Saturday morning cartoons don't connect, so this nostalgia marathon runs in premiere order, from Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! (1969) and Super Friends, through the '80s toy-commercial era of He-Man, Transformers and G.I. Joe, to Fox Kids, Kids' WB and Yu-Gi-Oh! (2001). For one nostalgic Saturday: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Batman: The Animated Series, X-Men: The Animated Series, Animaniacs and Pokémon. Scooby-Doo, Batman, X-Men and Pokémon also have their own full watch orders.
- Titles
- 28
- Series
- 28
- Watch time
- 1,490 hours
- Avg IMDb
- 7.5
Saturday Morning Cartoon shows in release order
Here is every Saturday Morning Cartoon title in the order it came out, 1969 to 2001: 0 films and 28 series.
| # | Title | Year | Type | Runtime | IMDb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! | 1969 | Series | 15h 2m | 7.9 |
| 2 | Super Friends | 1973 | Series | 99h 57m | 7.2 |
| 3 | The Smurfs | 1981 | Series | 92h 16m | 7.2 |
| 4 | He-Man and the Masters of the Universe | 1983 | Series | 47h 40m | 7.6 |
| 5 | The Transformers | 1984 | Series | 34h 46m | 7.2 |
| 6 | G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero | 1985 | Series | 69h 30m | 8 |
| 7 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | 1987 | Series | 72h 34m | 7.9 |
| 8 | Garfield and Friends | 1988 | Series | 42h 21m | 7.2 |
| 9 | Bobby's World | 1990 | Series | 40h 30m | 7.2 |
| 10 | Captain Planet and the Planeteers | 1990 | Series | 47h 5m | 6.7 |
| 11 | Tiny Toon Adventures | 1990 | Series | 49h | 7.5 |
| 12 | The Pirates of Dark Water | 1991 | Series | 10h 30m | 8.2 |
| 13 | Batman: The Animated Series | 1992 | Series | 31h 10m | 9 |
| 14 | Eek! The Cat | 1992 | Series | 28h | 7.2 |
| 15 | X-Men: The Animated Series | 1992 | Series | 26h 4m | 8.4 |
| 16 | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers | 1993 | Series | 358h 39m | 6.6 |
| 17 | Animaniacs | 1993 | Series | 35h 48m | 7.8 |
| 18 | Sonic the Hedgehog | 1993 | Series | 9h 32m | 6.8 |
| 19 | Spider-Man: The Animated Series | 1994 | Series | 21h 8m | 8.4 |
| 20 | Pinky and the Brain | 1995 | Series | 22h 40m | 7.8 |
| 21 | Beast Wars: Transformers | 1996 | Series | 26h | 8.1 |
| 22 | Godzilla: The Series | 1998 | Series | 13h 16m | 6.8 |
| 23 | Pokémon | 1998 | Series | 105h 47m | 7.1 |
| 24 | Batman Beyond | 1999 | Series | 17h 56m | 8.1 |
| 25 | Digimon: Digital Monsters | 1999 | Series | 34h 40m | 7.4 |
| 26 | Jackie Chan Adventures | 2000 | Series | 31h 41m | 7.4 |
| 27 | Static Shock | 2000 | Series | 18h 12m | 7.3 |
| 28 | Yu-Gi-Oh! | 2001 | Series | 87h 57m | 7.3 |
Release or chronological: which order is best?
For Saturday Morning 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 Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! and go in release order.
The whole thing is 1,490 hours. At two hours a night that is about 745 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 Saturday Morning 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 · 1969 · Series · 15h 2m
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!
Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and the talking dog, Scooby-Doo, travel on the Mystery Machine van, in search of weird mysteries to solve.
Why it matters: The gang unmasks fake monsters; Saturday mornings on CBS.
- Starring
- Casey Kasem, Don Messick, and Frank Welker
- Creator
- Joe Ruby and Ken Spears
- Scores
- IMDb 7.9
- Episodes
- 41 across 3 seasons
No. 02 · 1973 · Series · 99h 57m
Super Friends
The most powerful heroes ever--Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Batman and Robin--join forces with teenagers Wendy and Marvin and their dog, Marvel the Wonderdog, to defend justice and guard the innocent.
Why it matters: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and Aquaman at the Hall of Justice.
- Starring
- Danny Dark, Casey Kasem, and Shannon Farnon
- Scores
- IMDb 7.2
- Episodes
- 109 across 9 seasons
No. 03 · 1981 · Series · 92h 16m
The Smurfs
Classic Saturday-morning cartoon series featuring magical blue elf-like creatures called Smurfs. The Smurfs, named for their personalities, inhabit a village of mushroom houses in an enchanted forest. These loveable creatures are led by Papa Smurf and live carefree... except for one major threat to their existance: Gargamel, an evil but inept wizard who lives in a stone-built house in the forest; and his feline companion, the equally nasty Azrael.
Why it matters: The Smurfs against Gargamel, for nine seasons on NBC.
- Starring
- Don Messick, Lucille Bliss, and Frank Welker
- Creator
- Peyo
- Scores
- IMDb 7.2
- Episodes
- 422 across 9 seasons
No. 04 · 1983 · Series · 47h 40m
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
When Adam, Prince of the planet Eternia, raises his magic sword he transforms into He-Man (the most powerful man in the universe). With his allies and friends, he battles the evil Skeletor and his minions to protect the secrets of Castle Grayskull.
Why it matters: Prince Adam becomes He-Man to defend Castle Grayskull from Skeletor.
- Starring
- John Erwin, Alan Oppenheimer, and Linda Gary
- Creator
- Roger Sweet
- Scores
- IMDb 7.6
- Episodes
- 130 across 2 seasons
No. 05 · 1984 · Series · 34h 46m
The Transformers
The Transformers is the first animated television series in the Transformers franchise. The series depicts a war among giant robots that can transform into vehicles and other objects.
Why it matters: Autobots against Decepticons; the cartoon that launched the toys.
- Starring
- Peter Cullen, Frank Welker, and Jack Angel
- Scores
- IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 63%
- Episodes
- 95 across 4 seasons
No. 06 · 1985 · Series · 69h 30m
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
An elite team of soldiers thwart the evil Cobra organization's desire for world domination at every turn, cleverly stopping them from controlling the weather, creating unstoppable weapons, and genetically engineering super-warriors.
Why it matters: G.I. Joe against Cobra, with a lesson at the end of every episode.
- Starring
- Christopher Collins, Morgan Lofting, and Bill Ratner
- Creator
- Ron Friedman
- Scores
- IMDb 8
- Episodes
- 139 across 4 seasons
No. 07 · 1987 · Series · 72h 34m
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Four turtles fall into the sewers and are befriended by Hamato Yoshi a Japanese man sent to New York who was forced to live in the sewers. One day he sees a strange green glow which transforms the four turtles into human-like creatures. Hamato (now Master Splinter) changes into a giant rat from the green glow and teaches the turtles the skills of the ninja as they team up with news reporter April O'Neil to battle against Yoshi's arch enemy Shredder and Krang, an alien warlord from Dimension X.
Why it matters: Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo against Shredder; the cartoon that launched the toys.
- Starring
- Cam Clarke, Barry Gordon, and Townsend Coleman
- Scores
- IMDb 7.9
- Episodes
- 193 across 10 seasons
No. 08 · 1988 · Series · 42h 21m
Garfield and Friends
The animated stories of Garfield the cat, Odie the dog, their owner Jon and the trouble they get into. And also Orson the Pig and his adventures on a farm with his fellow farm animals.
Why it matters: Garfield, plus U.S. Acres, on CBS.
- Starring
- Lorenzo Music, Gregg Berger, and Thom Huge
- Creator
- Jim Davis
- Scores
- IMDb 7.2
- Episodes
- 363 across 7 seasons
No. 09 · 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. 10 · 1990 · Series · 47h 5m
Captain Planet and the Planeteers
Eco-villains beware: Captain Planet is here to save the day! With the guidance of Gaia, five Planeteers - representing Earth, Fire, Water, Wind and Heart - come together to defend our planet from environmental destruction. With their powers combined, the team becomes the solution to pollution!
Why it matters: Five teens with elemental rings summon Captain Planet to fight polluters.
- Starring
- Joey Dedio, LeVar Burton, and Kath Soucie
- Creator
- Ted Turner
- Scores
- IMDb 6.7
- Episodes
- 113 across 6 seasons
No. 11 · 1990 · Series · 49h
Tiny Toon Adventures
Follow the adventures of a group of young cartoon characters who attend the Acme Looniversity to become the next generation of characters from the Looney Tunes series.
Why it matters: Young toons at Acme Looniversity, from Steven Spielberg.
- Starring
- Tress MacNeille, Charlie Adler, and Joe Alaskey
- Scores
- IMDb 7.5
- Episodes
- 98 across 3 seasons
No. 12 · 1991 · Series · 10h 30m
The Pirates of Dark Water
When Ren, a young son of a lighthouse keeper, rescues a stranger foundering in the rocks near his home, he learns the man was an aide to his true father, a great King. Ren is given a magic compass crystal that guides him to a dragon who shows him that the only way to claim his heritage is to find the Thirteen Treasures of Rule. Unfortunately, a pirate ship captained by the evil Bloth is also aware of this treasure and is relentlessly pursuing Ren for it. On his side, Ren soon acquires companions like Ioz the Pirate, Tula the Eco-Mage, and Niddler the Monkey-Bird, who help him in his quest. That quest becomes all the more urgent when Ren learns that the Dark Water, a carnivorous form of water that consumes anything it snares, threatens to envelope and destroy his world and only the treasures he seeks can stop it.
Why it matters: Ren searches for the Thirteen Treasures of Rule to stop the Dark Water.
- Starring
- George Newbern, Brock Peters, and Héctor Elizondo
- Creator
- David Kirschner
- Scores
- IMDb 8.2
- Episodes
- 21 across 2 seasons
No. 13 · 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 Batman many people grew up with; Mark Hamill's Joker.
- Starring
- Kevin Conroy, Loren Lester, and Mari Devon
- Creator
- Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski
- Scores
- IMDb 9
- Episodes
- 85 across 4 seasons
No. 14 · 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. 15 · 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 X-Men in long comic-book story arcs; the theme song everyone remembers.
- Starring
- Cedric Smith, Norm Spencer, and Catherine Disher
- Creator
- Eric Lewald
- Scores
- IMDb 8.4
- Episodes
- 76 across 5 seasons
No. 16 · 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. 17 · 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. 18 · 1993 · Series · 9h 32m
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic, Tails, Princess Sally, and a band of freedom fighters battle to overthrow Dr. Robotnik, a despotic dictator who conquered their home planet Mobius years ago, and rules it as a polluted industrial dystopia.
Why it matters: Sonic and the Freedom Fighters against Robotnik; darker than the games.
- Starring
- Jaleel White, Kath Soucie, and Bradley Pierce
- Scores
- IMDb 6.8
- Episodes
- 26 across 2 seasons
No. 19 · 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. 20 · 1995 · Series · 22h 40m
Pinky and the Brain
Pinky and Brain are genetically enhanced laboratory mice who reside in a cage in the Acme Labs research facility. Brain is self-centered and scheming; Pinky is good-natured but feebleminded. In each episode, Brain devises a new plan to take over the world, which ultimately ends in failure, usually due to Pinky's idiocy, the impossibility of Brain's plan, Brain's own arrogance, or just circumstances beyond their control.
Why it matters: Two lab mice; one is a genius, the other's insane.
- Starring
- Rob Paulsen, Maurice LaMarche, and Tress MacNeille
- Scores
- IMDb 7.8
- Episodes
- 95 across 4 seasons
No. 21 · 1996 · Series · 26h
Beast Wars: Transformers
Two spaceships, one manned by benevolent Maximals, the other by evil Predacons, crash-land on a pre-humanoid planet while en route to Earth. Their crews assume indigenous animal forms to protect themselves from an overabundance of natural energy, transforming into robots to do battle. Thus, the Beast Wars have begun...
Why it matters: Transformers that turn into animals, in CGI.
- Starring
- Garry Chalk, David Kaye, and Scott McNeil
- Creator
- Bob Forward and Larry DiTillio
- Scores
- IMDb 8.1
- Episodes
- 52 across 3 seasons
No. 22 · 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. 23 · 1998 · Series · 105h 47m
Pokémon
It’s Ash Ketchum’s tenth birthday, and he’s ready to do what many 10-year-olds in the Kanto region set out to do—become a Pokémon Trainer! Things don’t go exactly the way he planned when he ends up with a Pikachu instead of a standard first Pokémon, and winning Gym Badges turns out to be much tougher than he thought. Luckily he’s got former Gym Leaders Brock and Misty at his side, along with a bevy of new Pokémon friends, including Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander.
Why it matters: Ash and Pikachu on Kids' WB; Gotta catch 'em all.
- Starring
- Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, and Megumi Hayashibara
- Scores
- IMDb 7.1
No. 24 · 1999 · Series · 17h 56m
Batman Beyond
As new villains overrun Gotham City of the future, the aging Bruce Wayne hangs up the cape of the once invincible Batman. But when troubled teenager Terry McGinnis stumbles upon the Dark Knight's secret, a new alliance is forged. And a triumphant new Batman is born.
Why it matters: An old Bruce Wayne trains Terry McGinnis as the new Batman in Neo-Gotham.
- Starring
- Will Friedle, Kevin Conroy, and Cree Summer
- Scores
- IMDb 8.1
- Episodes
- 52 across 3 seasons
No. 25 · 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. 26 · 2000 · Series · 31h 41m
Jackie Chan Adventures
Archaeologist Jackie Chan joins forces with his adventurous 11-year-old niece, Jade, to race around the world in search of twelve powerful magical talismans before they fall into the hands of the sinister Dark Hand crime syndicate. Along the way, they're aided by Uncle, Jackie's eccentric yet brilliant uncle, whose ancient knowledge and mystical expertise often prove to be the key to defeating dark forces.
Why it matters: Jackie hunts magic talismans with his niece Jade and Uncle.
- Starring
- Jackie Chan, James Sie, and Stacie Chan
- Creator
- John Rogers
- Scores
- IMDb 7.4
- Episodes
- 95 across 5 seasons
No. 27 · 2000 · Series · 18h 12m
Static Shock
Accidental exposure to an experimental mutagenic gas grants ordinary high school student Virgil Hawkins electromagnetic superpowers. Taking up the alter-ego of Static, he fights crime in Dakota City alongside his best friend Richie Foley.
Why it matters: Virgil Hawkins gains electric powers after a gang war.
- Starring
- Phil LaMarr, Jason Marsden, and Kevin Michael Richardson
- Creator
- Dwayne McDuffie, Michael Davis, Denys Cowan, and Derek Dingle
- Scores
- IMDb 7.3
- Episodes
- 52 across 4 seasons
No. 28 · 2001 · Series · 87h 57m
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Bullies often target someone frail and weak—someone exactly like Yûgi Muto. He treasures his Millennium Puzzle, an ancient Egyptian artifact that was brought into his grandfather's game shop. Believing that solving the puzzle will grant him his wish, he completes the puzzle, unleashing a new personality within him, the soul of the "King of Games." The new personality named Yami Yûgi is the exact opposite of Yûgi. Upon any injustice toward him, Yami Yûgi takes over Yûgi's body and forces the opponent into a "Shadow Game".
Why it matters: Yugi and the Millennium Puzzle in the card game Duel Monsters.
- Starring
- Kenjiro Tsuda, Hiroki Takahashi, and Shunsuke Kazama
- Scores
- IMDb 7.3
- Episodes
- 224
The best and worst rated Saturday Morning Cartoon shows
Across 28 rated titles, Saturday Morning Cartoons averages 7.5 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: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (6.6) and Captain Planet and the Planeteers (6.7).
- Batman: The Animated Series9
- X-Men: The Animated Series8.4
- Spider-Man: The Animated Series8.4
- The Pirates of Dark Water8.2
- Beast Wars: Transformers8.1
- Batman Beyond8.1
- G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero8
- Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!7.9
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles7.9
- Animaniacs7.8
Who appears in the most Saturday Morning Cartoon shows
Frank Welker leads with 11 appearances as Fred Jones and Marvin, ahead of Rob Paulsen (5) and Michael Bell (4). Counted from each title's top-billed cast.
| Actor | Role | Titles | First and latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Welker | Fred Jones / Marvin | 11 | Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! (1969) to Pinky and the Brain (1995) |
| Rob Paulsen | Raphael / Yakko | 5 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) to Pinky and the Brain (1995) |
| Michael Bell | Zan / Gleek | 4 | Super Friends (1973) to G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1985) |
| Casey Kasem | Shaggy Rogers / Robin | 3 | Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! (1969) to The Transformers (1984) |
| Don Messick | Scooby-Doo / Papa Smurf | 3 | Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! (1969) to Tiny Toon Adventures (1990) |
| Corey Burton | Spike Witwicky / Sunstreaker | 3 | The Transformers (1984) to Batman Beyond (1999) |
| Kath Soucie | Linka / Fifi La Fume | 3 | Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990) to Sonic the Hedgehog (1993) |
| Tress MacNeille | Babs Bunny / Dot | 3 | Tiny Toon Adventures (1990) to Pinky and the Brain (1995) |
| Charlie Adler | Buster Bunny / J.B. | 3 | Tiny Toon Adventures (1990) to Sonic the Hedgehog (1993) |
| Cree Summer | Elmyra Duff / Dulcy | 3 | Tiny Toon Adventures (1990) to Batman Beyond (1999) |
| Maurice LaMarche | Dizzy Devil / The Brain | 3 | Tiny Toon Adventures (1990) to Pinky and the Brain (1995) |
| John Stephenson | Big Bob Oakley / Dracula | 2 | Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! (1969) to The Transformers (1984) |
Saturday Morning Cartoon directors and creators
23 filmmakers have directed or created Saturday Morning Cartoons.
- Joe RubyScooby-Doo, Where Are You! (1969)
- Ken SpearsScooby-Doo, Where Are You! (1969)
- PeyoThe Smurfs (1981)
- Roger SweetHe-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983)
- Ron FriedmanG.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1985)
- Jim DavisGarfield and Friends (1988)
- Howie MandelBobby's World (1990)
- Ted TurnerCaptain Planet and the Planeteers (1990)
- David KirschnerThe Pirates of Dark Water (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)
- Bob ForwardBeast Wars: Transformers (1996)
- Larry DiTillioBeast Wars: Transformers (1996)
How long it takes to watch every Saturday Morning Cartoon show
All 28 titles add up to 1,490 hours. That is about 745 two-hour evenings, or 149 days of ten-hour binges.
Start the first series and see if it hooks you.
Everything takes about 50 months.
Track what you've watched on the timeline and it counts the hours left.
Common questions
What order should I watch the Saturday Morning Cartoon shows in?
Saturday morning cartoons don't connect, so this nostalgia marathon runs in premiere order, from Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! (1969) and Super Friends, through the '80s toy-commercial era of He-Man, Transformers and G.I. Joe, to Fox Kids, Kids' WB and Yu-Gi-Oh! (2001). For one nostalgic Saturday: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Batman: The Animated Series, X-Men: The Animated Series, Animaniacs and Pokémon. Scooby-Doo, Batman, X-Men and Pokémon also have their own full watch orders.
How many Saturday Morning Cartoon movies and shows are there?
There are 28 titles in the Saturday Morning Cartoons franchise: 0 films and 28 series, released from 1969 to 2001.
How long does it take to watch all the Saturday Morning Cartoon shows?
About 1,490 hours for all 28 titles, counting every episode.
What is the first Saturday Morning Cartoon title in chronological order?
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!, set in The Mystery Machine. In release order the first is Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! (1969).
What is the best Saturday Morning Cartoon 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 Saturday Morning Cartoon shows?
Frank Welker, in 11 of them as Fred Jones.
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