8 Retro Cartoons to Binge on Tubi

Go back to Generation 1, where all of the Transformers on-screen magic started. Watch as Autobots and Decepticons battle it out on Earth in their never-ending conflict. The show features some of the best voice over actors in the business, including Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime and Frank Welker as Megatron, with both voicing other characters as well.

Watching the fight against the ruthless terrorist organization known as COBRA never gets old. As you may also remember with Transformers, G.I. Joe features plenty of melodrama, more than one would expect from a kids’ cartoon made to sell toys. Making the show even more memorable were the industry legends attached, including Frank Welker, Michael Bell, Neil Ross, and more.

As with the first two series on our list, Jem was created by Hasbro, Sunbow Productions, and Marvel Productions. The show features complex storylines galore as it follows Jerrica Benton, a record store owner who doubles as a rock star in her band Jem and the Holograms. The fashion, music, and weird love triangle between Jerrica, alter ego Jem, and her boyfriend makes the show bingeworthy TV.

The Cryptkeeper (voiced by John Kassir) was a guide into the horror genre for many fans, and the animated show Tales from the Cryptkeeper certainly helped. While still featuring the ghoulish host, the show is kid-friendly version of Tales from the Crypt, while keeping its morbid humor and stories of comeuppance.

The lovable Addams Family finds themselves on one zany adventure after another as they travel across the country in their RV. The vehicle resembles their spooky house, complete with a dark cloud hanging over, bats circling around, and a living vulture hood ornament. With a rare bright and cheery setting for the Addams (although, not too surprising considering it’s Hanna-Barbera), the family high jinks are fun to watch.

Groovie Goolies is a nostalgic treat for fans of classic creature features, as the gang is all here: Dracula, Mummy, Frankie, Wolfie, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and plenty more. The monsters stay at the Horrible Hall boarding house located on Horrible Drive, with each episode featuring “Groovie” music from one of the ghoulish featured bands.

An animated series that opens with Mister T swinging a gator over his head by the tail is instantly worth a watch or revisit. Each episode also opens with a brief live-action segment starring Mister T that leads into the cartoon. With the help of his friends, you’re sure to learn a few valuable life lessons about teamwork, making good decisions, and stranger danger.

In Karate Kommandos, legendary tough guy Chuck Norris is a trained government operative. He and his team use their brains and karate to protect the country from the evil organization VULTURE. As with Mister T, Norris is here to teach youngsters a few life lessons, following a live-action opening.

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