Pre-TGIF Shows (1985-1988)
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1. Benson (1979–1986)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Jessica Tate's sharp-tongued former butler, Benson DuBois, moves up in the world, becoming first the governor's "director of household affairs," then the state's budget director, then lieutenant governor and candidate for the executive mansion.
Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold
Votes: 4,150
2. The Charmings (1987–1988)
30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
This sequel to the classic fairy tale finds Snow White and her family transported to, and trying to adjust to, life in 1980s America.
Stars: Christopher Rich, Judy Parfitt, Cork Hubbert, Brandon Call
Votes: 305
3. Dads (1986–1987)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Barry Bostwick, Carl Weintraub, Skye Bassett, Eddie Castrodad
Votes: 13
4. Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The misadventures of a wealthy Manhattan family who adopted the children of their late African American housekeeper from Harlem.
Stars: Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Conrad Bain, Dana Plato
Votes: 12,399
Originally on NBC
5. Family Man (1988– )
30 min | Comedy
Follows a writer and his wife in their lives as a family with her daughter and son by a previous marriage and their own 3-year-old girl.
Stars: Richard Libertini, Mimi Kennedy, Alison Sweeney, Whit Hertford
Votes: 22
6. Full House (1987–1995)
TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A widowed sportscaster raises his three daughters with assistance from his rock and roll brother-in-law and madcap best friend.
Stars: Bob Saget, John Stamos, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure
Votes: 63,071
7. Gung Ho (1986–1987)
30 min | Comedy
In a Japanese-owned American car factory, the Japanese management and American workers attempt to work together.
Stars: Gedde Watanabe, Scott Bakula, Patti Yasutake, Stephen Lee
Votes: 82
8. He's the Mayor (1986)
30 min | Comedy
A new young mayor takes over when the previous office holder is ousted for being a criminal. Today it would be a reality show.
Stars: Kevin Hooks, Al Fann, David Graf, Wesley Thompson
Votes: 27
9. I Married Dora (1987–1988)
30 min | Comedy
A widowed white-collar professional with two children marries his Hispanic housekeeper so she will not be deported. They must do everything to keep everyone from discovering the truth. Will... See full summary »
Stars: Elizabeth Peña, Daniel Hugh Kelly, Sanford Jensen, Juliette Lewis
Votes: 127
10. Joe Bash (1986)
30 min | Drama, Comedy
Short lived, critically acclaimed dramedy series about Joe Bash, a lonely beat cop.
Stars: Peter Boyle, Andrew Rubin, DeLane Matthews, Larry Hankin
Votes: 17
11. Max Headroom (1987–1988)
60 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
In the near future, an intrepid investigative TV reporter does his job with the help of his colleagues and a computerized version of himself.
Stars: Matt Frewer, Amanda Pays, George Coe, Chris Young
Votes: 3,009
12. Mr. Belvedere (1985–1990)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The humourous adventures of an English housekeeper working for an American family.
Stars: Christopher Hewett, Bob Uecker, Ilene Graff, Rob Stone
Votes: 4,962
13. Mr. Sunshine (1986)
30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of a blind university professor (Jeffrey Tambor).
Stars: Jeffrey Tambor, Leonard Frey, Nan Martin, Cecilia Hart
Votes: 31
14. Perfect Strangers (1986–1993)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
A high-strung and cynical man's life is never the same when his naive but good-natured cousin comes to America to live with him.
Stars: Bronson Pinchot, Mark Linn-Baker, Melanie Wilson, Rebeca Arthur
Votes: 11,009
15. Pursuit of Happiness (1987–1988)
30 min | Comedy
An idealistic young law professor (Paul Provenza) clashes with the old bull of the faculty (Brian Keith) while developing an attraction to a shy colleague (Wendel Meldrum).
Stars: Paul Provenza, Wesley Thompson, Wendel Meldrum, Judie Aronson
Votes: 13
16. Sidekicks (1986–1987)
30 min | Crime, Drama, Family
An ordinary cop tutors a young boy who insists on helping him in his cases with his mastery of martial arts.
Stars: Gil Gerard, Nancy Stafford, Keye Luke, Ernie Reyes Jr.
Votes: 396
17. Sledge Hammer! (1986–1988)
TV-PG | 30 min | Action, Comedy
The adventures of a deranged and dumb police detective who always looks for the most violent solution to any problem.
Stars: David Rasche, Anne-Marie Martin, Harrison Page, Leslie Morris
Votes: 7,519
18. The Thorns (1988– )
30 min | Comedy
Publicity agent Sloan Thorn and his wife Ginger are nouveau-riche trying to ascend the social ladder quickly. The pretentious behavior extends to their offspring Chad, Joey, and Edmund. Even their maid Toinette is snobby.
Stars: Lori Petty, Kelly Bishop, Lisa Rieffel, Tony Roberts
Votes: 22
19. Webster (1983–1989)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The post-retirement season is suddenly disrupted for football player George Papadapolis and his wife Katherine when Webster, the orphaned son of a former teammate, moves in. Laughter, and life lessons, in every episode.
Stars: Emmanuel Lewis, Alex Karras, Susan Clark, Henry Polic II
Votes: 3,281
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