Yes, Super Mario Bros. is a primarily couch-based franchise. From the NES to the Wii, millions have hung out with their favorite cartoon plumber while staring at the television. But TV time with Mario doesn't always require a controller. The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! offers 52 episodes of princess-saving delight. And the entire series is available on Hulu and Netflix (both for rent and streaming.) You can even watch it on your Nintendo Wii – or iPhone for that matter.

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Super Mario Bros. Super Show! came out in 1989. The TV show starred Captain Lou Albano (and a cartoon counterpart) as our red-suspendered hero.