The Best New Family & Kids Shows Of 2021
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Vote up the best shows for kids and families that premiered their first season in 2021.
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The best new kids shows of 2021 kept their audience in mind while not pandering and new TV series for families kept both parents and children entertained at the same time. From characters parents will be familiar with to adaptations of favorite modern kids books, the new kids and family TV series that premiered in 2021 was there to teach and entertain.
The Peanuts were back on Apple+ with The Snoopy Show, bringing us on his adventures with Woodstock. Kid Cosmic may be a new story but kids and parents alike may recognize the work of Craig McCraken, who created The Powerpuff Girls and Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends. In this new series, a young boy-turned-hero finds the job is both more difficult and more fun than he imagined it could be.
Vote up the best new family and kids series that aired for the first time in 2021.
Most divisive: Kid Cosmic
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- 1The humorous misadventures of Dug from "Up."
- Network: Disney+
Also ranks #11 on The Best Dog Cartoons- Also ranks #20 on The 65+ Best CGI Cartoons And 3D Animated Shows To Watch On TV
- Also ranks #21 on Watch TV Show Versions Of Your Favorite Disney Movies On Disney+
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- 2A retelling of Disney classics from the the goofy snowman Olaf.
- Network: Disney+
- Also ranks #3 on The Best Streaming Family & Kids TV Shows of the Last Few Years
- Also ranks #33 on The Funniest Kids Shows Ever Made
- Also ranks #99 on The Best Shows On Disney Plus, Ranked
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- 3The beloved beagle and his feathered best friend, Woodstock, tackle all new adventures.
- Network: Apple TV+
- Also ranks #8 on The Best Movies and Series in the Peanuts Franchise
- Also ranks #18 on The Best Streaming Family & Kids TV Shows of the Last Few Years
- Also ranks #133 on The 500+ Best Animated TV Shows Ever Made
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- 4Little blue people embark on rousing adventures as they battle the scheming Gargamel.
- Network: Nickelodeon
- Also ranks #27 on The Best Nickelodeon Cartoons of All Time
- Also ranks #44 on The Best Kids Shows On Netflix In 2024, Ranked
- Also ranks #46 on The 115 Funniest Animated Shows, Ranked
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- 5Captain Fantastic works undercover as a teacher to raise a new generation of super-powered kids.
- Network: Amazon Video
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- 6Exuberant tween Molly McGee and a grumpy ghost named Scratch become bound to each other forever.
- Network: Disney Channel, Disney XD
- Also ranks #13 on The Best New Musical Kids TV Shows of the Last Few Years
- Also ranks #28 on The 50+ Best Disney Animated Shows, Ranked
- Also ranks #30 on The Best Musical Kids TV Shows Ever Made
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- 7The duo unleashes mayhem across the Big Apple, inciting chaos uptown, downtown and everywhere.
- Network: HBO Max
- Also ranks #6 on The Best Cartoons About Mice and Rats
- Also ranks #11 on The Best Gross, Strange, and Weird Kids Shows
- Also ranks #16 on The Best Cat Cartoons Of All Time, Ranked
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- 8Four gifted orphans are recruited by an eccentric benefactor to go on a secret mission.
- Network: Disney+
- Also ranks #6 on The 25+ Best Family Adventure Shows, Ranked
- Also ranks #8 on Good TV Shows for Young Boys To Watch
- Also ranks #9 on Good TV Shows for 12 Year Olds
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- 9An imaginative boy acquires superpowers after finding five cosmic rings.
- Network: Netflix
- Also ranks #19 on The Best Netflix Original Animated Kids Shows
- Also ranks #21 on The 25+ Best Netflix Superhero Shows, Ranked
- Also ranks #21 on The Best Netflix Animated Series To Watch Now
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- 10A cartoon trivia showdown that puts contestants to the test by proving their animation knowledge.
- Network: Nickelodeon
- Also ranks #16 on The 30 Best Nickelodeon Shows, Ranked
- Also ranks #41 on The Best TV Game Shows of the Last Few Years
- Also ranks #115 on The 110+ Best TV Game Shows Of All Time
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- 11Beep, Boop, Bing, Bang, and Bo make their way through a musical alphabet.
- Network: Netflix
- Also ranks #25 on The Best New Musical Kids TV Shows of the Last Few Years
- Also ranks #54 on The Best Netflix Original Animated Kids Shows
- Also ranks #55 on The 100+ Best Netflix Kids Shows, Ranked
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- 12Funny takes Mickey, Minnie and their friends to the Kingdom of Majestica.
- Network: Disney Junior
- Also ranks #10 on All Of The Versions Of Mickey Mouse, Ranked By Who Feels Most Like Mickey
- Also ranks #14 on The Best Cartoons About Mice and Rats
- Also ranks #18 on The Best Animated Kids Shows Of 2024, Ranked
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13Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound and other Jellystone residents cross paths in fun and ridiculous ways.- Network: HBO Max
- Also ranks #10 on The Best Streaming Family & Kids TV Shows of the Last Few Years
- Also ranks #11 on The Best Monkey & Ape Cartoons
- Also ranks #12 on The Best Current Cartoon Network Shows, Ranked
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- 14Jack, one of Clover Grove's most thoughtful and caring residents, inspires others.
- Network: Apple TV+
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- 15Mechanic Tylor Tuskmon dreams of working his way up to the Laugh Floor at Monsters Inc.
- Network: Disney+
Dig Deeper Running Gags and Plot Points To Keep In Mind When Watching Disney+'s 'Monsters at Work'- Also ranks #6 on The Best Newer TV Shows The Whole Family Can Enjoy
- Also ranks #11 on Good TV Shows for 5 Year Olds
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- 16Two very different families join forces to create a new farm community.
- Network: Peacock
- Also ranks #32 on The Best Family Cartoons Of All Time
- Also ranks #43 on The 65+ Best CGI Cartoons And 3D Animated Shows To Watch On TV
- Also ranks #74 on The Best Newer TV Shows The Whole Family Can Enjoy
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- 17Elliott, a human boy from Earth, is transported to the Centrium, where he meets all kinds of aliens.
- Network: Cartoon Network
- Also ranks #14 on The Best Current Cartoon Network Shows, Ranked
- Also ranks #32 on 60+ Good TV Shows For 8 Year Olds
- Also ranks #38 on The Best Dinosaur Cartoons Of All Time
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- 18Scientists send genetically enhanced dogs into space to find a new world to call home.
- Network: Netflix
- Also ranks #6 on The Best Kids Shows On Netflix In 2024, Ranked
- Also ranks #36 on The Best Netflix Animated Series To Watch Now
- Also ranks #42 on The Best Netflix Original Animated Kids Shows
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- 19A rain cloud, a shipwrecked sailor turned postman and a magic walrus form a wacky postal service.
- Network: Nickelodeon
- Also ranks #12 on The Best Current Nickelodeon Shows, Ranked
- Also ranks #21 on The Best Nickelodeon Cartoons of All Time
- Also ranks #65 on The Best Fantasy Kids Shows Ever Made
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- 20Adorable kitten Oggy Oggy is always on the lookout for fun and adventure, along with his cat pals.
- Network: Netflix, SONYYAY
- Also ranks #42 on The Best Cat Cartoons Of All Time, Ranked
- Also ranks #542 on 800+ Netflix Original Series: Comprehensive Fan Rankings
- Also ranks #686 on The 500+ Best Current Shows On Netflix
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- 21Young SpongeBob and his pals spend the summer at the craziest sleepaway camp in the kelp forest.
- Network: Nickelodeon
- Also ranks #10 on The Best Current Nickelodeon Shows, Ranked
- Also ranks #16 on The Best Animated Kids Shows Of 2024, Ranked
- Also ranks #17 on The 30+ Best Current Shows On Nickelodeon
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- 22Spidey teams up with Ghost-Spider and Miles Morales to make up the Spidey Team.
- Network: Disney Channel
- Also ranks #7 on The Best Current Disney Junior Shows
- Also ranks #22 on The Best Versions Of Spider-Man You Can Watch
- Also ranks #26 on The Best Shows On Monday Night In 2024
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- 23Johnny Test has adventures with his dog and his science-loving sisters.
- Network: Netflix
- Also ranks #9 on Underrated 2000s Cartoons We Thought We Made Up
- Also ranks #11 on Good TV Shows for Young Boys To Watch
- Also ranks #13 on The Best Streaming Family & Kids TV Shows of the Last Few Years
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- 24Patrick Star hosts his very own talk show, with the support of his family.
- Network: Nickelodeon
- Also ranks #19 on The Best Animated Kids Shows Of 2024, Ranked
- Also ranks #25 on The Best Nickelodeon Cartoons of All Time
- Also ranks #29 on The Best Gross, Strange, and Weird Kids Shows
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- 25Michelle Obama and her pals discover, cook and eat foods from around the world.
- Network: Netflix
- Also ranks #14 on The Best New Live Action Kids TV Shows of the Last Few Years
- Also ranks #16 on The Best Kids Shows That Are Also Great For Grown-Ups, Ranked
- Also ranks #37 on The Best Puppet TV Shows
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- 26Wolfboy discovers a realm where Sprytes create things for the natural world.
- Network: Apple TV+
- Also ranks #29 on Kids Cartoons That Are A Treat For The Eyes
- Also ranks #57 on 60+ Good TV Shows For 8 Year Olds
- Also ranks #60 on The Best Streaming Family & Kids TV Shows of the Last Few Years
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- 27Hansel and Gretel encounter strange and scary surprises.
- Network: Netflix
- Also ranks #20 on The Best Gross, Strange, and Weird Kids Shows
- Also ranks #26 on The Best Newer TV Shows The Whole Family Can Enjoy
- Also ranks #33 on The Best TV Series Based on Children's Books
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- Duff Goldman and his puppet crew explore the science behind cooking and baking.
- Network: Discovery+
- Also ranks #8 on The Best Cooking Shows to Stream on Hulu Right Now
- Also ranks #36 on The 60+ Best Educational TV Shows
- Also ranks #60 on The 100+ Best Cooking Shows Of All Time
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- 29Pup Tag chases adventure with her best pal, Scooch.
- Network: Netflix
- Also ranks #11 on The Best Kids Shows On Netflix In 2024, Ranked
- Also ranks #20 on The Best Netflix Animated Series In 2024, Ranked
- Also ranks #32 on The Best TV Series Based on Children's Books
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- 30A collection of shorts starring favorite characters in bite-size stories.
- Network: Disney+
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- 31Taylor helps aspiring DIY dads turn their kids' outrageous backyard dreams into playtime reality.
- Network: DIY, Discovery+
- Also ranks #20 on The Best Kid Versions of Reality TV Shows
- Also ranks #26 on The Best Magnolia Network Shows
- Also ranks #109 on The Best New Reality TV Shows of the Last Few Years
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- 32Mighty teen Adam and his heroic squad of misfits discover the legendary power of Grayskull.
- Network: Netflix
- Also ranks #28 on The 65+ Best CGI Cartoons And 3D Animated Shows To Watch On TV
- Also ranks #35 on The Best TV Shows Based on Toys
- Also ranks #41 on The Best Kids Shows On Netflix In 2024, Ranked
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- 33Ten-year-old Max and his best friend, Sharkdog, embark on adventures.
- Network: Netflix
- Also ranks #16 on Every TV Show Coming To Netflix In June 2022
- Also ranks #19 on The Best Fish & Shark Cartoons
- Also ranks #35 on Good TV Shows for 4 Year Olds
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- 34Penguins flock together to find mates and raise families in a South African town.
- Network: Netflix
- Also ranks #8 on The 25+ Best Animal Shows On Netflix, Ranked
- Also ranks #30 on The 95 Best Nature Documentary Series To Watch On TV
- Also ranks #41 on The 80+ Best Wildlife Shows on TV
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- 35Donkey Hodie and her pals find creative solutions to everyday problems.
- Network: PBS
- Also ranks #12 on The Best New PBS Kids Shows
- Also ranks #42 on The Best Puppet TV Shows
- Also ranks #165 on The Best Newer TV Shows The Whole Family Can Enjoy
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- 36On her 12th birthday, Willa Ward receives a gift that unlocks a world of witchcraft.
- Network: Netflix
- Also ranks #12 on The Best Shows Like 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place,' Ranked By Fans
- Also ranks #27 on The Best Newer TV Shows The Whole Family Can Enjoy
- Also ranks #45 on The Best Gross, Strange, and Weird Kids Shows
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- 37The intimate adventure of baby animals, from the safety of the womb to the uncertainty of birth.
- Network: Disney+
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- 38Ghost Club members embark on adventures all around Los Angeles as they interview ghosts.
- Network: Netflix
- Also ranks #21 on Kids Cartoons That Are A Treat For The Eyes
- Also ranks #39 on The Best Netflix Animated Series To Watch Now
- Also ranks #40 on The 100+ Best Netflix Kids Shows, Ranked
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- 39Siblings of all ages take the reins and work hard to give their parents a dream backyard.
- Network: Peacock
- Also ranks #53 on The Best Peacock Shows Of All Time
- Also ranks #88 on The Best Shows On Peacock And The Series We Can't Wait To Watch
- Also ranks #110 on The Best Streaming Family & Kids TV Shows of the Last Few Years
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- 40Just Beyond is a spine-tingling anthology series that delves into the supernatural and the strange. Each episode offers a mix of horror and humor. The series is inspired by the writings of R.L. Stine, with each episode introducing viewers to a new set of characters. Each of them faces eerie circumstances from haunted houses to parallel universes. The show features themes of self-discovery and facing one's fears. The series presents a collection of unsettling stories and invites audiences to step into a realm where every corner hides a surprise.
- Network: Disney+
- Also ranks #51 on These Teen Screams Are Your Watchlist Dreams: The Best Of Teen Horror TV
- Also ranks #83 on The 85+ Best Anthology TV Shows, Ranked
- Also ranks #85 on The Greatest TV Shows About Small Towns
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- 41Evan meets Brendar along his journey, and the duo set off on a quest to vanquish an evil demon.
- Network: Nickelodeon
- Also ranks #12 on The Best New Musical Kids TV Shows of the Last Few Years
- Also ranks #20 on The Best Kids Shows That Are Also Great For Grown-Ups, Ranked
- Also ranks #34 on The Best Puppet TV Shows
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- 42A comedy about the adventures of Archibald Strutter, a chicken who improvises his way through life.
- Network: Peacock
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- 43Covering a range of U.S. civics lessons, set to original songs with a mix of animated styles.
- Network: Netflix
- Also ranks #14 on The Best Kids Shows That Are Also Great For Grown-Ups, Ranked
- Also ranks #20 on The 25+ Best Edutainment TV Shows
- Also ranks #25 on The Best Musical Kids & Family Series
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- 44A group of middle school students shines a light on the inner workings of its school's drama club.
- Network: Nickelodeon
- Also ranks #45 on The Best Mockumentary TV Shows, Ranked
- Also ranks #49 on The Best Gross, Strange, and Weird Kids Shows
- Also ranks #65 on The Funniest Kids Shows Ever Made
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- 45A motley crew of young aliens in the Delta Quadrant find an abandoned ship, the U.S.S. Protostar.
- Network: Paramount+, Netflix
- Also ranks #22 on The Best Animated Kids Shows Of 2024, Ranked
- Also ranks #23 on All 24 Star Trek Series & Movies, Ranked by Trekkies
- Also ranks #32 on The 60+ Best TV Shows Set In The Future, Ranked
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- 46Adorable cat characters live inside Gabby's dollhouse.
- Network: Netflix
- Also ranks #33 on The Best Family & Kids Shows Of 2024, Ranked
- Also ranks #55 on The Best Netflix Original Animated Kids Shows
- Also ranks #56 on Good TV Shows for 5 Year Olds
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- Children's perspectives on some of today's most challenging issues.
- Network: HBO Max
- Also ranks #43 on The Best Recent Docuseries On HBO & HBO Max
- Also ranks #81 on Good TV Shows for 10 Year Olds
- Also ranks #100 on The Best New HBO Shows of the Last Few Years
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- 48Kids use their imaginations to create an escape room to stump their parents.
- Network: Universal Kids
- Also ranks #27 on The Best TV Game Shows of the Last Few Years
- Also ranks #141 on The Best Newer TV Shows The Whole Family Can Enjoy
- Also ranks #217 on The 200+ Best Reality Competition Shows Ranked
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- 49Otis the Tractor rolls into action to help his friends in need on Long Hill Dairy Farm.
- Network: Apple TV+
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- 50Four pre-teens play games and interview stars in the first late-night talk show for kids, by kids.
- Network: Peacock
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- 51Optimistic Arlo and his eclectic group of pals learn how to live together in a community.
- Network: Netflix
- Also ranks #27 on The Best New Musical Kids TV Shows of the Last Few Years
- Also ranks #39 on The Best Netflix Original Animated Kids Shows
- Also ranks #42 on The Best Musical Kids & Family Series
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- Coyote Peterson guides young wildlife enthusiasts on field trips to meet animals.
- Network: YouTube
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- 53Two Slavid warriors do everything in their power to defend their village from an evil order.
- Network: Netflix
- Also ranks #65 on The Best Netflix Animated Series To Watch Now
- Also ranks #85 on The Best Netflix Original Animated Kids Shows
- Also ranks #89 on The Best Fantasy Kids Shows Ever Made
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- 54Aspiring rapper, Karma, uses her talent, ambition and heart to solve any problem.
- Network: Netflix
- Also ranks #9 on Every TV Show Coming To Netflix In June 2022
- Also ranks #19 on The Best New Musical Kids TV Shows of the Last Few Years
- Also ranks #34 on The Best Netflix Animated Series To Watch Now
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- 55A phone avatar magically comes to life and helps teach a girl how to stand out.
- Network: Nickelodeon
- Also ranks #33 on Good TV Shows for 12 Year Olds
- Also ranks #49 on The Best New Live Action Kids TV Shows of the Last Few Years
- Also ranks #56 on The 55+ Best Teenage Sitcoms
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- 56Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard lead teams of everyday families in exciting games for big prizes.
- Network: NBC
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- 57Three teams of two young pastry chefs race against the clock to design a Disney-inspired cake.
- Network: Disney Channel
- Also ranks #18 on The Best Kid Versions of Reality TV Shows
- Also ranks #22 on The Most Delicious Dessert Competitions On TV
- Also ranks #35 on The Best Competitive Baking Shows Ever Made
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- 58Set against the picturesque backdrop of Hawaii, Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. is a refreshing dramedy that centers around the life of a teenage medical prodigy, Lahela "Doogie" Kameāloha (Peyton Elizabeth Lee). The series navigates the challenges of both professional and personal growth, as Lahela seeks to find balance between her burgeoning career and adolescent experiences. With a talented ensemble cast, including Kathleen Rose Perkins as Dr. Clara Hannon and Jason Scott Lee as Benny Kameāloha, the show has garnered positive reviews for its heartwarming narrative and engaging performances. While rooted in the medical drama genre, Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. also shines a light on the complexities of family dynamics and cultural identity, offering viewers a well-rounded and enjoyable television experience.
- Network: Disney+
- Also ranks #4 on The Best TV Shows Set in Hawaii
- Also ranks #9 on The Best Medical Shows Of The Last Few Years
- Also ranks #38 on The Best Teen Dramedy TV Shows, Ranked
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- 59Ada Twist explores people through scientific discovery, collaboration and friendship.
- Network: Netflix
- Also ranks #19 on The Best TV Series Based on Children's Books
- Also ranks #21 on Good TV Shows for Young Girls To Watch
- Also ranks #26 on The 25+ Best Edutainment TV Shows
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- 60The musical adventures of three best birdie buddies.
- Network: Amazon
- Also ranks #6 on The Best New Musical Kids TV Shows of the Last Few Years
- Also ranks #31 on The Best Bird Cartoons
- Also ranks #34 on The 50 Best TV Musical Shows
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- Rock 'n' roll best friends Jonny and Matty travel to their big concert, the BeatBASH.
- Network: Nickelodeon
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- 62A girl seeks to learn everything about anything in order to become a professional writer.
- Network: Apple TV+
- Also ranks #20 on Good TV Shows for Young Girls To Watch
- Also ranks #34 on Good TV Shows for 10 Year Olds
- Also ranks #36 on The Best Streaming Family & Kids TV Shows of the Last Few Years
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- 63Seven-year-old Ellen DeGeneres lives hilariously and unpredictably.
- Network: HBO Max, CRTS
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- Network: Discovery Family Channel
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- 65Allegra warps back to 1994 and watches her mother and grandmother try to create music careers.
- Network: DISNLS
- Also ranks #3 on The Best New Musical Kids TV Shows of the Last Few Years
- Also ranks #32 on Good TV Shows for Young Girls To Watch
- Also ranks #47 on The Best Teen Dramedy TV Shows, Ranked
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- 66Baby animals Franny, Bailey, Kip, Lulu, and Tilly use math and sing songs to solve problems.
- Network: Netflix
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- 67Zed and Addison work together to save Seabrook High's Halloween Fall Ball.
- Network: Disney Channel
- Also ranks #10 on The Best New Musical Kids TV Shows of the Last Few Years
- Also ranks #54 on The 50+ Best Disney Animated Shows, Ranked
- Also ranks #59 on The Best Musical Kids & Family Series
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