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?

age 7+

Zany Scooby series has classic plot twists, lots of celebs.

Boomerang , Cartoon Network Kids' Animation (2019)

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SpongeBob SquarePants Kreepaway Koral TV show poster: SpongeBob and Patrick look to the side of camera. Patrick is startled, mouth open.

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SpongeBob SquarePants Kreepaway Kamp

age 7+

Bikini Bottom's spooky parody is surface-level fun.

Paramount+ Kids' Animation (2024)

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The Ghost and Molly McGee

age 7+

Funny ghost-girl buddy story has mild ghoulish scares.

Disney Channel , Disney+ Kids' Animation (2021)

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Gravity Falls

age 8+

Clever sibling story has some spooky stuff for kids.

Disney Channel Kids' Animation (2012)

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Muppets Haunted Mansion

age 8+

Spooky musical special is as good as the Muppets get.

Disney+ Comedy (2021)

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Over the Garden Wall

age 8+

Whimsical, adventurous tale has some scary moments, too.

Cartoon Network Kids' Animation (2014)

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Secrets of Sulphur Springs

age 8+

Chilling mystery series is lots of fun, has some scares.

Disney Channel Drama (2021)

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The Addams Family (Live Action TV Series)

age 8+

Kooky, spooky classic is still fun for tweens.

Syndicated Comedy (1964)

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The Bad Guys TV Show Poster: Wolf shines a spooky flashlight on his face, Shark, Tarantula, Snake and Piranha look scared

TV

The Bad Guys: Haunted Heist

age 8+

Spookier than other "Bad Guys," with same silly hijinks.

Netflix Kids' Animation (2024)

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The Sisters Grimm TV Show poster: sisters Daphne and Sabrina Grimm look surprised in an enchanted forest

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The Sisters Grimm

age 8+

Mildly scary fairytale action with strong sister bonds.

Apple TV Kids' Animation (2025)

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Vampirina Teenage Vampire TV: Vee floats gracefully with open arms, bat wings, mic in hand, in front of a full moon in shades of pink.

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Vampirina: Teenage Vampire

age 8+

Hannah Montana meets Buffy in fun sitcom with mild scares.

Disney Channel Comedy (2025)

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Fright Krewe TV show poster: Five kids stand in front of semi-opened cemetery gates on a spooky night. The girl in the center has fire coming out of her hands and a serious expression on her face.

TV

Fright Krewe

age 9+

Horror-lite voodoo cartoon is full of phantoms, friendship.

Hulu Kids' Animation (2023)

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