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1. Pinwheel (1976–1990)
TV-Y | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A quaint Victorian boarding house powered by a pinwheel on the roof. In each episode, the inhabitants of Pinwheel House solve problems and play games for preschoolers.
Stars: Jim Jinkins, George James, C.C. Loveheart, Elizabeth Abassi
Votes: 326
December 1, 1977
2. Hocus Focus (1979–1981)
19 min | Family
Hocus Focus featured an apprentice wizard who magically time traveled forward from the Middle Ages named Kryspen, who worked in the film department of a public library, who, along with his ... See full summary »
Stars: Willard C. Ambis, Jim Jinkins, Brad Williams
3. Livewire (1980– )
30 min | Talk-Show
Talk and current events show aimed at children and teenagers.
Stars: Jordan Walker-Pearlman, John Molnar, Mark Cordray, Frank Zappa
Votes: 12
1980
4. Kids' Writes (1981–1983)
Family, Musical
This show aired on the childrens' network Nickelodeon. Kids would send in their original stories and the actors would act them out. Typical of the early 80's fashions, all actors wore brightly colored spandex bodysuits.
Stars: Carlo Grossman, John Rousseau, Steve Rifkin, Wynn White
Votes: 8
1981
5. Reggie Jackson's Wide World of Sports (1981–1982)
30 min | Family, Sport
Reggie Jackson sports on active health and fitness, mixed with competitions.
Star: Reggie Jackson
December 1, 1981
6. Against the Odds (1982–1984)
TV-G | 30 min | Biography, History
Bill Bixby hosts a collection of biographical stories of the lives of famous people who changed history from Golda Meir to Mahatma Gandhi to Pancho Villa to Florence Nightingale and many others.
Stars: Bill Bixby, Phil Proctor, Virginia Capers, Peter Brooks
Votes: 13
December 5, 1982
7. Standby: Lights! Camera! Action! (1982–1986)
60 min | Documentary, Family
Leonard Nimoy takes a behind-the-scenes look at how films are made through interviews and visits to the sets of hit movies.
Stars: Leonard Nimoy, Sonny Landham, Tyler Smith, Don Bluth
Votes: 32
December 5, 1982
8. Mr. Wizard's World (1983–1989)
TV-Y | 25 min | Family
Mr. Wizard and his young friends conduct a variety of science experiments.
Stars: Don Herbert, Stacy Petriuk, Leila Zama, Jason Summach
Votes: 806
October 3, 1983
9. Out of Control (1984–1985)
TV-G | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Dave and his friends host this zany sketch comedy variety show for kids.
Stars: Dave Coulier, Diz McNally, Marty Schiff, David Stenstrom
Votes: 155
10. National Geographic Explorer (1985– )
120 min | Documentary, History
A weekly series of short documentary segments funded by the National Geographic Society and done in the style of the National Geographic Specials. In 2003, the show was re-branded National ... See full summary »
Stars: Salvatore Vecchio, Peter Coyote, Lisa Ling, Ryan Duffy
Votes: 316
April 7, 1985
11. Turkey Television (1985– )
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy
A series comprised entirely of short (several per episode) comedy sketches. Recurring bits included "Kentucky Boys," a pair of stereotypical hicks discussing life; "Ivan Tellalie," Soviet ... See full summary »
Stars: Craig Warnock, Jonathan Edward Goodman, Timothy J Reid, Christine McGlade
Votes: 188
June 3, 1985
12. Double Dare (1986–1988)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
One in a long-running series of game shows, where two-member teams of children compete to answer questions and complete stunts.
Stars: Marc Summers, John Harvey, Robin Marrella, Dave Shikiar
Votes: 2,184
October 6, 1986
13. Rated K: For Kids by Kids (1986–1988)
Family, Talk-Show
4 Kids Sit Around a Table Reviewing Movies, With K As the Top Rating, and Showing Behind the Scenes.
Stars: Roger Ebert, Gene Siskel, Rebecca Schwager, Mark Shanahan
November 1, 1986
14. Don't Just Sit There (1988– )
30 min | Comedy, Family, Talk-Show
Teenage targeted talk/comedy show that ran on Nickelodeon through 1989 and introduced future stars as guests like Mayim Bialik and New Kids on the Block. Something like a young version of the late-night shows, complete with a house band.
Stars: Wendy L. Douglas, Matt Brown, Alie Smith, Veronica Alicino
Votes: 251
July 1, 1988
15. Kids' Court (1988)
30 min | Reality-TV
Kids take each other to court and "The Honorable Judge O. Meter" decides their verdict. Paul Provenza is the host of this short-lived and relatively forgotten late 80s Nickelodeon show.
Stars: Paul Provenza, John Henry Kurtz, Nobi Nakanishi, Nicola Stewart
Votes: 32
September 3, 1988
16. Think Fast (1989–1990)
Family
Two teams battle it out based on their knowledge and physical skills.
Stars: Skip Lackey, Henry J. Waleczko, Michael Carrington, James Eoppolo
Votes: 24
May 1, 1989
17. Make the Grade (1989–1991)
TV-Y | Family, Game-Show
Kids attempt to test their knowledge in a matter of mixed learning.
Stars: Maria Milito, Robb Edward Morris, Lew Schneider, Jessica Tuttle
Votes: 25
October 2, 1989
18. Total Panic (1989–1990)
120 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
Stars: Greg Lee, Molly Pesce, Trace Burroughs, Jason Hervey
Votes: 10
April 2, 1989
19. Eureeka's Castle (1989–1995)
TV-Y | 22 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
In a wind-up toy castle, a fantasy world of talking animals and assorted creatures live together with a giant who's in charge.
Stars: Noel MacNeal, Pam Arciero, Cheryl Blaylock, James J. Kroupa
Votes: 1,677
September 4, 1989
20. Wild & Crazy Kids (1990–2002)
TV-Y | 30 min | Action, Family, Game-Show
Teams of kids compete against each other in a variety of physical competitions and sports.
Stars: Donnie Jeffcoat, Omar Gooding, Jessica Gaynes, Annette M. Lesure
Votes: 1,289
July 4, 1990
21. SK8 TV (1990– )
TV-Y | Reality-TV, Sport
The start of professional skateboarding, xgames before the xgames.
Stars: Matthew Lillard, Skatemaster Tate, Samuel Ringoir
Votes: 39
July 4, 1990
22. Nickelodeon Arcade (1992–1997)
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
Two teams vie for a chance to go inside a video game!
Stars: Phil Moore, Andrea Lively, Michael Bower, Melissa Joan Hart
Votes: 640
January 4, 1992
23. Nickelodeon GUTS (1992–1995)
TV-G | Action, Family, Game-Show
Three kids dawning the different colors blue, red, and purple compete in relatively cool-looking olympic-style games to achieve as many points as they can. At the end of every episode, they climb a big fake mountain, braving tumbling rocks made out of styrofoam, sparkling glitter, shooting steam, and loud sounds while trying to hit all the "Actuators" along their way to the summit including the ... See full summary »
Stars: Moira Quirk, Mike O'Malley, Kelli Marchewka, Jana Waring
Votes: 1,635
September 19, 1992
24. Launch Box (1991–1994)
TV-Y | Short, Family
Astronomy through Space is taught by enough travelers.
Stars: Bruce Klassen, Phil Moore, Jake Garn, Robin Marrella
September 6, 1991
25. The Nick Hit List (1991– )
Music
Stars: Tracie Spencer, Kennan Scott, Another Bad Creation, Shondi Jones
November 1, 1991
26. Wild Side Show (1992–1994)
TV-Y | Documentary, Family
Kids travel through various animal nature with an emphasis on education and wildlife conservation.
Stars: Scott Tunnell, Gordon Michael Woolvett, Jillian Hirasawa
Votes: 15
February 1, 1992
27. Nick News with Linda Ellerbee (1991–2015)
TV-Y | Documentary, Drama, Family
Nick News is a platform to inform and inspire young people by highlighting their voices in conversation, covering important issues of the day.
Stars: Linda Ellerbee, Jennifer S. Rose, Magic Johnson, Gerald Ford
Votes: 180
April 18, 1992
28. Roundhouse (1992–1995)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Sketch Comedy show for adolescents with skits revolving around a central theme to teach a lesson.
Stars: Julene Renee, John Crane, Seymour Willis Green, Micki Duran
Votes: 479
August 15, 1992
29. Legends of the Hidden Temple (1993–1995)
TV-G | 30 min | Adventure, Family, Game-Show
Teams compete in elimination challenges with the final team going on to search for the treasure inside the titular Mesoamerican "Hidden Temple".
Stars: Kirk Fogg, Dee Bradley Baker, Jennifer Holtz, Zachary Maxell
Votes: 3,964
September 11, 1993
30. Weinerville (1993–1994)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
A mostly one man show in which a guy (Marc Weiner) interacted with his puppet selves (his head on the body of puppets) to solve their silly problems in a cardboard town. Included games with audience participation.
Stars: Marc Weiner, Scott Fellows, Ray Abruzzo, Marc Summers
Votes: 271
July 11, 1993
31. The Big Help (1994 TV Movie)
Stars: Michael Fishman, Tim Realbuto, Marc Summers, Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Votes: 15
1994
32. U to U (1994– )
Family
An "interactive" television show, which showcased work and messages from child viewers.
Stars: Sertrone Starks, Ali Rivera
Votes: 9
December 1, 1994
33. Global Guts 1995 (1995)
TV-Y | Action, Family, Game-Show
An updated version of 'Guts' where competitors come from all over the world.
Stars: Mike O'Malley, Moira Quirk, Ambar Monjaraz, Roy Waldman
Votes: 18
September 1, 1995
35. Figure It Out (1997–2013)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
A group of four different panelists popular on Nickelodeon programs try to figure out the talents of different guests. They are given clues that they can feel, see, taste, and also given to them though charades.
Stars: Lori Beth Denberg, Jeff Sutphen, Elle Young, Gevorg Manoukian
Votes: 1,040
July 7, 1997
36. Phred on Your Head Show (1999–2001)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation
Phred lives inside the "dot" of Noggin.com. Every day he finds a new kid to help him host his very own show.
Star: Doug Preis
Votes: 46
June 6, 1999
37. The Amanda Show (1999–2002)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Comedy, Family
A comedy sketch show centered around All That (1994) alum Amanda Bynes.
Stars: Amanda Bynes, Drake Bell, Nancy Sullivan, John Kassir
Votes: 8,297
October 16, 1999
38. A Walk in Your Shoes (1999–2005)
TV-Y | 30 min | Family, Reality-TV
Noggin's "A Walk in Your Shoes" helps kids learn about cultural, religious, and geographical differences by watching two real people from different backgrounds switch places for a few days.
Stars: Mark Saul, Lacey, Megan, Dana
Votes: 23
April 30, 2000
39. Sponk! (2001–2002)
TV-Y | Comedy, Game-Show
NOGGIN's improvisational comedy game-show has only one rule: be funny or go home without a golden rubber chicken. The Red Team and the Blue Team try to out-funny each other and win the only way they can: by cracking up the audience.
Stars: Tim Dorsch, Karen Fowler, Vanessa Lengies, Johnathan McClain
Votes: 25
September 16, 2001
40. On the Team (2001)
Sport, Reality-TV
The real life experiences of a Brooklyn coed youth baseball team, on and off the field, are documented as the kids battle their way into the playoffs during the 2000 season.
May 2, 2001
41. Action League Now!! (2003–2004)
TV-Y7 | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
This KaBlam spinoff combines the original shorts into a half-hour program, while being connected to each other thematically.
Stars: Veronica Alicino, Robyn Carlsson, Jim Krenn, Collin M. McGee
Votes: 778
November 25, 2001
42. Nickelodeon Robot Wars (2002)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Action, Game-Show, Sport
The British Robot Wars taken as an American kid-friendly version on Nickelodeon.
Stars: Dave Aizer, Stefan Ashton Frank, Vivianne Collins, Mat Irvine
Votes: 15
August 25, 2002
43. Scaredy Camp (2002– )
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Family, Game-Show, Horror
This is a Nickelodeon family reality/games show where teams compete to solve a mystery of a missing camper at a reportedly haunted summer camp. Two teams of three kids each have to reenact ... See full summary »
Star: Emma Wilson
Votes: 45
October 22, 2002
44. The Nick Cannon Show (2002–2003)
TV-G | Comedy, Family, Reality-TV
Follow Nick Cannon on his quest to "take over" whatever he thinks needs fixin'. Like baseball, the London Bridge, your average Southern California Family, history class and more. Warning: "taking over" can lead to some crazy shenanigans!
Stars: Liana Mendoza, Malachi McGlone, Todd Baker, Nick Cannon
Votes: 227
January 19, 2002
45. W.A.C.K. (2006– )
Family
W.A.C.K., aka Wrestling Association of Championship Krushers, is a wacky wrestling show featuring costumed characters like a wedge of cheese (The Big Cheese) and a giant banana (Atomic ... See full summary »
Stars: Devon Werkheiser, Lindsey Shaw
2003
46. Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day of Play: Get Your Game On (2011 TV Special)
30 min | Sport
Director: Alex Coletti | Stars: Matt Bennett, Brooke Besikof, Alivia Clark, Gracie Dzienny
Votes: 22
2004
47. Let's Just Play: Go Healthy Challenge (2007 TV Special)
Reality-TV, Sport
2 tweens learn to get healthy and athletic. Special guests join them for new types.
Director: Steven Lerner | Stars: Kendrick Scoraz, April Zhang
Votes: 12
2004
48. My Family's Got GUTS (2008– )
TV-G | Game-Show
Families of four compete in a variety of sports and athletic challenges in a revival series of "Global GUTS."
Stars: Ben Lyons, Michael St. Germain, Asha Dahya, Roberto Rosaly
Votes: 39
September 15, 2008
49. Dance on Sunset (2008)
TV-G | 30 min | Music, Reality-TV
A dance and music series hosted by Quddus on Nickelodeon that featured dance routines designed, to be performed by its preteen and teen-age viewers.
Stars: Quddus, Karen Chuang, Johnny Erasme, Ashley Galvan
Votes: 60
March 29, 2008
50. Rugrats Pre-School Daze (2005)
22 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
"Rugrats" spin-off focusing on Angelica and Susie at school.
Stars: Cheryl Chase, Cree Summer, Grey Griffin, Tara Strong
Votes: 123
November 16, 2008
51. BrainSurge (2009–2011)
TV-G | Game-Show
A game show where six kids compete in a variety of memory games.
Stars: Jeff Sutphen, Erin Fitzgerald, Preston Strother, Giovanni Jones
Votes: 178
September 28, 2009
52. 7 Secrets with Victoria Justice (2010 TV Movie)
TV-G | 22 min | Documentary, Family
Get the inside scoop on 7 unknown secrets of Victoria Justice!
Director: Mike Leathers | Stars: Victoria Justice, Avan Jogia, Matt Bennett, Elizabeth Gillies
Votes: 35
April 24, 2010
53. You Gotta See This! (2012)
TV-PG | Comedy
Noah and Chris, of How to Rock fame, go over random videos of everyday people failing and speak their minds.
Stars: Noah Crawford, Chris O'Neal, Ben Giroux, Ashlee Füss
Votes: 40
July 21, 2012
54. AwesomenessTV (2013–2017)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Funny skits and more. Based on the hit YouTube channel "AwesomenessTV".
Stars: Isaiah Fredericks, Josiah Fredericks, Lia Marie Johnson, Lainey Lipson
Votes: 397
July 1, 2013
55. Webheads (2014–2015)
TV-G | Game-Show
Four contestants compete in a series of viral video viewing challenges.
Stars: Carlos PenaVega, Jack Griffo, Breanna Yde, Amber Frank
Votes: 33
June 2, 2014
56. React to That (2014–2015)
22 min | Comedy
Based on the popular web-series; kids, teenagers, and celebrities share their opinions on viral videos.
Stars: Tyler Dickinson, Carmina Garay, Lucas Daniel Vazquez, Evan Kishiyama
Votes: 156
December 15, 2014
57. Paradise Run (2016–2018)
TV-G | Game-Show, Reality-TV
A Race style game show where children race in a tropical setting while completing puzzles along the way.
Stars: Daniella Monet, Osahon Tongo, Addison Riecke, Lizzy Greene
Votes: 65
February 1, 2016
58. All in with Cam Newton (2016)
TV-G | Documentary, Short, Family
NFL superstar Cam Newton sets out to make kids dreams come true
Stars: Cam Newton, Tori Murray, Hannah Rosenberg, Tom Kenny
Votes: 32
June 3, 2016
59. Crashletes (2016– )
TV-PG | 22 min | Sport, Talk-Show
Crashletes hosts Brandon and Stevie bring you the craziest, funniest, and most outrageous sports bloopers, blunders, and absurdities.
Stars: Stevie Nelson, Brandon Broady, Rob Gronkowski, Robert Goon
Votes: 129
July 5, 2016
60. Jagger Eaton's Mega Life (2016–2017)
TV-G | Reality-TV
The youngest ever X Games competitor, Jagger Eaton skates the world looking for people who are the absolute best at what they do, all while performing unbelievable feats along the way.
Stars: Jagger Eaton, Jett Eaton, Koston Eaton, Alana Smith
Votes: 27
September 9, 2016
61. Lost in the West (2016)
Family
Best bros Chip and Dave saddle up for a whirlwind adventure when Chip's latest invention accidentally transports them back in time to the Wild West.
Stars: Niko Guardado, Caleb Thomas, Fallon Smythe, Jennifer Blanco
Votes: 95
May 28, 2016
62. Legendary Dudas (2016)
TV-G | Comedy
A mockumentary comedy about two brothers who are forced to co-exist in the same homeroom class.
Stars: Megan Richie, Meyrick Murphy, Theodore Barnes, DeVion Harris
Votes: 96
July 9, 2016
63. The Dude Perfect Show (2016–2019)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Reality-TV
A tv show where 5 guys and a panda do incredible trick shots of all kinds. And several guest come out to join them in their dude perfectness. Starting out on YouTube these guys have made it to the tv world.
Stars: Coby Cotton, Cory Cotton, Cody Jones, Tyler Toney
Votes: 255
July 16, 2017
64. Lip Sync Battle Shorties (2016– )
30 min | Music
Nick Canon and Jo Jo Siwa host a lip sync battle show for kids.
Stars: Nick Cannon, Morgan Landrigan, JoJo Siwa, River Sadlon
Votes: 76
October 15, 2017
65. Keep It Spotless (2018)
22 min | Game-Show
In this brand new series, teams of kids compete in a series of physical games, where they have one goal - to not get messy. But it won't be easy, as each round presents them with challenging paint-filled obstacles.
Stars: Melissa van der Schyff, Julian Clark, Noah Ross, Olivia Gonzales
Votes: 16
March 26, 2018
66. Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (2019)
30 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
The hit game show where adults have to answer grade-school level questions to win big is back. And this time, the kids play a bigger role as they help contestants prove that they're smarter than a 5th grader. Hosted by John Cena.
Stars: John Cena, Mia Tillman, Saya Watkins, Jamir Vega
Votes: 84
June 10, 2019
67. The Substitute (2019–2021)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Reality-TV
From the producers of Undercover Boss comes a new hidden camera show featuring celebrities who are transformed by a team of special effects artists to go undercover as substitute teachers, surprising classes of unsuspecting students.
Stars: Juanpa Zurita, Jace Norman, Lilly Singh, Asher Angel
Votes: 73
April 1, 2019
68. America's Most Musical Family (2019–2020)
Musical
Families of two or more relatives who perform together, ranging from a father/daughter duo, sibling groups, and a 12-member, multi-generational brass ensemble.
Stars: Nick Lachey, Ciara, Debbie Gibson, David Dobrik
Votes: 47
November 1, 2019
69. Top Elf (2019–2020)
TV-Y7 | Family, Game-Show
For the first time in history, Santa transports 7 extraordinary kid creators to the North Pole to compete for the title of Top Elf and $25,000 for a charity at the top of their Wish List.
Stars: David Magidoff, Rudy Martinez, Tommy Snider, Samantha Turret
Votes: 49
November 29, 2019
70. Nickelodeon's Unfiltered (2020–2021)
Family
Fire up your filters. Nickelodeon's Unfiltered is a new game show, where celebrities hide behind hilarious 3D animated characters and it's up to our panel to ask questions, gather clues, and play games to correctly guess the mystery guest.
Stars: Jay Pharoah, Darci Lynne Farmer, Lex Lumpkin, Gabrielle Nevaeh
Votes: 83
July 11, 2020
71. The Crystal Maze (2020– )
TV-PG | Game-Show
Maze Master Adam Conover takes families on an adventure of a lifetime across themed zones for physical and mental games that earn crystals in return for time in the exciting Crystal Dome and a chance to win the $25,000 grand prize.
Stars: Adam Conover, Reese Williams
Votes: 35
January 24, 2020
72. Group Chat with Jayden and Brent (2020)
TV-G | Comedy
Social media stars Annie LeBlanc and Jayden Bartels chat, play games, and do crazy challenges with surprise guests.
Stars: Jayden Bartels, Brent Rivera, Jules LeBlanc, Alaya High
Votes: 73
May 23, 2020
73. Cake My Day (2020 TV Special)
Host Rachael Ray and culinary expert Amirah Kassem help kids bake the cake of their dreams.
Stars: Rachael Ray, Amirah Kassem
July 17, 2020
74. Unleashed (2020)
Comedy, Game-Show
Follows three animal-loving pet owners and their loyal companions as they take the stage to showcase their pet's extraordinary talents.
Stars: Gabriel Iglesias, Meraki Brennan, Timmy Brennan, Jackson Vuong
Votes: 34
October 22, 2020
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