There are few joys as oddly satisfying as revisiting the TV shows and cartoons that shaped our childhoods. One mention of a beloved cartoon or a theme song hummed badly out of tune, and suddenly the heart does a little somersault. It’s that delicious moment when nostalgia wallops you in the face and you love it.
One can relate to the moment when as kids we'd have afternoons to ourselves. The elderly were off having their sacred post-lunch naps, parents were still at work, and we were left in that glorious, unsupervised slice of the day.
Post-school, before anyone could force us towards homework or those traumatising maths tuition classes, the television became both companion and refuge. For kids who grew up in the 90s, these shows meant more than a source of entertainment. Quiet frankly they were a soft place for the heart to land.
Comfort TV Shows for Men
Here’s a list of comfort shows that men adored growing up—programmes that filled that odd in-between time of day when the sun was still out, the world felt safe, and adulthood was nothing more than a rumour. You’d flop onto a sofa that had seen more lunch crumbs than upholstery cleaner and surrender yourself to the predictable bliss of your favourite shows.
1. Top Gear
Top Gear is a must-have on a list talking about men and their favourite shows ever. It is one of those classics.
2. Pimp My Ride
Fun fact: Pimp My Ride did not fix any mechanical issues, only cosmetic enhancements. Most of the Pimp My Ride cars were sold shortly after the show.
3. Small Wonder
A suburban family encounters exciting adventures with their next-door neighbours and a robot that looks like a human child.
4. Winx Club
I know all of us would love to have magical superpower.
5. Angelina Ballerina
Has to be the post-school show that we absolutely loved.
6. Kim Possible
Who can forget the global spy Kim and her supportive, albeit clumsy, sidekick Ron.
7. Totally Spies
WOOHP, a secret government organisation, hires three students from Beverly Hills as agents to solve espionage cases around the world.
8. Blue’s Clues
A human host welcomes his preschool audience to the Blue's Clues house, where his animated puppy, Blue, helps find three clues to something they are trying to figure out. Viewers are invited to participate, with Blue and her friends stopping to listen to what the audience has to say.
9. TaleSpin
One of those shows that instabtly remind you of your childhood.
10. The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
Zack and Cody, who are identical twin brothers, find their lives taking a hilarious turn when their mother starts working at one of Boston's finest hotels, the Tipton
11. Doraemon
We all wish we had a friend like Doraemon or atleast the two-way door.
12. SWAT Kats
Its slick action, high-quality animation, fun characters, and engaging storylines were what had us hooked on.
13. The Centurions
We still love this show!
14. Captain Planet
For those of us who missed out on the show, though one can hardly doubt it happened, Captain Planet revolves around Gaia, the spirit of the planet, assembles a diverse team of "planeteers," who are able to combine their powers to summon an elemental warrior that takes on the appearance of superhero Captain Planet. He works with the planeteers to defend Earth from pollution caused by criminals and villains.
15. Legends of the Hidden Temple
its exciting, adventure-themed challenges that combined physical tasks with trivia, a unique and immersive temple set, and the nostalgia it evokes for a generation of viewers.
16. Pawn Stars
God forbid your parents didn't know what the TV show was all about.
17. Discovery Turbo
It was always satisfyingly entertaining and educational!
18. Gas Monkey Garage
The show was for those boys who loved their toys and everything about it.
19. Ninja Hattori
One of the first few Japanese anime that hit the Indian TV screens back in the days.
20. Counting Cars
One of those shows that made some of us auto nerds!
21. Tom and Jerry
And of course, no list about growing up in the 90s and early 2000s is complete without the mention of the beloved show Tom and Jerry.
22. Code Name: Kids Next Door
The American drama spanning six seasons follows the adventures of a diverse group of five children who operate from a high-tech treehouse, fighting against adult and teenage tyranny.
