Highest Rated Family TV Series/TV Mini-Series With At Least 5000 Votes
1. Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005–2008)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
In a war-torn world of elemental magic, a young boy reawakens to undertake a dangerous mystic quest to fulfill his destiny as the Avatar, and bring peace to the world.
Stars: Dee Bradley Baker, Zach Tyler, Mae Whitman, Jack De Sena
Votes: 139,694
2. Batman: The Animated Series (1992–1995)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The Dark Knight battles crime in Gotham City with occasional help from Robin and Batgirl.
Stars: Kevin Conroy, Loren Lester, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Bob Hastings
Votes: 55,763
3. Over the Garden Wall (2014 TV Mini-Series)
TV-PG | 110 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Two brothers find themselves lost in a mysterious land and try to find their way home.
Stars: Elijah Wood, Collin Dean, Melanie Lynskey, Christopher Lloyd
Votes: 12,675
4. Gravity Falls (2012–2016)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Twin siblings Dipper and Mabel Pines spend the summer at their uncle's tourist trap in the enigmatic town of Gravity Falls.
Stars: Jason Ritter, Kristen Schaal, Alex Hirsch, Linda Cardellini
Votes: 27,353
5. Kardes Payi (2014–2015)
TV-PG | 70 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The two brothers have a plumbing company and they are trying to invent something that would make the world a better place.
Stars: Ahmet Kural, Murat Cemcir, Seda Bakan, Emrah Kaman
Votes: 8,913
6. Doctor Who (2005– )
TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The further adventures of the time traveling alien adventurer and his companions.
Stars: Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman, Matt Smith, David Tennant
Votes: 153,701
7. Adventure Time (2010– )
TV-PG | 11 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A human boy named Finn and adoptive brother and best friend Jake the Dog, protect the citizens of the Land of Ooo from foes of various shapes and sizes.
Stars: John DiMaggio, Jeremy Shada, Tom Kenny, Hynden Walch
Votes: 50,582
8. The Legend of Korra (2012–2014)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Avatar Korra fights to keep Republic City safe from the evil forces of both the physical and spiritual worlds.
Stars: Janet Varney, P.J. Byrne, David Faustino, J.K. Simmons
Votes: 68,659
9. Justice League (2001–2006)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Seven of the most formidable heroes form arguably the most powerful team ever.
Stars: Phil LaMarr, George Newbern, Carl Lumbly, Maria Canals-Barrera
Votes: 28,305
10. The New Batman Adventures (1997–1999)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The further and darker adventures of Batman with a new Robin, a closer association with Batgirl and the previous Robin now as Nightwing.
Stars: Kevin Conroy, Tara Strong, Mathew Valencia, Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Votes: 7,915
11. Doctor Who (1963–1989)
TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Time and Space traveling adventures of a Gallifreyan Time Lord only known as the Doctor and his companions, traveling through time and space.
Stars: William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker
Votes: 27,227
12. Mr. Bean (1990–1995)
TV-G | 350 min | Comedy, Family
Life is a difficult challenge for Mr Bean, who despite being a grown adult, has trouble completing even the simplest of tasks. Thankfully, his perseverance is usually rewarded, and he finds an ingenious way around the problem.
Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Robin Driscoll, Matilda Ziegler, Matthew Ashforde
Votes: 66,129
13. X-Men (1992–1997)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Family
A team of mutant superheroes fight for justice and human acceptance in the Marvel Comics universe.
Stars: Cedric Smith, Cathal J. Dodd, George Buza, Norm Spencer
Votes: 25,657
14. The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Kermit the Frog and his friends struggle to put on a weekly variety show.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz
Votes: 15,775
15. Summer Heights High (2007– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The life of a public school epitomized by disobedient student Jonah Takalua, self-absorbed private school exchange student Ja'mie King, and megalomaniac drama teacher Mr. G.
Stars: Chris Lilley, Asolima Tauati, Iro Utaifeau, Zach Fa'atoe
Votes: 11,849
16. The Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes Comedy Hour (1985–1986)
45 min | Animation, Family, Comedy
A Saturday morning series, collecting of some of the most popular classic cartoons from the Looney Tunes catalogue.
Stars: Mel Blanc, June Foray
Votes: 12,490
17. Steven Universe (2013– )
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
A young boy takes his mother's place in a group of gemstone-based beings, and must learn to control his powers.
Stars: Zach Callison, Deedee Magno, Michaela Dietz, Estelle
Votes: 11,993
18. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The misadventures of a TV writer both at work and at home.
Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam
Votes: 6,311
19. I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
A daffy woman constantly strives to become a star along with her bandleader husband and gets herself in the strangest situations.
Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
Votes: 17,317
20. Regular Show in Space (2009– )
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The daily surreal adventures of a blue jay and raccoon duo that attempt to deal with their mundane jobs as groundskeepers at the local park.
Stars: J.G. Quintel, William Salyers, Sam Marin, Mark Hamill
Votes: 19,274
21. Anne of Green Gables (1985 TV Mini-Series)
TV-G | 199 min | Drama, Family
An orphan girl, sent to an elderly brother and sister by mistake, charms her new home and community with her fiery spirit and imagination.
Stars: Megan Follows, Colleen Dewhurst, Richard Farnsworth, Patricia Hamilton
Votes: 14,863
22. The 10th Kingdom (2000 TV Mini-Series)
Not Rated | 417 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A father and daughter are caught in a parallel universe where the great queens Snow White, Cinderella, and Little Red Riding Hood have had their kingdoms fragmented by warring trolls, giants and goblins.
Stars: Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Scott Cohen, Dianne Wiest, Daniel Lapaine
Votes: 14,619
23. Invader ZIM (2001–2004)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
An alien from the planet Irk is sent to Earth, not realising that his leaders were fooling him and didn't think a planet was there. He manages to fit in with school children but one boy sees through his disguise.
Stars: Andy Berman, Richard Steven Horvitz, Rosearik Rikki Simons, Melissa Fahn
Votes: 16,041
24. The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Widower Sheriff Andy and his son Opie live with Andy's Aunt Bee in Mayberry NC. With virtually no crimes to solve, most of Andy's time is spent philosophizing and calming down his cousin Deputy Barney.
Stars: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Frances Bavier
Votes: 8,646
25. The Wonder Years (1988–1993)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Kevin Arnold recalls growing up during the late 60s and early 70s; the turbulent social times make the transition from child to adult unusually interesting.
Stars: Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Daniel Stern, Alley Mills
Votes: 28,940
26. Get Smart (1965–1970)
TV-G | 25 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Bumbling Maxwell Smart, Agent 86 for CONTROL, battles the evil forces of KAOS with the help of his competent partner Agent 99.
Stars: Don Adams, Barbara Feldon, Edward Platt, Robert Karvelas
Votes: 8,293
27. Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990–2000)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy
A group of kids get together in the woods, and tell ghost stories.
Stars: Ross Hull, Daniel DeSanto, Raine Pare-Coull, Jodie Resther
Votes: 9,990
28. Spider-Man (1994–1998)
TV-Y | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A young man with spider-like abilities fights crime as a superhero in New York City while trying to have a normal personal life.
Stars: Christopher Daniel Barnes, Sara Ballantine, Edward Asner, Roscoe Lee Browne
Votes: 17,833
29. Courage the Cowardly Dog (1999–2002)
TV-Y7 | 11 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The offbeat adventures of Courage, a cowardly dog who must overcome his own fears to heroically defend his unknowing farmer owners from all kinds of dangers, paranormal events and menaces that appear around their land.
Stars: Marty Grabstein, Thea White, Peter Fernandez, Simon Prebble
Votes: 26,092
30. Anne of Avonlea (1987 TV Mini-Series)
230 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Anne Shirley accepts a teaching position at a girls boarding school in a town dominated by a rich and belligerant family determined to make her life miserable.
Stars: Megan Follows, Colleen Dewhurst, Marilyn Lightstone, Schuyler Grant
Votes: 6,653
31. The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2010–2012)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Family
After 74 villains break out of prison, Marvel's most powerful superheroes team up to capture all of them, and also to defend the Earth from widespread threats.
Stars: Eric Loomis, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Brian Bloom, Rick D. Wasserman
Votes: 10,254
32. Shaun the Sheep (2007– )
TV-G | 7 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Shaun is a sheep who doesn't follow the flock - in fact, he leads them into all sorts of scrapes and scraps, turning peace in the valley into mayhem in the meadow. Shaun and his pals run ... See full summary »
Stars: John Sparkes, Justin Fletcher, Richard Webber, Kate Harbour
Votes: 8,288
33. The Adventures of Tintin (1991–1992)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Crime
In this series, we witness the adventures of Tintin, a young reporter and his faithful dog, Snowy, as they travel around the world on adventures.
Stars: Colin O'Meara, Thierry Wermuth, Christian Pellissier, Henri Labussière
Votes: 13,861
34. Life with Louie (1995–1998)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Family, Comedy
Adventures of Louie Anderson as a child, growing up with his sweet-hearted mother, his loud and war crazed father, his 10 siblings, and children at school who love to tease him.
Stars: Louie Anderson, Edie McClurg, Justin Shenkarow, Miko Hughes
Votes: 5,047
35. Sesame Street (1969– )
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants, both human and puppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games and songs.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 8,426
36. Superman (1996–2000)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The last son of the planet Krypton protects his adoptive home of Earth as the greatest of the superheroes.
Stars: Tim Daly, Joseph Bologna, Dana Delany, David Kaufman
Votes: 9,719
37. SpongeBob SquarePants (1999– )
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The misadventures of a talking sea sponge who works at a fast food restaurant, attends a boating school, and lives in an underwater pineapple.
Stars: Tom Kenny, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Clancy Brown
Votes: 60,830
38. Boy Meets World (1993–2000)
TV-G | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Adolescent Cory Matthews grows up, and faces problems with friends, family, and school.
Stars: Ben Savage, Rider Strong, William Daniels, Betsy Randle
Votes: 32,775
39. DuckTales (1987–1990)
TV-Y | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The globe-trotting treasure-hunting money-making adventures of billionaire Scrooge McDuck and his nephews.
Stars: Alan Young, Russi Taylor, Terence McGovern, Chuck McCann
Votes: 21,922
40. The Amazing World of Gumball (2011– )
TV-Y7 | 11 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The life of a 12-year-old boy who happens to be a blue cat as he lives with his family and other strange creatures.
Stars: Jacob Hopkins, Terrell Ransom Jr., Dan Russell, Teresa Gallagher
Votes: 9,291
41. Gargoyles (1994–1996)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A clan of heroic night creatures pledge to protect modern New York City as they did in Scotland long ago
Stars: Keith David, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Jeff Bennett, Frank Welker
Votes: 10,831
42. Dragons: Riders of Berk (2012– )
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The further adventures of Hiccup and his friends on the Island of Berk.
Stars: America Ferrera, Jay Baruchel, T.J. Miller, Zack Pearlman
Votes: 6,216
43. Raising Hope (2010–2014)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family
Jimmy becomes a single parent to an infant after the mother he had a one-night stand with ends up on death row.
Stars: Lucas Neff, Martha Plimpton, Garret Dillahunt, Shannon Woodward
Votes: 30,917
44. Phineas and Ferb (2007–2015)
TV-G | 15 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
Phineas and Ferb invent, scheme and stay one step ahead of their bratty sister. Meanwhile, their pet platypus plots against evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz.
Stars: Vincent Martella, Ashley Tisdale, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Dan Povenmire
Votes: 21,712
45. The Addams Family (1964–1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Horror
The misadventures of a blissfully macabre but extremely loving family.
Stars: John Astin, Carolyn Jones, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy
Votes: 9,206
46. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012– )
TV-Y7 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Four ninja turtles, mutated by a mysterious alien substance, must rise up out of the sewers and defend their city against evil forces from both the past and present.
Stars: Sean Astin, Greg Cipes, Rob Paulsen, Mae Whitman
Votes: 5,950
47. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987–1996)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The adventures of a quartet of humanoid warrior turtles and their friends.
Stars: Cam Clarke, Barry Gordon, Rob Paulsen, Townsend Coleman
Votes: 23,587
48. The Transformers (1984–1987)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Two opposing factions of transforming alien robots engage in a battle that has the fate of Earth in the balance.
Stars: Frank Welker, Peter Cullen, Corey Burton, Chris Latta
Votes: 16,698
49. Dexter's Laboratory (1996–2003)
TV-G | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The misadventures of a boy genius and his annoying sister.
Stars: Kath Soucie, Jeff Bennett, Christine Cavanaugh, Frank Welker
Votes: 31,551
50. Recess (1997–2001)
TV-Y | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Comic tales of a group of good friends, 4 boys and 2 girls, during breaks in primary school, as they grow up, relate to each other, and have brushes with authority.
Stars: Andrew Lawrence, Ashley Johnson, Jason Davis, Rickey D'Shon Collins
Votes: 16,234