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The best animated shows for grown-ups from South Park to The Simpsons
Feb 21, 2025
Cartoons aren’t just for children. Adult animation abounds on television. Some of these shows are fine to be watched by older kids. Others…maybe not. Of course, those are the ones that kids often want to watch the most. These are the best-animated shows for adults.
“The Simpsons”
You can’t start anywhere else but with “The Simpsons,” mankind’s greatest achievement. While many of you reading this grew up on the show, it’s always been aimed for adults (without being so raunchy as to be acceptable for some kids). The show mines the frustrations of adult life, but also has delivered all sorts of brilliant jokes both relatable and absurd. Not only is “The Simpsons” great for adults, but the show is old enough to run for president, much less vote.
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“Futurama”
Matt Groening’s follow-up to “The Simpsons” doesn’t have the same legacy, but it’s by no means a lesser light. “Futurama” is a sci-fi comedy that begins with a 20th-century doofus being frozen and awaking on the eve of the year 3000. While the show has had multiple rebirths, the original FOX run of “Futurama” remains the best example of the quality of the show.
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“Beavis and Butt-Head”
“Beavis and Butt-Head” bridged a gap for MTV, bringing scripted comedy and music videos together in one place. While the sophomoric humor of the show made it a hit with teenagers, it certainly had an adult fan base and was not “family friendly.” That’s also true of the recent reboot, which is entirely for an adult audience.
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