List of animated television series created for syndication

This is a list of American animated television series created to be first-run on television in broadcast syndication.

Timeline

1940s-1950s

• Crusader Rabbit (1949–1959) (the first produced animated television series)
• The Adventures of Pow Wow (1949)
• The Adventures of Paddy the Pelican (1951)
• Colonel Bleep (1956–1960) (the first animated series made and filmed in color)
• The Gumby Show (1956-1968)
• The Huckleberry Hound Show (1958–1962)
• Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown (1958–1962)
• Spunky and Tadpole (1958–1961)
• Bucky and Pepito (1958)
• The Space Explorers (1959)
• Clutch Cargo (1959)
• The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show (1959–1973)
• The Quick Draw McGraw Show (1959–1962)
• New Adventures of the Space Explorers (1959)
• Hergé's Adventures of Tintin (1957–1964)
• Capt'n Sailorbird (1959)

1960s

• Mel-O-Toons (1959–1960)
• The New Adventures of Pinocchio (1960–1961)
• Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse (1960–1962)
• Popeye the Sailor (1960–1962)
• Mister Magoo (1960–1961)
• Q.T. Hush (1960)
• The Nutty Squirrels Present (1960–1961)
• Out of the Inkwell (1918–1929)
• Tales of the Wizard of Oz (1961)
• The Dick Tracy Show (1961–1962)
• Calvin and the Colonel (1961-1962)
• The Underseas Explorers (1961)
• The Alvin Show (1961–1962)
• The Yogi Bear Show (1960–1990)
• Space Angel (1962–1964)
• The Hanna-Barbera New Cartoon Series (1962–1963)
• The Deputy Dawg Show (1962–1972)
• King Features Trilogy (1962–1964)
  • Beetle Bailey (1962–1964)
  • Snuffy Smith and Barney Google (1962–1964)
  • Krazy Kat (1962–1964)
• The Funny Company (1963)
• Rod Rocket (1963)
• Astro Boy (1963–1975)
• 8th Man (1963–1964)
• The Mighty Hercules (1963–1966)
• The Magilla Gorilla Show (1963–1967)
• The Peter Potamus Show (1964–1965)
• The Pink Panther Show (1969–1980)
• Gigantor (1964–1965)
• Hoppity Hooper (1964-1967)
• The Underdog Show (1964-1973)
• The New Three Stooges (1965–1966)
• Sinbad Jr. and his Magic Belt (1965–1966)
• Kimba the White Lion (1965–1977)
• The Amazing 3 (1965–1966)
• JOT (1965–1981)
• The Mighty Mr. Titan (1965)
• Roger Ramjet (1965)
• The Astronut Show (1965–1967)
• Rocket Robin Hood (1966–1969)
• Arthur! and the Square Knights of the Round Table (1966–1968)
• A Laurel and Hardy Cartoon (1966–1967)
• Dodo, the Kid from Outer Space (1965–1970)
• The Marvel Super Heroes (1966)
• Batfink (1967)
• George of the Jungle (1967–1982)
• Johnny Cypher in Dimension Zero (1967)
• Max, the 2000-Year-Old Mouse (1967)
• Spider-Man (1967–1970) (Season 3 only)
• Yogi Bear & Friends (1967–1968)
• The Abbott and Costello Cartoon Show (1967–1968)
• Winky Dink and You (1969–1973) (color revival series to the CBS live-action/animation TV series of the same name)
• Bob in a Bottle (1969–1970)

1970s

• The Sabrina the Teenage Witch Show (1971–1974)
• The Cat in the Hat (1971) (television special)
• Wait Till Your Father Gets Home (1972–1974)
• Festival of Family Classics (1972–1976)
• The Wonderful Stories of Professor Kitzel (1972)
• Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972–1985)
• The Lorax (1972) (television special)
• Dr. Seuss on the Loose (1973) (television special)
• The Hoober-Bloob Highway (1975) (television special)
• Force Five (1975–1979)
  • Gaiking (1976–1977)
  • Danguard Ace (1977–1978)
  • Starvengers (1975–1976)
  • Grandizer (1975–1977)
  • Spaceketeers (1978–1979)
• Fred Flintstone and Friends (1977–1978)
• Tales of Magic/Merlin's Cave/World Famous Fairy Tales (1977–1988)
• The Groovie Goolies and Friends (1978–1979)
• Hanna–Barbera's World of Super Adventure (1978–1984)
• Battle of the Planets (1978–1985)
• Star Blazers (1979–1984)

1980s

• Archibald le Magi-chien (1980–1981)
• Astro Boy (1980–1981)
• The Raccoons television specials (1980–1983)
  • The Christmas Raccoons (1980)
  • The Raccoons on Ice (1981)
  • The Raccoons and the Lost Star (1983)
• Spider-Man (1981–1982)
• Lupin VIII (1982) (failed series)
• He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983–1985)
• G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1983–1986)
• The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show (1983–1986)
• Inspector Gadget (1983–1985)
• The Adventures of Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1984–1985)
• Voltron: Defender of the Universe (1984–1985)
• Poochie (1984) (television special)
• The Transformers (1984–1988)
• Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats (1984–1988)
• Challenge of the GoBots (1984–1986)
• ThunderCats (1985–1990)
• M.A.S.K. (1985–1989)
• The Care Bears (1985–1988) (DiC series only)
• Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors (1985–1986)
• She-Ra: Princess of Power (1985–1987)
• Sectaurs (1985)
• Robotech (1985)
• Macron 1 (1985–1986)
• Star Fairies (1985) (television special)
• Captain Harlock and the Queen of a Thousand Years (1985–1986)
• The Jetsons (1962–1987)
• The Centurions (1985–1987)
• The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera (1985–1994)
  • Yogi's Treasure Hunt (1985-1987)
  • Paw Paws (1985)
  • Galtar and the Golden Lance (1985)
  • The Flintstone Kids (1986)
  • The New Adventures of Jonny Quest (1986)
  • Snorks (1984–1989)
  • Sky Commanders (1987)
  • Fantastic Max (1988)
  • The Further Adventures of SuperTed (1989)
  • Paddington Bear (1989–1990)
  • Wake, Rattle and Roll (1990)
  • Midnight Patrol: Adventures in the Dream Zone (1990)
  • The Adventures of Don Coyote and Sancho Panda (1990)
  • Young Robin Hood (1991)
  • The Pirates of Dark Water (1991–1993)
  • SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron (1993)
  • 2 Stupid Dogs (1993)
• Super Sunday (1985–1986)
  • Jem (1985–1988)
  • Bigfoot and the Muscle Machines (1985–1986)
  • Robotix (1985–1986)
  • Inhumanoids (1986)
• My Little Pony 'n Friends (1986–1987)
  • My Little Pony (1984–1987)
  • The Glo Friends (1986–1987)
  • Potato Head Kids (1986–1987)
  • MoonDreamers (1986–1987)
• Kideo TV (1986–1987)
  • Ulysses 31 (1981–1982)
  • Rainbow Brite (1984–1987)
  • Popples (1986–1987)
  • Lady Lovely Locks and the Pixietails (1987)
• SilverHawks (1986)
• Rambo: The Force of Freedom (1986)
• Chuck Norris' Karate Kommandos (1986)
• Dennis the Menace (1986–1988)
• Maple Town (1986–1987)
• Defenders of the Earth (1986-1987)
• The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers (1986–1989)
• Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs (1987–1988)
• Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light (1987)
• Starcom: The U.S. Space Force (1987)
• Beverly Hills Teens (1987)
• Sylvanian Families (1987-1988)
• Spiral Zone (1987)
• Dinosaucers (1987–1988)
• Bionic Six (1987–1988)
• The Disney Afternoon (1987–1999)
  • Adventures of the Gummi Bears (1985–1991)
  • DuckTales (1987–1991)
  • Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers (1989–1990)
  • TaleSpin (1990–1991)
  • Darkwing Duck (1991–1992)
  • Goof Troop (1992–1993)
  • Bonkers (1993–1994)
  • Aladdin (1994–1995)
  • Gargoyles (1994–1997)
  • The Shnookums and Meat Funny Cartoon Show (1995-1996)
  • The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa (1995–1999)
  • Quack Pack (1996)
  • Mighty Ducks (1996–1997)
  • 101 Dalmatians (1997–1998)
• Diplodos (1987–1988)
• Ox Tales (1987–1988)
• Maxie's World (1987)
• The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin (1987)
• Hanna-Barbera Superstars 10 (1987–1988) (film series)
  • Yogi's Great Escape (1987)
  • The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones (1987)
  • Scooby-Doo Meets the Boo Brothers (1987)
  • Yogi Bear and the Magical Flight of the Spruce Goose (1987)
  • Top Cat and the Beverly Hills Cats (1987)
  • Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School (1988)
  • Rockin' with Judy Jetson (1988)
  • Yogi and the Invasion of the Space Bears (1988)
  • The Good, the Bad, and Huckleberry Hound (1988)
  • Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf (1988)
• The Comic Strip (1987–1988)
  • The Mini-Monsters (1987–1988)
  • Street Frogs (1987–1988)
  • Karate Cat (1987–1988)
  • TigerSharks (1987–1988)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987–1996)
• Marvel Action Universe (1988–1990)
  • Dino-Riders (1988)
  • RoboCop: The Animated Series (1988)
  • X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men (1989) (failed pilot)
• Gumby Adventures (1983–2002)
• C.O.P.S. (1988–1989)
• Garfield and Friends (1988–1995)
• Sharky & George (1988–1992)
• Police Academy (1988–1989)
• Ring Raiders (1989)
• Little Golden Book Land (1989) (television special)
• Denver, the Last Dinosaur (1989–1990)
• G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1989) (sequel to the former 1985-1986 G.I. Joe series)
• The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! (1989–1990)
• The Legend of Zelda (aired as part of The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!) (1989–1990)
• Wowser (1989–1992)
• The Adventures of Peter Pan (1989)
• Noozles (1988–1999)

1990s-2000s

• Tiny Toon Adventures (1990–1995)
• The Power Team (aired as part of Video Power) (1990–1992)
• Heroes on Hot Wheels (1990)
• Barnyard Commandos (1990)
• Samurai Pizza Cats (1990–1991)
• Widget, The World Watcher (1990–1991)
• Saban's Adventures of Oliver Twist (1990–1991)
• The New Adventures of He-Man (1990)
• Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue (1990) (television special)
• Maya the Bee (1989–1995)
• Back to the Future: the Animated Series (1991–1992)
• Honeybee Hutch (1991–1992)
• The Littl' Bits (1991–1995)
• Jin Jin and the Panda Patrol (1992)
• Bohbot Kids Network (1992–2002)
  • Around the World in Eighty Dreams (1992–1993)
  • Gulliver's Travels (1992–1993)
  • King Arthur and the Knights of Justice (1992–1993)
  • Mighty Max (1993–1994)
  • Double Dragon (1993–1994)
  • Hurricanes (1993–1994)
  • Street Sharks (1994–1997)
  • Mega Man (1994–1995)
  • Highlander: The Animated Series (1994–1996)
  • Gadget Boy and Heather (1995–1996)
  • Ultraforce (1995–1996)
  • Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders (1995–1996)
  • Skysurfer Strike Force (1995–1996)
  • Extreme Dinosaurs (1997)
  • Sonic Underground (1999–2000)
  • Monster Rancher (1999–2000)
  • Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles (1999–2000)
  • Roswell Conspiracies: Aliens, Myths and Legends (1999–2000)
  • Kong: The Animated Series (2000–2001)
• James Bond Jr. (1991)
• Bucky O'Hare and the Toad Wars (1991)
• Adventures of the Little Mermaid (1991)
• Battletoads (1992) (failed pilot)
• Funky Fables (1992–1995) (Release Under the Brand Sugar & Spice)
• My Little Pony Tales (1992)
• The Adventures of T-Rex (1992–1993)
• Conan the Adventurer (1992–1994)
• Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics (1992–1995)
• Saban's Adventures of Pinocchio (1992)
• Fievel's American Tails (1992)
• Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog (1993)
• Twinkle, the Dream Being (1993)
• Biker Mice from Mars (1993–1996)
• The Pink Panther (1993–1995)
• VeggieTales (1993–present)
• Stone Protectors (1993)
• The New Adventures of Speed Racer (1993–1994)
• The Bots Master (1993–1994)
• Animaniacs (1993–1998)
• Sgt. Savage and his Screaming Eagles (1994)
• The Marvel Action Hour (1994–1996)
  • Iron Man (1994–1996)
  • Fantastic Four (1994–1996)
• Phantom 2040 (1994–1996)
• Mutant League (1994–1996)
• Creepy Crawlers (1994–1996)
• ReBoot (1994–2001) (Season 3 only)
• Sailor Moon (1995)
• Sailor Moon R (1995–1998)
• Action Man (1995–1996)
• Littlest Pet Shop (1995–1996)
• The Baby Huey Show (1995–1996)
• Darkstalkers (1995–1996)
• Tenko and the Guardians of the Magic (1995–1996)
• Richie Rich (1996)
• The Legend of Sarmoti: Siegfried & Roy (1996)
• Vor-Tech: Undercover Conversion Squad (1996)
• Captain Simian & the Space Monkeys (1996–1997)
• G.I. Joe Extreme (1996–1997)
• Pinky and the Brain (1995–1998)
• Transformers: Beast Wars (1996–1999)
• Inspector Gadget's Field Trip (1996–1998)
• Dragon Ball Z (1996–1998) (Seasons 1 and 2 only) (Saban Entertainment Series only)
• All Dogs Go to Heaven: The Series (1996–1999)
• Dragon Flyz (1996-1997)
• Sky Dancers (1996-1997)
• Flash Gordon (1996–1997)
• Jumanji (1996–1997)
• The Wacky World of Tex Avery (1997–1998)
• Mummies Alive! (1997–1998)
• Princess Sissi (1997–1998)
• Donkey Kong Country (1997-2000)
• Pokémon (1997–present)
• Pocket Dragon Adventures (1998–1999)
• RoboCop: Alpha Commando (1998–1999)
• Hercules (1998–1999)
• The Lionhearts (1998)
• Silver Surfer (1998)
• The Why Why Family (1998–2000)
• Mythic Warriors: Guardians of the Legend (1998–2000)
• Wheel Squad (2000)
• Sabrina: The Animated Series (1999–2001)
• Digimon Adventure (1999–2002)
• Flint the Time Detective (2000–2002)
• Digimon Frontier (2002–2003)
• Strawberry Shortcake (2003–2008)

See also

• Weekday cartoon
• Sunday morning cartoon