8 ’90s Cartoons You Can Stream Right This Second
There’s something oddly comforting about sitting on the couch and watching ’90s cartoons that we haven’t seen in ages. It seems that no matter how much time has passed, there are certain TV shows (and theme songs) that will never get old.
From Hey Arnold! to Aaahh!!! Real Monsters, keep reading for the eight best ’90s cartoons you can stream right now.
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1. 'Daria'
When did it premiere? 1997
Number of seasons? 5
Daria and her group of friends are so over high school. Together, they tolerate life among the less-than-intelligent students of Lawndale High. (Bonus: Comedy Central is currently developing a Daria reboot named Jodie.)
2. 'Rugrats'
When did it premiere? 1991
Number of seasons? 9
The show is told from the perspective of Tommy Pickles, a curious toddler who spends his days investigating various mysteries around the house, all while trying to avoid the wrath of his older cousin, Angelica.
3. 'Hey Arnold!'
When did it premiere? 1996
Number of seasons? 5
Arnold is a grade-schooler, who lives with his clueless grandparents in an inner-city tenement. The series follows him and his classmates as they navigate childhood, which is chock full of bullies and urban legends.
4. 'Rocko's Modern Life'
When did it premiere? 1992
Number of seasons? 4
Meet Rocko, a wallaby who experiences culture shock when he moves from Australia to the United States. This is his story.
5. 'Aaahh!!! Real Monsters'
When did it premiere? 1994
Number of seasons? 4
Every child goes through a phase when they think monsters are real, and this show puts a comical twist on an otherwise scary subject. It introduces viewers to a group of monsters-in-training at the Monster Academy, highlighting each of their individual talents.
6. 'Rocket Power'
When did it premiere? 1999
Number of seasons? 4
The show takes place in the fictional town of Ocean Shores, California, and follows an athletic boy named Otto Rocket. Join Otto as he participates in a series of extreme sports, including skateboarding, mountain biking and surfing. Cowabunga!
7. 'The Wild Thornberrys'
When did it premiere? 1998
Number of seasons? 5
The Thornberrys aren’t your typical family. Not only do they live in a motor home, but their youngest daughter, Eliza, can also talk to animals. It’s really cool, but totally secret.
8. 'Recess'
When did it premiere? 1997
Number of seasons? 4
When the fourth graders of Third Street School make it their mission to protect their peers, they’re forced to jump through quite a few hoops to please the playground’s leader, King Bob.
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