We all have shows that we remember from our childhood that helped shape us into who we are today. Okay, that might be an exaggeration, but they were definitely pretty influential. A lot of times, we forget what our favorite show was when we were young, even though it was all we looked forward to after school back when we were seven.
Here are a couple of shows that you probably forgot you loved and that you wish were still on tv.
"Rocket Power"
These California kids made you really jealous of their roller blading/skateboarding/surfing skills. Plus, you always wanted to try out the smoothies that their dad and Tito made at the "Shore Shack."
"The Wild Thornberrys"
With Eliza, her pet monkey Darwin, (a reference you didn't understand until much later...) and her family, you learned about wild places on earth. Added bonus: You learned a lot about the environment without even realizing it!
"Drake & Josh"
Sing it with me, "I never thought that it'd be so simple but I found a way, I found a way..." Just like the theme song, loving this show was simple.
"Recess"
A perfect Saturday morning show, "Recess" was everything you wished your elementary school playtime was. Whether you identified T.J., Spinelli, Gretchen, or any of the other characters, you loved this show because it was so relatable.
"That's So Raven"
This show was quirky, funny, and targeted real issues, aside from Raven's special ability to see into the future. It's enormous popularity spoke volumes about the success of the show as a whole.
"The Magic School Bus"
When your teacher put "The Magic School Bus" on tv during class, you knew it was going to be a good day. Not to mention Ms. Frizzle was awesome, albeit a little irresponsible.
"Legends of the Hidden Temple"
You might not have seen this show unless your parents let you watch Nickolodeon later at night. If you did, it was one of the best challenge/scavenger hunt type shows for kids. Which team were you? Blue Barracudas, Green Monkeys, Silver Snakes, Purple Parrots, Red Jaguars, or Orange Iguanas?
"Courage the Cowardly Dog"
A show not for the faint of heart, "Courage" was a family favorite in my household. This abandoned pup devoted his life to saving his family, Muriel and Eustace Bagge. Though many children were afraid of the show, I know others loved it.
"Zoboomafoo"
Educational? Check. Entertaining? Check. Funny? Check. "Zoboomafoo" was a parent's dream show for children. Plus, all of the animals and side stories kept kids attention throughout the entire show.
"The Fresh Prince of Bel Air"
This show is probably one of the best that's ever been on television. You learned so many lessons alongside Will, ranging from family hardships to civil rights to how to do well in school. Rest in Peace, Uncle Phil (James Avery).
"Kim Possible"
She was just your average girl, except that she also saved the world! Before anything else, Kim Possible was badass, for sure, and she paved the way for girls (and probably boys, too) everywhere to be whatever they wanted to. Plus, Kim and Ron were everyone's most shipped couple.
"Lizzie McGuire"
This show was easily my favorite growing up. Lizzie was everything you wanted to be, but the best part was that she was going through the same things that you were. Boys problems, self-image struggles, and the importance of having family support. The show didn't need crazy plot lines or magic powers to be successful. The McGuires, Gordo, Miranda, Ethan, and Kate were interesting enough on their own! Now there's a movie to forever commemorate Lizzie in Italy!
Notable mentions: "Sagwa," "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," "Even Stevens," "Rugrats," "The Powerpuff Girls," "Dexter's Laboratory," "Samurai Jack," "PB&J Otter," "Clifford the Big Red Dog," "The Reading Rainbow," and "Zoey 101."
These shows taught us so much when we were younger. But now, they remind us of all of simpler times, back when finding the right channel with your after school snack was your biggest source of stress. With 90's kids now entering the business world, we can probably expect to see them back on Netflix, Hulu, and cable networks (fingers crossed).
































