Top 10 Cartoons of the 90s

10. Hey Arnold!

Hey Arnold! premiered in 1996, and wound up production in 2001. Arnold is a generally mellow 4th-grader with a head shaped like an American football, who lives with his grandparents and their eccentric tenants in a boarding house. Arnold and his best friend, Gerald, explore the urban lure in which they live, always embarking on new mystery and adventure. Helga Pataki, the neighborhood bully, never shows her soft side publicly but has a crush on the the always cool Arnold. This was a great show that often touched on the every day occurrences of childhood life.

9. Darkwing Duck

Darkwing Duck premiered in 1991,  and aired through 1997. Darkwing Duck is a direct spin off of Duck Tales. Darkwing Duck is about the adventures of a Batman like hero, aided by his sidekick and pilot Launchpad. In his secret identity of Drake Mallard, our hero lives in a suburban house with his adopted daughter Gosalyn, next door to the clueless and dim-witted Muddlefoot family. Father by day, and masked protector of the St. Canard by night. Darkwing struggles with the desire for fame and the reality of fatherhood and everyday life. Most episodes put these two aspects of Darkwing's character in direct conflict, but he always does the right thing in the end.

8. Disney's Adventure Of The Gummi Bears

Disney's Adventure Of The Gummi Bears premiered in 1985 and ran through 1991. Interestingly, this was the first animated series developed by Walt Disney Animated Television. The Gummi Bears are the last remaining members of a once-great civilization of Gummis that fled the land centuries ago when humans, jealous of the advancements of Gummis, forced them out. Now regarded by most of humankind as fairy tales, the show's main cast of Gummi Bears live in Gummi Glen in the medieval kingdom of Dunwyn. As the Gummis focus on remaining unknown to human kind, they do befriend a human boy named Cavin. The Gummi's main enemy is Duke Sigmund Igthorn, a renegade noble with an army of clueless ogre's, from the neighboring town of Drakemore. Duke regularly tries to expose the Gummi Bears and steal secrets from them so he might one day become King of the land.

7. The Ren and Stimpy Show

The Ren and Stimpy Show premiered in 1991 and ran through 1996. Ah the show that made some of the nastiest and most vulgar sights and sound known to man hilarious! This show was about two best friends. An intense, hyperactive chihuahua and his brain dead, full-of-life feline friend. Most adventures involved any combination of snot, jars of spit, fleas, litter boxes, hairballs, farts, and any other disgusting substance imaginable. It was truly a delightful show!

6. TaleSpin

TailSpin premiered in 1990 and ran through 1994. The characters in TaleSpin were adapted from the 1967 animated Disney release, The Jungle Book. The series is set in a fictional harbor town, named Cape Suzette. Main character, Baloo the Bear, once owned his own cargo freight business, "Baloo's Air Service," but now works for Rebecca Cunnigham upon his default on delinquent bills with the bank. Baloo and his energetic side kick, Kit Cloudkicker, work together delivering freight and fighting off air pirates.

5. Rugrats

Rugrats premiered in 1991 and ran through 2004. The show primarily focused 8 babies and their day-to-day lives. Everyday experiences became huge adventures in these babies imaginations. Tommy Pickles, easily regarded as the nucleus of the group of babies, often mispronounced words and used them out of context as he overheard "grown ups" say them. Tommy's cousin, Angelica Pickles is a 3 year old who can communicate verbally with both baby and adults. Due to this, she plays a large role in manipulating both sides and often causing mischief.

4. Rocko's Modern Life

Rocko's Modern Life premiered in 1993 and ran through 1996. The show was based on the every day life of Rocko, a colorful shirt wearing wallaby living in a place called O-Town. Rocko, who has immigrated to America from Australia, is faced with various problems and challenges while trying to adapt to his new surroundings. His zany group of friends and acquaintances attempt to help Rocko get better acclimated, often making things 10 times more confusing and frustrating!

3. Bobby's World

Bobby's World premiered in 1990 and aired through 1998. It was about the everyday life of Bobby Generic and his extremely over-active imagination on how he views the world. Comedian, Howie Mandel, played the voice of both Bobby and Bobby's father on the show. Every episode Bobby successfully turned a typical, run of the mill situation into an exciting adventure. Let it be noted that the character, Bobby, originally came from an alter ego  Howie Mandel often used in his stand up comedy act.

2. Duck Tales

Duck Tales premiered in 1987 and aired new episodes through 1990. The show is based on the adventures of wealthy business man Scrooge McDuck and his great nephews; Huey, Dewey, and Louie. The boys are forced to move in with Uncle Scrooge after Uncle Donald Duck joins the Navy. Scrooge is the richest duck in the world, but he constantly searches for ways to become wealthier. Many episodes involve Scrooge and a cast of family and friends protecting his fortune from recurring villains which include Magic De Spell, the Beagle Boys, and Scrooges nemesis, Flintheart Glomgold. Scrooge's most prized possession is his "Number One Dime", which is often targeted by antagonist also.

1. Doug

Doug premiered on Nickelodeon in 1991 and aired through 1994. In 1996 Disney picked up the show and ran new episodes through 1999. While the two series have a few glaring differences, the main character and his core group of friends stayed largely in tact. The series take place in the small, fictitious town of Bluffington. Doug Funnie and his family moved from Bloatsburg, and Doug is forced to meet new friends and take on the every day challenges all grade-schoolers. A few constants Doug has in his life are Doug's faithful dog, Porkchop, and his daily diary entries. Doug also had alter-egos in the series such as Qaulman and Jack Bandit. Created in Doug's imagination, they were placed in imaginary versions of situations Doug was forced to deal with in his real life. Bluffington provided us with the classic "girl next door" - Patti Mayonnaise, the local bully - Roger Klotz, the quirky best friend/sidekick - Skeeter Valentine, the hipster sister - Judy Funnie, and the crazy neighbor - Mr. Dink. What more could you ask for? Thanks for the life lessons Doug!