The Best Animated TV Shows of the 2010s

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Cartoons aren’t just for kids anymore, and some of the best TV shows of the decade were animated series. So if you’ve been sleeping on Rick and Morty or Bob’s Burgers or Steven Universe because they’re animated, then you’ve been missing out.

But don’t worry — TV Guide has got you covered with a year-by-year guide to the very best animated shows that premiered in the 2010s. Not sure where to start? We’ve included live-action references to help you figure out which of these stellar series will be your next favorite.

Gravity Falls, 2012-16 (Disney Channel)

Where to stream: Hulu

Why it’s great: Brother-and-sister twins Dipper and Mabel get sent to spend the summer at their great-uncle’s cabin in Gravity Falls, Oregon, where they discover a journal that helps them explore the town’s supernatural mysteries. At the heart of the series is the relationship between the siblings, whose biggest adventure is surviving the joys and agonies of growing up.

Try it if you like these: The Goonies, The X-Files, Eerie Indiana, Stranger Things