"Must See TV" Shows
by raisleygordon | created - 18 Jun 2011 | updated - 18 Jun 2011 | Public- Instant Watch Options
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1. The Apprentice (2004–2017)
TV-PG | 60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
Contestants compete for a job as an apprentice to billionaire American Donald Trump.
Stars: Donald Trump, Kendra Todd, Tana Goertz, Ivanka Trump
Votes: 8,767
2. Battery Park (2000)
30 min | Comedy, Crime
An ultra-competitive female police captain has her heart set on the mayor's seat and will stop at nothing to get there - that is, if the ragtag group of detectives she's working with doesn't stop her first.
Stars: Frank Grillo, Louis Ferreira, Bokeem Woodbine, Jacqueline Obradors
Votes: 45
3. Boston Common (1996–1997)
30 min | Comedy
After moving to Boston from Virginia, to spy on his sister who just started college, Boyd finds himself working for the student union where he raises hell more often than he should.
Stars: Anthony Clark, Hedy Burress, Traylor Howard, Tasha Smith
Votes: 1,100
4. Buffalo Bill (1983–1984)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
Egotistical Buffalo TV host Bill Bittinger bullies crew and guests, driving station manager Karl Shub mad with lawsuits. Only director Jo Jo White stands up to Bill's tantrums as he fails to break into bigger markets.
Stars: Dabney Coleman, Joanna Cassidy, Max Wright, John Fiedler
Votes: 486
5. Caroline in the City (1995–1999)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
Caroline Duffy is a successful cartoonist in Manhattan, whose eclectic friends are sometimes the subjects of her comic strip.
Stars: Lea Thompson, Malcolm Gets, Amy Pietz, Eric Lutes
Votes: 4,376
6. Cheers (1982–1993)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
The regulars of the Boston bar "Cheers" share their experiences and lives with each other while drinking or working at the bar where everybody knows your name.
Stars: Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, George Wendt
Votes: 61,955
7. The Cosby Show (1984–1992)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
The goings-on in the life of a successful African-American family.
Stars: Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Tempestt Bledsoe
Votes: 36,323
8. Coupling (2003)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
The mating ritual can get messy. Steve's with Jane but he's suddenly hot for Susan who met Steve through Jeff whom Susan used to go out with though she's just dumped Patrick despite the great sex so Patrick's asked Sally out.
Stars: Colin Ferguson, Jay Harrington, Lindsay Price, Christopher Moynihan
Votes: 1,142
9. Daddio (2000)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Michael Chiklis stars as easygoing Chris Woods, a former restaurant supply salesman who decides to become a stay-at-home dad to his four children to accommodate his wife's demanding career as a successful lawyer.
Stars: Kevin Crowley, Suzy Nakamura, Steve Ryan, Cristina Kernan
Votes: 149
10. Day by Day (1988–1989)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
A married couple gives up their high-powered careers to run a daycare center in their home.
Stars: Doug Sheehan, Linda Kelsey, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Courtney Thorne-Smith
Votes: 309
11. The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd (1987–1991)
30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Molly Dodd is a divorced, thirty-something woman living in New York City facing the comedy and drama of a widely-changing career, difficulties of apartment living, managing a love life and its consequences, and much more.
Stars: Blair Brown, James Greene, Allyn Ann McLerie, William Converse-Roberts
Votes: 565
12. Dear John (1988–1992)
30 min | Comedy
A divorced man tries to get his life back in order after losing everything to his ex-wife.
Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jere Burns, Jane Carr, Isabella Hofmann
Votes: 1,831
13. A Different World (1987–1993)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy
A group of students at a historically Black university struggle to make it through college.
Stars: Lisa Bonet, Kadeem Hardison, Jasmine Guy, Darryl M. Bell
Votes: 7,916
14. Fame (1982–1987)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Music, Musical
The stories of the students and faculty of the New York City High School for the Performing Arts.
Stars: Carlo Imperato, Gene Anthony Ray, Debbie Allen, Albert Hague
Votes: 4,441
15. Family Ties (1982–1989)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Chronicles liberal ex-hippies Steven and Elyse Keaton, their conservative son Alex, daughters Mallory and Jennifer, and later, youngest child Andrew.
Stars: Michael J. Fox, Michael Gross, Meredith Baxter, Justine Bateman
Votes: 20,297
16. Fired Up (1997–1998)
30 min | Comedy
First She Got Fired, Then She Got Fired Up.
Stars: Sharon Lawrence, Leah Remini, Mark Feuerstein, Jonathan Banks
Votes: 239
17. Four Kings (2006)
30 min | Comedy
Barry, Ben, Jason, and Bobby are lifelong friends who affectionately refer to themselves as the "Four Kings of New York" and find their bonds to one another tested when they move into the apartment that Ben inherited from his grandmother.
Stars: Seth Green, Josh Cooke, Shane McRae, Todd Grinnell
Votes: 519
18. Frasier (1993–2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Dr. Frasier Crane moves back to his hometown of Seattle, where he lives with his father and works as a radio psychiatrist.
Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 95,333
19. Friends (1994–2004)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Follows the personal and professional lives of six twenty to thirty year-old friends living in the Manhattan borough of New York City.
Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 1,086,735
20. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Nell agrees to look after the Kanisky's home, as a special favor to her dying friend, and takes on the role of housekeeper to widowed police chief Carl and a parental figure to his three teenage daughters, and eventually a foster son.
Stars: Nell Carter, Lara Jill Miller, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler
Votes: 3,683
21. Good Morning, Miami (2002–2004)
30 min | Comedy
A talented young TV producer arrives in Miami to revamp the lowest-rated morning show in the country.
Stars: Constance Zimmer, Mark Feuerstein, Ashley Williams, Jere Burns
Votes: 741
22. Grand (1990)
30 min | Comedy
The series chronicles the goings-on of various people in a small Pennsylvanian town which is renowned for its piano company.
Stars: Pamela Reed, Bonnie Hunt, John Neville, Joel Murray
Votes: 214
23. Hope & Gloria (1995–1996)
30 min | Comedy
Hope produces a local TV show, her cheating husband has just left her after 10 years. Single mom, Gloria, who works as a hairdresser. The two friends and Gloria's son Buddy share the ups and downs of their complicated but humorous lives.
Stars: Cynthia Stevenson, Jessica Lundy, Enrico Colantoni, Alan Thicke
Votes: 176
24. Inside Schwartz (2001–2002)
30 min | Comedy
After losing a long-time girlfriend, a minor-league sportscaster's dating life is illustrated by sports highlights, with help from guest stars like Bobby Knight
Stars: Breckin Meyer, Miriam Shor, Bryan Callen, Jennifer Irwin
Votes: 124
25. Jesse (1998–2000)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A single mother tries to find love again with her new boyfriend Diego, of whom her father disapproves. She gets help from her two brothers and two girlfriends at work (her father's bar).
Stars: Christina Applegate, Eric Lloyd, Jennifer Milmore, Liza Snyder
Votes: 1,342
26. Joey (2004–2006)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
In this spin-off of Friends (1994), Joey Tribbiani moves to Los Angeles to pursue his acting career.
Stars: Matt LeBlanc, Paulo Costanzo, Drea de Matteo, Andrea Anders
Votes: 44,172
27. Just Shoot Me! (1997–2003)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Hot-tempered journalist Maya got herself fired yet again. Unable to find a job anywhere else and facing eviction, she is forced to go work for Blush, her father's fashion magazine.
Stars: Laura San Giacomo, Enrico Colantoni, George Segal, Wendie Malick
Votes: 21,796
28. Leap of Faith (2002)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Sarah Paulson, Lisa Edelstein, Regina King, Ken Marino
Votes: 53
29. Mad About You (1992–2019)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Mad About You centers on the trials and tribulations of a married couple living in New York.
Stars: Paul Reiser, Helen Hunt, John Pankow, Leila Kenzle
Votes: 25,116
30. Madman of the People (1994–1995)
30 min | Comedy
Jack "Madman" Buckner is an old-school newspaper editor: he speaks his mind, makes lots of enemies, and doesn't sweat the little details. However, his young boss has different ideas about ... See full summary »
Stars: Dabney Coleman, Cynthia Gibb, John Ales, Concetta Tomei
Votes: 42
31. Mama's Family (1983–1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Mama's Family originated with Thelma "Mama" Harper, and her younger sister Fran living together in Mama's house.
Stars: Vicki Lawrence, Beverly Archer, Ken Berry, Dorothy Lyman
Votes: 6,710
32. My Name Is Earl (2005–2009)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
A ne'er do well wins $100,000 in the lottery and decides to right all the wrongs from his past with his newfound realization!
Stars: Jason Lee, Ethan Suplee, Jaime Pressly, Nadine Velazquez
Votes: 109,511
33. The Naked Truth (1995–1998)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
A respected photojournalist loses everything and ends up taking a job at a sleazy celebrity tabloid.
Stars: Téa Leoni, Holland Taylor, Mark Roberts, Jonathan Penner
Votes: 1,008
34. Night Court (1984–1992)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
An eccentric fun-loving judge presides over an urban night court and all the silliness going on there.
Stars: Harry Anderson, John Larroquette, Richard Moll, Charles Robinson
Votes: 17,835
35. The Office (2005–2013)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
A mockumentary on a group of typical office workers, where the workday consists of ego clashes, inappropriate behavior, and tedium.
Stars: Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson
Votes: 709,609
36. Out All Night (1992–1993)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Sitcom about a singer who runs an L.A. nightclub, a young graduate and his irresponsible best friend and roommate who help her, her daughter, and their Scottish neighbor. Set in the same universe as "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."
Stars: Patti LaBelle, Morris Chestnut, Vivica A. Fox, Duane Martin
Votes: 202
37. Rhythm & Blues (1992– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The owner (Horsford) of a black radio station hears the soulful voice of Bobby Soul (Kabler) and offers him a job on her station. But is stunned when she discovers that he is white. At ... See full summary »
Stars: Roger Kabler, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Troy Curvey Jr., Christopher Babers
Votes: 35
38. Scrubs (2001–2010)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
In the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, intern John "J.D." Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life.
Stars: Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, John C. McGinley
Votes: 270,455
39. Seinfeld (1989–1998)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
The continuing misadventures of neurotic New York City stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his equally neurotic New York City friends.
Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Votes: 350,892
40. The Single Guy (1995–1997)
30 min | Comedy
A struggling New York writer (Jonathan Silverman) attempts to find success and dates.
Stars: Jonathan Silverman, Joey Slotnick, Ming-Na Wen, Ernest Borgnine
Votes: 574
41. Stark Raving Mad (1999–2000)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A neurotic book editor is paired with an eccentric writer.
Stars: Tony Shalhoub, Neil Patrick Harris, Eddie McClintock, Heather Dubrow
Votes: 801
42. Suddenly Susan (1996–2000)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Jack owns a magazine and is Susan's former brother-in-law. After she is left without her fiancé on her wedding day, Jack agrees to take her back to the magazine.
Stars: Brooke Shields, Judd Nelson, Kathy Griffin, Nestor Carbonell
Votes: 3,390
43. Taxi (1978–1983)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The staff of a New York City taxicab company go about their job while they dream of greater things.
Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jeff Conaway, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner
Votes: 15,804
44. Union Square (1997–2000)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Set in a New York diner called Union Square, this sitcom tells the story of a lawyer turned playwright, an aspiring actress who just got to the Big Apple, an ex-con, an absent-minded waiter, and a neurotic real estate broker.
Stars: Harriet Sansom Harris, Jim Pirri, Jonathan Slavin, Christine Burke
Votes: 64
45. Veronica's Closet (1997–2000)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Veronica Chase is the ultimate romance expert. Unfortunately, her expertise only works on others. After leaving her philandering husband, she must rebuild her life and her image through her company and with the help of her employees.
Stars: Kirstie Alley, Kathy Najimy, Dan Cortese, Wallace Langham
Votes: 2,396
46. We Got It Made (1983–1988)
30 min | Comedy
Mickey Mackenzie is a young lady who works as a maid for David Tucker and Jay Bostwick, two bachelors who live together in a Manhattan apartment.
Stars: Teri Copley, Tom Villard, Ron Karabatsos, Lance Wilson-White
Votes: 159
47. The Weber Show (2000–2001)
30 min | Comedy
Initially the title was "Cursed" and the premise was that Jack had been cursed by an ex-girlfriend, and it certainly seemed to be effective; he constantly faced unfortunate situations and ... See full summary »
Stars: Steven Weber, Amy Pietz, Chris Elliott, Wendell Pierce
Votes: 130
a.k.a. "Cursed"
48. Will & Grace (1998–2020)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Gay lawyer Will and straight interior designer Grace share a New York City apartment. Their best friends are gleeful and proud gay Jack and charismatic, filthy-rich, amoral socialite Karen.
Stars: Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes
Votes: 60,238
49. Wings (1990–1997)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Brothers Brian and Joe Hackett attempt to run an airline on the New England island of Nantucket while surrounded by their various wacky friends and employees.
Stars: Tim Daly, Steven Weber, Crystal Bernard, David Schramm
Votes: 14,513
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