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Disney Channel Cartoons watch order

Old Disney Cartoon shows in order, by release and rating. Updated October 20, 2026.

Old Disney cartoons don't share a story, so this nostalgia marathon runs in premiere order, from DuckTales (1987) and the Disney Afternoon to Gravity Falls (2012). Gargoyles, Recess, Kim Possible and Phineas and Ferb are the best places to start.

How to watch Old Disney Cartoon in order: the full guide

All 17 films and series in the Disney Channel Cartoons franchise, in release order and in chronological (story) order. The first in release order is DuckTales (1987); the first in chronological order is DuckTales (set in Duckburg).

Release order

  1. DuckTales (Series, 1987): Scrooge McDuck and his nephews hunt treasure around the world.
  2. Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers (Series, 1989): Chip and Dale run a detective agency for cases too small for the police.
  3. TaleSpin (Series, 1990): Baloo flies cargo in a 1930s-style seaplane.
  4. Darkwing Duck (Series, 1991): A vain superhero duck and his adopted daughter Gosalyn.
  5. Gargoyles (Series, 1994): Gargoyles cursed in 10th-century Scotland wake in modern Manhattan.
  6. Recess (Series, 1997): TJ Detweiler and friends rule the playground at Third Street School.
  7. Pepper Ann (Series, 1997): A 12-year-old's seventh-grade life, mostly in her imagination.
  8. The Proud Family (Series, 2001): Penny Proud, her family and her teenage life.
  9. Kim Possible (Series, 2002): A high schooler saves the world between classes, with Ron Stoppable and Rufus.
  10. Lilo & Stitch: The Series (Series, 2003): Lilo and Stitch hunt down Jumba's 625 other experiments.
  11. Dave the Barbarian (Series, 2004): A barbarian who would rather knit than fight.
  12. Brandy & Mr. Whiskers (Series, 2004): A pampered dog and a rabbit stranded in the Amazon.
  13. American Dragon: Jake Long (Series, 2005): A New York teenager who can turn into a dragon.
  14. The Emperor's New School (Series, 2006): Kuzco must graduate to become emperor; Yzma wants him to fail.
  15. The Replacements (Series, 2006): Two kids who can replace any adult in their lives by phone.
  16. Phineas and Ferb (Series, 2007): Two stepbrothers fill every day of summer vacation; their pet platypus is a secret agent.
  17. Gravity Falls (Series, 2012): Twins Dipper and Mabel spend a summer uncovering an Oregon town's mysteries.

Chronological order

  1. DuckTales (set in Duckburg): Scrooge McDuck and his nephews hunt treasure around the world.
  2. Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers (set in A city under the floorboards): Chip and Dale run a detective agency for cases too small for the police.
  3. TaleSpin (set in Cape Suzette): Baloo flies cargo in a 1930s-style seaplane.
  4. Darkwing Duck (set in St. Canard): A vain superhero duck and his adopted daughter Gosalyn.
  5. Gargoyles (set in Manhattan): Gargoyles cursed in 10th-century Scotland wake in modern Manhattan.
  6. Recess (set in Third Street School): TJ Detweiler and friends rule the playground at Third Street School.
  7. Pepper Ann (set in Hazelnut): A 12-year-old's seventh-grade life, mostly in her imagination.
  8. The Proud Family (set in Penny's family): Penny Proud, her family and her teenage life.
  9. Kim Possible (set in Middleton): A high schooler saves the world between classes, with Ron Stoppable and Rufus.
  10. Lilo & Stitch: The Series (set in Kauai): Lilo and Stitch hunt down Jumba's 625 other experiments.
  11. Dave the Barbarian (set in Udrogoth): A barbarian who would rather knit than fight.
  12. Brandy & Mr. Whiskers (set in The Amazon): A pampered dog and a rabbit stranded in the Amazon.
  13. American Dragon: Jake Long (set in New York): A New York teenager who can turn into a dragon.
  14. The Emperor's New School (set in Kuzco Academy): Kuzco must graduate to become emperor; Yzma wants him to fail.
  15. The Replacements (set in Pleasantville): Two kids who can replace any adult in their lives by phone.
  16. Phineas and Ferb (set in Danville): Two stepbrothers fill every day of summer vacation; their pet platypus is a secret agent.
  17. Gravity Falls (set in Gravity Falls, Oregon): Twins Dipper and Mabel spend a summer uncovering an Oregon town's mysteries.

Common questions

What order should I watch the Old Disney Cartoon shows in?

Old Disney cartoons don't share a story, so this nostalgia marathon runs in premiere order, from DuckTales (1987) and the Disney Afternoon to Gravity Falls (2012). Gargoyles, Recess, Kim Possible and Phineas and Ferb are the best places to start.

How many Old Disney Cartoon movies and shows are there?

There are 17 titles in the Disney Channel Cartoons franchise: 0 films and 17 series, released from 1987 to 2012.

How long does it take to watch all the Old Disney Cartoon shows?

About 456 hours for all 17 titles, counting every episode.

What is the first Old Disney Cartoon title in chronological order?

DuckTales, set in Duckburg. In release order the first is DuckTales (1987).