In its first few seasons, "SpongeBob Square Pants" proved the old adage that children's programs are wasted on children, commanding a loyal following among parents and especially among college students hungry for quality entertainment. The dialogue and allusions that flew right over children's heads landed squarely in adults' faces. In fact, "SpongeBob Square Pants" became so popular among America's undergraduates it aired for a while on MTV as well as Nickelodeon. SpongeBob lives in a pineapple under the sea, working diligently and enthusiastically as a fry cook at Bikini Bottom's most successful fast-food emporium. Patrick, a less-than-gifted starfish, is SpongeBob's best friend and favorite co-conspirator"”naturally the show's resident slacker. Squidward, an undersea relic of Spiro Agnew's "effete corps of impudent snobs who characterize themselves as intellectuals," consistently antagonizes, undermines, and cheap-shots SpongeBob and Patrick. Of course, the series' unmistakable anthropomorphism contributes substantially to its success. "SpongeBob Square Pants" remains Nickelodeon's highest rated show, the most widely distributed MTV Network property, and one of television's most successful animated franchises.

"The Croods: Family Tree" is an animated television series that premiered in 2021. It is a spin-off of the popular movie franchise "The Croods," which follows a prehistoric family as they navigate a dangerous and ever-changing world. The series focuses on the Crood family's everyday adventures and mishaps as they adapt to life in a new location.

One Piece is a Japanese manga and anime series that follows the adventures of a young man named Monkey D. Luffy, who gains the ability to stretch his body like rubber after eating a Devil Fruit. With his crew of pirates, known as the Straw Hat Pirates, Luffy sets out on a quest to find the world's ultimate treasure, the One Piece, and become the Pirate King.

"Young Justice" is an American animated television series that premiered in 2010. The show is based on the DC Comics superhero team, the "Young Justice" and follows their adventures as they work together to save the world from various threats. The series was produced by Warner Bros. Animation and aired on Cartoon Network.

Adventure Time is a cartoon series that follows the adventures of a boy named Finn and his best friend, a shape-shifting dog named Jake, in the post-apocalyptic Land of Ooo. The show is known for its offbeat humor, surreal imagery, and creative storytelling. Each episode features Finn and Jake exploring different parts of their fantastical world and facing various challenges and obstacles.

Hey Arnold! is a popular American animated television series that aired from 1996 to 2004. The show focuses on the life of a fourth-grader named Arnold, who lives in a boarding house with his grandparents in the fictional city of Hillwood. Arnold is kind, curious, and always eager to help his friends and neighbors.