Fox Kids shows don't share a story, so this nostalgia marathon runs in premiere order, from Bobby's World and Peter Pan & the Pirates (1990) through Batman: The Animated Series, X-Men and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1992 to 1993) to Spider-Man, Godzilla: The Series and Digimon. Batman, X-Men and Spider-Man are the three to watch start to finish.
- Titles
- 22
- Series
- 22
- Watch time
- 830 hours
- Avg IMDb
- 7.2
Fox Kids shows in release order
Here is every Fox Kids title in the order it came out, 1990 to 2001: 0 films and 22 series.
| # | Title | Year | Type | Runtime | IMDb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peter Pan & the Pirates | 1990 | Series | 23h 50m | 7.3 |
| 2 | Bobby's World | 1990 | Series | 40h 30m | 7.2 |
| 3 | Tom & Jerry Kids Show | 1990 | Series | 22h 45m | 6.3 |
| 4 | Attack of the Killer Tomatoes | 1990 | Series | 8h 3m | 6.1 |
| 5 | Taz-Mania | 1991 | Series | 41h 23m | 6.7 |
| 6 | Batman: The Animated Series | 1992 | Series | 31h 10m | 9 |
| 7 | Eek! The Cat | 1992 | Series | 28h | 7.2 |
| 8 | X-Men: The Animated Series | 1992 | Series | 26h 4m | 8.4 |
| 9 | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers | 1993 | Series | 358h 39m | 6.6 |
| 10 | Animaniacs | 1993 | Series | 35h 48m | 7.8 |
| 11 | Spider-Man: The Animated Series | 1994 | Series | 21h 8m | 8.4 |
| 12 | The Tick | 1994 | Series | 13h 12m | 7.8 |
| 13 | Life with Louie | 1995 | Series | 16h 10m | 8.3 |
| 14 | Goosebumps | 1995 | Series | 26h 22m | 7.6 |
| 15 | Big Bad Beetleborgs | 1996 | Series | 36h 40m | 6.2 |
| 16 | The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police | 1997 | Series | 4h 20m | 7.7 |
| 17 | Godzilla: The Series | 1998 | Series | 13h 16m | 6.8 |
| 18 | Silver Surfer | 1998 | Series | 4h 17m | 7.1 |
| 19 | Digimon: Digital Monsters | 1999 | Series | 34h 40m | 7.4 |
| 20 | The Avengers: United They Stand | 1999 | Series | 4h 28m | 5.2 |
| 21 | Spider-Man Unlimited | 1999 | Series | 4h 20m | 6.3 |
| 22 | Medabots | 2001 | Series | 34h 53m | 6.8 |
Release or chronological: which order is best?
For Fox Kids Classics, release order and story order are the same thing: every series picks up after the one before it. There is no prequel to slot in early and no flashback to reshuffle, so the list above is the only order you need.
Where to start
Start with Peter Pan & the Pirates and go in release order.
The whole thing is 830 hours. At two hours a night that is about 415 evenings.
The three highest rated: Batman: The Animated Series (9), X-Men: The Animated Series (8.4), and Spider-Man: The Animated Series (8.4).
Every Fox Kids title, explained
One entry per title in release order: what it is about, why it matters to the bigger story, who is in it and how it did.
No. 01 · 1990 · Series · 23h 50m
Peter Pan & the Pirates
Peter Pan & the Pirates is an American animated television series based on J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan that originally aired on Fox Broadcasting Company from September 8, 1990 to September 10, 1991. Repeats continued to air until September 11, 1992. A repeat of the series' Christmas episode was aired on December 25, 1993. The series was then on Fox in re-run form on weekday mornings from November 4, 1996 to March 28, 1997. Reruns were then shown on Fox Family in 1998.
Why it matters: Peter Pan and the Lost Boys battle Captain Hook, voiced by Tim Curry, across Neverland.
- Starring
- Tim Curry, Debi Derryberry, and Jason Marsden
- Scores
- IMDb 7.3
- Episodes
- 65
No. 02 · 1990 · Series · 40h 30m
Bobby's World
Bobby Generic lives in a typical suburban neighborhood and uses his overactive imagination to discover a world of daring adventure, incredible wonder and lots of laughs — all in pint-sized perspective.
Why it matters: Howie Mandel's cartoon about a boy's imagination.
- Starring
- Howie Mandel, Gail Matthius, and Charity James
- Creator
- Howie Mandel
- Scores
- IMDb 7.2
- Episodes
- 81 across 7 seasons
No. 03 · 1990 · Series · 22h 45m
Tom & Jerry Kids Show
Tom and Jerry in their childhood days, playing cat-and-mouse games even then.
Why it matters: Tom and Jerry as a kitten and a baby mouse, with Droopy and Spike sharing the bill.
- Starring
- Frank Welker, Don Messick, and Charlie Adler
- Creator
- Carl Urbano, Don Lusk, and Paul Sommer
- Scores
- IMDb 6.3
- Episodes
- 195 across 4 seasons
No. 04 · 1990 · Series · 8h 3m
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes
A group of people thwart a mad scientist trying to take over the world with evil mutated tomatoes that he can change into people.
Why it matters: A boy and a tomato posing as a girl fight Dr. Gangreen's army of mutant tomatoes.
- Starring
- Kath Soucie, Christian Guzek, and John Astin
- Scores
- IMDb 6.1
- Episodes
- 21 across 2 seasons
No. 05 · 1991 · Series · 41h 23m
Taz-Mania
The wildest teenager south of the Equator, Taz lives to party. With his insatiable appetite, he tends to eat everything in sight. The oldest child in a family of five, Taz works at a rather bizarre coastal resort, the Hotel Tasmania, as a bellhop, busboy to earn party money.
Why it matters: The Tasmanian Devil at home with his family.
- Starring
- Jim Cummings, Maurice LaMarche, and Miriam Flynn
- Creator
- Tom Ruegger and Jean MacCurdy
- Scores
- IMDb 6.7
- Episodes
- 123 across 4 seasons
No. 06 · 1992 · Series · 31h 10m
Batman: The Animated Series
Vowing to avenge the murder of his parents, Bruce Wayne devotes his life to wiping out crime in Gotham City as the masked vigilante "Batman".
Why it matters: The 1992 cartoon many fans call the definitive Batman.
- Starring
- Kevin Conroy, Loren Lester, and Mari Devon
- Creator
- Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski
- Scores
- IMDb 9
- Episodes
- 85 across 4 seasons
No. 07 · 1992 · Series · 28h
Eek! The Cat
Koombaya, it's Eek the cat and all his friends. Annabelle, Eek's 800-pound girlfriend, Sharky the vicious but lovable sharkdog, and Elmo the elk. Plus you can watch the Terrible Thunderlizards try to make Bill and Scooter, the cavemen, extinct. Plus there's Klutter who's, well, we're not exactly sure what Klutter is, but watch and find out for yourself.
Why it matters: A kind-hearted purple cat whose good deeds always go wrong.
- Starring
- Bill Kopp, Savage Steve Holland, and Elinor Donahue
- Creator
- Savage Steve Holland
- Scores
- IMDb 7.2
- Episodes
- 112 across 5 seasons
No. 08 · 1992 · Series · 26h 4m
X-Men: The Animated Series
The X-Men are an elite team of mutants, genetically gifted human beings with superpowers, sworn to fight for mutant rights against hostile Government agencies, whilst at the same time protecting mankind from mutant supremacist Magneto who seeks to destroy the human race in return for the atrocities committed against mutant kind.
Why it matters: The 1992 cartoon, its own continuity.
- Starring
- Cedric Smith, Norm Spencer, and Catherine Disher
- Creator
- Eric Lewald
- Scores
- IMDb 8.4
- Episodes
- 76 across 5 seasons
No. 09 · 1993 · Series · 358h 39m
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
A team of teenagers with attitude are recruited to save Angel Grove from the evil witch, Rita Repulsa, and later, Lord Zedd, Emperor of all he sees, and their horde of monsters.
Why it matters: Five teenagers with attitude, Zords and Rita Repulsa.
- Starring
- Paul Schrier, Jason Narvy, and Jason David Frank
- Creator
- Haim Saban
- Scores
- IMDb 6.6
- Episodes
- 973 across 30 seasons
No. 10 · 1993 · Series · 35h 48m
Animaniacs
The two Warner Brothers Yakko and Wakko and their Warner sister Dot had been (supposedly) created in the 1930's, but their cartoons were too screwy for the general public to handle. The three Warners were locked up in the studio water tower until they escaped in the 90's. There, they run wild, causing chaos everywhere!
Why it matters: Yakko, Wakko and Dot, the Warner siblings, loose on the studio lot.
- Starring
- Rob Paulsen, Jess Harnell, and Tress MacNeille
- Scores
- IMDb 7.8
- Episodes
- 275 across 5 seasons
No. 11 · 1994 · Series · 21h 8m
Spider-Man: The Animated Series
Bitten by a neogenetic spider, Peter Parker develops spider-like superpowers. He uses these to fight crime while trying to balance it with the struggles of his personal life.
Why it matters: Spider-Man with the Sinister Six, Venom and the Spider-Wars.
- Starring
- Christopher Daniel Barnes, Sara Ballantine, and Jennifer Hale
- Scores
- IMDb 8.4
- Episodes
- 65 across 5 seasons
No. 12 · 1994 · Series · 13h 12m
The Tick
Attention Evil-doers! The Tick is here, and he’s wearing the blue tights of justice! Together with his trusty moth-costumed sidekick Arthur, The Tick keeps the streets of The City safe from a rogue’s gallery of hilariously malevolent villains. So grab a snack, put your feet up and get ready to laugh and cheer as everyone’s favorite brawny hero swats evil on the snout with the rolled-up newspaper of goodness!
Why it matters: A dim, invincible blue superhero and his sidekick Arthur defend the City.
- Starring
- Townsend Coleman, Kay Lenz, and Cam Clarke
- Creator
- Ben Edlund
- Scores
- IMDb 7.8
- Episodes
- 36 across 3 seasons
No. 13 · 1995 · Series · 16h 10m
Life with Louie
The 8-year-old Louie is doing his best to grow up and cope with a large family, a doting mother, a pesky little brother, and a by-the-book, military veteran dad. Add to that a slew of holiday family squabbles, a flood, an old Rambler and a huge goldfish, and you have the background for Life with Louie. Each episode is a portrait of humor and warmth drawn from Louie Anderson's real-life experience as a child in the Midwest.
Why it matters: Louie Anderson's animated memories of growing up in 1960s Wisconsin.
- Starring
- Louie Anderson, Edie McClurg, and Debi Derryberry
- Creator
- Louie Anderson and Matthew O'Callaghan
- Scores
- IMDb 8.3
- Episodes
- 39 across 3 seasons
No. 14 · 1995 · Series · 26h 22m
Goosebumps
Anything can turn spooky in this horror anthology series based on the best-selling books by master of kid horror, R.L. Stine. In every episode, see what happens when regular kids find themselves in scary situations, and how they work to confront and overcome their fears.
Why it matters: R. L. Stine's horror books adapted as a live-action anthology for kids.
- Starring
- Scott Wickware, R.L. Stine, and Kathryn Short
- Creator
- R.L. Stine
- Scores
- IMDb 7.6
- Episodes
- 74 across 4 seasons
No. 15 · 1996 · Series · 36h 40m
Big Bad Beetleborgs
When three kids explore Charterville's haunted Hillhurst Mansion on a dare, they discover a lot more than they bargain for! The trio find a wild and wacky phasm named Flabber, who changes their lives forever when he grants their wish to become the superheroes they've read about in BeetleBorgs comics. However, not only does Flabber grant the kids' wish, but he also accidentally facilitates the escape of supervillains from the comic books as well! Now it's up to these three newly tapped superheroes - aided by a friendly neighborhood phasm and armed with fantastic powers and awesome vehicles - to save the world from the forces of darkness that threaten the peace and harmony of all mankind.
Why it matters: Three kids become their favorite comic book heroes thanks to a phantom's wish.
- Starring
- Herbie Baez, Wesley Barker, and Brittany Konarzewski
- Scores
- IMDb 6.2
- Episodes
- 88 across 2 seasons
No. 16 · 1997 · Series · 4h 20m
The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police
Sam & Max are freelance police and view the world as their own personal theme park.
Why it matters: A dog and a hyperkinetic rabbit take bizarre cases as the Freelance Police.
- Starring
- Harvey Atkin, Rob Tinkler, and Tracey Moore
- Creator
- Steve Purcell
- Scores
- IMDb 7.7
- Episodes
- 24
No. 17 · 1998 · Series · 13h 16m
Godzilla: The Series
Picking up where the blockbuster motion picture left off, Godzilla: The Series is a fast-paced animated adventure series that pits humanity against a new generation of giant monsters.
Why it matters: A sequel to the 1998 film: the baby Godzilla and a research team.
- Starring
- Ian Ziering, Charity James, and Brigitte Bako
- Creator
- Jeff Kline and Richard Raynis
- Scores
- IMDb 6.8
- Episodes
- 38 across 2 seasons
No. 18 · 1998 · Series · 4h 17m
Silver Surfer
The adventures of the cosmic wanderer as he seeks his lost home after rebelling from his master.
Why it matters: The Silver Surfer roams the cosmos searching for his lost home world, Zenn-La.
- Starring
- Paul Essiembre, James Blendick, and Tara Rosling
- Creator
- Larry Brody
- Scores
- IMDb 7.1
- Episodes
- 13
No. 19 · 1999 · Series · 34h 40m
Digimon: Digital Monsters
While at summer camp, seven kids come across seven Digivices and are transported to a strange digital world. In this new world they make friends with creatures that call themselves Digimon who were born to defend their world from various evil forces.
Why it matters: Seven kids are pulled into the Digital World with their Digimon partners.
- Starring
- Kae Araki, Miwa Matsumoto, and Yuka Tokumitsu
- Scores
- IMDb 7.4
- Episodes
- 104 across 2 seasons
No. 20 · 1999 · Series · 4h 28m
The Avengers: United They Stand
When the planet is threatened by Super Villains, time traveling conquerors, alien invaders, mythical monsters or mad robots bent on the total destruction of humanity, when the forces of evil are so overwhelming that no single hero has the power to save the world, when there is no hope left… the AVENGERS ASSEMBLE!
Why it matters: Ant-Man leads a futuristic Avengers lineup against Ultron, Kang and the Zodiac.
- Starring
- Linda Ballantyne, Tony Daniels, and Ron Rubin
- Scores
- IMDb 5.2
- Episodes
- 13
No. 21 · 1999 · Series · 4h 20m
Spider-Man Unlimited
Spider-Man travels to Counter-Earth to rescue a Terran shuttle crew trapped there and discovers a tyrannical & warped version of his world.
Why it matters: Spider-Man follows Venom and Carnage to Counter-Earth and joins a rebellion.
- Starring
- Rino Romano, John Payne, and Brian Drummond
- Creator
- Avi Arad and Will Meugniot
- Scores
- IMDb 6.3
- Episodes
- 13
No. 22 · 2001 · Series · 34h 53m
Medabots
Set in the near future, Medabots revolves around the super charged battling adventures of a group of kids and their pet robots. Fueled with artificial intelligence and a specialized arsenal of high powered weapons, Medabots compete against each other in exciting Robattles, with the winners acquiring Medaparts from the defeated Medabot. With over 370 unique robots ready to Robattle, Medabots is filled with explosive adventures in a world where kids have the ultimate power. But more than anything else, these challenges are about courage and mind power, where the soul of the Medafighter and Medabot combine to emerge victorious.
Why it matters: A boy and his hot-tempered robot Metabee battle their way through Robattles.
- Starring
- Michiru Yamazaki, Junko Takeuchi, and Eri Sendai
- Creator
- Rin Horuma
- Scores
- IMDb 6.8
- Episodes
- 91 across 2 seasons
The best and worst rated Fox Kids shows
Across 22 rated titles, Fox Kids Classics averages 7.2 on IMDb. The top of the list is Batman: The Animated Series at 9, then X-Men: The Animated Series (8.4) and Spider-Man: The Animated Series (8.4). At the bottom: The Avengers: United They Stand (5.2) and Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (6.1).
- Batman: The Animated Series9
- X-Men: The Animated Series8.4
- Spider-Man: The Animated Series8.4
- Life with Louie8.3
- Animaniacs7.8
- The Tick7.8
- The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police7.7
- Goosebumps7.6
- Digimon: Digital Monsters7.4
- Peter Pan & the Pirates7.3
Who appears in the most Fox Kids shows
Debi Derryberry leads with 4 appearances as Tinker Bell and Jackie, ahead of Rob Paulsen (4) and Maurice LaMarche (4). Counted from each title's top-billed cast.
| Actor | Role | Titles | First and latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debi Derryberry | Tinker Bell / Jackie | 4 | Peter Pan & the Pirates (1990) to Life with Louie (1995) |
| Rob Paulsen | Snurd / Axl Gator | 4 | Bobby's World (1990) to The Tick (1994) |
| Maurice LaMarche | Zoltan / Hugh | 4 | Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (1990) to The Tick (1994) |
| Frank Welker | Roger / Tom | 3 | Bobby's World (1990) to Animaniacs (1993) |
| Jim Cummings | Mugger / Taz | 3 | Tom & Jerry Kids Show (1990) to The Tick (1994) |
| Charity James | Kelly / Elsie Chapman | 2 | Bobby's World (1990) to Godzilla: The Series (1998) |
| Charlie Adler | Dripple / J.B. | 2 | Tom & Jerry Kids Show (1990) to Eek! The Cat (1992) |
| Pat Fraley | Kyle / Thrakkorzog's Tongue | 2 | Tom & Jerry Kids Show (1990) to The Tick (1994) |
| Kath Soucie | Snookie / Tara | 2 | Tom & Jerry Kids Show (1990) to Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (1990) |
| John Astin | Dr. Gangreen / Bull Gator | 2 | Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (1990) to Taz-Mania (1991) |
| Cam Clarke | Igor / Die Fledermaus | 2 | Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (1990) to The Tick (1994) |
| Dan Castellaneta | Mr. Thickly / Mittens | 2 | Taz-Mania (1991) to Eek! The Cat (1992) |
Fox Kids directors and creators
22 filmmakers have directed or created Fox Kids Classics.
- Howie MandelBobby's World (1990)
- Carl UrbanoTom & Jerry Kids Show (1990)
- Don LuskTom & Jerry Kids Show (1990)
- Paul SommerTom & Jerry Kids Show (1990)
- Tom RueggerTaz-Mania (1991)
- Jean MacCurdyTaz-Mania (1991)
- Bruce TimmBatman: The Animated Series (1992)
- Eric RadomskiBatman: The Animated Series (1992)
- Savage Steve HollandEek! The Cat (1992)
- Eric LewaldX-Men: The Animated Series (1992)
- Haim SabanMighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993)
- Ben EdlundThe Tick (1994)
- Louie AndersonLife with Louie (1995)
- Matthew O'CallaghanLife with Louie (1995)
- R.L. StineGoosebumps (1995)
- Steve PurcellThe Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police (1997)
How long it takes to watch every Fox Kids show
All 22 titles add up to 830 hours. That is about 415 two-hour evenings, or 83 days of ten-hour binges.
Start the first series and see if it hooks you.
Everything takes about 28 months.
Track what you've watched on the timeline and it counts the hours left.
Common questions
What order should I watch the Fox Kids shows in?
Fox Kids shows don't share a story, so this nostalgia marathon runs in premiere order, from Bobby's World and Peter Pan & the Pirates (1990) through Batman: The Animated Series, X-Men and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1992 to 1993) to Spider-Man, Godzilla: The Series and Digimon. Batman, X-Men and Spider-Man are the three to watch start to finish.
How many Fox Kids movies and shows are there?
There are 22 titles in the Fox Kids Classics franchise: 0 films and 22 series, released from 1990 to 2001.
How long does it take to watch all the Fox Kids shows?
About 830 hours for all 22 titles, counting every episode.
What is the first Fox Kids title in chronological order?
Peter Pan & the Pirates, set in Neverland. In release order the first is Peter Pan & the Pirates (1990).
What is the best Fox Kids title?
By IMDb score, Batman: The Animated Series (1992) at 9, followed by X-Men: The Animated Series at 8.4.
Who has appeared in the most Fox Kids shows?
Debi Derryberry, in 4 of them as Tinker Bell.
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