Watching television growing up, there is a lot that flies right over our tiny heads. After re-watching some of my favorite childhood shows now as an adult, I've realized that most of the best ones are actually even more enjoyable than when I was a kid. The following are the shows that you absolutely must watch now.
1. Spongebob Squarepants
All things considered, Spongebob is a basically 20-something that works at a restaurant and has all of the insecurities and problems that come with adolescence. Not to mention all of the jokes that you can't imagine any child understanding.
2. Doug
Constantly struggling to fit in after moving to a new town, Doug is extremely relatable.
3. Dexter's Laboratory
All of the trippy imagery is only more enjoyable now than it was when I was little.
4. Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Okay, I think we can all agree that this show was way scary for small children, but as an adult its creepy, weird and laughable.
5. Hey Arnold
Helga is all of us in elementary school, Arnold is the coolest and who doesn't love the philosophical inner monologs of Arnold?
6. The PowerPuff Girls
Little girls kicking ass and the saving the world in every single episode.
7. Rocko's Modern Life
This one is real weird, in hindsight.
8. All That
Not only was this the Saturday Night Live for children, but it was also the birthplace of Amanda Bynes, The Amanda Show, and Good Burger.
9. The Ren & Stimpy Show
The original intention of this one was actually an adult audience, but somehow was picked up by Nickelodeon.
10. Boy Meets World
This timeless classic speaks for itself.
11. The Fairly OddParents
This one is up there with Spongebob with all of the adult jokes that slip by children's ears.
12. Bill Nye, the Science Guy
We could all use a reboot of this right about now.