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NBC Saturday Morning Cartoons watch order

NBC Saturday Morning Cartoon shows in order, by release and rating. Updated October 20, 2026.

NBC's Saturday morning shows don't share a story, so this nostalgia marathon runs in premiere order, from Land of the Lost (1974) and The Smurfs (1981) through the Gummi Bears and Captain N to the TNBC live-action block of Saved by the Bell, California Dreams and Hang Time.

How to watch NBC Saturday Morning Cartoon in order: the full guide

All 16 films and series in the NBC Saturday Morning Cartoons franchise, in release order and in chronological (story) order. The first in release order is Land of the Lost (1974); the first in chronological order is Land of the Lost (set in A land of dinosaurs).

Release order

  1. Land of the Lost (Series, 1974): A father and two kids are trapped in a strange land of dinosaurs and hostile Sleestak.
  2. Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (Series, 1981): Spider-Man, Iceman and Firestar share Aunt May's house and fight Marvel villains as a team.
  3. The Smurfs (Series, 1981): The Smurfs against Gargamel, for nine seasons on NBC.
  4. Shirt Tales (Series, 1982): Animals in message T-shirts secretly fight crime from an oak tree in a city park.
  5. Alvin and the Chipmunks (Series, 1983): Alvin, Simon and Theodore juggle school, family and pop stardom with Dave and the Chipettes.
  6. Mister T (Series, 1983): Mr. T coaches a travelling gymnastics team that solves mysteries on the road.
  7. Snorks (Series, 1984): Small sea creatures with snorkels on their heads have adventures in the undersea world of Snorkland.
  8. Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears (Series, 1985): Hidden bears in a medieval kingdom guard their magic juice from the scheming Duke Igthorn.
  9. Kissyfur (Series, 1986): A bear cub and his father escape the circus and settle in a swamp full of hungry alligators.
  10. ALF: The Animated Series (Series, 1987): ALF's teenage years on his home planet Melmac, before it blew up.
  11. Captain N: The Game Master (Series, 1989): A teen gamer is pulled into Videoland to lead Nintendo heroes against Mother Brain.
  12. Camp Candy (Series, 1989): John Candy runs a summer camp full of kids in this cartoon version of himself.
  13. Saved by the Bell (Series, 1989): Zack Morris and his friends scheme, date and get through high school at Bayside.
  14. The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 (Series, 1990): The Koopalings cartoon; optional.
  15. California Dreams (Series, 1992): A group of California teens try to make it as a band while getting through high school.
  16. Hang Time (Series, 1995): Julie Connor joins the boys' basketball team at Deering High in Indiana.

Chronological order

  1. Land of the Lost (set in A land of dinosaurs): A father and two kids are trapped in a strange land of dinosaurs and hostile Sleestak.
  2. Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (set in Aunt May's house): Spider-Man, Iceman and Firestar share Aunt May's house and fight Marvel villains as a team.
  3. The Smurfs (set in Smurf Village): The Smurfs against Gargamel, for nine seasons on NBC.
  4. Shirt Tales (set in Oak tree in the park): Animals in message T-shirts secretly fight crime from an oak tree in a city park.
  5. Alvin and the Chipmunks (set in The Sevilles' house): Alvin, Simon and Theodore juggle school, family and pop stardom with Dave and the Chipettes.
  6. Mister T (set in A gymnastics tour): Mr. T coaches a travelling gymnastics team that solves mysteries on the road.
  7. Snorks (set in Snorkland): Small sea creatures with snorkels on their heads have adventures in the undersea world of Snorkland.
  8. Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears (set in Gummi Glen): Hidden bears in a medieval kingdom guard their magic juice from the scheming Duke Igthorn.
  9. Kissyfur (set in Paddlecab County): A bear cub and his father escape the circus and settle in a swamp full of hungry alligators.
  10. ALF: The Animated Series (set in Melmac): ALF's teenage years on his home planet Melmac, before it blew up.
  11. Captain N: The Game Master (set in Videoland): A teen gamer is pulled into Videoland to lead Nintendo heroes against Mother Brain.
  12. Camp Candy (set in Camp Candy): John Candy runs a summer camp full of kids in this cartoon version of himself.
  13. Saved by the Bell (set in Bayside High): Zack Morris and his friends scheme, date and get through high school at Bayside.
  14. The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 (set in The Mushroom Kingdom and Brooklyn): The Koopalings cartoon; optional.
  15. California Dreams (set in A garage band by the beach): A group of California teens try to make it as a band while getting through high school.
  16. Hang Time (set in Deering High): Julie Connor joins the boys' basketball team at Deering High in Indiana.

Common questions

What order should I watch the NBC Saturday Morning Cartoon shows in?

NBC's Saturday morning shows don't share a story, so this nostalgia marathon runs in premiere order, from Land of the Lost (1974) and The Smurfs (1981) through the Gummi Bears and Captain N to the TNBC live-action block of Saved by the Bell, California Dreams and Hang Time.

How many NBC Saturday Morning Cartoon movies and shows are there?

There are 16 titles in the NBC Saturday Morning Cartoons franchise: 0 films and 16 series, released from 1974 to 1995.

How long does it take to watch all the NBC Saturday Morning Cartoon shows?

About 484 hours for all 16 titles, counting every episode.

What is the first NBC Saturday Morning Cartoon title in chronological order?

Land of the Lost, set in A land of dinosaurs. In release order the first is Land of the Lost (1974).