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Shows that feel likeWe Bare Bears (2015–2019)

Three brother bears awkwardly attempt to find their place in civilized society, whether they're looking for food, trying to make human friends, or scheming to become famous on the internet. Grizzly, Panda and Ice Bear stack atop one another when they leave their cave and explore the hipster environs of the San Francisco Bay Area, and it's clear the siblings have a lot to learn about a technologically driven world. By their side on many adventures are best friend Chloe (the only human character in the cast), fame-obsessed panda Nom Nom, and Charlie, aka Bigfoot.

If you loved We Bare Bears, the closest series we have are Big Mouth (2017), The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy (2001) and Bob's Burgers (2011). All three share We Bare Bears' whimsical and witty feel, which is what we rank on before quality.

Seen the big three already? The under-the-radar pick below is Bluey (2018).

★ 7.8 IMDb ↗TMDB ↗4 seasons · Cartoon Networkcreated by Daniel Chongwhimsicalwittyplayfulwarm
9 of 12 streaming nowNetflix · Amazon Prime Video · Hulu
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If We Bare Bears hit the spot, these will too

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Big Mouth
2017–2025 · 8 seasons · Netflix
★ 7.8comedy · animationNetflix

Awkward outsiders fumbling toward belonging, played for laughs

The difference: Aggressively crude and adult — the sweetness arrives gross-first

Teenage friends find their lives upended by the wonders and horrors of puberty in this edgy comedy from real-life pals Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg.

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The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
2001–2007 · 7 seasons · Cartoon Network
★ 7.6animation · comedy · kids

Cartoon logic pushed to absurd places with total commitment

The difference: Runs on macabre meanness rather than gentle warmth

The exploits of the Grim Reaper, who has been forced into being the best friend of two children. A spin-off of the show Grim & Evil.

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Bob's Burgers
2011– · 16 seasons · FOX
★ 8.2animation · comedyHulu

A scrappy family getting by on love, schemes, and terrible luck

The difference: Adult-leaning humor — kids in the room will miss half the jokes

Bob's Burgers follows a third-generation restaurateur, Bob, as he runs Bob's Burgers with the help of his wife and their three kids. Bob and his quirky family have big ideas about burgers, but fall short on service and sophistication. Despite the greasy counters, lousy location and a dearth of customers, Bob and his family are determined to make Bob's Burgers "grand re-re-re-opening" a success.

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Slam Dunk
1993–1996 · 1 season · tv asahi
★ 8.7animation · comedyNetflix

A lovable doofus stumbling into somewhere he actually belongs

The difference: A long sports saga — games carry real stakes and real length

Sakuragi Hanamichi is a junior high punk used to getting into fights and being rejected by girls but upon entering high school he meets the girl of his dreams, Haruko Akagi. He will do anything in order to win her heart including joining the school basketball team that is aiming to conquer the nation lead by Haruko's brother. The problem is that Sakuragi has never played basketball before and a freshman sensation is stealing the spotlight and Haruko's affection from him.

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Bluey
2018– · 4 seasons · ABC Kids
★ 9.2animation · comedy · familyDisney+

Small everyday moments turned warm and quietly profound

The difference: Aimed younger — you trade internet-age jokes for family play

Bluey is an inexhaustible six year-old Blue Heeler dog, who loves to play and turns everyday family life into extraordinary adventures, developing her imagination as well as her mental, physical and emotional resilience.

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Prison School
2015 · 1 season · TOKYO MX
★ 7.5animation · comedy

Hapless outsiders scheming their way through hostile territory

The difference: Raunchy ecchi excess — nowhere near safe for the kids' couch

There was a time when the Hachimitsu Private Academy was a revered and elite all-girls' boarding school on the outskirts of Tokyo but a recent policy revision is allowing boys into the student body. On his first day, Kiyoshi Fujino discovers that he's one of only five boys enrolled at the school. Completely overwhelmed by the thousands of girls on campus, the few boys find that their situation is less than ideal.

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Peppa Pig
2004– · 9 seasons · 5
★ 6.2animation · kidsNetflixPrime Video

Tiny, gentle stories where the day's smallest events are the plot

The difference: Strictly for preschoolers — nothing tucked in for grown-ups

Peppa Pig is an energetic piggy who lives with Mummy, Daddy, and little brother George. She loves to jump in mud puddles and make loud snorting noises.

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Big Time Rush
2009–2013 · 4 seasons · Nickelodeon
★ 6.6comedy · kids

A tight-knit crew of goofballs chasing fame and mostly finding trouble

The difference: Live-action Nick sitcom — laugh-track broad, and it aged that way

Four teenage friends move from Minneapolis to Los Angeles to form a potential chart-topping boy band after Kendall is inadvertently discovered by an eccentric record executive, Gustavo Rocque. As they seize this opportunity of a lifetime, these friends embark on an exciting comedy and music-filled journey to prove to themselves and their record label that they are serious about their new career choice.

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PAW Patrol
2013– · 14 seasons · Nickelodeon
★ 6.1animation · kidsNetflixParamount+

Pure comfort viewing where every problem gets kindly solved

The difference: Preschool formula on repeat — adults get nothing to chew on

Marshall, Rocky, Rubble, Zuma and Skye are doing their best to protect the people of their town. Led by Ryder, a tech-savvy 10-year-old boy, each of them is equipped with special equipment and together they help anyone who finds themselves in trouble. No task is too big for them and no puppy is too small.

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TONIKAWA: Over the Moon for You
2020–2023 · 2 seasons · TOKYO MX
★ 7.7animation · comedy

Gentle, low-stakes coziness where kindness is the whole point

The difference: Romance-first slice of life — the humor is a soft murmur

Nasa Yuzaki falls in love at first sight after an encounter with the mysterious Tsukasa. When Nasa earnestly confesses his feelings, she replies, "I'll date you, but only if we're married." Nasa and Tsukasa's cute and precious newlywed life of love is about to begin!

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Kaguya-sama: Love Is War
2019–2022 · 3 seasons · Gunma TV
★ 8.5comedy · animation

Both land whimsy and wit at once

The difference: Takes it somewhere less warm than We Bare Bears does

Considered a genius due to having the highest grades in the country, Miyuki Shirogane leads the prestigious Shuchiin Academy's student council as its president, working alongside the beautiful and wealthy vice president Kaguya Shinomiya. The two are often regarded as the perfect couple by students despite them not being in any sort of romantic relationship.

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Ed, Edd n Eddy
1999–2008 · 6 seasons · Cartoon Network
★ 7.4animation · comedy · kids

Three schemers whose get-rich plans always collapse into chaos

The difference: Scratchier and more abrasive — sweetness rationed to rare beats

Three adolescent boys, Ed, Edd "Double D", and Eddy, collectively known as "the Eds", constantly invent schemes to make money from their peers to purchase their favorite confectionery, jawbreakers. Their plans usually fail though, leaving them in various predicaments.

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