Here are some quick ground rules before we begin: To qualify for the list, a show had to air primarily in the thick of the naughties, which means from the years 2000-2010. But, we’re also counting shows that debuted before 2000, like Powerpuff Girls, or kept airing after 2010, like Phineas and Ferb. The point is, the majority of the show’s run needs to have been in that decade. Now on to the list.
Powerpuff Girls (1998-2005)
Bob the Builder (1998-2016)
This is not a show parents will enjoy but kids will absolutely love it. Why? Because just like trains and dinosaurs, kids love people and machines that build stuff. The show taught kids the importance of teamwork and conflict resolution while building a ton of cool shit. Can we watch it? Yes, we can. The contemporary version of Bob the Builder is on YouTube right now, but the classic version is mostly on Hulu.
Spongebob Squarepants (1999-Present)
Dora the Explorer (2000-2014)
Lizzie McGuire (2001-2004)
Kim Possible (2002-2007)
Fairly OddParents (2002-2017)
Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide (2004-2008)
Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005-2008)
Phineas and Ferb (2007-2012)
Obviously, there’s more great kid’s shows from the 2000’s, but if you start with these can’t go wrong. Naughties toons forever!
