Television has provided education and entertainment to children for nearly a century, creating many lovable and iconic characters along the way. This list of the 20 best children’s television characters of all time consists only of the most recognizable, inspiring, and fun-to-watch characters from kids’ TV. Only one character per show is included on the list. Characters are listed chronologically. The year included is the year the television show was released – not necessarily the year the character was introduced.
20Finn the Human: Adventure Time, April 2010
The final character on our list is dubbed Finn the Human to distinguish him from his canine counterpart, Jake the Dog. Finn is included in this list because he is one of the most successful and likable characters from children’s television in the 2010s. He has even acquired something of a cult following. Finn prioritizes those he cares about over anything else, and he’s a genuine person with a heart of gold.
No matter who your favorite characters are, no matter how much you agree or disagree with these picks, there is no understating the influence these 20 characters have had.