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.
- Titles
- 17
- Series
- 17
- Watch time
- 456 hours
- Avg IMDb
- 7.3
Old Disney Cartoon shows in release order
Here is every Old Disney Cartoon title in the order it came out, 1987 to 2012: 0 films and 17 series.
| # | Title | Year | Type | Runtime | IMDb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DuckTales | 1987 | Series | 36h 41m | 8 |
| 2 | Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers | 1989 | Series | 23h 50m | 7.5 |
| 3 | TaleSpin | 1990 | Series | 32h 30m | 7.5 |
| 4 | Darkwing Duck | 1991 | Series | 33h 22m | 7.6 |
| 5 | Gargoyles | 1994 | Series | 28h 24m | 8 |
| 6 | Recess | 1997 | Series | 23h 50m | 7.8 |
| 7 | Pepper Ann | 1997 | Series | 23h 50m | 7.1 |
| 8 | The Proud Family | 2001 | Series | 19h 4m | 6.6 |
| 9 | Kim Possible | 2002 | Series | 29h 42m | 7.3 |
| 10 | Lilo & Stitch: The Series | 2003 | Series | 25h | 6.8 |
| 11 | Dave the Barbarian | 2004 | Series | 7h 42m | 7 |
| 12 | Brandy & Mr. Whiskers | 2004 | Series | 38h 23m | 6.4 |
| 13 | American Dragon: Jake Long | 2005 | Series | 19h 4m | 6.6 |
| 14 | The Emperor's New School | 2006 | Series | 20h 36m | 6.6 |
| 15 | The Replacements | 2006 | Series | 19h 50m | 5.9 |
| 16 | Phineas and Ferb | 2007 | Series | 58h 8m | 8.1 |
| 17 | Gravity Falls | 2012 | Series | 16h 9m | 8.9 |
Release or chronological: which order is best?
For Disney Channel Cartoons, 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 DuckTales and go in release order.
The whole thing is 456 hours. At two hours a night that is about 229 evenings.
The three highest rated: Gravity Falls (8.9), Phineas and Ferb (8.1), and DuckTales (8).
Every Old Disney Cartoon 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 · 1987 · Series · 36h 41m
DuckTales
Scrooge McDuck finds his hands full at home when nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie move to Duckburg. Joined by their loyal pals Launchpad McQuack, Gyro Gearloose and Mrs. Beakley, the DuckTales gang never fails to deliver a wealth of adventure. Get ready for a fortune of fun with DuckTales!
Why it matters: Scrooge McDuck and his nephews hunt treasure around the world.
- Starring
- Alan Young, Russi Taylor, and Terence McGovern
- Scores
- IMDb 8
- Episodes
- 101 across 4 seasons
No. 02 · 1989 · Series · 23h 50m
Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers
Chip and Dale head a small, eccentric group of animal characters who monitor not only the human world, but the animal community as well, solving mysteries wherever they may be. The "Rescue Rangers" take the cases that fall through the cracks.
Why it matters: Chip and Dale run a detective agency for cases too small for the police.
- Starring
- Tress MacNeille, Corey Burton, and Jim Cummings
- Scores
- IMDb 7.5
- Episodes
- 65 across 3 seasons
No. 03 · 1990 · Series · 32h 30m
TaleSpin
Baloo the Bear stars in an adventurous comedy of love and conflict with his friend Kit Cloudkicker. Rebecca Cunningham and her daughter Molly purchase Baloo's failing company and Baloo must fly transport runs to clear his debt while dodging Don Karnage and his sky pirates.
Why it matters: Baloo flies cargo in a 1930s-style seaplane.
- Starring
- Ed Gilbert, Sally Struthers, and Jim Cummings
- Scores
- IMDb 7.5
- Episodes
- 65
No. 04 · 1991 · Series · 33h 22m
Darkwing Duck
The adventures of superhero Darkwing Duck, aided by his sidekick Launchpad McQuack. In his secret identity of Drake Mallard, he lives in a suburban house with his adopted daughter Gosalyn, next door to the bafflingly dim-witted Muddlefoot family. A spin-off of DuckTales.
Why it matters: A vain superhero duck and his adopted daughter Gosalyn.
- Starring
- Jim Cummings, Christine Cavanaugh, and Terence McGovern
- Scores
- IMDb 7.6
- Episodes
- 91 across 3 seasons
No. 05 · 1994 · Series · 28h 24m
Gargoyles
In Scotland, 994 A.D. Goliath and his clan of gargoyles defend a medieval castle. In present day, David Xanatos buys the castle and moves it to New York City. When the castle is attacked the gargoyles are awakened from a 1000 year curse.
Why it matters: Gargoyles cursed in 10th-century Scotland wake in modern Manhattan.
- Starring
- Keith David, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, and Ed Asner
- Scores
- IMDb 8
- Episodes
- 78 across 3 seasons
No. 06 · 1997 · Series · 23h 50m
Recess
Join a group of six fourth-grade best friends at Third Street Elementary School on their fun-filled adventures in their school playground. Through the ups-and-downs of adolescence, they must wrestle with authority, avoid the school snitch, and try their best to win at kick-ball.
Why it matters: TJ Detweiler and friends rule the playground at Third Street School.
- Starring
- Rickey D'Shon Collins, Pamela Adlon, and Ashley Johnson
- Creator
- Paul Germain and Joe Ansolabehere
- Scores
- IMDb 7.8
- Episodes
- 127 across 6 seasons
No. 07 · 1997 · Series · 23h 50m
Pepper Ann
The quirky adventures of Pepper Ann, a 12-year-old girl trying to get through life with her family and friends.
Why it matters: A 12-year-old's seventh-grade life, mostly in her imagination.
- Starring
- Kathleen Wilhoite, Danny Cooksey, and Clea Lewis
- Creator
- Sue Rose
- Scores
- IMDb 7.1
- Episodes
- 113 across 5 seasons
No. 08 · 2001 · Series · 19h 4m
The Proud Family
Follow the adventures and misadventures of Penny, a 14-year-old African American girl who's doing her best to navigate through the early years of teen-dom. Penny's every encounter inevitably spirals into bigger than life situations filled with hi-jinks, hilarity and heart. Her quest to balance her home, school and social lives are further complicated by friends like the sassy Dijonay, Penny's nemesis LaCienega Boulevardez, her loving, if not over-protective parents and her hip-to-the-groove-granny, Suga Mama.
Why it matters: Penny Proud, her family and her teenage life.
- Starring
- Kyla Pratt, Tommy Davidson, and Tara Strong
- Creator
- Bruce W. Smith
- Scores
- IMDb 6.6
- Episodes
- 52 across 3 seasons
No. 09 · 2002 · Series · 29h 42m
Kim Possible
If there's danger or trouble, Kim Possible is there on the double to save the world from villains... and still make it home in time for cheerleading practice! Luckily, Kim has her sidekick Ron Stoppable and his pet naked mole-rat Rufus by her side.
Why it matters: A high schooler saves the world between classes, with Ron Stoppable and Rufus.
- Starring
- Christy Carlson Romano, Will Friedle, and Nancy Cartwright
- Creator
- Mark McCorkle and Bob Schooley
- Scores
- IMDb 7.3
- Episodes
- 86 across 4 seasons
No. 10 · 2003 · Series · 25h
Lilo & Stitch: The Series
This animated series chronicles the further adventures of renegade scientist Dr. Jumba Jookiba's beloved Experiment 626, who is now living happily as Lilo's alien buddy Stitch. Jumba’s remaining experiments have landed all over Hawaii in the form of dehydrated pods. Lilo and Stitch’s mission is to catch Stitch’s "cousins" before they fall into the clutches of the evil Dr. Jacques von Hamsterviel!
Why it matters: Lilo and Stitch hunt down Jumba's 625 other experiments.
- Starring
- Daveigh Chase, Chris Sanders, and David Ogden Stiers
- Creator
- Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois
- Scores
- IMDb 6.8
- Episodes
- 67 across 2 seasons
No. 11 · 2004 · Series · 7h 42m
Dave the Barbarian
This animated comedy series is set in the Middle Ages and follows the title character, Dave, in his comedic adventures with his family (his sisters, Candy and Fang) as they protect themselves and their family from a world of oddball foes. Dave himself combines strength with an appreciation of the finer things in life, including origami, bird watching, and even gourmet cooking.
Why it matters: A barbarian who would rather knit than fight.
- Starring
- Danny Cooksey, Estelle Harris, and Erica Luttrell
- Creator
- Doug Langdale
- Scores
- IMDb 7
- Episodes
- 41
No. 12 · 2004 · Series · 38h 23m
Brandy & Mr. Whiskers
Brandy & Mr. Whiskers is an American animated television series about a pampered yet spunky dog and a hyperactive rabbit who get stuck in the Amazon Rainforest together. The show originally aired from August 2004 to August 2006. It was televised in the United States by Disney Channel.
Why it matters: A pampered dog and a rabbit stranded in the Amazon.
- Starring
- Kaley Cuoco, Charlie Adler, and Tom Kenny
- Creator
- Russell Marcus
- Scores
- IMDb 6.4
- Episodes
- 77 across 2 seasons
No. 13 · 2005 · Series · 19h 4m
American Dragon: Jake Long
American Dragon is a coming of age comedy-action series about Jake Long, a 13-year-old Asian-American boy who strives to find balance in his life as a skateboard-grinding, New York 'tween while learning to master his mystical powers (in his secret identity) as the American Dragon, the protector and guardian of all magical creatures secretly living amidst the human world.
Why it matters: A New York teenager who can turn into a dragon.
- Starring
- Dante Basco, Kelley Troy, and Charlie Finn
- Creator
- Jeff Goode
- Scores
- IMDb 6.6
- Episodes
- 55 across 2 seasons
No. 14 · 2006 · Series · 20h 36m
The Emperor's New School
It's about Kuzco, a self-centered and spoiled teen who must survive the trials of Incan public school and pass all of his classes so that he can officially become Emperor. His friend Malina keeps his attitude in check, while the evil Yzma (cleverly disguised as Principal Amzy) and her dim-witted sidekick Kronk are out to make sure Kuzco fails.
Why it matters: Kuzco must graduate to become emperor; Yzma wants him to fail.
- Starring
- J.P. Manoux, Patrick Warburton, and Curtis Armstrong
- Creator
- Mark Dindal
- Scores
- IMDb 6.6
- Episodes
- 90 across 2 seasons
No. 15 · 2006 · Series · 19h 50m
The Replacements
Two orphans, Riley and little brother Todd, answer an ad for Fleemco Replacement People and order new parents, a spy mother and daredevil father. As Riley and Todd go on adventures (or misadventures as it were), they team up with Conrad Fleem to replace any adult in their lives that they don't like, but they don't get to choose the replacements and sometimes their good intentions don't work out as they planned.
Why it matters: Two kids who can replace any adult in their lives by phone.
- Starring
- Grey DeLisle, Nancy Cartwright, and Daran Norris
- Creator
- Dan Santat
- Scores
- IMDb 5.9
- Episodes
- 75 across 2 seasons
No. 16 · 2007 · Series · 58h 8m
Phineas and Ferb
Each day, two kindhearted suburban stepbrothers on summer vacation embark on some grand new project, which annoys their controlling sister, Candace, who tries to bust them. Meanwhile, their pet platypus plots against evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz.
Why it matters: Two stepbrothers fill every day of summer vacation; their pet platypus is a secret agent.
- Starring
- Ashley French, Caroline Rhea, and Alyson Stoner
- Creator
- Dan Povenmire and Jeff 'Swampy' Marsh
- Scores
- IMDb 8.1
- Episodes
- 263 across 6 seasons
No. 17 · 2012 · Series · 16h 9m
Gravity Falls
Twin brother and sister Dipper and Mabel Pines are in for an unexpected adventure when they spend the summer helping their great uncle Stan run a tourist trap in the mysterious town of Gravity Falls, Oregon.
Why it matters: Twins Dipper and Mabel spend a summer uncovering an Oregon town's mysteries.
- Starring
- Jason Ritter, Kristen Schaal, and Alex Hirsch
- Creator
- Alex Hirsch
- Scores
- IMDb 8.9
- Episodes
- 40 across 2 seasons
The best and worst rated Old Disney Cartoon shows
Across 17 rated titles, Disney Channel Cartoons averages 7.3 on IMDb. The top of the list is Gravity Falls at 8.9, then Phineas and Ferb (8.1) and DuckTales (8). At the bottom: The Replacements (5.9) and Brandy & Mr. Whiskers (6.4).
- Gravity Falls8.9
- Phineas and Ferb8.1
- DuckTales8
- Gargoyles8
- Recess7.8
- Darkwing Duck7.6
- Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers7.5
- TaleSpin7.5
- Kim Possible7.3
- Pepper Ann7.1
Who appears in the most Old Disney Cartoon shows
Frank Welker leads with 7 appearances as Bigtime Beagle and Baggy Beagle, ahead of Jeff Bennett (6) and Kevin Michael Richardson (4). Counted from each title's top-billed cast.
| Actor | Role | Titles | First and latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Welker | Bigtime Beagle / Baggy Beagle | 7 | DuckTales (1987) to Dave the Barbarian (2004) |
| Jeff Bennett | Brooklyn / Larry | 6 | Gargoyles (1994) to The Replacements (2006) |
| Kevin Michael Richardson | Papi Laugh / Captain Gantu | 4 | The Proud Family (2001) to Gravity Falls (2012) |
| Chuck McCann | Duckworth / Burger Beagle | 3 | DuckTales (1987) to TaleSpin (1990) |
| Tress MacNeille | Chip / Gadget | 3 | Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers (1989) to Dave the Barbarian (2004) |
| Jim Cummings | Monterey Jack / Fat Cat | 3 | Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers (1989) to Darkwing Duck (1991) |
| Rob Paulsen | Donald Drake / Percy | 3 | Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers (1989) to Lilo & Stitch: The Series (2003) |
| Kath Soucie | Weird Sisters / Cissy Rooney | 3 | Gargoyles (1994) to The Replacements (2006) |
| Tara Strong | BeBe Proud / CeCe Proud | 3 | The Proud Family (2001) to The Replacements (2006) |
| Terence McGovern | Launchpad McQuack | 2 | DuckTales (1987) to Darkwing Duck (1991) |
| Hamilton Camp | Grand Kishke / Mountie | 2 | DuckTales (1987) to Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers (1989) |
| Kathleen Freeman | Mrs. Crackshell | 2 | DuckTales (1987) to Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers (1989) |
Old Disney Cartoon directors and creators
16 filmmakers have directed or created Disney Channel Cartoons.
- Paul GermainRecess (1997)
- Joe AnsolabehereRecess (1997)
- Sue RosePepper Ann (1997)
- Bruce W. SmithThe Proud Family (2001)
- Mark McCorkleKim Possible (2002)
- Bob SchooleyKim Possible (2002)
- Chris SandersLilo & Stitch: The Series (2003)
- Dean DeBloisLilo & Stitch: The Series (2003)
- Doug LangdaleDave the Barbarian (2004)
- Russell MarcusBrandy & Mr. Whiskers (2004)
- Jeff GoodeAmerican Dragon: Jake Long (2005)
- Mark DindalThe Emperor's New School (2006)
- Dan SantatThe Replacements (2006)
- Dan PovenmirePhineas and Ferb (2007)
- Jeff 'Swampy' MarshPhineas and Ferb (2007)
- Alex HirschGravity Falls (2012)
How long it takes to watch every Old Disney Cartoon show
All 17 titles add up to 456 hours. That is about 229 two-hour evenings, or 46 days of ten-hour binges.
Start the first series and see if it hooks you.
Everything takes about 15 months.
Track what you've watched on the timeline and it counts the hours left.
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).
What is the best Old Disney Cartoon title?
By IMDb score, Gravity Falls (2012) at 8.9, followed by Phineas and Ferb at 8.1.
Who has appeared in the most Old Disney Cartoon shows?
Frank Welker, in 7 of them as Bigtime Beagle.
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