South Park
This animated series, which follows the adventures of Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman, is not for little kids. In fact, its unstated mission is to offend whomever it pleases. With no plans of stopping anytime soon, the show has taken on Saddam Hussein, Osama bin Laden, politicians of every stripe and self-important celebrities. more
Family Guy
Animated series about a bizarre New England family, lead by thick-headed dad Peter Griffin, who is as tactless as he is clueless. His harried wife Lois struggles to maintain normality in their home life but can't seem to control him. Rounding out the household is angst-ridden teen queen Meg; eighth grader Chris, an overweight underachiever; baby Stewie, a cute, clever two-year-old who already has his mind set on world conquest; and Brian, the family dog, the brainiest of the bunch. more
The Boondocks
Based on Aaron McGruder's controversial comic strip, "The Boondocks" follows the lives of Huey and Riley Freeman, African-American brothers who move with their Granddad from the inner city to the suburbs. Huey is a self-styled revolutionary forever railing at the state of society, while younger brother Riley is a wannabe gangsta. more
King of the Hill
Set in Texas, the animated series "King of the Hill" features the life of propane salesman Hank Hill who lives with his substitute teacher wife Peggy, wannabe standup comic son Bobby, and deadbeat niece, Luanne. more
Beavis and Butt-head
Spinoff of MTV's animated series, "Liquid Television," follows the adventures of two teens wandering through suburbia. They frequently watch television and critique music videos. more
The Ren & Stimpy Show
An animated series that relates the adventures of Ren, a scrawny, temperamental chihuahua, and Stimpy, a loyal, gullible cat. more
American Dad
From the mind of Seth MacFarlane ("Family Guy") comes the first animated comedy about homeland security. Stan Smith is a CIA agent with a doting wife, a liberal daughter, a social awkward son, a goldfish with the brain of a German guy and an alien from Area 51. Agent Smith is creating a climate of fear, but all in the name of hilarity. more
The Simpsons
A segment spin-off of "The Tracey Ullman Show," this animated series depicts the ups and downs of the Simpsons, a strangely typical American family living in Springfield. The family includes Homer, a father whose head is often ruled by his stomach and who works at the local nuclear power plant; Marge, a loving, nurturing mother and wife who tries to keep peace in the family; son Bart, a smart-mouthed hell-raiser; Lisa, an intelligent and philosophical middle child who plays jazz saxophone; and baby Maggie, who communicates her thoughts via various sounds on her pacifier. more
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
In the year 2030, technology has advanced to such a point that people and machines are starting to integrate into one. But despite the advances, crime is still rampant and a task force of humans and cyborgs is needed to bring criminals to justice. more
Drawn Together
Television's first "animated reality show" throws together eight cartoon archetypes, including a party-hearty superhero, a naive, racist princess prone to singing, and a sexually ambiguous Anime hero in a house where cameras are on them all the time. As with most other reality shows, conflict ensues. more
Freak Show (Comedy Central)
Freak show performers employed by the United States government as part of a second-rate superhero group known as the Freak Squad take on the cases rejected by the world famous, first-class Justice Squad. more