The Best Saturday Morning Cartoons For Mid-'80s To '90s Kids
Vote up your favorite cartoons that aired on weekend mornings in the mid-1980s and/or 1990s.
These are the best Saturday morning cartoons from the '80s and '90s. Thankfully, with the advent of the DVD, the DVR, and even VHS tapes, Soul Train can't ruin our fun anymore. Rank your favorite '80s cartoons and 90s cartoon shows, from the original TMNT to Bucky O'Hare. What were your favorite '80s and '90s cartoons? These awesome Saturday morning cartoons, voiced by some fantastic and recognizable actors, made weekends just the best. Seeing them now instantly brings back glorious memories of those carefree, childhood days.
This '90s cartoons list also includes some great mid 1980s cartoons that you surely enjoyed. But which on this '90s cartoons list were the best? For which did you save your bowl of sugary, soggy cereal so you could enjoy them both at the same time? Which ones had the toys that you received as gifts only from misguided aunts and uncles and then later threw in your closet never to play with again? Did you prefer the more oddball, extreme cartoons?
This list of the best Saturday morning cartoons of the '80s and '90s includes classics with awesome theme songs and persistent franchises as well as single-season cartoon series that will make you be like, "Oh yeah, I remember that!" Click rerank below to make your own version of this list and vote up the best '90s cartoon TV shows below!
- 1Casey Kasem, Don Messick, Heather North
- Premiered: September 13, 1969
A classic supernatural mystery-solving crew, Scooby-Doo captured the hearts of children everywhere. With a beloved cast of characters featuring the cowardly yet lovable Great Dane, Scooby-Doo, and his sidekick Shaggy, this show consistently delivered laughs and thrills as they took on spooky cases alongside Fred, Daphne, and Velma. Memorable catchphrases like "Ruh-roh!" and "Zoinks!" still echo through the minds of those who grew up chasing monsters and unmasking fiendish villains with this meddling group.
- 2Alan Young, Russi Taylor, Chuck McCann
- Premiered: September 18, 1987
The daring escapades of wealthy duck Scrooge McDuck and his three grandnephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie lit up screens in the late '80s and early '90s. Set in the world of Donald Duck, DuckTales showcased swashbuckling adventures, uncovering hidden treasures, and outwitting villainous foes—all while teaching valuable lessons about family, teamwork, and determination. This show's catchy theme song is laced with nostalgia for any kid who ever dreamed of diving into a pool of gold coins.
- 3Corey Burton, Tress MacNeille, Jim Cummings
- Premiered: March 4, 1989
Small heroes but great adventures! In the late '80s, kids were enamored by Chip and Dale, two chipmunks running a detective agency that lent a helping hand to humans and animals alike. Brimming with humor, inventive schemes, and courageous capers, Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers was a must-watch after-school event. No stranger to danger, these plucky investigators showed kids that ingenuity and friendship can conquer even the most menacing threats.
- 4George O'Hanlon, Penny Singleton, Janet Waldo
- Premiered: September 23, 1962
Traveling back to the future, The Jetsons gave youngsters a glimpse into an ultra-modern, space-age life full of flying cars, robot maids, and quirky gadgets. Set in a vibrant utopia, this animated sitcom followed the lovable yet bumbling dad George Jetson as he navigated work and family life in 2062. Flanked by his devoted wife Jane, fashionable daughter Judy, and imaginative son Elroy, The Jetsons provided kids with an entertaining and futuristic escape.
- 5Mel Blanc, Paul Julian
- Premiered: September 17, 1949
A staple of childhood. Coyote and The Road Runner catapulted into the mid-'80s to '90s with undiminished popularity. This uproarious duo captured viewers' imaginations with their fast-paced antics, thrilling chases, and spectacular gags. Through increasingly inventive (and oft ill-fated) ACME contraptions, a determined Wile E. Coyote persistently pursued the lightning-fast Road Runner—instilling the tried-and-true mantra "never give up" in fans everywhere.
- 6Charlie Adler, Tress MacNeille
- Premiered: September 14, 1990
In the early '90s, young audiences met a brand new, adorably madcap cast of characters hailing from Acme Acres. With Buster Bunny, Babs Bunny, Plucky Duck, and countless other eccentric characters taking over the reins from Looney Tunes greats like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig, Tiny Toon Adventures never failed to ignite laughter and merriment. Balancing studious academia at Looniversity with crazy—and always unpredictable—exploits, these tiny toons entertained and enthralled a generation.
