29 Childhood TV Favorites That Unfortunately Ended As Soon As They Got Good

    Let's take a trip down memory lane, shall we!

    Salimah McCullough
    by Salimah McCullough

    BuzzFeed Staff

    We recently asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us the TV shows from their childhood that didn't deserve to be canceled, and they had a lot to say! Here are some of the best responses:

    🚨 WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD!!! 🚨

    1. Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)

    James Franco in "Freaks and Geeks"
    NBC / Via giphy.com

    "It had an awesome cast and was a great show, but it only ran for one season. It's not necessarily a kid show, but I watched it when I was a teenager."

    —burtney

    2. Victorious (2010–2013)

    Tori Vega performing on "Victorious"
    Nickelodeon / Via giphy.com

    "There was no official finale, and it just ended abruptly with the slap fight episode. It was so sad because it left me with so many unanswered questions!"

    —byebyelilsebastian

    3. Teen Titans (2003–2006)

    Cartoon Network / Via giphy.com

    "Ugh, I hate how the show ended. Sure we have Teen Titans Go, but it’s not the same. I’m still hoping they will give us a Season 6, but I’m not holding my breath for that one."

    —jamstew75

    4. True Jackson VP (2008–2011)

    Nickelodeon / Via giphy.com

    "This show was one of my favorites! The jokes were awesome, and the characters were lovable. I loved Keke Palmer in it! How many girls today are in executive positions, especially women of color? It gave us something more to aspire to. Sad it didn't get more recognition."

    —berryperwinkle

    5. Zoey 101 (2005–2008)

    Zoey, Chase, and Michael from "Zoey 101" during prom night
    Nickelodeon

    "It would have been nice to see the gang go through their senior year!"

    —msjsa

    6. That's So Raven (2003–2007)

    Raven Baxter in "That's So Raven"
    Disney Channel

    "The show never really had closure, and that made me sad. Seeing Raven and her friends graduate would’ve been great!"

    —kerry2311401

    7. Tower Prep (2010)

    Gabe, CJ, and Suki saying surprise to Ian for his birthday on "Tower Prep"
    Cartoon Network / Via kaceyrohldaily.tumblr.com

    "Cartoon Network tried its hand at a live-action series that was so good and ended without any answers. It followed kids with special abilities that were kidnapped and taken to a mysterious boarding school."

    —monikap6

    8. My Babysitter's a Vampire (2011–2012)

    Ethan, Sarah, Benny, and Erica in the school hallway in "My Babysitter's a Vampire"
    Disney Channel

    "It was unlike any other show on Disney Channel because it was kinda 'scary.' Then they canceled it abruptly."

    —emwren

    9. In a Heartbeat (2000–2001)

    Family Channel/ Disney Channel

    "It was on Disney, and it was about a group of teenage EMTs. I loved it because it helped me think about how you don’t have to go the traditional career path. It was even cooler because my town had a program for high schoolers to become junior EMTs."

    —elle2ne1

    10. Big Time Rush (2009–2013)

    Carlos, Logan, Kendall, and James in "Big Time Rush"
    Nickelodeon / Via giphy.com

    "Every day after school, I came home and watched it as part of my afternoon to-do list. I think it deserved one more season because I would have liked to hear at least a couple more songs from them."

    —jettaraison18

    11. Phil of the Future (2004–2006)

    Phil and Keely kissing in "Phil of the Future"
    Disney Channel

    "How you just going to end it on a cliffhanger like that?? That show definitely deserved another season."

    —a-whale

    "I totally agree! He and Keely had just become a couple and then it just ended. It would have been nice if it had another season to explore their relationship more."

    —jamstew75

    12. My So-Called Life (1994–1995)

    Jordan Catalano from "My So-Called Life" saying "So, you crying or something?"
    ABC / Via mysocalledlifeobsession.tumblr.com

    "I LOVED this show and I'm still bummed it was only on one season."

    —slisa

    13. Taina (2001–2002)

    Nickelodeon / Via youtube.com

    "This was my jam in the early 2000s. As a theater kid growing up in a big city, I related to Taina so hard."

    —colleend9

    14. The Jersey (1999–2004)

    Nick from "The Jersey"
    Disney Channel

    "The Jersey was about kids who found their grandfather's old football jersey. Whenever they put it on, they could transform into famous athletes and compete with their abilities. The show ended with the jersey ripping and one of the main characters getting trapped in, like, their grandfather's time period from back in the day or something. I've always wondered what would happen next if they gave the show an extra season."

    —spenceralthouse

    15. Unnatural History (2010)

    Cartoon Network

    "It was about a kid who was kind of an Indiana Jones ripoff that went to Smithson High, a fictitious prep that was part of the Smithsonian. I absolutely loved that show."

    —bblackberri35

    16. The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius (2002–2006)

    Jimmy Neutron and his dog, Goddard
    Nickelodeon

    "I hate how they ended it with just three seasons, then tried to make up for it with Planet Sheen! I wanted to see Jimmy and the gang more and get some episodes that focused on Libby!"

    —msjsa

    17. Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide (2004–2007)

    Moze and Ned kissing in the garden during the field trip in "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide"
    Nickelodeon

    "I wish we could've had more. I guess they really couldn't do more than they did, considering middle school is only three years. I always wished they kept it going into his high school years though."

    —mirandude

    "How dare they end it exactly when Ned and Moze start dating??? I would've eaten up that relationship for as long as the show kept going!"

    —wasnotmyfault

    18. Mortified (2006)

    Taylor in "Mortified"
    Nine Network Australia

    "I used to love it! It was a TV show from Disney Channel about this girl (youngest child) and all of the shits of youth, but it ended after two seasons. Why??"

    —isadorarpissolato

    19. The Troop (2009–2013)

    Felix, Hayley, and Jake in "The Troop"
    Nickelodeon / Via mattcohenlover-blog.tumblr.com

    "It was basically Men in Black but in a high school setting, and it was so cool."

    —lemeacatlover456

    20. The Mighty B! (2008–2011)

    Bessie in "The Mighty B!" theme song
    Nickelodeon

    "I have so many fond memories of that show, and it never failed to make me laugh growing up. I wish it lasted longer!"

    —purolandprincess

    21. Dinosaucers (1987)

    The dinosaurs in "Dinosaucers"
    Syndication

    "I have a long history of watching shows that don’t last. Dinosaucers is my first example of this happening to me. It was around 1985 and only had one season. It was so cool."

    —biggers999

    22. The Pirates of Dark Water (1991–1993)

    Ren from "The Pirates of Dark Water"
    Cartoon Network

    "Not many people remember it, but it was an epic cartoon. It ended before the protagonists discovered the show's 13 Treasures — WE NEVER GOT CLOSURE!!!"

    —jonsharky

    23. House of Anubis (2011–2013)

    House of Anubis
    Nickelodeon / Via giphy.com

    "I remember rushing home every day to watch the new episodes and being in awe of how edgy it was."

    —shelbyyarchin

    24. So Weird (1999–2001)

    Fiona and Jack in "So Weird"
    Disney Channel

    "This show was my favorite, and it just disappeared. Also, nobody else seems to remember it!"

    —purpleandpeaches

    25. My Brother and Me (1994–1995)

    Alfie and Dee-Dee in "My Brother and Me"
    Nickelodeon

    "It only got one season on Nickelodeon, and that’s maybe one of the biggest travesties in TV history. It was so good and hilarious. They should have put it on SNICK with All That and Kenan and Kel."

    —ambam8813

    26. Kyle XY (2006–2009)

    Kyle sitting at the dinner table in "Kyle XY"
    ABC Family

    "Just when things started to get interesting, the writer's strike happened. The third season ended in the middle with the biggest cliffhanger ever."

    —analuisavasconcellosps

    27. Two of a Kind (1998–1999)

    Mary Kate and Ashley in "Two of a Kind"
    ABC

    "With Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen. It only got one season! I remember reading the books and wishing Nickelodeon would do more episodes."

    —buzzgirl95

    28. Get Real (1999–2000)

    Kenny Green from "Get Real"
    Fox

    "It had such a great cast and interesting storylines. I was too young to watch it, but god did I love Kenny. I remember being on the edge of my seat when I thought he was going to die and always losing my shit when they went to commercial."

    —iwannaputonmysweatpants

    29. And last but never least, Lizzie McGuire (2001–2004)

    Walt Disney Pictures

    "She just kissed Gordo in the movie. They were supposed to go to high school and then the show wasn't renewed."

    —ashleymiles1985

    Are there any kids shows you loved to watch that you wish didn't get canceled so soon? Feel free to let us know in the comments!

    Note: Some submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity