1. "Unfabulous"
Network: Nickelodeon
Original Run: 2004-2007
What It’s About: Addy Singer (Emma Roberts) tries to fit in at school but always seems to find herself in embarrassing situations. Addy writes songs about her endeavors with boys, junior high, and her ~unfabulous~ life.
2. "ChalkZone"
Network: Nickelodeon
Original Run: 2002-2008
What It’s About: Rudy is just an ordinary kid until he discovers a gift: magic chalk. With the help of his magic chalk, Rudy can draw portals and enter a world filled with characters that have been erased.
3. "My Life As A Teenage Robot"
Network: Nickelodeon
Original Run: 2003-2009
What It’s About: Jenny Wakeman, also known as XJ-9, is a teenaged robot whose main objective is to protect the city. Jenny’s friends Brad and Tuck help Jenny to fulfill her desire to be who she wants, a ~normal~ teenage girl, all while saving the city from disaster.
4. "The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack"
Network: Cartoon Network
Original Run: 2008-2010
What It’s About: A young boy by the name of Flapjack sets out to discover the magical Candied Island with the help of his mentor and best friend, Captain K’nuckles.
5. "The Naked Brothers Band"
Network: Nickelodeon
Original Run: 2007-2009
What It’s About: This mockumentary follows the lives of Nat and Alex Wolff as they rehearse and perform with their band. Their dad and other band members also star and guide Nat and Alex through their preteen years.
6. "Danny Phantom"
Network: Nickelodeon
Original Run: 2004-2007
What It’s About: Fourteen-year old Danny Fenton was just an ordinary kid until he accidentally blew up his parents’ laboratory, which gives Danny paranormal superpowers and makes him a ghost fighting superhero. Now half boy and half ghost, Danny must keep his secret from his parents, saving his city of ghastly ghosts, all while being a “normal” high schooler.
7. "JONAS"
Network: Disney Channel
Original Run: 2009-2010
What It’s About: "JONAS" follows the brothers (you guessed it) Nick, Kevin, and Joe Jonas. This charmingly funny sitcom was inspired by The Beatles’ "A Hard Day's Night" and "The Monkees." The portrayals of Joe as goofy, Kevin as quirky, and Nick as dreamy sought out to show a more grounded and real side of the extremely popular boy band.
8. "American Dragon: Jake Long"
Network: Disney Channel, Toon Disney
Original Run: 2006-2007
What It’s About: Thirteen year old Jake Long is a descendant of dragons, but must keep this huge family secret from his teachers and peers. Along with balancing a regular teenage life, Jake must also achieve his training in becoming the first American Dragon.
9. "Dave the Barbarian"
Network: Disney Channel, Toon Disney
Original Run: 2004-2005
What It’s About: Dave, along with his two sisters Candy and Fang and wizard uncle, must run and protect their kingdom while their parents are away fighting evil.
10. "Phil of the Future"
Network: Disney Channel
Original Run: 2004-2006
What It’s About: Phil Diffy and his family get stranded in the 21st century after their time machine breaks down. Phil and his family must learn to adjust to the world around them, while carefully not exposing their secret.
11. "Brandy and Mr. Whiskers"
Network: Disney Channel, Toon Disney
Original Run: 2004-2006
What It’s About: Brandy, a pampered dog, and Mr. Whiskers, a hyperactive rabbit, get stranded in the Amazon rainforest together. The two must adjust to their new unconventional life and blossoming friendship.
12. "Totally Spies"
Network: Cartoon Network, ABC Family
Original Run: 2003-2010
What It’s About: Sam, Clover, and Alex are teenage girls who live double lives as spies. The girls must battle evil villains from all around the world while keeping mean girl Mandy in check.
13. "Rocket Power"
Network: Nickelodeon
Original Run: 1999-2004
What It’s About: This cartoon sitcom takes place in the fictional town of Ocean Shores, California. It revolves around a group of kids, Otto Rocket, Regina “Reggie” Rocket, Sam Dullard, and Maurice “Twister” Rodriguez, who enjoy pending their time playing extreme sports like surfing and skateboarding.
14. "Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends"
Network: Cartoon Network
Original Run: 2004-2009
What It’s About: Mac is an average eight year old boy whose best friend is an imaginary friend named Bloo. Mac’s mother urges him to abandon Bloo but Mac discovers an orphanage that houses imaginary friends until they are adopted by new children. Bloo moves into the home, but as long as Mac visits everyday, Bloo is safe from adoption.
15. "The Total Drama Series"
Network: Cartoon Network
Original Run: 2008-2014
What It’s About: The Total Drama series consists of five seasons, all with different words added to the end of the original title (Total Drama Island, Total Drama Action). The characters all have distinct quirks and personalities and compete for the winning spot. The cartoon parodies the dramatic sequence of events that typically happen on reality television, most similar to Survivor, Fear Factor, and The Amazing Race.
16. "6teen"
Network: Nickelodeon (Season 1), The N (Seasons 1-3), Cartoon Network
Original Run: 2005-2010
What It’s About: "6teen" follows the cast of six friends, all with part time jobs at the mall in which the show takes place. The friends deal with crushes, their first jobs, bank accounts, and everything else terrible about teenage life.
17. "Mr. Meaty"
Network: Nickelodeon
Original Run: 2005-2009
What It’s About: This stop motion claymation features two teenage boys, Josh and Parker, who work at a fast food restaurant in hopes of saving enough money to make a movie. This show was also guaranteed to give you the worst nightmares as a kid.
