Adult Animated Comedy Series
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1. Bob's Burgers (2011– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Bob Belcher runs a struggling burger shop with his wife and three children.
Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, John Roberts
Votes: 92,389
Never disappoints.
2. Ugly Americans (2010–2012)
TV-MA | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
Take New York City, add every horrifying beast, science-fiction freak, and fantasy faerie, shake thoroughly, and you've got Ugly Americans.
Stars: Matt Oberg, Natasha Leggero, Kurt Metzger, Randy Pearlstein
Votes: 11,014
A series cancelled in its prime.
3. The Life & Times of Tim (2008–2012)
TV-MA | 900 min | Animation, Comedy
Watch as Tim finds himself in several awkward situations in this HBO cartoon comedy.
Stars: Steve Dildarian, M.J. Otto, Nick Kroll, Matt Johnson
Votes: 6,911
Awkward. Memorable. Genius.
4. The Venture Bros. (2003–2018)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The bizarre escapades of pseudo-heroic scientist Dr. Rusty Venture, his competent, high-strung bodyguard, and his two overenthusiastic sons.
Stars: Christopher McCulloch, James Urbaniak, Doc Hammer, Michael Sinterniklaas
Votes: 28,098
Just keeps getting better and better.
5. Futurama (1999– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Philip J. Fry, a pizza delivery boy, is accidentally frozen in 1999 and thawed out on New Year's Eve 2999.
Stars: Billy West, John DiMaggio, Katey Sagal, Tress MacNeille
Votes: 261,135
Matt Groening's best work.
6. Rick and Morty (2013– )
TV-MA | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The fractured domestic lives of a nihilistic mad scientist and his anxious grandson are further complicated by their inter-dimensional misadventures.
Stars: Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke, Justin Roiland
Votes: 602,177
A new favourite.
7. Jeff & Some Aliens (2017)
TV-MA | 21 min | Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Jeff, a normal guy, has three aliens living with him. These aliens were sent to evaluate the entire human race by what they learn from Jeff.
Stars: Brett Gelman, Alessandro Minoli, Josh Fadem, Sean Donnelly
Votes: 1,915
Hilarious.
8. Animals. (2016–2018)
TV-MA | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Whether it's lovelorn rats, gender-questioning pigeons or aging bedbugs in the midst of a midlife crisis, the awkward small talk, moral ambiguity and existential woes of non-human urbanites prove startlingly similar to our own.
Stars: Phil Matarese, Mike Luciano, Neil Casey, Katie Aselton
Votes: 4,280
Absorbing vignettes. Earlier seasons are better.
9. China, IL (2008–2015)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Steve and Frank Smith are brothers who teach the history department in the worst university in America.
Stars: Brad Neely, Greta Gerwig, Hulk Hogan, Jason Walden
Votes: 2,577
Who says Americans can't do magic realism? I wish there were more than 3 seasons.
10. Monkey Dust (2003–2005)
TV-MA | 29 min | Animation, Comedy, Horror
A definitely-not-for-children animated series with each episode made up of an array of perverse skits.
Stars: Morwenna Banks, Brian Bowles, Simon Greenall, Enn Reitel
Votes: 2,286
Dark. Very, very dark.
11. Home Movies (1999–2004)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Brendon Small, an ambitious eight-year-old filmmaker, shoots movies in his basement with his two best friends, while coming to terms with adolescence, life, and relationships.
Stars: Brendon Small, H. Jon Benjamin, Melissa Bardin Galsky, Ron Lynch
Votes: 11,044
Coach McGurk is probably one of the greatest cartoon characters ever created.
12. Metalocalypse (2006–2013)
TV-MA | 11 min | Animation, Comedy, Music
The epic and over-the-top adventures of Dethklok, the world's most successful death metal band.
Stars: Brendon Small, Tommy Blacha, Mark Hamill, Victor Brandt
Votes: 18,194
Metal.
13. Squidbillies (2005–2021)
TV-MA | 11 min | Animation, Comedy
Follows the adventures of the Cuylers, an impoverished and dysfunctional family of anthropomorphic, air-breathing, redneck squids who live in a rural Appalachian community in the state of Georgia.
Stars: Bobby Ellerbee, Dana Snyder, Daniel McDevitt, Unknown Hinson
Votes: 7,528
Unlike many other series, the later seasons are better.
14. The Oblongs (2001–2002)
TV-14 | 284 min | Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi
The misadventures of a goofy family deformed by toxic waste.
Stars: Will Ferrell, Pamela Adlon, Jean Smart, Randy Sklar
Votes: 9,681
Cutesy but still funny.
15. Mission Hill (1999–2002)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
The misadventures of a group of disparate roomates who live in a hip neighborhood in a major city.
Stars: Brian Posehn, Nick Jameson, Wallace Langham, Vicki Lewis
Votes: 5,438
Great characters, with a theme by Cake!
16. The Simpsons (1989– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.
Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Julie Kavner
Votes: 436,216
A cultural icon. Earlier seasons are the best.
17. Golan the Insatiable (2013–2015)
TV-14 | 15 min | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
Golan is the dark lord of an alternate universe that comes to our world and is befriended by a little goth girl and her family. Buffoonery ensues as he deals with everyday life.
Stars: Maria Bamford, Rachel Butera, Matt Silverstein, Nicholas Rutherford
Votes: 1,035
The pilot series is better, but too short. Great concept.
18. Chozen (2014)
TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Comedy
Chozen is an animated comedy about its title character, "Chozen," a gay white rapper fresh out of prison.
Stars: Bobby Moynihan, Michael Peña, Hannibal Buress, Nick Swardson
Votes: 1,962
Cancelled just as it was finding its feet.
19. Mike Tyson Mysteries (2014–2020)
TV-14 | 12 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
In this macabre comedy, retired boxing champion Mike Tyson, his brainy adopted Asian-American daughter, a friendly but wimpy gay gentleman ghost and a cursed perverse mean-spirited talking pigeon solve weird mysteries together.
Stars: Mike Tyson, Norm MacDonald, Rachel Ramras, Jim Rash
Votes: 5,644
I only wish episodes were longer!
20. TripTank (2014–2016)
TV-MA | Animation, Comedy
The sickest, most twisted animated shorts ever put on television.
Stars: Eric Magnussen, Dana Snyder, Jonah Ray, Matt Mariska
Votes: 1,520
Hit and miss, but mostly hit.
21. Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2000–2023)
TV-MA | 15 min | Animation, Comedy
The misadventures of a milkshake, an order of fries, a meatball, and their retired next door neighbor in the suburbs of New Jersey.
Stars: Dave Willis, Carey Means, Dana Snyder, Matt Maiellaro
Votes: 26,813
Ridiculous, but addictive.
22. Clone High (2002–2003)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi
The greatest minds of the world have been cloned, and are now attending high school together.
Stars: Will Forte, Phil Lord, Michael McDonald, Christa Miller
Votes: 9,023
Great premise.
23. Daria (1997–2002)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
A smart and cynical girl goes through teenage life as a proud outsider in a world of mainly idiotic adolescents and condescending adults.
Stars: Tracy Grandstaff, Wendy Hoopes, Julian Rebolledo, John Lynn
Votes: 27,260
Solid.
24. Gary and His Demons (2018–2023)
TV-MA | 12 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
Burdened by his "Chosen One" status and backed by a team of specialists he can't relate to, Gary the demon hunter struggles to keep interest in the Earth-saving duty he never asked for and doesn't want.
Stars: Mark Little, Kyle Dooley, Kayla Lorette, Marito Lopez
Votes: 1,747
Promising!
25. Moonbeam City (2015)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
The show follows the exploits of Dazzle Novak, an idiotic detective who commits more crimes than the criminals he tries to lock up.
Stars: Elizabeth Banks, Kate Mara, Rob Lowe, Will Forte
Votes: 2,358
Cancelled before it had a chance to fully develop.
26. The New V.I.P.'s (2017 TV Short)
TV-MA | 26 min | Animation, Short, Action
A group of low-level employees takes control of a major corporation after they accidentally kill their boss.
Director: Mark Brooks | Stars: Matt Braunger, Ben Schwartz, Missi Pyle, Kerri Kenney
Votes: 347
Plenty of promise. Shame Amazon didn't pick up the series.
27. Vermin (2018– )
TV-MA | Animation, Comedy, Crime
A naive bug joins a corrupt police force that patrols a vast garbage dump.
Stars: Cathy Palenne, Julien Crampon, Gaël Mectoob, Hafid F. Benamar
Votes: 572
A French series. Pretty intense and surreal.
28. Apollo Gauntlet (2017)
TV-14 | 11 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Paul Cassidy, a police officer on Earth who gets sent to a futuristic feudal society by Dr. Benign. Now known as Apollo Gauntlet, the former cop fights evil and tries to take out Dr. Benign... See full summary »
Stars: Tom Kenny, Myles Langlois, Ryan Kwanten, Mark Proksch
Votes: 316
Oh, Canada...
29. BoJack Horseman (2014–2020)
TV-MA | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
BoJack Horseman was the star of the hit television show "Horsin' Around" in the '80s and '90s, but now he's washed up, living in Hollywood, complaining about everything, and wearing colorful sweaters.
Stars: Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Aaron Paul
Votes: 188,942
A slow boil.
30. Big Mouth (2017–2024)
TV-MA | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Romance
Teenage friends find their lives upended by the wonders and horrors of puberty.
Stars: Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Jessi Klein, Jason Mantzoukas
Votes: 89,474
Woo!
31. Sealab 2021 (2000–2005)
TV-14 | 11 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The drama of an oft-doomed aquatic colony and its personnel, who hate each other.
Stars: Harry Goz, Erik Estrada, Ellis Henican, Brett Butler
Votes: 8,348
Nuts.
32. Disenchantment (2018–2023)
TV-MA | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Princess Tiabeanie, 'Bean', is annoyed at her imminent arranged marriage to Prince Merkimer. Then she meets Luci, a demon, and Elfo, an elf, and things get rather exciting, and dangerous.
Stars: Abbi Jacobson, Eric André, Nat Faxon, John DiMaggio
Votes: 72,956
A promising start.
33. Out There (2013)
TV-14 | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Out There chronicles the coming-of-age misadventures of socially awkward Chad, his little brother Jay, and his best friend Chris. Living in the small town of Holford, the boys wander its ... See full summary »
Stars: Ryan Quincy, Justin Roiland, Megan Mullally, Fred Armisen
Votes: 812
34. Tuca & Bertie (2019–2022)
TV-MA | 26 min | Animation, Comedy
The story of two 30-year old bird women who live in the same apartment building.
Stars: Tiffany Haddish, Ali Wong, Steven Yeun, Nicole Byer
Votes: 8,436
35. Xavier: Renegade Angel (2007–2009)
TV-MA | 12 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Xavier is a faun-like wanderer/seeker who is traveling across the land to find out the truth about his mysterious origin. Facing rednecks, inflicting righteousness and preaching about the 'strong, silent types' and morality, this hero has his work cut out for him.
Stars: Vernon Chatman, John Lee, Alyson Levy, Jim Tozzi
Votes: 5,002
Certainly not for everyone. Frittata!
36. Duncanville (2020–2022)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Duncanville is centered around a spectacularly average 15-year-old boy, named Duncan with a rich fantasy life, and the people in his world. He's not exceptional, but he has a wild imagination in which he's never anything less than amazing.
Stars: Amy Poehler, Ty Burrell, Riki Lindhome, Joy Osmanski
Votes: 2,546
37. Solar Opposites (2020– )
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A family of aliens move to middle America, where they debate whether life is better there or on their home planet.
Stars: Thomas Middleditch, Sean Giambrone, Mary Mack, Sagan McMahan
Votes: 30,745
Off to a good start!
38. Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law (2000–2007)
TV-MA | 15 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Third-rate superhero Harvey Birdman gets a new lease on life when he becomes a lawyer.
Stars: Gary Cole, Stephen Colbert, Thomas Michael Allen, John Michael Higgins
Votes: 12,139
39. Helluva Boss (2019– )
TV-MA | Animation, Action, Comedy
In Hell, imp Blitzø runs an assassin business targeting the world of the living, using a spell book borrowed from a prince of Hell. With employees Moxxie, Millie, and Loona, they attempt to survive each other while keeping business afloat.
Stars: Brandon Rogers, Richard Steven Horvitz, Vivian Nixon, Erica Lindbeck
Votes: 10,748
So far so good!
40. The Legend of Vox Machina (2022– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
After saving the realm from evil and destruction at the hands of the most terrifying power couple in Exandria, Vox Machina is faced with saving the world once again-this time, from a sinister group of dragons known as the Chroma Conclave.
Stars: Laura Bailey, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, Matthew Mercer
Votes: 40,455
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