The best children's TV
Lists built from our ratings, for the questions parents actually ask. Each one has a version for every age.
What matters to you
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10 TV Shows for Kids That Don't Suck
Every score is 3 or more, the average is at least 4, and none of our warning flags are raised.
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The Best TV Shows for Kids That Won't Fry Their Brains
Not overstimulating, and scored 4 or more for Good influence and Well made.
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TV Shows for Kids That Parents Actually Enjoy
Scored 4 or more for Parent appeal, with no grating audio.
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Calm, Gentle TV Shows for Kids
The evidence says they're not overstimulating, and they average 3.5 or more.
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TV Shows for Kids With Good Role Models
Scored 4 or more for Good influence.
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TV Shows for Kids That Won't Drive You Mad
No grating audio, and scored 3 or more for Parent appeal.
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TV Shows for Kids That Aren't Just Toy Adverts
Not toy-led, and scored 3 or more for Well made.
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The Best Free TV Shows for Kids in the UK
Free to watch in the UK, and averaging 3.5 or more.
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New and old favourites
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The Best New TV Shows for Kids of 2026
First shown in 2026, and averaging 3 or more.
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The Best TV Shows for Kids From the 2020s
First shown between 2020 and 2029, and averaging 3.5 or more.
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The Best TV Shows for Kids From the 2010s
First shown between 2010 and 2019, and averaging 3.5 or more.
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The Best TV Shows for Kids From the 2000s
First shown between 2000 and 2009, and averaging 3.5 or more.
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The Best TV Shows for Kids From the 90s
First shown between 1990 and 1999, and averaging 3.5 or more.
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