Cartoons from our childhoods, especially forgotten 2000s cartoons, were what got us through afternoons of babysitting. The list includes films produced or released by all existing and defunct labels or subsidiaries of the Walt Disney Studios; including Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, Searchlight Pictures, Disneynature, Touchstone Pictures, and Hollywood Pictures. T.J and the gang turned recess into its own little world filled with sub-communities, laws and an elementary school government. Amy Bruckner, 22 min | Whats New, Scooby-Doo? 10. As we inch closer to the top of this list, it becomes increasingly clear that Cartoon Network singlehandedly produced many of the biggest animated gems from our childhoods. Billy Ray Cyrus, TV-G This is our definitive ranking of the best 2000s Disney shows. For older millennials, 2000s cartoons were what bonded so many parents with their own kids. You can watch Courage the Cowardly Dog on Prime Video and Google Play. Cole Sprouse, Later, stars such as Lizzo and Lil Nas X were confirmed to be part of the project, which made its highly-anticipated debut in 2022. (Oh, and you might find some hidden popular guest stars in the mix.). With a 10-year run,Ed, Edd n Eddyis currently the longest-running Cartoon Network original series and can currently be streamed on HBO Max, Prime Video and Google Play. Created by Butch Hartman, the series follows the adventures ofTimmy Turner, a 10-year-old boy with twofairy godparentsnamed Cosmo and Wanda who grant him wishes to solve his everyday problems. And yes, I was in college for that last year. A teenage girl periodically receives brief psychic visions of the near future. Patrick Warburton, Short, Comedy, Drama, "As the Bell Rings" focuses on the break time antics of the 6 key characters. | | Fans of Phineas and Ferb can enjoy the shows creators new project: Hamster and Gretel which is set to debut next year. ), Lets face it: Were still jamming out to the fictional pop stars hits today. A teenage slacker is given the ability to turn into the American Dragon and defends all mythical creatures that secretly reside in the human world. | The good: It was like the Disney Channel's own little Harry Potter. | Adventure, Comedy, Drama. That's So Suite Life Of Hannah Montana. The bad: The show briefly tore the Cyrus family apart. Animation, Adventure, Comedy. | Theres something to be said for the nostalgia in TV and movies. Comedy about identical twins living at the Tipton Hotel with their single mother who is a lounge singer at the hotel. The introduction of The Disney Channel in 1983 saw the expansion of the Disney empire to an even wider audience, producing films, TV series and animated shows that would prove hugely popular with younger viewers. Stars: The show is fun and interactive and invites viewers to help her make it through her adventure. | So, whether you relate to Cory, Shawn or Topanga (lets face it we are all Topanga), follow along as they navigate from middle school to adulthood. Like, I pretty much didn't turn it off from 2000 to 2009. | | The series proved to be hugely popular with target audiences and ran for two series. Stars: | It followed a group of kids who had the magical ability to transform into their favorite pro athletes, just by putting on an old yellow jersey. This show had HEART. Ginger (voiced by Melissa Disney) is your typical middle school kid who just wants to be cool but cant really figure out how to accomplish that. Trauth, At the start of the century, Disney's modest ambitions gave birth to the television shows that still generate memes today. It only lasted for 34 episodes and two seasons airing from 2009 to 2010, and was later eclipsed by the success of 2010's "Camp Rock 2.". Dante Basco, Raven Symon as a teenage psychic? Every kid saw at least a little bit of themself in Lizzie, and the show perfectly balanced humor and more ~serious~ topics. Animation, Adventure, Comedy, G Animation, Adventure, Comedy, PG Jane (Olivia d'Abo) wants Tarzan to act more civilized, which creates tension between them and the gorillas who look up to them. The list includes films produced or released by all existing and defunct labels or subsidiaries of the Walt Disney Studios; including Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, Searchlight Pictures, Disneynature, Touchstone Pictures, and Hollywood Pictures. The bad: I'm the only one who seems to remember it, even though it was on the air for FIVE YEARS. The series was aired in January 2004. The daily adventures of an adolescent girl whose real thoughts and emotions are expressed by her sarcastic animated alter ego. | Honestly, what can go wrong? Paula Jai Parker, TV-G With that nostalgia coming back into our lives, I decided to pay homage to some of the best shows of our childhood. 1. Stars: In case you don't agree with me, I've got FACTS on my side: That's So Raven was the ~first~ Disney Channel show to break the network's 65-episode limit. The series also had crossover episodes with cartoons like "Kim Possible," "The Proud Family," and "Recess.". You can catch Cole Sprouse now on Netflixs dark Archie melodrama, Riverdale, as well as on different cable re-runs on Spectrum TV. Animation, Action, Adventure. Thirty-six episodes of the comedy aired between 2007 and 2009 between commercial breaks or when episodes or movies ended early in their time slots. Teachers Pet is about a dog who wants to be a real boy, just like his nine-year-old companion, Leonard. Grey Griffin, A family from 2121 is stuck in 2004, trying desperately to fit in. by Njera Perkins The character will return to the big screen, though, in the 2022 film "Lightyear." Animation, Adventure, Family, G This list has been updated to add even more cartoons that 2000s kids adored. Think about 90s cartoons or 2000s cartoons that you watched when you were a kid. Action, Adventure, Comedy. The series was created by Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle, running for five seasons from 2002-2007. It gets some hate for cheesy special effects and slapstick humor, but it was a breezy stateside reimagining of Harry Potter fever. Nickelodeon Network/Courtesy Everett Co/Everett Collection. An earlier version of this post said she never made a cameo. It delved into the high stakes of working in an ambulance squad, as well as the drama of being teenagers. But its an adorable show, like a lighter Gargoyles, with a lot of production crossover with Kim Possible. "Lizzie McGuire" was a winning . This makes for many comedic moments, as he battles against forces of evil, all while discovering his identity and generally making the awkward blunders teenagers do. DISCLAIMER: This ranking is all about the network's 2000s staples. 107 min | The 2000s was an exciting decade for animated movies. | The bad: Harry Potter did it better. It told the story of high school students who volunteered as part-time EMTs. It ended after Lovato left the show and was admitted into a treatment center for substance abuse and other personal issues in 2010. Emily Osment, How's an old lady gonna date a baby? The 90s animated series is all about appreciating how fun recess used to be (even if the cartoon version is way more adventurous and dramatic than ours was). Vincent Martella, It follows the adventures of four high-school students who volunteer part-time as EMTs as they work . Want a peek into the future? | Did Suite Life really do that for you? | Dave The Barbarian A strong and cowardly barbarian This one is one of the most underrated cartoons from the early 2000s. With all of that said, let's start with the worst, and work our way up to the best. He also has to contend with the fact that his longtime crush Rose is descended from a long line of dragon hunters. "As the Bell Rings" was a Disney show that was easily forgettable, as episodes were just five minutes long. 30 min Sonny, a talented Midwestern girl, has won a nationwide talent search to move to Los Angeles and star in a popular television series. The bad: None detected. Stars: The bad: Again with the spinoffs! | A snobbish dog named Brandy Harrington and a dim-witted rabbit named Mr. Whiskers try to make the best of things when they get stranded in the Amazon rainforest together. 30 min It follows Tarzan (Michael T. Weiss) and his wife Jane's adventures of living in the jungle, while balancing each other's different lifestyles. The bad: TBH, as much as I loved this show, the episodes were all kinda the same. Stars: Grey Griffin, Reagan Pasternak, Cartoons from our childhoods, especially forgotten 2000s cartoons, were what got us through afternoons of babysitting. Animation, Adventure, Comedy, PG-13 This show is a really family-friendly way to discuss disabilities and emphasize that no one should be treated differently for them. Although the show was popular, Disney stopped producing it after 55 episodes across two seasons, which aired between 2005 and 2007. 97 min Tino served as the narrator and frequently broke the fourth wall, talking directly to the audience about the plot. Stars: Don't miss out on these movies. The Disney of the 2000s was a much different place. Comedy, Family. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from POPSUGAR. 92 min All three heroines live in the city of Townsville with their paternal figure and creator, Professor Utonium, and are frequently called upon by the towns mayor to fight criminals. It aired for only 26 episodes across two seasons between 2002 and 2004. Via his avatar, Aaron Stone, Charlie is the best player in the world at the video game, Hero Rising. | It really stunted our growth," Nick said, according to Teen Vogue. If you love their albums and hit movie Camp Rock, then it should come as no surprise that Disney gave the trio their own show. The series follows the duo as they learn to juggle high school, dancing and everything in-between. It was hilarious! Get the daily inside scoop right in your inbox. Its in the middle of a complicated Venn diagram of high-school drama, action/adventure, comedy, and sitcom. Anneliese van der Pol, Did you even realize Dora the Explorer isnt on the air anymore? The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandybegan as a series of segments onGrim & Evil, of which it was a spin-off, along withEvil Con Carne, on Aug. 24, 2001. Emily Osment, "Dave the Barbarian" is a Disney show that could be easily forgotten, or was altogether not known by many, because it only aired for 21 episodes. Pre-Disney Channel, Disney was already dominating the world of animation since their first feature-length animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was released in 1937, revolutionizing the world of animation. Stars: While Disney+ only has the third edition, we hope they'll add their other seasons filled with everyone from the Jonas Brothers to the Sprouse twins. Erica Luttrell, TV-G Maiara Walsh, Phineas and Ferb was extremely well-produced and stood out against other series of its time, proving popular among adults as well as younger audience. Adventure, Comedy, Family. Charlie Adler, Dora (voiced by a handful of different actors over the years) and her trusty friend Boots spend each episode trying to accomplish a task and stay away from Swiper! Danny Cooksey, The kooky villains. 151 min Originating as animated shorts, Courage the Cowardly Dog was greenlit to become a series, which premiered in Nov. 1999, and ended in Nov. 2002, with four seasons consisting of 13 episodes each. Actors/Actresses That Played In Hotel Transylvania. Demi Lovato, It was the Anakin before the Darth Vader, the Mogwai before the Gremlin, the Hobbit before the Gollum. Comedy, Family. The show was so popular that it spawned multiple animated TV movies and even a live-action one in 2019. | The series aired for one season on Disney Channel between 2004 and 2005. Layered! 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Baby Looney Tunes is the series prequel of all your classic animated pals. Adam Hicks, Another Nickelodeon classic, Fairly OddParents premiered in March 2001 and ran until July 2017 for a total of 10 seasons. Lets investigate the best Disney animated series from the 2000s, ranked. Ashley Tisdale, TV-G Jake Long (voiced by Dante Basco) is a seemingly average Chinese-American teenager living in New York City, except for the fact that he lives a secret life as a dragon shape-shifter to fight evil and protect other mythical creatures. His life is See full summary, Stars: Comedy, Family, Music. RELATED: The 10 Best Animated Movies Of All Time, According To . aka it turned into the sketch show that the characters used to star on which lasted from 2011 to 2012. Ashley Tisdale. | 22 min But everyone on the show, from the writing to production and actors, is just so good that it makes its contemporaries dull in comparison. 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