Disney and Nickelodeon Shows Ranked, Part 2

This is part 2 of my series dedicated to ranking Disney and Nickelodeon shows. These are in no particular order.

Grade B

KC Undercover: This marked Zendaya's return to Disney in a main role. (She first starred in a show we'll see later on.) The plot lines are fairly interesting, with lots of stunts. This show also doesn't take itself too seriously, like when it refers to the organization where they work as The Organization.

Liv and Maddie: Twins! Played by one girl! The family dynamics and the plot twist that led into the final season make this show Grade B. There was also a real-life romance between Dove and her character Maddie's boyfriend for a period of time, which added to the cuteness factor.

Jessie: This show earns points for including adopted children. Despite the Ross family's rich status, the kids are fairly down-to-earth. Jessie's adjustment to city life could also keep you watching. Plus, the theme song will stay in your head.

Victorious: Talk about another show with odd plot lines. This also has catchy songs, and the characters occasionally break the fourth wall, usually with some crossover with another Nick show, which is always fun. I'm not sure Cat Valentine should have gotten a spinoff, but I'll leave that for you to think about.

Phineas and Ferb: While I'm not including the movies and extended episodes in my review, I admit this show is a ton of fun. The events are diverse enough to keep you watching, despite some of the continual jokes and Candace's insistence that she bust her brothers. I have not included many animated shows in this ranking, but Phineas and Ferb is good enough to be in Grade B.

Sonny with a Chance: Small town girl gets an acting job. It's probably been done before, but was it done with this amount of silliness and pizzazz? You hope that Sonny can help her castmates become better people and change some of the show business nature. Whether or not that happens, friendships grow and an emotional romance develops. 

Good Luck Charlie: If you have not seen the episode in which Teddy takes her boyfriend's mom to a tea parlor, you should consider watching it. It's a funny portrayal of a stressful situation. Some of the jokes are trite as the characters grow up, but Bob and Amy act like real parents, which can be rare for children's TV. Some of the life lessons are absorbed rather than stated, which is also unique. Even if you don't make it through all of the episodes, you'll understand the heart behind it.

Henry Danger: If you like kid superheroes, you may like this show. A boy keeps a secret as a local hero's sidekick. One interesting theme is that the adults often act like children, while the children have to act like adults in response. As the series progresses, Henry has to come up with more and more reasons to be away from his family to fight crime, while they have some suspicions that his job isn't what he says it is. His friends must keep the secret as well.

Part 3 is about Treadmill Shows, which could get pretty detailed.

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