Pow! Bam! Ka-Boom! 17 Ways to Watch Cartoons Online—Some Are Even Free!

If you're a '90s baby, then you remember the excitement of Saturday morning cartoons. Nowadays, kids don't have to wait until the weekends for an extra-special lineup of animation. In fact, there are tons of ways to watch some of your favorite cartoons online—whether you're a kid or a toon-loving grownup. Some are even free!

Cartoons can be fun, entertaining and even cathartic. If you're digging through the cartoon collections from your youth, animated movies and shows can be adorably nostalgic, too.

So, ready to get your toon on? Whether you're looking for classic oldies like Pink Panther or The Flintstones or newer series from studios like Disney and Marvel, here are 20 of the best ways to watch cartoons online!

Boomerang

It's always Saturday morning at Boomerang, an online treasure trove of new and classic cartoons ranging from Scooby-Doo, Looney Tunes, and The Flintstones to Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz and Bunnicula. You can try it free for a week—then plans start at $4.99/mo or $39.99/yr, plus taxes.

Cartoonito

Cartoonito is designed with younger ones in mind. It's a website of fun, entertaining and educational cartoons suitable for pre-schoolers and kindergarteners. The site also features games, songs and other activities.

Cartoon Network

When it comes to animated TV shows, there's nothing like Cartoon Network. The website and free mobile app both contain full episodes, animated shorts and some of your favorite CN shows including Amazing World of Gumball, Teen Titans GO! and more.

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Comedy Central

Better suited for adult fans of cartoons than kids, Comedy Central streams PG-13 content for free. You don't have to sign up or download an app; there's an extensive collection of animated movies and shows on the site. Fans will find episodes of Ugly Americans, South Park, Futurama, Professional Therapist and more.

DC Universe

DC Universe operates on monthly and annual subscriptions for uninterrupted episodes, sans commercials. You can, however, sign up for a limited-time free trial. Fans of the DC Universe will love the site's superhero collection, featuring Justice League, Batman and more. The site also features full-length movies and shorts.

Disney+

For all the best Disney stories in one place, there's Disney+, featuring all of the animated (and non-animated) Disney classics from the vault. You'll also find loads of new content like shorts and exclusives. With a $7.99/mo subscription, you'll get access to everything Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic. If you prefer an annual subscription, the yearly option costs $79.99/year.

Disney Junior

Free of charge, Disney Junior online offers all the fan-favorite cartoons from the television channel: Mickey Mouse, Princess Sofia and so much more. The site also features games, activities and downloadable content that will keep kids busy for hours.

Fox

Another one mainly for adults, Fox has some of the best cartoons for grownups of all time. You've got Family Guy, Bob's Burgers, The Simpsons, and more. And after logging in with your cable provider, you can access pretty much anything!

Hulu

Like many of the other popular streaming services, Hulu has a pretty extensive collection of cartoon shows and movies: Bob's Burgers, Teen Titans GO! and a whole section for children. (Not to mention Hulu now has Tiny Toon Adventures!) However, it comes at a price, as Hulu is not free. Starting at $6.99/mo, when you sign up for Hulu, you're signing up for access to all of its movies and shows—not just its cartoons. You can also opt to bundle your Hulu subscription with Disney+ and ESPN+, which saves you over 25 percent.

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Netflix

Obviously, Netflix is one of the most popular streaming sites on the market, so you know it definitely includes a ton of cartoon content. With fan-favorite toons for adults (like Big Mouth, F Is For Family and BoJack Horseman) and tons of kid-friendly titles for the little ones, Netflix is well worth the subscription price (which starts at $9.99/mo and ranges up to $19.99/mo for premium). And let's not forget, you're not just getting access to cartoons with Netflix. Like the other big streaming magnates, a Netflix subscription is a subscription to a huge range of films, TV shows, documentaries, comedy specials and exclusive content.

Nick

Watching cartoons on Nick.com is just like watching the Nickelodeon network, except online! With classic Nickelodeon titles like The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Avatar the Last Airbender, SpongeBob SquarePants and The Fairly Oddparents, both old and young lovers of Nick alike will find themselves streaming content all day long. You'll also find fun games and activities, all free.

SideReel

If you want to get popular, grown-up-friendly cartoon titles like Family Guy, South Park and The Simpsons for free, SideReel is the way to go. On the website, there's an entire section dedicated to new premieres and finales, so you'll always be on top of the latest episodes. SideReel also has an iOS app, too, so you can access your favorite toons on the go.

SuperCartoons

No downloading or signing up necessary. SuperCartoons offers more than 1,000 cartoons featuring fan-favorites like Road Runner, Porky Pig, Tweety Bird, Speedy Gonzales and more. On SuperCartoons you'll also find The Pink Panther, Popeye, Scooby-Doo and more. Looking for something specific? You can search by character or studio.

ToonJet

Feeling nostalgic for older classics? You'll love taking a trip down memory lane on ToonJet's website and/or mobile apps. On this cartoon-streaming platform, you'll find everything from Betty Boop and Popeye to Looney Tunes. You can check out all of these options for free and without registration, but signing up does give you a few perks: the ability to rate episodes, leave comments and add your favorites to your queue.

Vimeo

While Vimeo may seem a bit off-the-beaten-track when it comes to streaming cartoons, it can be a pretty fun option for artists and creatives. In addition to watching cartoons, you can also create and upload your own for free. While there is a premium option, which gives you access to some more features, it's not necessary if you're looking to use the site just to watch.

Watch Cartoon Online

Watch Cartoon Online is one of the most popular websites for watching cartoons free of charge. Since it's free and features a ton of animated content you can't find anywhere else, you'll have to deal with some pretty annoying pop-ups. But depending on how badly you want to watch something, it might be worth it. You'll be able to watch Shark Tale, Super Friends, South Park, Rick and Morty, Family Guy, Avatar: The Last Airbender and much, much more.

YouTube

For young users, there's YouTube Kids, but even the regular YouTube website and app have a ton of kid-friendly content. There are animated series, fan-made cartoons and so much more to binge-watch.

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