The 17 best animated TV shows of all time

Will Arnett voices BoJack Horseman, a once famous sitcom actor whose life has hit rock bottom. "BoJack Horseman" delivers an honest portrayal of what it's like to struggle with addiction and the effects of fame.

14-year-old Morty, rife with anxiety and worry, follows his genius (if not completely irresponsible) grandfather Rick through time and space in a series of hilarious and often ill-advised escapades.

SpongeBob is effortlessly optimistic, and unintentionally goofy, making him one of the most endearing characters of all time, in this earnest and jovial series.

"The Ren & Stimpy Show" follows the misadventures of Stimpy, a dopey, tender-hearted cat, and Ren, a somewhat diabolical chihuahua with a short fuse.

Finn and his best friend, Jake the Dog, seek out a life of heroism and adventure, offering to protect all who live in the Land of Ooo.

On the surface, "Adventure Time" seems like a show meant for a younger audience. But make no mistake, this seemingly childish show has a bit of a dark side, and has plenty of jokes that even the most disillusioned adult can appreciate.

Stylistically mesmerizing, the animation alone on "Samurai Jack" will draw you in.

Matt Groening's follow up to "The Simpsons," "Futurama" takes place in the future (obviously), following the exploits of a (New) New York delivery crew as they travel throughout the galaxy.

The straight-faced, sarcastic character Daria Morgendorffer reflects the feelings of all disenfranchised teenagers in the late 90s, mocking fads and her fellow classmates.

Despite the series ending nearly 15 years ago, "Daria" continues to echo the feelings of teenagers (and adults) today that have a proclivity for sarcasm and cynicism.

"Hey Arnold!" follows the day-to-day life of sage fourth grader Arnold, in the fictional city of Hillwood.

The "Hey Arnold!" movie, "Hey Arnold: The Jungle Movie" is expected to premiere in November.

The cult classic "Rocko's Modern Life" centers around Rocko, a Wallaby from Australia who tries his best to assimilate into American life.

Three friends, bonded by their shared name, conspire endlessly together to raise money for jaw breakers in this zany, slap-stick cartoon À la "The Three Stooges."

"Bob's Burgers" is a relatable family comedy with poop and fart jokes galore, shining a light on the struggles of being middle class.

Mike Judge's "King of the Hill" is a dry satire of suburban Texas life, centering itself around the life of propane salesman Hank Hill and his family.

Steven Universe learns how to harness his powers with the help of the Gems, three powerful women who guide him through becoming a superhero in this humorous, light-hearted, and adventure-filled series.

Courage's desire to protect his beloved owner Muriel, who has a propensity for attracting supernatural beings, forces Courage to deal with some of the strangest supernatural creatures you've ever seen (e.g., Banana People, and a sentient toe).

"Archer" offers a deadpan, goofy, spy comedy for James Bond fans who love a good cartoon.