Cartoon Network Eras: Ranked Worst to Best

Many people have suggested this and I thought it was a great idea, so I’m reviewing and ranking every Cartoon Network era from worst to best! The rankings will be based on how good the overall branding, bumpers, and identity is, the scheduling, shows that premiered or were currently running, and a slight hint of nostalgia. Cartoon Network has had some amazing eras, godawful ones, and a good chunk of them that were just okay.

Pastel is the channel’s current branding and it’s very middle of the road with a mixture of good and shoddy qualities. Let’s give a more nuanced look at all of Cartoon Network’s eras and brandings with a modern approach! Which ones have stood the test of time and which ones were hot garbage? If you have a different ranking order in mind, post it down below in the comments and we can discuss!

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro
0:39 - Dimensional Era
2:38 - Redraw Your World
3:12 - Fall Era
4:27 - Noods & Prefuse Eras
6:22 - Pastel Era
7:56 - Yes! Era & Summer 2007
8:25 - Checkerboard Era & Starburst
9:25 - Check It 3.0 & 4.0
10:09 - Check It 1.0 & 2.0
11:23 - Powerhouse Era
12:22 - CN City
13:25 - Conclusion & Outro