Shows like Thomas & Friends (1984)

Loved Thomas & Friends? Here are 24 shows with a similar feel, picked from what fans of Thomas & Friends watch next and from titles with the same mix of animation and kids. Thomas & Friends was created by Britt Allcroft.

1

Phineas and Ferb (2007)

7.9 Also animation

Each day, two kindhearted suburban stepbrothers on summer vacation embark on some grand new project, which annoys their controlling sister, Candace, who tries to bust them. Meanwhile, their pet platypus plots against evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz.
2

The Powerpuff Girls (1998)

7.5 Also animation and kids

A series about Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, three kindergarten-aged girls with superpowers, as well as their "father", the brainy scientist Professor Utonium, who all live in the fictional city of Townsville, USA. The girls are…
3

I Am Not an Animal (2004)

8.6 Also animation

I Am Not An Animal is an animated comedy series about the only six talking animals in the world, whose cosseted existence in a vivisection unit is turned upside down when they are liberated by animal rights activists.
4

Ed, Edd n Eddy (1999)

7.9 Also animation and kids

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…
5

Rugrats (1991)

7.6 Also animation and kids

Focuses on a group of toddlers, most prominently Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, and Angelica, and their day-to-day lives, usually involving common life experiences that become adventures in the babies' imaginations. Adults in the series are…
6

American Dragon: Jake Long (2005)

7.8 Also animation and kids

American Dragon is a coming of age comedy-action series about Jake Long, a 13-year-old Asian-American boy who strives to find balance in his life as a skateboard-grinding, New York 'tween while learning to master his mystical powers (in his…
7

Dorohedoro (2020)

8.3 Also animation

Amnesiac Caiman seeks to undo his lizard head curse by killing the sorcerer responsible, with his friend Nikaido's help. In the Hole, that's a threat.
8

Dora the Explorer (2000)

6.2 Also animation and kids

A young girl named Dora goes on adventures with her red boot-wearing monkey named Boots.
9

Popeye the Sailor (1960)

7.1 Also animation and kids

Follows the adventures of the famed spinach-eating sailor man. Popeye is one of the most popular cartoon characters of all time. This spunky but loveable spinach-eating sailor continues to delight young and old with his comic adventures,…
10

Beast Wars: Transformers (1996)

8.1 Also animation and kids

Two spaceships, one manned by benevolent Maximals, the other by evil Predacons, crash-land on a pre-humanoid planet while en route to Earth. Their crews assume indigenous animal forms to protect themselves from an overabundance of natural…
11

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (2006)

6.8 Also kids and animation

Mickey and his friends Minnie, Donald, Pluto, Daisy, Goofy, Pete, Clarabelle and more go on fun and educational adventures.
12

Seton Academy: Join the Pack! (2020)

8.4 Also animation

Seton Academy, a school where animals of all species gather to live and learn together. A sacred garden of learning, where students hone their primal instincts and the laws are of the jungle. Where species pit against species in a daily…
13

The Backyardigans (2004)

8.1 Also kids and animation

Meet five lively animal friends who love to sing, dance and use their imaginations to embark on outrageous adventures to magical places.
14

Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2000)

7.5 Also animation

The surreal adventures of three anthropomorphic fast food items: Master Shake, Frylock and Meatwad, and their human nextdoor neighbor, Carl Brutananadilewski.
15

Doug (1991)

7.3 Also animation and kids

Doug Funnie experiences common predicaments while attending school in his new hometown of Bluffington, Virginia.
16

Clarissa Explains It All (1991)

7.9 Also kids

Clarissa Darling is a teen girl dealing with typical pre-adolescent concerns such as school, boys, pimples, wearing her first training bra and an annoying little brother Ferguson.
17

Eek! The Cat (1992)

6.9 Also animation and kids

Koombaya, it's Eek the cat and all his friends. Annabelle, Eek's 800-pound girlfriend, Sharky the vicious but lovable sharkdog, and Elmo the elk. Plus you can watch the Terrible Thunderlizards try to make Bill and Scooter, the cavemen,…
18

Curious George (2006)

7.2 Also animation and kids

With the help of his friend “The Man in the Yellow Hat,” a curious little monkey named George sets out on adventures to learn about the world around him.
19

Bear in the Big Blue House (1997)

7.7 Also kids

The series provides children with valuable tools for growth in key areas of music, social skill development, and cognitive learning through integrated programs combining music, movement, and exploration. With Bear and all his friends, learn…
20

Tom & Jerry Kids Show (1990)

6.4 Also kids and animation

Tom and Jerry in their childhood days, playing cat-and-mouse games even then.
21

Bob the Builder (1999)

5.9 Also animation and kids

Bob the Builder and his machine team are ready to tackle any project. Bob and the Can-Do Crew demonstrate the power of positive thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and follow-through. The team always shows that “The Fun Is In Getting It…
22

Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000)

6.7 Also animation and kids

The adventures of a larger-than-life red dog on Bridwell Island.
23

Heidi (2015)

7.6 Also animation and kids

A plucky young orphan sent to live with her grandfather in the mountains discovers wonder and adventure around every corner.
24

Octonauts (2010)

7.1 Also animation and kids

Follows an underwater exploring crew made up of stylized anthropomorphic animals, a team of eight adventurers who live in an undersea base, the Octopod, from where they go on undersea adventures with the help of a fleet of aquatic vehicles.