List RulesAny animated television series that aired new episodes during the 2020 calendar year.
UPDATED: Check out the animated series airing new episodes in 2021!
With the new decade of 2020 we're well beyond the concept that cartoons are just “for kids.” There are dozens of new and returning animated series in 2020 that fall into every genre, offering animation for all. This list looks at the best current animated television series that that will be airing new episodes in 2020. Which are the best new and returning action shows in 2020?
Sure, some of the best animated shows airing in 2020 are ostensibly for kids, such as SpongeBob SquarePants or Carmen Sandiego. But that doesn't mean they're not as fun to watch for adults. There are animated sitcoms, like Archer or Bob’s Burgers and even animated science fiction series such as Rick and Morty and Star Wars Resistance. Two of the longest-running animated series - The Simpsons and Family Guy - have spent decades proving that just because a show is a cartoon doesn’t mean they can’t hold their own as evening sitcoms.
Which animated television series are you (or your kids) going to watch in 2020?
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441162Infinity Train
Ashley Johnson, Ernie HudsonGenres (Tv): Science Fantasy, Mystery, Adventure, Comedy-Drama
Infinity Train (Cartoon Network, 2019) is an American animated series created by Owen Denni.... more on Wikipedia2
375142Hilda
Bella Ramsey, Kaisa HammarlundGenres (Tv): Fantasy, Animation
Hilda (Netflix, 2018) is an animated television series based on the comic book series by Luke... more on Wikipedia3
23570Adventure Time: Distant Lands
Jeremy Shada, John DiMaggioGenres (Tv): Animation
Adventure Time: Distant Lands (HBO Max, 2020) is the collective name for the television... more on Wikipedia4
Amphibia (Disney Channel, 2019) is an American animated television series created by Matt... more on Wikipedia22765Amphibia
Brenda Song, Justin Felbinger5
418168Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts
Karen Fukuhara, Dee Bradley BakerGenres (Tv): Animation, Action, Adventure
Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts (Netflix, 2020) is an American animated action adventure... more on Wikipedia6
574262The Owl House
Sarah Nicole Robles, Wendie MalickGenres (Tv): Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
The Owl House (Disney Channel, 2020) is an American animated fantasy-comedy/horror television... more on Wikipedia7
364170Glitch Techs
Zehra Fazal, Roshon FeganGenres (Tv): Animation, Kids, Adventure
Glitch Techs (Netflix, 2020) is an American animated television series created by Dan Milano... more on Wikipedia8
341157The Dragon Prince
Jack De Sena, Paula BurrowsGenres (Tv): Animation, Family, Fantasy, Computer animation
The Dragon Prince (Netflix, 2018) is a fantasy computer-animated television series created by... more on Wikipedia9
438262Steven Universe
Zach Callison, EstelleGenres (Tv): Animation
Steven Universe is an American animated television series created by Rebecca Sugar, former... more on Wikipedia10
424280Rick and Morty
Justin Roiland, Chris ParnellGenres (Tv): Adult animation, Sci-fi, Comedy, Adventure
Rick and Morty (Adult Swim, 2013) is an American adult animated science-fiction sitcom created... more on Wikipedia11
220128Carmen Sandiego
Gina Rodriguez, Finn WolfhardGenres (Tv): Animation, Educational, Mystery
Carmen Sandiego (Netflix, 2019) is an animated educational series based on the franchise. The... more on Wikipedia12
8832Harley Quinn
Kaley Cuoco, Lake BellGenres (Tv): Adult animation, Superhero, Comedy, Action
Harley Quinn (DC Universe, 2019) is an American action comedy adult animation web television... more on Wikipedia13
8531BoJack Horseman
Will Arnett, Amy SedarisGenres (Tv): Comedy, Animation
BoJack Horseman (Netflix, 2014) is an American animated sitcom created by Raphael... more on Wikipedia14
13478Solar Opposites
Sean Giambrone, Mary MackGenres (Tv): Comedy, Animated
Solar Opposites (Hulu, 2020) is an animated comedy television series created by Mike McMahan... more on Wikipedia15
205140Final Space
Olan Rogers, Fred ArmisenGenres (Tv): Adult animation, Sci-fi, Comedy
Final Space (TBS, 2018) is an American adult animated science fiction television series... more on Wikipedia16
7428Big City Greens
Chris Houghton, Marieve HeringtonGenres (Tv): Comedy, Adventure
Big City Greens (Disney Channel, 2018) is an American animated comedy and adventure television... more on Wikipedia17
15197The Midnight Gospel
Duncan Trussell, Phil HendrieGenres (Tv): Animation, Adult Animation, Comedy, Adventure
The Midnight Gospel (Netflix, 2020) is an adult animated comedy adventure television series... more on Wikipedia18
8844Close Enough
J. G. Quintel, Jason MantzoukasGenres (Tv): Animated, Comedy, Sitcom
Close Enough (HBO Max, 2020) is an American animated sitcom created by J. G. Quintel. The show... more on Wikipedia19
445Animaniacs
Rob Paulsen, Jess HarnellGenres (Tv): Animation, Comedy, Family, Kids
Animaniacs (Hulu, 2020) is an American animated comedy show created by Tom Ruegger and a... more on Wikipedia20
12280Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Tom Kane, Dee Bradley BakerGenres (Tv): Computer Animation, Animation, Children's television series, Action, Science Fiction
This show is an American 3D CGI animated television series created by George Lucas and... more on Wikipedia Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir (French: Miraculous, les aventures de Ladybug et Chat... more on Wikipedia21
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7237Looney Tunes Cartoons
Eric Bauza, Bob BergenGenres (Tv): Animated, Comedy, Slapstick
Looney Tunes Cartoons (HBO Max, 2020) is an American animated comedy slapstick television... more on Wikipedia23
188147SpongeBob SquarePants
Tom Kenny, Rodger BumpassGenres (Tv): Animation, Comedy, Family Film
SpongeBob SquarePants is an American animated television series created by marine biologist... more on Wikipedia24
198157Bob's Burgers
H. Jon Benjamin, Dan MintzGenres (Tv): Animation, Sitcom, Comedy
Bob's Burgers (FOX, 2011) is an American animated comedy television series created by Loren... more on Wikipedia25
4815Blood of Zeus
Jason O'Mara, Mamie GummerGenres (Tv): Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Blood of Zeus (Netflix, 2020), formerly known as Gods & Heroes, is an American original... more on Wikipedia