The Greatest Cartoon Characters In TV History

Throughout TV history, cartoon stars have shined brightly, bringing joy to children and adults alike. With so many classics out there, from Looney Tunes to Hanna-Barbera to the likes of The Simpsons, South Park, SpongeBob SquarePants, and even He-Man, it seems impossible to create a definitive list of the greatest cartoon characters on TV. Yet, it must be done. We owe it to these animated characters to compile them, vote, rerank, and debate. Our ranked list of the best cartoon characters in TV history feature funny looking faces, crazy animated shows, and iconic voices.

What are some of your favorite cartoons? Think back to your childhood and try to remember what all the kids were watching. From cool to weird and everything in between, the most memorable fictional cartoon characters will stay in pop culture (and our hearts) forever. 

Have your say and support your favorite cartoon TV character by voting them up. Whether they're old cartoon characters or simply the most popular and famous or the funniest, you'll find all the biggest names from classics below. And remember, just because a character is on a great show doesn't mean that character, alone, is one of the greatest of all time.