The Best Short TV Shows

What it's about: Armed with an arcane knowledge of the dark arts and a wicked wit, John Constantine fights the good fight. With his soul already damned to hell, he’ll do whatever it takes to protect the innocent. With the balance of good and evil on the line, Constantine uses his skills to face the supernatural terrors that threaten our world and send them back where they belong. After that, who knows…maybe there’s hope for him and his soul after all.

Where to Watch: 3 episodes (50%) are available to watch free online (CW Seed).

What it's about: Originally from Africa, Mari McGabe's parents were killed by local greed, corruption and wanton violence.But the orphaned Marl refuses to succumb to the terrors surrounding her.Inheriting her family's Tantu Totem, Mari can access the powers of animals - anything from the super-strength of a gorilla to the speed of a cheetah. As Vixen she fights valiantly to protect the world from threats like those that claimed her family.

Where to Watch: 3 episodes (25%) are available to watch free online (CW Seed).

What it's about: Yamishibai is a picture-story style of animation whose motif is surrounded and based off the rumors, and urban legends throughout the history of Japan.

Where to Watch: 91 episodes (100%) are available to watch free online (Crunchyroll).

What it's about: Yogi, a smooth, talkative forest bear looks to raid park goers picnic baskets, while Park Ranger Smith tries to stop him.

Where to Watch: 36 episodes (21%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (HBO MAX). 43 episodes (25%) are available to rent or buy from $0.99 on 4 services (iTunes, Google Play & 2 others).

What it's about: Unplug, relax, and refresh your senses for a moment of mindfulness with Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zenimation - an animated soundscape experience. Whether it’s baby Moana being called by the ocean, Anna and Kristoff walking through an icy forest, or Baymax and Hiro Hamada flying over San Fransokyo, these iconic scenes become an aural experience like no other.

Where to Watch: 10 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a subscription service (Disney+).

What it's about: The Huckleberry Hound Show is a 1958 syndicated animated series and the second from Hanna-Barbera following The Ruff & Reddy Show, sponsored by Kellogg's. Three segments were included in the program: one featuring Huckleberry Hound; another starring Yogi Bear and his sidekick Boo Boo; and a third with Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks, two mice who in each short found a new way to outwit the cat Mr. Jinks. The Yogi Bear segment of the show proved more popular than Huckleberry's; it spawned its own series in 1961. A segment featuring Hokey Wolf and Ding-A-Ling was added, replacing Yogi Bear during the 1960–61 season. In 1961, the series became the first animated program to be honored with an Emmy Award. The Huckleberry Hound Show contributed to making Hanna-Barbera a household name, and is often credited with legitimizing the concept of animation produced specifically for television.

Where to Watch: 29 episodes (36%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 4 services (iTunes, Google Play & 2 others).

What it's about: In this series of cartoon shorts, Mickey Mouse finds himself in silly situations all around the world! From New York to Paris to Tokyo, Mickey experiences new adventures with his friends!

Where to Watch: 3 episodes (0%) are available to watch free online (Disney). 1 episodes (0%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 2 services (Google Play & YouTube).

What it's about: Bananya is a series about the secret life of kitties who live in bananas.

Where to Watch: 14 episodes (78%) are available to watch free online (Crunchyroll). 1 episodes (6%) are available to stream on a subscription service (Crunchyroll).

What it's about: A reboot of the Tench Muyo anime In TV short form. The Series takes place in the city of Takahashi, the real-life sponsor of the show.

Where to Watch: 50 episodes (83%) are available to stream on a subscription service (Funimation). 50 episodes (83%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 3 services (Google Play, Prime Video & YouTube).

What it's about: The anime centers on a young female ninja named Chidori, whose dream is to help the Warring States-era warlord Oda Nobunaga to achieve his goals.

Where to Watch: 55 episodes (49%) are available to watch free online (Crunchyroll).

What it's about: Aoi’s soaked by a sudden rainstorm and takes shelter at Rainy Color, a cozy café where the warmth of the staff compliments the sweet hot cocoa he’s served. When he falls into a job at the café he feels like things are finally looking up— until Keiichi Iwase, the man he couldn’t help but stare at on the train, shows up.

Where to Watch: 11 episodes (10%) are available to watch free online (Crunchyroll). 25 episodes (23%) are available to stream on a subscription service (Crunchyroll & Funimation). 36 episodes (34%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 1 service (Prime Video).

What it's about: The "Evil Corps," led by Don, are on a mission to conquer the universe. They set out to invade Earth first, but they struggle as some quirky Earthlings stand in their way. Eventually Don's plan to invade Earth becomes distorted...?!

Where to Watch: 2 episodes (17%) are available to watch free online (Crunchyroll).