50+ Nostalgic 90's Cartoons That Absolutely Influenced Our Future Geeky Self

Blake Seidel • Managing Editor & Brand Manager

Oct 18, 2023 12:00 AM EDT

There was nothing better than waking up on Saturday morning and getting excited to watch your favorite cartoons. A lot of them influenced us to love similar things as we got older, like our love for anime (and hilarious anime memes), comic books, and card games. There were so many amazing cartoons that we loved and forgot about, so this list is here to remind you of all that nostalgic goodness you may have forgotten from your childhood.

Remember Darkwing Duck, the crime-fighting duck that reminded us of Duck Tales? Both were amazing shows. And Captain Planet and the Planeteers? Iconic. Okay, maybe you remember those ones, so let's try something a bit less popular. What about Where On The Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? What a diva she was. There are many more here, so scroll down and see if you can remember all of them!

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Gargoyles 1994-1996

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This show was epic, we were so sad when it got canceled. Such a cool concept for a show, taking kind of "evil" things and turning them into superheroes. Stone by day, warriors by night, we are Gargoyels! We heard that Disney+ is trying to make a live-action version of this show and we cannot wait!
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The Mighty Ducks 1996-1997

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Tiny Toons Adventures 1990-1995

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Talespin 1990-1991

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Doug 1991-1999

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Doug! We loved this show. We learned so many childhood lessons from this show, about friendship, respect towards others, and many other things. This one falls into the same category as Recess, and that category is one of the best shows ever.
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Darkwing Duck 1991-1992

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Taz-Mania 1991-1995

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Rugrats 1991-2004

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Batman: The Animated Series 1992-1995

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X-Men: The Animated Series 1992-1997

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Animaniacs 1993-1998

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Bonkers 1993-1994

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Spider-Man: The Animated Series 1994-1998

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The Tick 1994-1997

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Pinky and the Brain 1995-1998

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Arthur 1996-2022

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Superman: The Animated Series 1996-2000

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Hey Arnold! 1996-2004

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Dexter's Labratory 1996-2003

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Recess 1997-2001

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DuckTales 1987-1990

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Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers 1989-1990

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The Magic School Bus 1994-1997

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Goof Troop 1992-1993

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1987-1996

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Snorks 1984-1988

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He-Man and the Masters of the Universe 1983-1985

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Thundercats 1985-1989

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Muppet Babies 1984-1991

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Beetlejuice 1989-1991

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Alvin and the Chipmunks 1983-1990

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Dennis the Menace 1986-1988

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G.I. Joe 1985-1986

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Inspector Gadget 1983-1986

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The Transformers 1984-1987

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The Smurfs 1981-1989

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The Real Ghostbusters 1986-1991

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Adventures of the Gummi Bears 1985-1991

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The Care Bears 1986-1988

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Garfield and Friends 1988-1995

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Captain Planet and the Planeteers 1990-1996

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She-Ra: Princess of Power 1985-1987

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The Flintstone Kids 1986-1990

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Ewoks 1985-1987

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A Pup Named Scooby-Doo 1988-1991

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The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh 1988-1991

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The Ren and Stimpy Show 1991-1996

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The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show 1983-1985

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The Berenstain Bears 1985-1987

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Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego? 1994-1999

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The Addam's Family 1992-1993

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Sonic the Hedgehog 1993-1994

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