Animated television is a medium that lends itself perfectly to shows that run for a long, long time.

8’American Dad!'

The series is just that good.

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It’s not for everyone’s taste, but those who enjoy itreallylove it.

The world is all the better for that.

1’The Simpsons' (1989)

There’s really no competition.

George the monkey under trees in ‘Curious George’

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The Fairly OddParents

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Klaus getting mistreated on American Dad!

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Charmander, Pikachu, Squirtle, Ash, and Bulbasaur in ‘Pokemon’ (1997)

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Arthur and DW in ‘Arthur’ (1996)

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Fry talks with Bender Bending Rodriguez in the pilot episode of Futurama.

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The Griffins, Peter (Seth MacFarlane), Chris (Seth Green), Meg (Mila Kunis), Brian (Seth MacFarlane), Lois (Alex Borstein), and Stewie (Seth MacFarlane) stand in their driveway in Season 11, Episode 20 of “Family Guy”

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South Park

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The family sitting in the living room in ‘The Simpsons’

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