Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family Starring: Preston Oliver, Kyliegh Curran, Elle Graham Created By: Tracey Thomson TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 1 Young teens will enjoy watching key characters work together to solve problems as they use a secret bunker with a portal to the past. It’s spooky but you’ll still be able to sleep with the lights off. Genre: Comedy, Drama, Sport Starring: Emilio Estevez, Lauren Graham, Brady Noon Created By: Steve Brill TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 1 No sequel is ever as good as the original but Emilio Estevez and Lauren Graham are the perfect foils for one another in this feel-good trip down memory lane. Quack, quack! The Ducks are back! Genre: Comedy, Family, Music Starring: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt Created By: Jim Henson, Jack Burns TV Rating: TV-G Number of Seasons: 5 The Muppet Show made Kermit the Frog and Ms. Piggy household names largely due to the many big-name celebrities who appeared on the show. Guest stars include Steve Martin, Elton John, and Mark Hamill in character as Luke Skywalker promoting The Empire Strikes Back. Genre: Animation, Action Starring: Rebecca Shoichet, Ian Hanlin, Giles Panton Created By: Funko TV Rating: TV-Y7 Number of Seasons: 1 Marvel Battleworld: Mystery of the Thanostones is practically a commercial for Funko’s Avengers toys, and it ties in directly with a board game of the same name. Nonetheless, the shorts are high-quality, and they tell an engaging story. Genre: Animation, Action, Comedy Starring: Dante Basco, Charlie Finn, kittie KaBoom Created By: Eddie Guzelian, Jeff Goode, Matthew Negrete TV Rating: TV-G Number of Seasons: 2 It’s been more than 15 years since American Dragon first aired on the Disney Channel, making it officially nostalgic for a generation of adults. That said, this cartoon appeals to people of all ages, so watch it with your kids. You can also catch Jake in an episode of Lilo & Stitch: The Series titled “Morpholomew,” which is also on Disney Plus. Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy Starring: Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Kathryn Hahn Created By: Jac Schaeffer TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 1 It may sound similar to beloved TV shows like Bewitched or I Dream of Genie, but by the end of the first episode, you’ll realize that there’s more going on than what meets the eye. Set after the events of Avengers: Endgame, WandaVision will have nine episodes total, with new episodes being released every Friday until March 5. Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy Starring: Stuart Pankin, Jessica Walter, Jason Willinger Created By: Michael Jacobs, Bob Young TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 4 Dinosaurs was first pitched by Jim Henson in 1988, but, in a pre-Simpsons world, the idea of a family sitcom with puppets seemed far-fetched. Unfortunately, Henson wouldn’t live the see his idea come to light, but the world got four seasons of Dinosaurs before it went extinct in 1994. Genre: Documentary, Reality-TV Starring: Jan Pol, Diane Pol, Ari Rubin Created By: Monica Austin, Jonathan Schroder TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 17 The Incredible Dr. Pol is appropriate for all ages to watch, but it might be too much for those who are sensitive to seeing animals in pain. Fortunately, the show never gets as graphic as other medical shows, and every episode has a happy ending. Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family Starring: Lupita Nyong’o, Ashley Eckstein, Shelby Young Created By: George Lucas TV Rating: TV-Y7 Number of Seasons: 4 Forces of Destiny originally debuted on YouTube before moving to the Disney Channel. In 2019, the show took home the accolade for Top Cable Television Series at the ASCAP Screen Music Awards. Several voice actors from The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels animated series return for cameos, including Mark Hamill as Luke. Genre: Documentary Starring: Kai Misra-Stone, Sophia Thomopoulos, Gabrielle Marchese Created By: Larissa Bills TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 1 If you didn’t already know that ballet dancing is hard work, you’ll certainly get the point (pun intended) by the end of this series. The amount of dedication the students put into their craft is a spectacle to behold. Genre: Animation, Comedy, Short Starring: Chris Diamantopoulos, Bill Farmer, Tony Anselmo Created By: Paul Rudish TV Rating: TV-G Number of Seasons: 1 The episodes are simultaneously modern and timeless. The animation stays true to the classic character designs, but the quality is much better than older Disney shorts, so these are great for parents and kids to watch together. Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Starring: Pedro Pascal, Carl Weathers, Rio HackfordCreated By: Jon Favreau TV Rating: TV-14 Number of Seasons: 2 If you haven’t seen it yet, you likely know about the breakout star, Baby Yoda. With just eight episodes, the first season can be binged completely in a day. Season 2 debuted October 30, so now is the perfect time to catch up. Genre: Documentary Starring: Sana Amanat, Paul Scheer, G. Willow Wilson Created By: Sarah Amos TV Rating: TV-14 Number of Seasons: 1 You’ll also learn about lesser-known characters and spin-offs. For example, the first episode is about the Japanese version of Spider-Man, which popularized the superhero genre in the country. The second episode honors women Marvel creators and characters. With eight full-length documentaries, there’s something for MCU fanatics and casual fans to enjoy. Genre: Drama, History Starring: Patrick J. Adams, Jake McDorman, Colin O’Donoghue Created By: Mark Lafferty TV Rating: TV-14 Number of Seasons: 1 The series is based on a book, which was adapted into a movie in 1983. The hour-long premiere focuses on Project Mercury, the first spaceflight program of the U.S. government. Future installments will explore events leading up to the 1969 Moon landing. Genre: Animation, Comedy Starring: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer Created By: Matt Groening TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 31 The Simpsons has won innumerable awards and cemented its legacy in television history. As the show enters its fifth decade, you can enjoy over 600 episodes of America’s longest-running animated show. Genre: Comedy, Talk Show Starring: Paul Rugg, Michael Oosterom, Colleen Smith Created By: Brian Henson TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 1 The concept of the show is similar to Muppets Now, but it follows a narrative rather than presenting a collection of skits. All 10 episodes of the first season are available for you to binge now. Genre: Animation, Action Starring: Kitana Turnbull, Callan Farris, Frank Welker Created By: Nicole Dubuc TV Rating: TV-Y Number of Seasons: 1 Following its first season, The Rocketeer was nominated for five Daytime Emmys Awards. Although the humor is aimed at young children, the animation and voice acting are above average for a kids’ show. Genre: Family, Comedy Starring: Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson Created By: Jim Henson TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 1 With its family-friendly comedy and adept puppetry, Muppets Now serves as an excellent reintroduction to Jim Henson’s legendary franchise. If you can’t get enough Muppets, there are dozens of Muppet movies on Disney+ to enjoy. Genre: Comedy, Family Starring: Raven-Symoné, Issac Ryan Brown, Navia Ziraili Robinson Created By: Jed Elinoff TV Rating: TV-G Number of Seasons: 3 Considering That’s So Raven ended over a decade ago, the show features impressive storyline continuity and character consistency. If you run out of episodes to watch, you can binge the original series on Disney Plus. Genre: Comedy, Family Starring: Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Joshua Rush, Sofia Wylie Created By: Terri Minsky TV Rating: TV-G Number of Seasons: 3 During its two-season run on the Disney Channel, Andi Mack earned numerous awards, including the 2018 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Kids & Family Programming and the 2018 Academy of Television Arts & Sciences award for Television With a Conscience. The show is notable for being the first Disney Channel show to feature a gay main character. Genre: Comedy, Family Starring: Tess Romero, Selenis Leyva, Charlie Bushnell Created By: Ilana Peña TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 1 Elena’s day-to-day challenges aren’t much different from the average tween’s. Still, seeing an ambitious young woman handle life like a boss is a positive message for boys and girls of all ages. Be sure to catch up on season one now so that you can be ready for the second season coming 2021. Genre: Game Show, Family, Adventure Starring: Kelly Ractham, Justin Long, Daron Yacoubian Created By: David Decker TV Rating: TV-G Number of Seasons: 1 Genre: Musical, Comedy, Drama Starring: Olivia Rodrigo, Joshua Bassett, Matt Cornett Created By: Tim Federle TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 1 HSM: TM: TS received a GLAAD Media Award nomination in 2020 for Outstanding Kids & Family Programming thanks to its positive portrayal of LGBT characters. The show was so successful upon its release that Disney has already announced a second season for 2021. Genre: Comedy, Animation, Family Starring: Kyla Pratt, Tommy Davidson, Jo Marie Payton Created By: Bruce W. Smith TV Rating: TV-Y Number of Seasons: 2 The show’s success inspired a Disney Channel original movie, a web series spin-off, and a crossover with LiLo and Twitch. Disney announced a new Disney+ exclusive series, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, in 2020. Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation Starring: Keith David, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Jeff Bennett Created By: Greg Weisman TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 3 Because the show emphasizes character development and long-form storytelling, the series is best watched in order. There are only three seasons, and the episodes tend to fly by, so it’s perfect for a weekend of binge-watching. Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation Starring: Jason Ritter, Alex Hirsch, Kristen Schaal Created By: Alex Hirsch TV Rating: TV-Y7 Number of Seasons: 2 Genre: Family, Reality TV Starring: Amber Kemp Gerstel Created By: Amber Kemp Gerstel TV Rating: TV-G Number of Seasons: 1 Each episode focuses on a different Disney franchise, so pick your favorite and dive right in. Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure Starring: Christopher Sean, Scott Lawrence, Josh Brener Created By: Dave Filoni TV Rating: TV-Y7 Number of Seasons: 2 For its first season, the show won the 2019 Saturn Award for Best Animated Series on Television. Unfortunately, the second season is said to be the last, but that’s understandable since the story ends where The Force Awakens begins. Genre: Documentary, Family Starring: Charlie Engelman, Carly Ciarrocchi Created By: Charlie Engelman TV Rating: NR Number of Seasons: 3 Weird but True! won the 2019 Daytime Emmy Award for the Best Educational and Informational Series. The third season is exclusive to Disney Plus, and you can watch additional shorts on the National Geographic Kids website.
