The Weirdest Kid Shows On TV Ever!
by TheFabulousThomasJ | created - 06 Sep 2015 | updated - 05 Sep 2018 | PublicThere have been some wild & wacky TV shows for children since the birth of television but these are at the top of the list.
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1. The Ren & Stimpy Show (1991–1996)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Ren, a psychotic Chihuahua, and Stimpson J. Cat, a dimwitted Manx cat who goes by the nickname Stimpy, have a host of unusual adventures.
Stars: John Kricfalusi, Billy West, Harris Peet, Bob Camp
Votes: 24,651
2. Teletubbies (1997–2001)
TV-Y | 28 min | Family, Fantasy, Musical
Four creatures with televisions in their stomachs have fun in their magical world.
Stars: Rolf Saxon, Jessica Smith, John Simmit, Nikky Smedley
Votes: 8,749
3. H.R. Pufnstuf (1969–1970)
TV-Y | 30 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
The adventures of a boy trapped in a fantastic land with a dragon friend and a witch enemy.
Stars: Jack Wild, Billie Hayes, Lennie Weinrib, Joan Gerber
Votes: 1,950
4. Lidsville (1971–1973)
22 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A boy finds himself trapped in a land populated by living hat-people which is ruled by a crotchety magician.
Stars: Charles Nelson Reilly, Billie Hayes, Butch Patrick, Sharon Baird
Votes: 448
5. Sigmund and the Sea Monsters (1973–1975)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Two boys try to maintain normal lives while secretly having adventures with families of sea monsters and genies.
Stars: Johnny Whitaker, Scott C. Kolden, Billy Barty, The Krofft Puppets
Votes: 959
6. The Banana Splits Adventure Hour (1968–1970)
TV-G | 60 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A pop group consisting of four anthropomorphic animals host a variety of cartoons, songs, and skits.
Stars: The Krofft Puppets, Frank Aletter, Kim Kahana, Jan-Michael Vincent
Votes: 1,934
7. The Bugaloos (1970–1972)
30 min | Family, Fantasy
Four musical insect-like British fairies live happily in their enchanted forest while avoiding the schemes of the jealous Benita Bizarre.
Stars: John McIndoe, Wayne Laryea, John Philpott, Caroline Ellis
Votes: 583
8. Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990–2000)
TV-14 | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A group of teenagers meet in the woods, and tell scary stories.
Stars: Ross Hull, Daniel DeSanto, Raine Pare-Coull, Jodie Resther
Votes: 16,192
9. Fireball XL5 (1962–1963)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Action, Drama
The interplanetary adventures of the crew of the World Space Patrol (W.S.P.) spacecraft Fireball XL5, patrolling Sector 25 of the galaxy in the year 2062.
Stars: David Graham, Sylvia Anderson, Paul Maxwell, John Bluthal
Votes: 706
10. Sesame Street (1969– )
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants, human and muppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 15,385
11. Gravity Falls (2012–2016)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Twin siblings Dipper and Mabel Pines spend the summer at their great-uncle's tourist trap in the enigmatic Gravity Falls, Oregon.
Stars: Jason Ritter, Alex Hirsch, Kristen Schaal, Linda Cardellini
Votes: 135,610
12. Land of the Lost (1974–1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
A family finds themselves fighting to survive in a land populated by dinosaurs and otherworldly beings.
Stars: Wesley Eure, Kathy Coleman, Spencer Milligan, Phillip Paley
Votes: 3,345
13. Pee-wee's Playhouse (1986–1991)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Pee-Wee Herman and his friends have wacky, imaginative fun in his unique playhouse.
Stars: Paul Reubens, John Paragon, Phil Hartman, Laurence Fishburne
Votes: 5,296
14. New Zoo Revue (1972–1977)
30 min | Musical, Family, Comedy
Through song, dance and games, The New Zoo Revue teaches the basic principles of getting along with others, respecting the community and oneself, and doing the right thing.
Stars: William Callaway, Joni Robbins, Hazel Shermet, Larri Thomas
Votes: 309
15. Yo Gabba Gabba! (2007–2020)
TV-Y | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Yo Gabba Gabba! is a fun live-action program for young children. Join our host DJ Lance Rock as he introduces us to friendly toy monsters in a magical land full of music, dance, and color.
Stars: Lance Robertson, Erin Pearce, Adam Deibert, Amos Watene
Votes: 1,861
16. Boohbah (2003)
TV-Y | 20 min | Family, Fantasy
As seen on ITV and Nick Jr UK, Boohbah is about five little sparkling atoms who love to dance. They encourage viewers at home to follow along.
Stars: Emma Insley, Alex Poulter, Cal Freestone, Philip Maurice Hayes
Votes: 625
17. Zoom (1972–1978)
TV-G | Comedy, Drama, Family
Middle School students teach kids how to do cool tricks.
Stars: Maura Mullaney, Edith Mooers, Mike Dean, Luiz Gonzales
Votes: 359
18. Space Angel (1962– )
Not Rated | 30 min | Animation, Family, Sci-Fi
Scott McCloud is the Space Angel, a secret agent for EBI (Earth Bureau of Investigation) on board the spaceship Starduster fighting hard to protect the solar system.
Stars: Ned Le Fevre, Margaret Kerry, Hal Smith, Johnny Coons
Votes: 132
19. Shazam! (1974–1977)
TV-Y7-FV | 30 min | Action, Family, Fantasy
A young boy, able to transform into the superhero Captain Marvel, travels the country fighting evil and helping people.
Stars: Michael Gray, Les Tremayne, Jackson Bostwick, John Davey
Votes: 1,666
20. The Secrets of Isis (1975–1976)
Not Rated | 30 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
An archaeologist gains an amulet that allows her to transform into the superheroine goddess Isis and fight evil.
Stars: JoAnna Cameron, Brian Cutler, Joanna Pang, Ronalda Douglas
Votes: 1,217
21. Speed Racer (1967–1968)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Teenager Gô Mifune aspires to be the world's best race-car champion with the help of his friends, family and his father's high-tech race-car, the Mach 5.
Stars: Katsuji Mori, Peter Fernandez, Corinne Orr, Jack Grimes
Votes: 3,376
22. Thunderbirds (1965–1966)
TV-G | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Family
In the year 2065, the Tracy family run International Rescue - a top-secret organization whose ongoing mission is to rescue people trapped in extraordinarily dangerous situations using their advanced Thunderbirds machines.
Stars: Sylvia Anderson, Peter Dyneley, David Graham, Shane Rimmer
Votes: 5,113
23. Here Comes the Grump (1969–1970)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
In this surreal animated saga, we get to know the tale of Princess Dawn, who must find the Whispering Orchid's cove (and the glass key therein hidden) in order to save her kingdom from the ... See full summary »
Stars: Rip Taylor, Jay North, Stefanianna Christopherson, Mel Blanc
Votes: 152
24. The Electric Company (1971–1977)
TV-G | 28 min | Family, Comedy
A comedy variety show that teaches basic phonetic and grammar concepts using live-action sketches, cartoons, songs, and Spider-Man episodes.
Stars: Jim Boyd, Morgan Freeman, Judy Graubart, Skip Hinnant
Votes: 2,290
25. Kissyfur (1985– )
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Family
The adventures of Gus and Kissyfur, a father and son bear duo who had joined the circus. Kissyfur and his father use the skills they have acquired from the human world to create a boat tour... See full summary »
Stars: Oliver Anderson, Ed Gilbert, Terence McGovern, Stu Rosen
Votes: 339
26. Lancelot Link: Secret Chimp (1970–1971)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A member of pop band Evolution Revolution, Lancelot Link is called upon by the Agency to Prevent Evil (APE), in their ongoing fight against CHUMP.
Stars: Dayton Allen, Joan Gerber, Bernie Kopell, Malachi Throne
Votes: 423
27. Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972–1985)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The educational adventures of a group of Afro-American inner city kids.
Stars: Bill Cosby, Gerald Edwards, Lou Scheimer, Erika Scheimer
Votes: 2,620
28. Wacky Races (1968–1969)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
The participants of an unusual car race compete around America.
Stars: Paul Winchell, John Stephenson, Dave Willock, Don Messick
Votes: 7,811
29. Curiosity Shop (1971– )
60 min | Family
ABC-TV's Saturday morning series hosted by three children (two boys and one girl) with short skits and songs mixed together with cartoons of an educational (e.g. the story of Icarus) and of... See full summary »
Stars: Vincent Price, Pamelyn Ferdin, Kerry MacLane, John Levin
Votes: 55
30. Land of the Lost (1974–1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
A family finds themselves fighting to survive in a land populated by dinosaurs and otherworldly beings.
Stars: Wesley Eure, Kathy Coleman, Spencer Milligan, Phillip Paley
Votes: 3,345
31. Eerie, Indiana (1991–1992)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Teenage weirdness investigator Marshall Teller adventures through his new small-town home with his friends, geeky Simon Holmes and mysterious Dash X.
Stars: Omri Katz, Justin Shenkarow, Mary-Margaret Humes, Francis Guinan
Votes: 6,295
32. R.L. Stine's the Haunting Hour (2010–2014)
TV-PG | 23 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
R.L. Stine leads young viewers on a creepy tour of tales featuring life-sized dolls, werewolves, and carnival clowns that are stalking children.
Stars: Jeny Cassady, Dan Payne, Emma Grabinsky, Geoff Redknap
Votes: 2,832
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