The 15 Most Famous Cartoon Shows Of All Time

15. Johny Bravo

Johnny Bravo is an American animated television series created by Van Partible for Cartoon Network, and the second of the network's Cartoon Cartoons. The series centers on the titular character Johnny Bravo, a muscular and boorish man who tries to get women to date him, though he is usually unsuccessful. He ends up in bizarre situations and predicaments, often accompanied by celebrity guest characters such as Adam West or Donny Osmond.

14. Courage The Cowardly Dog

Courage the Cowardly Dog is an American animated horror-comedy television series created by John R. Dilworth for Cartoon Network, and the ninth of the network's Cartoon Cartoons. It follows a anthropomorphic dog who lives with a married elderly pair of farmers in the Middle of Nowhere. The trio are frequently thrown into bizarre misadventures, often involving the paranormal/supernatural.

13. The Powerpuff Girls

The Powerpuff Girls is an American animated television series created by animator Craig McCracken and produced by Cartoon Network Studios for Cartoon Network. The show centers on Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, three girls with superpowers, as well as their father, the brainy scientist Professor Utonium, who all live in the fictional city of Townsville, USA. The girls are frequently called upon by the town's childlike and naive mayor to help fight nearby criminals using their powers. 

12. Duck Tales

DuckTales is an Animated television series produced by Disney Television Animation. It premiered in 1987 to 1990 with a total of four seasons and 100 episodes. The show follows the adventures of Scrooge McDuck and his three grandnephews, Huey, Dewey, and Louie. In a typical story, the villains are after McDuck's fortune or his Number One Dime.

11. The Flintstones

The Flintstones is an animated, prime-time American television sitcom that was broadcast from 1960 to 1966, on ABC. The show, produced by Hanna-Barbera, fancifully depicted the lives of a working-class Stone Age man, his family, and his next-door neighbor and best friend. This is a favorite family cartoon that depicts a married man’s life during the Stone Age period. Cars are driven by foot; dinosaurs are used as pulleys and the entire theme demonstrates creativity. Fred Flintstone is the main character and a very popular character.

10. Doraemon

Doraemon is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by the manga writing team Fujiko Fujio. The series was first published in December 1969 in six different magazines. The series has also been adapted into a successful anime series and media franchise. The story revolves around a robotic cat named Doraemon, who travels back in time from the 22nd century to aid a pre-teen boy named Nobita Nobi.

9. Pokemon

Pokémon, abbreviated from the Japanese title of Pocket Monsters, is a long running Japanese children's cartoon television series, which has been adapted for the international television markets. It is based on the Pokémon video game series and is a part of the franchise owned by The Pokémon Company,and created by Satoshi Tajiri in 1995. It is centered on fictional creatures called "Pokémon", which humans capture and train to fight each other for sport.

8. Road Runner

This is another classic cartoon that has a historic rivalry theme. The Road Runner is the main character and is always hunted by the Coyote who never manages to win. Not even once. He uses amazing gadgets each time but they end-up backfiring on him.The characters were created by animation director Chuck Jones in 1948 for Warner Bros., while the template for their adventures was the work of writer Michael Maltese.

7. Looney Tunes

Looney Tunes is an American animated series of comedy short films produced by Warner Bros. from 1930 to 1969 during the golden age of American animation, alongside its sister series Merrie Melodies Looney Tunes is synonymous with Warner Bros and is one of the biggest cartoon series from the company. Bugs Bunny is a renowned figure here and his cheeky character makes him a favourite of several generations.

6. Popeye The Sailor

Popeye the Sailor Man is a cartoon fictional character, created by Elzie Crisler Segar, who has appeared in comic strips and theatrical and television animated cartoons. He first appeared in the daily King Features comic strip Thimble Theatre on 1929, Popeye became the strip's title in later years.

5. Scooby Doo

Scooby-Doo is an American animated cartoon franchise, comprising several animated television series produced from 1969 to the present day. Many people grew up watching the group of young detectives solving mysteries. Scooby Doo was always scared as he tagged along but fate seemed to favour him. His best friend, Shaggy, influenced even the popular Caribbean Dancehall star who goes by the name.The original series, Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!, was created for Hanna-Barbera Productions by writers Joe Ruby and Ken Spears in 1969.

4. Dexter's Laboratory

Dexter's Laboratory is an American comic science fiction animated television series created by Genndy Tartakovsky for Cartoon Network, and the first of the network's Cartoon Cartoons. The series follows Dexter, a boy-genius and inventor with a secret laboratory, who constantly battles his sister Dee Dee in an attempt to keep her out of the lab. He also engages in a bitter rivalry with his neighbor and fellow-genius Mandark.

3. Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse is a funny animal cartoon character and the official mascot of The Walt Disney Company. An anthropomorphic mouse who typically wears red shorts, large yellow shoes, and white gloves, Mickey has become one of the most recognizable cartoon characters in the world. This cartoon first released in 1928 and even now, it’s still a major hit. Interestingly, Mickey Mouse is the only cartoon star to be featured on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It’s produced by Walt Disney.

2. Ben 10

Ben 10 is an American media franchise created by "Man of Action" (a group consisting of Duncan Rouleau, Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, and Steven T. Seagle) and produced by Cartoon Network Studios. The franchise is about a boy who acquires a watch-like alien device, called the Omnitrix, that allows the wearer to transform into alien creatures.The franchise has four movies, all of which aired on Cartoon Network between 2007 and 2012.

1. Tom and Jerry

Tom and Jerry is an American animated series of short films created in 1940, by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. It centers on a rivalry between its two main characters, Tom Cat and Jerry Mouse, and many recurring characters, based around slapstick comedy. This series is one of the most watched in TV and has definitely influenced numerous other cartoons. Apart from the series, several movies have also been released.