Wow, now I have this sudden crave to watch it again. I remember the episode with the haunted train... Straight nightmare fuel when I was a kid.

Honestly wasn’t sure what made the show cool, but even my teenage siblings watched. Guess it was all about that slice-of-life vibe but hey, I was too busy watching Dragon Ball Z.

Man, Hey Arnold! really had some moments! So many episodes come to mind like 'The Journal.' Really delved into Arnold's own family mysteries. Such a layered show!

Absolutely right! 'Helga on the Couch' is an essential watch for understanding Helga’s character depth. There's also 'Arnold's Christmas,' which presented some hefty emotional content regarding Mr. Hyunh’s backstory and the Vietnam War! The show frequently went beyond surface-level storylines and portrayed emotional, societal, and family issues with both sensitivity and humor. Truly innovative for a Nicktoon.

Ahead of its time? Maybe. But let's not pretend every episode was gold. Some were just odd. Gotta give 'em credit for trying tho.

Hey Arnold! feels like a pre-cursor to more nuanced storytelling we see in kids' media today. Arnold's room, Mr. Simmons’ diversity-focused teaching, they were ahead of their time. Also, the boarding house dynamic was way more intriguing than most family setups in kids' shows. Gerald always dropping wisdom was the cherry on top!

Dude, that jazz soundtrack in Hey Arnold! was everything. How many kids' shows had music that slapped this hard?

OMG yes!! 'Helga on the Couch' was a masterpiece. I always felt Helga was way more than just a bully. Shows like this helped me understand people IRL. 'Pigeon Man' really got me too!