Top 10 Short-Lived Spin-Offs
by JoshE117 | created - 19 Dec 2016 | updated - 19 Dec 2016 | PublicTelevision programs that originated from another show that didn't live up to their predecessor and therefore, they did not stay on the air for very long.
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1. AfterMASH (1983–1985)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
The Korean War has ended. Colonel Potter, Sergeant Klinger, and Father Mulcahy find themselves together once again, this time at a veteran's hospital.
Stars: Harry Morgan, Jamie Farr, William Christopher, Rosalind Chao
Votes: 803
2. The Tortellis (1987)
30 min | Comedy
Nick Tortelli, "Cheers" barmaid Carla Tortelli's loutish husband, moves to Las Vegas to try to reconcile with his bimbo second wife Loretta, who now lives with her more sensible divorced sister Charlotte and nephew Mark.
Stars: Dan Hedaya, Jean Kasem, Timothy Williams, Mandy Ingber
Votes: 181
3. Joanie Loves Chachi (1982–1983)
30 min | Comedy, Romance, Music
The romantic adventures of Joanie Cunningham and Chachi Arcola as they pursue music careers in Chicago.
Stars: Scott Baio, Erin Moran, Al Molinaro, Derrel Maury
Votes: 677
4. 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: 44,195
5. Three's a Crowd (1984–1985)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
Jack Tripper's co-habitation with Vicky Bradford is complicated by her hostile father's interference as Jack's landlord.
Stars: John Ritter, Mary Cadorette, Alan Campbell, Robert Mandan
Votes: 1,037
6. Law & Order: Trial by Jury (2005–2006)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The series showed the workings of the judicial system, beginning with the arraignment, and continuing through the lawyers process of building a case, investigating leads, and preparing witnesses and defendants for trial.
Stars: Bebe Neuwirth, Amy Carlson, Kirk Acevedo, Fred Thompson
Votes: 1,504
7. The Golden Palace (1992–1993)
30 min | Comedy
After Dorothy remarries and moves away, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia open a hotel called The Golden Palace.
Stars: Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty, Don Cheadle
Votes: 2,818
8. Models Inc. (1994–1995)
60 min | Drama
Hilary Michaels, the estranged mother of Amanda Woodward, is the owner, president and CEO of Models Inc, a major Los Angeles modeling agency.
Stars: Linda Gray, Cameron Daddo, David Goldsmith, Teresa Hill
Votes: 1,277
9. Baywatch Nights (1995–1997)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Baywatch veteran Mitch Buchannon moonlights as a P.I. with his two friends Garner and Ryan. In season 2, Diamont replaces Garner, and Mitch's cases suddenly take a hard turn towards supernatural horror.
Stars: David Hasselhoff, Angie Harmon, Eddie Cibrian, Donna D'Errico
Votes: 1,570
10. The Lone Gunmen (2001)
45 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
The X-Files' Lone Gunmen, their action-loving man-childish sidekick and patron, Jimmy Bond, and their sexy master thief frienemy, Yves, investigate crimes and conspiracies, often in a silly, comedic and over the top fashion.
Stars: Bruce Harwood, Tom Braidwood, Dean Haglund, Zuleikha Robinson
Votes: 5,743
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