Top 80's cartoons
by jamievandingen | created - 09 Sep 2011 | updated - 21 Oct 2011 | Public- Instant Watch Options
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1. G.I. Joe (1985–1986)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
An elite special missions force fights against the terrorist forces of Cobra.
Stars: Jackson Beck, Christopher Collins, Michael Bell, Neil Ross
Votes: 5,634
2. The Transformers (1984–1987)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Two opposing factions of transforming alien robots engage in a battle that has the fate of Earth in the balance.
Stars: Frank Welker, Peter Cullen, Corey Burton, Christopher Collins
Votes: 23,527
3. Dino-Riders (1988)
Not Rated | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Pursued by intergalactic warlord Krulos and his Rulons, human Valorians fly through a wormhole and end up on the prehistoric Earth. Krulos follows and becomes stuck in prehistory as well. Both sides build dinosaur armies and engage.
Stars: Stephen Dorff, Christopher Collins, Wally Burr, Dan Gilvezan
Votes: 1,429
4. MASK (1985–1986)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Matt Trakker leads a special team of masked crime fighters with a fleet of hidden function vehicles against Miles Mayhem and his criminal organization known as V.E.N.O.M.
Stars: Doug Stone, Mark Halloran, Brendan McKane, Graeme McKenna
Votes: 4,546
5.
The Real Ghostbusters (1986–1991)
Episode:
The Ghostbusters in Paris
(1987)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
The Ghostbusters arrive in Paris after workmen on the Eiffel Tower accidentally break into Monsieur Eiffel's secret lab. The workers damage a device that unleashes thousands of ghost. The ... See full summary »
Stars: Arsenio Hall, Maurice LaMarche, Lorenzo Music, Laura Summer
Votes: 125
6. The New Scooby-Doo Mysteries (1984)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
An updated version of the classic Hannah-Barbera mystery cartoon. After being absent for awhile, Daphne, who is now a reporter, joins up with Scooby, Shaggy, and Scrappy to form the Scooby ... See full summary »
Stars: Casey Kasem, Heather North, Don Messick, Frank Welker
Votes: 3,019
7. Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981–1986)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
Spider-Man battles crime in New York City with the help of Iceman and Firestar.
Stars: Hans Conried, Sally Julian, Jerry Dexter, Anne Lockhart
Votes: 4,035
8. Beetlejuice (1989–1991)
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Adventures of the ghostly con-artist and his 12-year-old pal, Lydia.
Stars: Stephen Ouimette, Alyson Court, Tabitha St. Germain, Elizabeth Hanna
Votes: 7,948
9. BraveStarr (1987–1989)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A Native American marshal and his friends keep the peace on the frontier planet of New Texas.
Stars: Pat Fraley, Susan Blu, Erika Scheimer, Lou Scheimer
Votes: 3,213
10. Captain N: The Game Master (1989–1991)
TV-Y7 | 25 min | Animation, Short, Action
Kevin, a teenage gamer and his friends fight to save Videoland from the evil Mother Brain.
Stars: Ian James Corlett, Garry Chalk, Michael Donovan, Doc Harris
Votes: 1,347
11. Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future (1987–1988)
Not Rated | 30 min | Action, Sci-Fi
A group of guerrilla fighters battles the evil machine forces that dominate a future Earth.
Stars: Tim Dunigan, Peter MacNeill, Sven-Ole Thorsen, Maurice Dean Wint
Votes: 1,457
12. Centurions (1986)
TV-Y7-FV | 30 min | Animation, Action, Family
The adventures of a unit of elite soldiers who wear special frames that accept various weapons and transportation equipment teleported from a space station.
Stars: Pat Fraley, Neil Ross, Vince Edwards, Ron Feinberg
Votes: 2,172
13. C.O.P.S. (1988–1989)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Crime
A team of specially enhanced policemen fights crime in the year 2020.
Stars: Ken Ryan, Jane Schoettle, Brent Titcomb, Mary Long
Votes: 1,539
14. Defenders of the Earth (1986–1991)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Four of the greatest comic strip heroes join forces to battle Ming the Merciless.
Stars: Loren Lester, Lou Richards, Sarah Partridge, Peter Renaday
Votes: 1,663
15. Star Wars: Droids (1985–1986)
TV-Y7-FV | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The adventures of R2-D2 and C-3PO years before serving the Rebel Alliance. The series features several story arcs and one hour-long special.
Stars: Anthony Daniels, Graeme Campbell, Dan Hennessey, Don Francks
Votes: 2,173
16. DuckTales (1987–1990)
TV-G | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Huey, Dewey, and Louie are in for an epic surprise when they meet their wealthy but reclusive uncle, Scrooge McDuck. The family embark on globe-trotting adventures and treasure hunts, uncover family secrets, and face dangerous enemies.
Stars: Alan Young, Russi Taylor, Terence McGovern, Chuck McCann
Votes: 34,973
17. Dungeons & Dragons (1983–1985)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A group of kids are thrown into a fantasy world where they must search for a way home, armed with magic weapons that an evil tyrant wants.
Stars: Willie Aames, Don Most, Adam Rich, Peter Cullen
Votes: 6,149
18. Star Wars: Ewoks (1985–1987)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
The young Wicket and his Ewok friends have fantastic adventures on the forest moon of Endor.
Stars: Jim Henshaw, James Cranna, Cree Summer, Sue Murphy
Votes: 2,238
19. Galtar and the Golden Lance (1985–1986)
30 min | Action, Animation, Fantasy
Searching for the vile Tormak, the despot responsible for the deaths of his parents, Galtar aligned himself with beautiful princess Goleeta and her feisty younger telekinetic brother Zorn. ... See full summary »
Stars: Helen Hunt, Frank Welker, Peter Cullen, William Schallert
Votes: 276
20. Ghostbusters (1986–1987)
TV-Y7 | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A squad of supernatural investigators are Earth's only defense against an evil ghost wizard and his minions.
Stars: Pat Fraley, Peter Cullen, Alan Oppenheimer, Linda Gary
Votes: 3,185
21. Heathcliff (1980–1984)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Family, Comedy
Scruffy Alley cat rules his neighborhood. Rejected monsters drive about doing odd jobs. Clumsy, lovable great dane gets into mischief without meaning to.
Stars: Mel Blanc, Henry Corden, Don Messick, Marilyn Schreffler
Votes: 2,600
22. Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling (1985–1986)
TV-Y7 | 60 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
Saturday-morning cartoon series featuring the stars of the World Wrestling Federation.
Stars: Charlie Adler, Lewis Arquette, James Avery, Jodi Carlisle
Votes: 392
23. The Incredible Hulk (1982–1983)
TV-Y7 | 24 min | Action, Animation, Adventure
A research scientist is cursed with the tendency to turn into a giant green brute under stress.
Stars: Michael Bell, Susan Blu, William Callaway, Hamilton Camp
Votes: 1,672
24. Inspector Gadget (1983–2023)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Outfitted with high-tech gizmos, a bumbling inspector clashes with the fiendish Dr Claw. Although his enthusiasm for the law never fails, Gadget's gadgets often do. Luckily, Gadget is backed by his clever niece Penny and her faithful dog.
Stars: Don Adams, Holly Berger, Frank Welker, Luc Durand
Votes: 23,292
25. The Legend of Zelda (1989)
TV-Y7-FV | 15 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Based on the popular Nintendo game of the same name. Link and Princess Zelda protect the mystical artifact, the Triforce of Wisdom, from falling into the hands of the evil sorcerer Ganon.
Stars: Cynthia Preston, Jonathan Potts, Tabitha St. Germain, Len Carlson
Votes: 2,023
26. Mister T (1983–1985)
TV-Y7 | 47 min | Animation, Action
Mr. T and his young gymnastics team fight crime whenever they encounter it on their tour.
Stars: Mr. T, Cathy Cavadini, Peter Cullen, Phil LaMarr
Votes: 408
27. The New Adventures of Jonny Quest (1986–1987)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Action, Animation, Family
The story of the adventurous Jonny Quest who travels with his father and his friends around the world.
Stars: Rene Auberjonois, Rob Paulsen, Scott Menville, Barry Dennen
Votes: 1,679
28. A Pup Named Scooby-Doo (1988–1991)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A pre-teen version of Scooby Doo, with a pint-sized version of the title character.
Stars: Casey Kasem, Don Messick, Mark L. Taylor, Kellie Martin
Votes: 5,966
29. Super Friends (1973–1985)
TV-G | 60 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The greatest of the DC Comics superheroes work together to uphold the good with the help of some young proteges.
Stars: Danny Dark, Casey Kasem, Olan Soule, Shannon Farnon
Votes: 4,566
30. Rambo (1986)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
On Colonel Trautman's request, John Rambo leads special unit The Force of Freedom against paramilitary terrorist organization S.A.V.A.G.E. (Specialist-Administrators of Vengeance, Anarchy and Global Extortion) all over the globe.
Stars: Neil Ross, Alan Oppenheimer, Mona Marshall, James Avery
Votes: 847
31. RoboCop (1988)
TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Action, Crime
Alex Murphy, a police officer, mortally wounded in the line of duty, is turned into a powerful cyborg and continues to serve the public trust, protect the innocent and uphold the law.
Stars: Robert Bockstael, Barbara Budd, Len Carlson, Allen Stewart-Coates
Votes: 1,104
32. The Scooby and Scrappy-Doo Puppy Hour (1982)
TV-G | 60 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Scooby, Scrappy, and Shaggy travel the world doing various things. Unlike its predecessors, this is not a mystery series.
Stars: Frank Welker, Casey Kasem, Heather North, Don Messick
Votes: 1,839
33. Scooby's Mystery Funhouse (1982–1986)
30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Re-run package of episodes from earlier installments of the popular Saturday morning cartoon series.
Stars: Frank Welker, Casey Kasem, John Stephenson, Heather North
Votes: 104
34. Snorks (1984–1988)
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The Snorks are playful, multicolored underwater creatures that use their built-in snorkels to dart about and make music.
Stars: Michael Bell, B.J. Ward, Frank Welker, Nancy Cartwright
Votes: 3,356
35. Sky Commanders (1987)
30 min | Action, Animation
"Deep in the South Pacific, a tumultuous and untamed new continent has erupted, spawned by a highly unstable new element, known as Pheta-7. If this powerful new element could be controlled,... See full summary »
Stars: William Windom, Lauren Tewes, Darryl Hickman, Scott Menville
Votes: 107
36. Starcom: The U.S. Space Force (1987)
TV-Y7 | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
This is a show about heroes, about exploration, conflict, adventure and excitement, set against the backdrop of the colonization of the Solar System.
Stars: Philip Akin, Yank Azman, Robert Cait, Rob Cowan
Votes: 217
37. Superman (1988)
30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The Man of Steel fights evil in the city of Metropolis and beyond. Each episode ends with a short vignette about key events from Kal-El's youth on Earth.
Stars: Beau Weaver, Ginny McSwain, Mark L. Taylor, Tress MacNeille
Votes: 1,062
38. The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! (1989)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Short, Action
The Mario Brothers, Princess Toadstool, and Toad go on various adventures while battling the evil King Koopa.
Stars: Lou Albano, Harvey Atkin, John Stocker, Danny Wells
Votes: 4,914
39. Thundarr the Barbarian (1980–1981)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Thundarr the Barbarian and his companions Ookla the Mok and Princess Ariel wander a devastated future Earth and fight evil wherever they find it.
Stars: Henry Corden, Robert Ridgely, Nellie Bellflower, Dick Tufeld
Votes: 1,800
40. Thundercats (1985–1989)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A team of humanoid cats fight evil in their adopted home world.
Stars: Bob McFadden, Larry Kenney, Earl Hammond, Lynne Lipton
Votes: 19,033
41. Voltron: Defender of the Universe (1984–1985)
TV-Y7 | 24 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
This series focuses on five lion robots and their pilots as they fight the evil forces of King Zarkon and Prince Lotor.
Stars: Peter Cullen, Michael Bell, Jack Angel, Lennie Weinrib
Votes: 5,176
42. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983–1985)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The most powerful man in the universe, He-Man, goes against the evil forces of Skeletor to save the planet Eternia and to protect the secrets of Castle Grayskull.
Stars: John Erwin, Alan Oppenheimer, Linda Gary, Lou Scheimer
Votes: 20,018
43. Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
With the help of the powerful Dragonballs, a team of fighters led by the saiyan warrior Goku defend the planet earth from extraterrestrial enemies.
Stars: Doc Harris, Christopher Sabat, Scott McNeil, Sean Schemmel
Votes: 147,532
44. Dragon Ball (1986–1989)
TV-14 | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Son Gokû, a fighter with a monkey tail, goes on a quest with an assortment of odd characters in search of the Dragon Balls, a set of crystals that can give its bearer anything they desire.
Stars: Masako Nozawa, Jôji Yanami, Brice Armstrong, Stephanie Nadolny
Votes: 66,016
45. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987–1996)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure