The 15 Best Animated Sitcoms of All Time

Legendary cartoonist Matt Groening (creator of “The Simpsons”) co-created this fantasy comedy, which takes place in the medieval kingdom of Dreamland. Follow rebel princess Bean and her magical companions through a series of crude misadventures.

A trio of bear siblings are desperate to enter normal society in this off-kilter comedy. Creator Daniel Chong based the series on his previous webcomics and later followed it with a film adaptation. It’s rendered in a painterly style that’s reminiscent of children’s book illustrations.

From Mike Judge — creator of “Beavis and Butthead” and the iconic movie “Office Space” — comes this animated sitcom about life in small-town Texas. At the heart of the series is propane salesman Hank Hill and his quirky family. It ran for 13 seasons and won two Primetime Emmys along the way.

Blending absurdist humor with relatable characters, this sitcom follows a group of friends as they grapple with adulthood and the occasional mutant spider. It airs on HBO Max and holds a 100% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Teenage puberty is messy business and this Netflix comedy makes it that much messier, with help from graphic content and a talented cast. Maya Rudolph has earned two Primetime Emmy awards for her voice-over performance as Connie the Hormone Monstress.

An unassuming New Yorker can’t stay out of trouble in this cult comedy, which aired on HBO for three seasons. Each 30-minute episode breaks down into two 15-minute segments and puts its protagonist through tremendously awkward situations. Creator Steve Dildarian recently followed it with a new series, “10-Year-Old Tom.”

Welcome to the amazing world of Gumball the cat, whose duplicitous schemes yield disastrous results. The British series employs a variety of animation techniques in bringing its unique visual style to life. A film adaptation and series reboot are both currently in production.

The surprise hit that few saw coming tells the story of restaurant owner Bob Belcher and his hilarious family. For 12 seasons and running, the show has balanced outlandish plots and characters with heartfelt themes. An upcoming film adaptation is slated for release in 2022.

Those seeking “good old fashioned values” won’t find them anywhere near this raunchy sitcom from Seth MacFarlane. Chronicling the exploits of Peter Griffin and his crazy cohorts, the series leaves no subject or standard unscathed. It’s currently in the middle of its 20th season.

Creator J.G. Quintel drew from his previous student films when crafting this surrealist sitcom and its wild characters. When not groundskeeping at a local park, best friends Mordecai and Rigby embark on zany misadventures. Anything but regular, the show won a 2012 Primetime Award for Outstanding Short-Format Animated Program.

Pizza delivery boy Philip J. Fry wakes up 1,000 years in the future to discover a world that’s as dysfunctional as it is advanced. So goes this animated sitcom from co-creator Matt Groening, who once again puts lovable characters within a satirical framework. The series ran on Fox until migrating over to Comedy Central for its final seasons.

A modern television revolution kicked off with this groundbreaking series, which was more or less flawless during its first nine seasons. Still running to this day, “The Simpsons” continues to channel American archetypes and experiences through its uniquely satirical lens.

Anthropomorphic animals occupy Hollywood in this tragi-comic satire, which premiered on Netflix in 2014. Former TV star BoJack Horseman grapples with addiction and depression as he tries to revitalize his career. It opened to mixed reviews and gained both critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base over time.

All bets were off when this animated sitcom debuted on Comedy Central, introducing its own brand of unfiltered adult humor. Co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone haven’t let up in the time since, even as the show veers toward more topical issues. Thanks to a recent deal with Viacom CBS, viewers can expect plenty more episodes and two feature films by the year 2027.

An alcoholic super-scientist and his grandson traverse multiple galaxies and dimensions in this massively popular sitcom. Each episode delivers breakneck humor at the speed of light and often centers on a potential catastrophe. The show’s origins can be traced to a “Back to the Future” parody from co-creator Justin Roiland.