The Adventures of Pete & Pete

Greatest weirdest surrealist youth series ever.

This short-lived series had a dip in quality during the third and final season but overall it's fantastic. Somehow the show is able to turn totally absurd plots--like one involving a mysterious and unidentifiable ice cream man named Mr. Tastee--into thoughtful and truthful little bits of televised cinema. Funnier and more entertaining than a live action Nickelodeon show has the right to be.

Wholesome, funny, entertaining, and clever. Quirky without ever being pretentious or stupid. Easily the least patronizing and most profound kids/family show I've ever seen. When I have kids, this is the litmus test.

Charming and funny, definitely worth watching if you want something light.