Kids' Shows For Grown-Up Nerds

Kids' shows for adults, can there really be such a thing? There's a kid in all of us somewhere, particularly us overgrown geeks. No matter how old we get, we're never quite willing to sacrifice those lasting shreds of immaturity that drive our obsession with all things science-fiction and fantasy. 

So, even as we age, nostalgia grows for the TV of our past. Some of us are fortunate enough to re-experience franchises and properties through the younger eyes of children, young friends and family. Sure, they might not be cool enough to have watched the original ThunderCats, but as long as Lion-O swings his sword and cries to the heavens we won't hold that against them.

But, kids shows aren't only for kids, right? The young audiences of some of our favorite classics have grown up to start new series of their own, and reinvent all the wonderful humor and action in profound new ways! Nowadays the best kids' shows incorporate humor for all ages and bring better sci-fi and superhero action than half the movies out there!

So what are the best kids' shows for grown-up nerds to watch? Who can we plop the youngin's in front of, but still watch to get our own geek on? Superheroes save, lightsabers swing and The Count will count when it comes to our list of the best kids' shows, but we want to hear your thoughts!

Have you found yourself surprised by how good a kids' show can be? What shows have brought your generations together? Hit us up in the comments section below with your own stories!