Very few shows are of that caliber. I'd say that The Adventures
of Pete + Pete in the 90's (filmed in Cranford NJ) came the
closest. In today's time, I think Phineas + Ferb come closest in
the Cartoon world... although Phineas + Ferb are a bit "last
year" now. Shows for kids that treat them as intelligent human
beings are shows that adults can watch with their
kids/nieces/nephews. "