When it comes to cartoons it is hard to argue that the 90s was the decade for animated creations. It was during this time that cartons became popular with not only children but also adults. Many cartoons became part of pop culture, with shows such as The Simpsons, Beavis and Butt-Head, South Park, and King of the Hill giving us some of the best 90s cartoon characters of all time. 

Along with music, movies, and fashion, these TV shows quickly became part of the cultural movement. Many of the shows that made it big in the 90s are still loved today. Lots of these shows are still available on streaming services and cable networks. Along with the extraordinary animation and funny dialogue, it’s the characters that make these shows so amazing. The Simpsons introduced us to Homer Simpson. Rugrats gave us Tommy Pickles. Then there is SpongeBob SquarePants. That’s a whole other level of crazy and popular 90s cartoon characters. At the end of the day, these cartoon characters have had a huge impact on animated shows and helped make these shows popular.

With so many shows and characters about, we thought we would take a closer look at the 22 best 90s cartoon characters. These are all household names who helped make the Gold Age of cartoons great. 

1. Homer Simpson

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A loveable idiot, Homer Simpson is the ultimate everyman. The head of the Simpson family, Homer is a cultural icon. A deeply flawed character, he continues to learn and grow with each season of The Simpsons. Even after 33 seasons on the air, he is still growing. While originally appearing in The Tracey Ullman Show’s short Good Night, it was during the 90s when Homer and his family became part of American life. 

Working at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant as a safety inspector, Homer is your stereotypical male. He likes to drink beer, eat junk food, and watch TV. Despite all his drawback (he is also lazy, ignorant, selfish, stubborn, and opinionated among other things), deep down he is a good man who tries to do right by his family, often with hilarious results.