Spider-Man has had more Saturday-morning reinventions than Aunt May has wheatcake recipes. From retro vibes to MTV cel-shading to today’s Disney+ relaunch, the wall-crawler’s animated history is stacked. Below is a fan-consensus–informed ranking (my Vibe Score out of 10), drawing on audience scores, critic roundups, and forum debates—not just one site. (Method: I skimmed multi-source rankings and audience pages, then weighted for recurring themes: writing, animation, villains, and rewatch culture.)

Psst: I’m a huge Spectacular Spider-Man enjoyer, so if you spot a bias, consider it my Spidey-sense tingling.

10) Spidey and His Amazing Friends (2021– ) — Vibe: 6.3/10

A delightful preschool gateway—great for little webheads, not aimed at the core fandom reading deep-dive lists like this one. Still, it’s a win for passing the Spidey torch to the tiniest heroes. LaughingPlace.comPlugged In

9) Spider-Man Unlimited (1999–2001) — Vibe: 6.5/10

The Counter-Earth swing that split the room. Cool suit, bold premise; fans still debate whether it was misunderstood or just too weird for FOX Kids at the time. (Frequently low-mid in rankings.) CBR

8) Spider-Man (1981) — Vibe: 6.7/10

Often overshadowed by Amazing Friends (aired the same day), this solo series is a time capsule—quaint, punchy, Saturday-morning energy. (Less discussed today, but warmly remembered in listicles.) Screen Rant

7) Spider-Man: The New Animated Series (MTV, 2003) — Vibe: 6.9/10

Cel-shaded experiment tied loosely to the Raimi era. Forums are wildly mixed—some call it underrated mood TV, others say it aged awkwardly—but curiosity about its one-season run remains high. WikipediaAnime Superhero NewsQuarter To Three Forums

6) Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981–1983) — Vibe: 7.6/10

Retro comfort food: Spidey + Iceman + Firestar + theme-song earworm. Critic notes and retrospectives call it light but enduringly entertaining—perfect “rainy-Saturday” TV. Rotten Tomatoes

5) Marvel’s Spider-Man (2017–2020) — Vibe: 7.8/10

A clean, modern reset on Disney XD that matures into Maximum Venom. Not as iconic as ‘94 or as beloved as Spectacular, but gets credit for science-nerd Peter and later-season swing-ups. WikipediaDisney Wiki

4) Ultimate Spider-Man (2012–2017) — Vibe: 8.0/10

Fourth-wall gags, S.H.I.E.L.D. mentorship, and team-ups galore. Fans are split on the humor, but its longevity and younger-audience appeal give it serious staying power. Rotten Tomatoes+1

3) Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (2025) — Vibe: 8.7/10

The Disney+ relaunch blends ‘60s comic charm with modern polish. Early reviews highlight a bright origin-era tone, strong “responsibility” theme, and breezy watchability—great entry point for new fans. DeciderParents

2) Spider-Man: The Animated Series (1994–1998) — Vibe: 9.2/10

The blueprint for ‘90s superhero TV: serialized arcs (Neogenic Nightmare!), crossover madness, and a definitive Peter/Felicia/Harry era. Nostalgia is massive, but even modern lists keep it top-tier. Rotten TomatoesScreen Rant

1) The Spectacular Spider-Man (2008–2009) — Vibe: 9.6/10

Lean, layered storytelling, perfect rogues gallery arcs, and character growth that still gets quoted on forums. Many “best Spidey cartoon” lists put it at or near #1, and fan threads routinely praise its writing and pacing. The GamerMovieWebMoviefone

Wait, what about the 1967 classic?

The meme-worthy OG deserves a nod. As a modern watch it’s dated, but its cultural footprint (and that theme) is immortal. Most recent rankings keep it mid-pack for historical value. Screen Rant

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Method note: I cross-checked roundups (ScreenRant, CBR, TheGamer), audience pages (Rotten Tomatoes), and discussion boards (Comic Vine, anime/superhero forums). Vibe Scores are mine, but they reflect recurring fan sentiments across these sources. Screen RantCBRThe GamerRotten TomatoesComic VineAnime Superhero News

Final Web-Swing

If you’re picking just one to binge: Spectacular for storytelling, ‘94 for canon-defining nostalgia, and Your Friendly Neighborhood (2025) for the current, breezy origin-era fun.

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Sources / further reading:
Roundups & rankings (fan/critic): ScreenRant; CBR; TheGamer. Audience/review pages: Rotten Tomatoes (1994 series, Ultimate, Amazing Friends). Recent 2025 coverage for Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man: Decider, Parents. Selected forum sentiment (Comic Vine, anime/superhero boards). Screen RantCBRThe GamerRotten Tomatoes+2Rotten Tomatoes+2DeciderParentsComic VineAnime Superhero News