Nickelodeon
The undisputed king of Nickelodeon. Since its debut, ________ has become a global multi-billion dollar franchise. Its absurd humor and iconic characters (Patrick, Squidward, Mr. Krabs) have made it the longest-running Nicktoon and a permanent fixture in internet meme culture.
Spongebob Square Pants
The show that redefined modern animation. What started as a surreal comedy about a boy and his dog became a sprawling, emotionally complex epic with deep lore. It is largely credited with kicking off the "Cartoon Network Renaissance."
Adventure Time
Known in Canada simply as Beasties (due to censorship laws regarding the word "war"), this was another CGI masterpiece from Mainframe. It reimagined the Transformers as animals (Optimus Primal, Megatron as a T-Rex) and featured some of the most sophisticated storytelling in 90s children's TV.
Beast Wars Transformers
Teletoon’s greatest international export. A pitch-perfect parody of reality shows like Survivor, this series became a global phenomenon. Its massive cast of stereotypical teenagers (The Goth, The Jock, The Geek) and the sadistic host Chris McLean made it a staple of 2000s animation
Total Drama Island
The definitive Disney Channel cartoon of the 2000s. Known for its formulaic yet incredibly clever writing, catchy musical numbers, and the iconic "Perry the Platypus vs. Dr. Doofenshmirtz" B-plots. It holds the record for some of the highest-rated animated telecasts on the network.
Phineas and Ferb
Often cited by critics as one of the greatest animated series of all time, ________ moved away from episodic comedy toward epic, serialized storytelling. Its deep world-building, character development (specifically Zuko’s redemption arc), and heavy themes gave it a massive legacy that continues with live-action adaptations and new animated projects.
Avatar thee last air bender
Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup were the face of the network during the late 90s. The show’s mix of "cute" aesthetics and high-octane superhero violence made it a massive merchandising juggernaut and a pop-culture icon.
The Power Puff Girls
While ________ is a global phenomenon, its Canadian home was YTV. It anchored the legendary "Friday Night Thrash" and "The Zone" blocks, sparking the 90s Poké-mania across the country and remaining a staple on the channel for decades.
Known for its hyper-kinetic energy (and that infamous whip-crack sound effect), plus his smart sisters it was a mainstay of the network for nearly a decade.
Johnny test
Though it only ran for two seasons, ____________ changed the landscape of children's animation. Its focus on deep lore, secret codes, and an overarching mystery regarding the "Author of the Journals" created a massive adult and teen following that persists today.
Gravity Falls
For a long time, Timmy Turner was the only character who could rival SpongeBob in ratings. The show’s fast-paced, "blink-and-you’ll-miss-it" visual comedy and the dynamic between Cosmo and Wanda made it a staple for nearly two decades.
The Fairy odd parents
_______ turned Cartoon Network into an action powerhouse. The franchise’s massive success led to multiple spin-off series, movies, and toys, making Ben Tennyson one of the most recognizable characters for kids of the mid-2000s.
Ben 10
The definitive "action" show of the late 90s/early 00s. YTV was the place to watch Goku’s legendary battles.
Dragon Ball Z
Rather than a reality show competition, the series re-imagines the original teenage contestants as four-year-olds in a daycare center. While the characters retain their iconic personalities—such as Duncan being a rebel and Courtney being a perfectionist—they are placed in surreal, slapstick situations rather than elimination challenges.
Total Drama Rama
The 1987 original was the bedrock of Disney's television animation success, but the 2017 reboot brought the show back into the spotlight with a more serialized, character-focused approach. Whether you prefer the classic or the modern version, the theme song is ingrained in the brain of every Disney fan.
Duck Tales
Nick's first major foray into 3D CGI animation, following the 2001 Oscar-nominated film.
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron
Famed for its innovative mix of animation styles (2D, 3D, live-action) and sharp, self-aware meta-humor.
The amazing world of gumball
While a Nickelodeon original, it was YTV’s highest-rated show for years, often serving as the network's flagship.
Spongebob Square Pants
Unlike the original show, which focused on superhero action and serialized drama, _____________ is a stylized, comedic parody that focuses on what the Titans do when they aren't saving the world.
Teen Titans GO!
_________ is an American animated comedy-adventure series created by brothers Chris and Shane Houghton that premiered on Disney Channel in 2018. The show is loosely based on the creators' own experiences growing up in a small farm town and later moving to a major city.
Big City Greens
Known for its "cool jazz" soundtrack and grounded, urban atmosphere, ____________ dealt with surprisingly mature emotional themes. Arnold, the "football head" with a heart of gold, navigated city life with a cast of deeply human supporting characters like Helga G. Pataki.
Hey Arnold!
Influenced by anime, this series balanced serious character drama with high-stakes action and became a definitive version of the DC characters.
Teen Titans
_______ isn't just a YTV classic; it is a piece of television history. As the world’s first half-hour, completely computer-animated TV series, it put Canadian animation on the map. Set inside a computer system called Mainframe, it followed Bob, Enzo, and Dot as they fought "The User" in video games and battled the viral villains Megabyte and Hexadecimal.
Reboot
The show follows the adventures of the Warner Brothers, Yakko and Wakko, and their sister, Dot—three "undeterminable" cartoon stars from the 1930s who were locked in the Warner Bros. water tower for being too zany, only to escape in the 1990s.
Anamaniacs
_________ is an animated spin-off of the 2002 Disney animated film___________ It originally aired on Disney Channel from 2003 to 2006 and served as a direct sequel to the movie______ The Movie.
Lilo and Stich The Series