5 Of The Best Cartoon Network Shows For All Cartoon Lovers

If you love cartoons, then consider watching (or rewatching) these fantastic series!
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I've watched cartoons from when I was born and still to this day. They offer a new perspective to tv shows. Cartoon Network was a tv station I watched every single day as a child. There are so many amazing cartoons playing on this channel all the time. 

A few shows, in particular, amazed me so much that they are some of my favorite shows of all time. I wanted to share the cartoons on Cartoon Network I love the most and encourage anyone looking for a new show to watch these.

5 Old Cartoon Network Shows

These are some of my favorite old shows that I encourage you to watch:

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1. Adventure Time

This animated series first premiered on Cartoon Network in 2010 and continued for 10 seasons until it ended in 2018.

The story mainly follows the adventures of Finn the Human and his best friend Jake the Dog. This dynamic duo travels around the Land of Ooo fighting monsters, being silly with friends, and unlocking the secrets of Finn's unknown past. Adventure Time has the perfect combination of fun, deep, dark, and humor throughout its series.

What first attracted me to Adventure Time was the art style. It's full of vibrant colors, each character has unique qualities and all very quirky personalities. I feel like I can relate to their silliness.

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2. Regular Show

Regular Show is an animated sitcom series that ran from 2009 to 2017. The show lasted for eight crazy seasons.

Mordecai, a blue jay, and Rigby, a raccoon, are best buds that work together as groundskeepers at a local park. They despise work, so they usually goof around on the job and wreak havoc for the park.

Mordecai and Rigby accidentally cause troubles in all kinds of unusual ways. Their boss Benson, a walking gumball machine, always threatens to fire these goofballs but tends to rehire them a bit too often.

I enjoy Regular Show mostly for the humor in it as opposed to the storyline. The show has a bunch of hilarious and clever jokes. I appreciate the relatability I have with Mordecai and Rigby. There was finally a show about a couple of slackers on the job that are having fun. 

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3. Steven Universe

This Cartoon Network show was first introduced to the world in 2013 and ran for five seasons before its finale in 2019.

Steven Universe is a young boy with a gem for a belly button. This gem contains powerful magic that gives Steven awesome abilities. Steven is the son of Rose Quartz, the leader of the Crystal Gem rebellion against the Diamonds. Rose Quartz, unfortunately, died shortly after having Steven.

So, Steven was left with other Crystal Gems, Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl to continue the rebellion. The show follows Steven as he understands his magnificent powers and his identity as he and the Crystal Gems fight the Diamonds.

Steven Universe is one of my favorites because of all the positive messages it has throughout the show. I learned so much about the beautiful force of love and friendship. Characters are always demonstrating how much they care by risking their lives to save others. The finale made me cry, which means it's an incredible series.

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4. Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends

Debuting in 2004, Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends opened its doors for kids to enjoy until its sixth and final season in 2009.

Mac is a highly imaginative boy, so much so that he created an imaginary friend named Bloo. Although Mac couldn't keep Bloo, Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends welcomed Bloo to live there with many other imaginary friends. Every day after school, Mac visits Bloo and their other imaginary friends at Foster's. This crazy gang finds all kinds of entertaining activities to do around the Home (and get into a little trouble while they do).

Foster's Home is like no other cartoon that I've seen before. I love that this show focuses on the endless creativity of a child's mind and the types of imaginary friends they make up. This show also is filled with a lot of colors, which makes the cartoon look even more fun.

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5. Total Drama Island

In 2007, the first episode of Total Drama Island played on Cartoon Network. It ran for 26 episodes and eventually branched off and created Spin-off Total Drama series.

Total Drama Island is a competition reality show hosted by Chris McLean. 22 teenagers live at Camp Wawanaka and complete insane challenges as to not get voted off the island. Naturally, a group of teens is bound to conjure up drama. So, there's a lot of drama on each episode of Total Drama Island.

I recommend anyone who's a teenager to watch because Total Drama Island is for a bit older audience. It has some mature humor at times, but it has an awesome story. This show is insane and such an original idea for a cartoon.   

The Beauty of Cartoons

Cartoons help me unleash my internalized childish and creative side. These shows are a nice distraction from real-world adult responsibilities. I can relax by watching cartoons and having a nice laugh. Cartoons are a silly and usually laid-back genre of television entertainment that I prefer over any other type of show.

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ZeldaJ commented ZeldaJ 2 years ago

Total Drama Island somehow made me care about animated reality show contestants.

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Apocalypse_Film_Binger commented Apocalypse_Film_Binger 2 years ago

Steven Universe really pushed boundaries in kids animation.

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Benjamin-Elliot commented Benjamin-Elliot 2 years ago

Foster's Home's art style was so unique and memorable.

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NovaBurst commented NovaBurst 2 years ago

The Halloween episodes of Regular Show were always amazing.

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Elsie_Gold commented Elsie_Gold 2 years ago

Adventure Time's world felt endless in possibilities.

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Amelia-Claire commented Amelia-Claire 2 years ago

Chris McLean has to be one of the best cartoon villains ever.

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VortexPhantom commented VortexPhantom 2 years ago

The way Steven Universe handled relationships was so mature and nuanced.

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Fritz_Focus commented Fritz_Focus 2 years ago

Foster's Home's Cheese was comedy gold.

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Chris_1999 commented Chris_1999 2 years ago

Regular Show nailed the balance between slice of life and absolute chaos.

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Grayson_2010 commented Grayson_2010 2 years ago

Adventure Time really grew up with its audience.

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DarkSideRules commented DarkSideRules 3 years ago

The challenges in Total Drama Island were hilariously over the top.

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HazelDream commented HazelDream 3 years ago

Steven Universe's soundtrack was absolutely incredible.

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DreamBiggerToday commented DreamBiggerToday 3 years ago

Foster's Home had some of the cleverest writing in animation.

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Daisy_Glow commented Daisy_Glow 3 years ago

The surreal humor in Regular Show always caught me off guard in the best way.

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Thriving-Lifestyle_42 commented Thriving-Lifestyle_42 3 years ago

Adventure Time's Marceline and Princess Bubblegum storyline was groundbreaking.

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Eliana_Rain commented Eliana_Rain 3 years ago

I still use Total Drama Island references in daily conversation.

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SoundtrackCollector_Emily commented SoundtrackCollector_Emily 3 years ago

The Crystal Gems were such well-developed characters.

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VenusJ commented VenusJ 3 years ago

Foster's Home's Eduardo was such a lovable character.

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AvaMarie_07 commented AvaMarie_07 3 years ago

The park crew in Regular Show felt like a real dysfunctional family.

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BingeWatcher99 commented BingeWatcher99 3 years ago

Adventure Time's BMO episodes were always a highlight.

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Clarissa_Firefly commented Clarissa_Firefly 3 years ago

Total Drama Island's character dynamics were surprisingly complex.

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Sky-Wong commented Sky-Wong 3 years ago

The way Steven Universe handled trauma and healing was so thoughtful.

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RyanBarnes commented RyanBarnes 3 years ago

I appreciated how Foster's Home celebrated creativity and imagination.

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Romance_Film_Dreamer commented Romance_Film_Dreamer 3 years ago

Regular Show really captured that millennial struggle.

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GratitudeMindset commented GratitudeMindset 3 years ago

The Ice King's backstory in Adventure Time broke my heart.

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DirectorVision_777 commented DirectorVision_777 3 years ago

Total Drama Island had no right being as addictive as it was.

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Energized-Living_55 commented Energized-Living_55 3 years ago

Steven Universe's fusion concept was such a clever metaphor.

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Purpose-Driven_Life_88 commented Purpose-Driven_Life_88 3 years ago

Foster's Home had the perfect balance of heart and humor.

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HorrorRemakeDebater commented HorrorRemakeDebater 3 years ago

The way Regular Show mixed mundane problems with cosmic horror was brilliant.

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Hunter commented Hunter 3 years ago

Adventure Time really set the bar for modern cartoon storytelling.

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Adele_Skies commented Adele_Skies 3 years ago

I loved how Total Drama Island perfectly parodied reality show tropes.

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Serena-Hansen commented Serena-Hansen 3 years ago

Steven Universe had such amazing representation for its time.

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DreamSageX commented DreamSageX 3 years ago

The friendship between Mordecai and Rigby felt so authentic in Regular Show.

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SelfCare-Haven_777 commented SelfCare-Haven_777 3 years ago

I still find new details every time I rewatch Adventure Time.

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InterstellarX commented InterstellarX 3 years ago

Foster's Home had some of the most memorable side characters ever.

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HealthyBody_HappySoul commented HealthyBody_HappySoul 3 years ago

Total Drama Island was great but the spinoffs never quite captured the same magic.

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PenelopeXO commented PenelopeXO 3 years ago

The art style evolution in Steven Universe was really impressive.

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Reduce_Reuse_Thrive_10 commented Reduce_Reuse_Thrive_10 3 years ago

Regular Show had no right being as philosophical as it sometimes got.

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Charlotte_98 commented Charlotte_98 3 years ago

I actually prefer the early seasons of Adventure Time when it was more silly and random.

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AnimeBingerX commented AnimeBingerX 3 years ago

Steven Universe really changed how cartoons handle serious topics.

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EvanRussell commented EvanRussell 3 years ago

The voice acting in Total Drama Island was absolutely perfect.

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JulianaCole commented JulianaCole 3 years ago

I think Foster's Home doesn't get enough credit for its clever adult humor.

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AmberGleam commented AmberGleam 3 years ago

Adventure Time's finale left me in tears. What a perfect way to end the series.

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DominicStone commented DominicStone 3 years ago

Regular Show perfectly captured that quarter-life crisis feeling.

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Believe-Achieve_555 commented Believe-Achieve_555 3 years ago

The lore in Steven Universe got so complex I had to watch YouTube explanations to keep up.

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ParisXO commented ParisXO 3 years ago

Foster's Home had some of the best running gags in cartoon history.

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TrainWith_Passion_01 commented TrainWith_Passion_01 3 years ago

Total Drama Island's animation style took some getting used to but the writing made up for it.

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BenjaminThompson commented BenjaminThompson 3 years ago

The way Adventure Time handled complex topics like loss and growing up was masterful.

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Olive commented Olive 3 years ago

I know people love Steven Universe but I could never get past the first few episodes.

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CouchPotato_47 commented CouchPotato_47 3 years ago

Regular Show spoke to my soul as someone who worked a dead-end job in my 20s.

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Nevaeh_K commented Nevaeh_K 3 years ago

The music in Adventure Time was surprisingly good. Remember Food Chain? That episode was wild.

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Twitch_Gamer_Elite commented Twitch_Gamer_Elite 3 years ago

I watched these shows with my kids and ended up becoming a bigger fan than they were!

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Nina_Soft commented Nina_Soft 3 years ago

Foster's Home was great but the earlier episodes were definitely stronger.

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Ava_Rose commented Ava_Rose 3 years ago

I actually didn't enjoy Total Drama Island much. The mean-spirited humor wasn't my cup of tea.

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Hollywood_Hype42 commented Hollywood_Hype42 3 years ago

The character development in Steven Universe was absolutely beautiful. Watching Peridot's journey was amazing.

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MichaelaBrooks commented MichaelaBrooks 3 years ago

Adventure Time's world-building was incredible. The Land of Ooo had such deep lore.

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The-Cozy_Minimalist commented The-Cozy_Minimalist 3 years ago

I still quote Regular Show with my friends. OOOOHHHHH! never gets old.

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Lyla_Cloud commented Lyla_Cloud 3 years ago

You're missing out on the genius of Steven Universe if you're just focusing on the surface level stuff.

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ObiWanKnows commented ObiWanKnows 3 years ago

Am I the only one who thought Foster's Home got a bit repetitive towards the end?

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AlienChronicles commented AlienChronicles 3 years ago

The ending of Regular Show hit me harder than I expected. That finale was surprisingly emotional.

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LillianRamirez commented LillianRamirez 3 years ago

Total Drama Island was basically animated Survivor and I loved every minute of it. The parody was spot on.

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WyattFoster commented WyattFoster 3 years ago

I actually prefer the later seasons of Adventure Time when it got darker and more complex with the Lich storylines.

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ViralTrendsetter commented ViralTrendsetter 3 years ago

Foster's Home had the most creative character designs I've ever seen in animation. Each imaginary friend was so unique!

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Zakaria_Zine commented Zakaria_Zine 3 years ago

Honestly, I found Steven Universe a bit preachy at times. The musical numbers started feeling forced after a while.

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LiamLewis commented LiamLewis 3 years ago

Steven Universe taught my kids so much about acceptance and love. Such an important show for this generation.

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SkyeX commented SkyeX 3 years ago

I can't believe Regular Show didn't make it higher on other people's lists. The surreal humor and relatable workplace dynamics were pure genius.

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DeathStarRuler commented DeathStarRuler 3 years ago

Adventure Time will always hold a special place in my heart. The way they balanced silly humor with deep philosophical themes was incredible.

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