To the dismay of 90s kids everywhere, Disney Channel television shows are not what we grew up on. They now have dogs with blogs and who knows what else. Gone are the days of That's So Raven, Lizzie McGuire and Even Stevens. However, there are a few shows that we may or may not remember from back in the day that deserve some recognition.
1. Life With Derek
Brought to the Disney Channel from Canada, the show focused on a hybrid family where the two eldest siblings, Derek and Casey, constantly bickered. It was a fairly entertaining show and I wouldn't mind watching some re-runs.
2. Naturally, Sadie
Another Canadian production, Naturally, Sadie centers on a girl named Sadie, who is truly one with nature. She's like the younger, Disney-fied version of Jane Goodall.
3. The Buzz on Maggie
Insects come to life in this animated show about teen fly Maggie Pesky, as she navigates through young adulthood.
4. American Dragon: Jake Long
Jake Long is am average Chinese-American kid just trying to balance school and normal teenage-boy things, while trying to protect the magical world from evil creatures. Also, he can turn into a dragon.
5. Dave, The Barbarian
Set in the middle ages, Dave and his two sisters and uncle must protect their family's kingdom while his parents, the king and queen, are off fighting evil.
6. Brandy and Mr. Whiskers
Brandy and Mr. Whiskers are domesticated pets who fall out of the cargo room of an airplane while traveling with their owners, and end up falling into the Amazon Rainforest. This show was actually one of my favorites.
7. The Replacements
Two orphans stumble upon the company, Fleemco, that allows one to replace any person they want with someone new. It really wasn't that great of a show, but the idea was original. A for effort.
8. Fillmore!
Middle schoolers Cornelius Fillmore and his partner, Ingrid, solve various crimes in their school and neighborhood.
9. Braceface
Voiced by Clueless's Alicia Silverstone, Sharon Spitz deals with the trials of being a young teenage girl in this animated series, and also made braces look like the worst thing to ever have put on your teeth (accurate). Thanks for making me even more disgusted with the metal I needed, Sharon.
10.The Weekenders
These seventh graders had more adventures on the weekends than I currently do now.
11. Lloyd in Space
A show set in the future that focused on young alien, Lloyd. It was a show ahead of its time (I'm punny).
12. Pepper Ann
The main character, Pepper Ann, must figure out middle school alongside her best friends. This was a really good show.
13. As The Bell Rings
A Disney Channel short showing what high school kids do in between classes. Demi Lovato was in it before she became Demi Lovato.
