1980 TO 1989 TV SHOWS
by Towel Dude | created - 25 Jun 2022 | updated - 10 months ago | Publicdecade of 80's TV shows I've watched
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1. Super Bowl XIV (1980 TV Special)
Sport
Super Bowl XIV was an American football game between the National Football Conference (NFC) champion Los Angeles Rams and the American Football Conference (AFC) champion Pittsburgh Steelers... See full synopsis »
Stars: Larry Anderson, Matt Bahr, John Banaszak, Theo Bell
Votes: 63
2. Lake Placid 1980: XIII Olympic Winter Games (1980)
Sport
Broadcast television coverage of the Lake Placid 1980: XIII Olympic Winter Games, an international multi-sport competition that took place in and around Lake Placid, New York, USA from February 13, 1980 - February 24, 1980.
Stars: Jim McKay, Eric Heiden, Helmuts Balderis, Mike Eruzione
Votes: 17
3. The 52nd Annual Academy Awards (1980 TV Special)
News
Award of the American academy of cinematographic arts and sciences, from 1940th known as "Oscar", - American film award created in 1929 and traditionally handed to the figures of ... See full summary »
Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Johnny Carson, Nick Allder, Ann-Margret, Tamara Asseyev
Votes: 194
4. That's Incredible! (1980–1984)
60 min | Family
A collection of amazing feats of human and animal endeavor.
Stars: Cathy Lee Crosby, John Davidson, Fran Tarkenton, Alicia Witt
Votes: 374
5. ABC News Nightline (1980– )
30 min | News, Talk-Show
A nightly discussion of one important news event from earlier that day.
Stars: JuJu Chang, Bill Weir, Byron Pitts, Terry Moran
Votes: 359
6. America's Top 10 (1980–1993)
Music, News
Host Casey Kasem lists the top ten rock, soul, country and album charts.
Stars: Casey Kasem, Charlie Tuna, Paula Abdul, Bobby Brown
Votes: 65
7. Masterpiece Mystery (1980– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An anthology series featuring various predominately British mystery stories.
Stars: Vincent Price, Alan Cumming, Gene Shalit, Diana Rigg
Votes: 904
8. Fridays (1980–1982)
TV-14 | 70 min | Comedy, Music
Live late-night comedy sketch show similar to "Saturday Night Live."
Stars: Jack Burns, Brandis Kemp, Mark Blankfield, Maryedith Burrell
Votes: 707
9. Solid Gold (1980–1988)
60 min | Music
Television show featuring dancing and popular music.
Stars: Jaime Monroy, Robert W. Morgan, Dionne Warwick, Marilyn McCoo
Votes: 351
10. Blockbusters (1980–1982)
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
Game show which sought to resolve the question, "Are two heads better than one?" A single contestant competed against a team of two (related in some way but not married) to answer general ... See full summary »
Stars: Bill Cullen, Bob Hilton, Rich Jeffries, Jolene Rae Harrington
Votes: 118
11. Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
The adventures of a Hawaii-based private investigator.
Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti
Votes: 28,928
12. Super Bowl XV (1981 TV Special)
Sport
Stars: Mike Adamle, Pete Axthelm, Chris Bahr, Bill Bergey
Votes: 57
13. The 53rd Annual Academy Awards (1981 TV Special)
Family
Award of the American academy of cinematographic arts and sciences, from 1940 known as "Oscar", - American film award created in 1929 and traditionally handed to the figures of ... See full summary »
Directors: Marty Pasetta, Harrison Engle | Stars: Johnny Carson, Alan Arkin, Lucie Arnaz, Eileen Brennan
Votes: 170
14. SCTV Network (1981–1983)
TV-PG | 90 min | Comedy
Comedy parody about TV.
Stars: John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin
Votes: 2,179
15. Entertainment Tonight (1981– )
30 min | News, Talk-Show
"Entertainment Tonight" is the #1 syndicated entertainment newsmagazine in the world.
Stars: Kevin Frazier, Nischelle Turner, Matt Cohen, Nancy O'Dell
Votes: 2,766
16. Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981–1986)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
Spider-Man battles crime in New York City with the help of Iceman and Firestar.
Stars: Hans Conried, Sally Julian, Jerry Dexter, Anne Lockhart
Votes: 4,039
17. Masada (1981)
394 min | Action, Drama, History
After the destruction of the Second Temple, nine hundred Jewish zealots hold out against a five thousand man Roman legion on the mountaintop fortress of Masada.
Stars: Peter O'Toole, Peter Strauss, Barbara Carrera, Alan Feinstein
Votes: 2,437
18. 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: 3,682
19. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The lives and work of the staff of an inner city police precinct.
Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, James Sikking
Votes: 10,559
20. Super Bowl XVI (1982 TV Special)
Sport
Alhough identified with the new 49er dynasty of Coach Bill Walsh and America's favorite quarterback Joe Montana, Super Bowl XVI also represents the arrival--following much adversity and ... See full synopsis »
Director: Neal Marshad | Stars: Charles Alexander, Ken Anderson, Dan Audick, John Ayers
Votes: 60
21. The 54th Annual Academy Awards (1982 TV Special)
News
Award of the American academy of cinematographic arts and sciences, from 1940 known as "Oscar", - American film award created in 1929 and traditionally handed to the figures of ... See full summary »
Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Johnny Carson, Debbie Allen, Karen Allen, Peter Allen
Votes: 156
22. Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Popular late-night comedy/talk-show with host David Letterman, interviewing famous guests.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Bill Wendell, Calvert DeForest
Votes: 4,991
23. Nature (1982– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Family
Documentary series exploring various global wildlife issues and subjects.
Stars: F. Murray Abraham, George Page, Chris Morgan, David Attenborough
Votes: 838
24. At the Movies (1982–1986)
30 min | Talk-Show
Chicago film critics, Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert, review films.
Stars: Roger Ebert, Gene Siskel, Elva Poznanski, Rex Reed
Votes: 962
25. The McLaughlin Group (1982– )
30 min | News, Talk-Show
This PBS news/talk-show presents several journalists involved in spirited discussions of topics in current events. The group is led in round-table discussions by John McLaughlin.
Stars: John McLaughlin, Eleanor Clift, Pat Buchanan, Tony Blankley
Votes: 178
26. CBS Early Morning News (1982–1984)
News
Stars: Bob Hope, Burt Reynolds, Paul Newman, Clint Eastwood
Votes: 21
27. :20 Minute Workout (1982– )
30 min | Short
An exercise show that premiered in the early 80's with lots of energy and excitement to it. It featured lovely ladies and great music with a high pumping show that would send your heart-rate through the roof
Stars: Bess Motta, Holly Butler, Deborah Corday, DeLee Lively
Votes: 66
28. Police Squad! (1982)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Crime
Sight gags, puns and non-sequiturs abound bumbling Sgt. Det. Lt. Frank Drebin and his colleagues at Police Squad solve various puzzling cases.
Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Alan North, Ed Williams, William Duell
Votes: 20,636
29. 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
30. 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: 20,320
31. Square Pegs (1982–1983)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Patty Greene and Lauren Hutchinson, two awkward teenage girls, are desperate to fit in at Weemawee High School.
Stars: Sarah Jessica Parker, Amy Linker, Merritt Butrick, John Femia
Votes: 1,493
32. 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: 62,020
33. Remington Steele (1982–1987)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The cases of a female private detective partnered with a former thief who assumes the role of a fictitious detective in the business.
Stars: Stephanie Zimbalist, Pierce Brosnan, Doris Roberts, James Read
Votes: 9,977
34. St. Elsewhere (1982–1988)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
The lives and work of the staff of St. Eligius Hospital, an old and disrespected Boston teaching hospital.
Stars: Ed Begley Jr., Howie Mandel, David Morse, Christina Pickles
Votes: 5,208
35. Knight Rider (1982–1986)
TV-PG | 46 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A lone crimefighter battles the forces of evil with the help of a virtually indestructible and artificially intelligent supercar.
Stars: David Hasselhoff, Edward Mulhare, Richard Basehart, Patricia McPherson
Votes: 37,573
36. Super Bowl XVII (1983 TV Special)
Sport
Stars: Mike Adamle, Bob Baumhower, Woody Bennett, Len Berman
Votes: 63
37. The 55th Annual Academy Awards (1983 TV Special)
News
Award of the American academy of cinematographic arts and sciences, from 1940 known as "Oscar", - American film award created in 1929 and traditionally handed to the figures of ... See full summary »
Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Liza Minnelli, Dudley Moore, Richard Pryor, Walter Matthau
Votes: 183
38. Star Search (1983–2004)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
Contestants compete in a talent show featuring music and comedy categories.
Stars: Arsenio Hall, Naomi Judd, Ben Stein, Ed McMahon
Votes: 398
39. Love Connection (1983–1998)
TV-PG | 30 min | Reality-TV, Romance
This game show introduced a bachelor or bachelorette to three prospective dates, each of whom gave a self-introduction. The audience would select the partner they thought was the most ... See full summary »
Stars: Chuck Woolery, John Cervenka, Rod Roddy, Gene Wood
Votes: 264
40. :20 Minute Workout (1983– )
30 min | Reality-TV
Stars: Sharon Bisset, Michelle Brimacombe, Laurie Briscoe, Holly Butler
Votes: 78
41. Sally Jessy Raphael (1983–2002)
TV-14 | Talk-Show
A long-running talk show with a host of the same name. This show was one of the first challengers to Phil Donahue's undisputed rule over the daytime talk world. Raphael's subjects were ... See full summary »
Stars: Sally Jessy Raphael, Myreah Mai Moore, Davy Jones, Carol Burnett
Votes: 376
42. Wheel of Fortune (1983– )
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
Hosted by Pat Sajak, this game show features 3 contestants who try to solve a puzzle by spinning the wheel and guessing letters in a word or phrase.
Stars: Pat Sajak, Vanna White, Charlie O'Donnell, Jim Thornton
Votes: 3,568
43. Press Your Luck (1983–1986)
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
A game show where contestents answer trivia questions and then have to gamble their winnings on a randomly flashing game board.
Stars: Peter Tomarken, Rod Roddy, Charlie O'Donnell, John Harlan
Votes: 765
44. Friday Night (1983–2000)
60 min | Music, Comedy
"Friday Night Videos" was NBC's answer to MTV.
Stars: Rita Sever, Edd Hall, Henry Cho, Tom Kenny
Votes: 108
45. Eddie Murphy: Delirious (1983 TV Special)
Not Rated | 69 min | Comedy
Eddie Murphy's raunchy, raucous stand-up comedy routine is captured for posterity on this tape.
Director: Bruce Gowers | Stars: Eddie Murphy, James Argiro, Gus Loundermon, Brian O'Neal
Votes: 18,491
46. The Thorn Birds (1983)
Unrated | 122 min | Drama, Romance
In the arid 1920s Australian Outback, a Catholic priest and the beautiful niece of a vast sheep station owner stand powerless before God's will, tormented by desire. How far are they willing to go in the name of love?
Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Rachel Ward, Christopher Plummer, Bryan Brown
Votes: 10,184
47. V (1983)
Unrated | 99 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
When aliens come to Earth to ask for our help, a few suspicious humans discover their horrific true intentions and prepare to resist.
Stars: Jane Badler, Michael Durrell, Faye Grant, Peter Nelson
Votes: 17,139
48. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983–1985)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The most powerful man in the universe, He-Man, goes against the evil forces of Skeletor to save the planet Eternia and to protect the secrets of Castle Grayskull.
Stars: John Erwin, Alan Oppenheimer, Linda Gary, Lou Scheimer
Votes: 20,031
49. Tales from the Darkside (1983–1988)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
"Tales from the Darkside" was a horror anthology series where the viewer is taken through ghost stories, science fiction adventures, and creepy, unexplained events.
Stars: Paul Sparer, Catherine Battistone, John Marzilli, Karen Shallo
Votes: 6,947
50. The A-Team (1983–1987)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Four Vietnam vets, framed for a crime they didn't commit, help the innocent while on the run from the military.
Stars: George Peppard, Mr. T, Dwight Schultz, Dirk Benedict
Votes: 41,792
51. Super Bowl XVIII (1984 TV Special)
Sport
Super Bowl XVIII is an American football game played between two NFL (National Football League) teams. Super Bowl XVIII features the 1983 AFC (American Football Conference) Champion Los ... See full summary »
Director: Sandy Grossman | Stars: Marcus Allen, Lyle Alzado, Chris Bahr, Malcolm Barnwell
Votes: 65
52. 95th Tournament of Roses Parade (1984 TV Special)
120 min | Family, Music, News
Directors: Vern Diamond, Dick Schneider | Stars: Joan Van Ark, Bob Barker, Susan Sullivan, Dennis Weaver
53. Sarajevo 1984: XIV Olympic Winter Games (1984)
Sport
Broadcast television coverage of the Sarajevo 1984: XIV Olympic Winter Games, an international multi-sport competition that took place in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yugoslavia from 08 February 1984 through 19 February 1984.
Stars: Seiko Hashimoto, Mary Docter, Jim McKay, Juan Antonio Samaranch
54. XVlll Summer Olympic Games Los Angeles (1984 TV Special)
Sport
Stars: Howard Cosell, Peter Jennings, Jim McKay
Votes: 12
55. Los Angeles 1984: Games of the XXIII Olympiad (1984)
Sport
Broadcast television coverage of the Los Angeles 1984: Summer Olympics Games of the XXIII Olympiad, an international multi-sport competition that took place in and around Los Angeles, California, USA from 28 July through 12 August 1984.
Stars: Leonidas Pelekanakis, Ilias Hatzipavlis, Oscar Schmidt, Yang Xiaojun
Votes: 59
56. The 26th Annual Grammy Awards (1984 TV Special)
Music
Director: Walter C. Miller | Stars: Alabama, Chuck Berry, Big Country, Stephen Bishop
Votes: 38
57. The 56th Annual Academy Awards (1984 TV Special)
Documentary
An international recognition of excellence in cinematic achievements and technical merits of the film industry in the year of 1983.
Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Johnny Carson, Jane Alexander, Gene Allen, Herb Alpert
Votes: 185
58. CBS All-American Thanksgiving Day Parade (1984 TV Special)
Family
Director: Mike Gargiulo | Stars: Catherine Bach, Scott Baio, Jamie Farr, Mary Frann
59. The George Michael Sports Machine (1984–2007)
30 min | News, Sport
Stars: George Michael, Scott Clark, George Michael, Bill Russell
Votes: 67
60. Super Bloopers and Practical Jokes (1984– )
60 min | Comedy, Reality-TV
A show showcasing film/tv out-takes, funny commercials and elaborate practical jokes on celebrities.
Stars: Ed McMahon, Dick Clark, Robert Klein, Len Cella
Votes: 153
61. Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous (1984–1995)
30 min | Documentary
A look inside the homes and daily lives of celebrities and other power people.
Stars: Robin Leach, Shari Belafonte, Morgan Fairchild, Michael Jordan
Votes: 190
62. Jeopardy! (1984– )
TV-G | 30 min | Short, Game-Show, Reality-TV
A returning champion and two challengers test their buzzer skills and their knowledge in a wide range of academic and popular categories.
Stars: Alex Trebek, Johnny Gilbert, Jimmy McGuire, Sarah Whitcomb Foss
Votes: 8,217
63. The Transformers (1984–1987)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Two opposing factions of transforming alien robots engage in a battle that has the fate of Earth in the balance.
Stars: Frank Welker, Peter Cullen, Corey Burton, Christopher Collins
Votes: 23,539
64. 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: 17,857
65. 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: 36,351
66. Who's the Boss? (1984–1992)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
Tony Micelli, a retired baseball player, becomes the housekeeper of Angela Bower, an advertising executive in New York. Together they raise their kids, Samantha Micelli and Jonathan Bower, with help from Mona Robinson, Angela's man-crazy mother.
Stars: Tony Danza, Judith Light, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro
Votes: 15,561
67. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
TV-14 | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
-Resplendent with authentic 1980s music, fashion, and vibe, "Miami Vice" follows two undercover detectives and their extended team through the mean streets of Miami, Florida.
Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Olivia Brown
Votes: 30,179
68. Blue Thunder (1984)
60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
An advanced prototype police helicopter and their ground support crew battle crime.
Stars: James Farentino, Dana Carvey, Sandy McPeak, Dick Butkus
Votes: 2,102
69. Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996)
TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Professional writer and amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher uses her intellect, charm, and persistence to get to the bottom of every crime she encounters.
Stars: Angela Lansbury, William Windom, Ron Masak, Louis Herthum
Votes: 29,233
70. Super Bowl XIX (1985 TV Special)
Sport
Director: Roger Goodman | Stars: John Ayers, Bob Baumhower, Woody Bennett, Doug Betters
Votes: 65
71. The 27th Annual Grammy Awards (1985 TV Special)
Music
Director: Walter C. Miller | Stars: Debbie Allen, Laurie Anderson, Philip Bailey, Leonard Bernstein
Votes: 18
72. The 57th Annual Academy Awards (1985 TV Special)
160 min | News
Directors: Marty Pasetta, Harrison Engle | Stars: Jack Lemmon, Candice Bergen, Jeff Bridges, Glenn Close
Votes: 192
73. Larry King Live (1985–2010)
TV-14 | 60 min | News, Talk-Show
Popular and controversial journalist Larry King hosts this CNN call-in talk show.
Stars: Larry King, Bob Woodward, Ryan Seacrest, Bill Maher
Votes: 1,266
74. National Geographic Explorer (1985– )
120 min | Documentary, History
A weekly series of short documentary segments funded by the National Geographic Society and done in the style of the National Geographic Specials. In 2003, the show was re-branded National ... See full summary »
Stars: Salvatore Vecchio, Peter Coyote, Lisa Ling, Ryan Duffy
Votes: 316
75. North and South, Book I (1985)
TV-PG | 94 min | Drama, History, Romance
Two friends, one northern and one southern, struggle to maintain their friendship as events build towards the American Civil War.
Stars: Kirstie Alley, Georg Stanford Brown, David Carradine, Philip Casnoff
Votes: 11,896
76. Robotech (1985)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
An alien spaceship crash lands on Earth and the technology and secrets she bears lead Earth into three destructive interplanetary wars.
Stars: Steve Kramer, Tom Wyner, Robert Axelrod, Bill Capizzi
Votes: 4,022
77. G.I. Joe (1985–1986)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
An elite special missions force fights against the terrorist forces of Cobra.
Stars: Jackson Beck, Christopher Collins, Michael Bell, Neil Ross
Votes: 5,635
78. The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Four previously married women live together in Miami, sharing their various experiences together and enjoying themselves despite hard times.
Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty
Votes: 47,194
79. Moonlighting (1985–1989)
TV-PG | 3,073 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
The quirky cases of a former model and a smart aleck detective who manage a private detective agency.
Stars: Cybill Shepherd, Bruce Willis, Allyce Beasley, Curtis Armstrong
Votes: 24,258
80. Amazing Stories (1985–1987)
TV-PG | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Truly amazing, fantastical, funny, and odd, and sometimes scary, sad, and endearing stories are portrayed. Many famous actors, actresses, and directors made guest appearances.
Stars: Charles Durning, Douglas Seale, Sharon Spelman, Louis Giambalvo
Votes: 6,413
81. Super Bowl XX (1986 TV Special)
Sport
Director: Ted Nathanson | Stars: Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen, Bob Griese, Bob Costas
Votes: 99
82. The 58th Annual Academy Awards (1986 TV Special)
195 min | News
Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Alan Alda, Jane Fonda, Robin Williams, F. Murray Abraham
Votes: 283
83. A Current Affair (I) (1986–1996)
News
Lurid television 'info-tainment' reporting on sensationalistic topics.
Stars: Maureen O'Boyle, Christopher Chacon, Maury Povich, Steve Dunleavy
Votes: 113
84. The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986–2011)
TV-PG | 60 min | News, Talk-Show
Oprah Winfrey hosts a live audience talk-show with celebrity guests and discusses daily stories.
Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Nate Berkus, Gayle King, Chris Rock
Votes: 5,430
85. Siskel & Ebert (1986–2010)
TV-PG | 30 min | Talk-Show
Chicago critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert rate new movies with a thumbs up, or a thumbs down.
Stars: Roger Ebert, Gene Siskel, Richard Roeper, Michael Phillips
Votes: 2,273
86. North and South, Book II (1986)
95 min | Drama, History, Romance
The story of two friends and their families on opposite sides of the American Civil War.
Stars: Kirstie Alley, David Carradine, Philip Casnoff, Mary Crosby
Votes: 6,207
87. The Real Ghostbusters (1986–1991)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
The continuing adventures of the staff of the ghost removal service.
Stars: Maurice LaMarche, Dave Coulier, Frank Welker, Arsenio Hall
Votes: 11,016
88. Pee-wee's Playhouse (1986–1991)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Pee-Wee Herman and his friends have wacky, imaginative fun in his unique playhouse.
Stars: Paul Reubens, John Paragon, Phil Hartman, Laurence Fishburne
Votes: 5,293
89. 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: 11,011
90. Head of the Class (1986–1991)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
A laidback teacher provides needed guidance about life for a special class of exceptional students.
Stars: William G. Schilling, Jeannetta Arnette, Dan Frischman, Robin Givens
Votes: 3,425
91. 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: 7,522
92. Designing Women (1986–1993)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of four women and their handyman running a design firm in Atlanta, Georgia.
Stars: Delta Burke, Dixie Carter, Annie Potts, Meshach Taylor
Votes: 7,012
93. My Sister Sam (1986–1988)
30 min | Comedy
A photographer's life changes when her teenage sister comes to live with her.
Stars: Pam Dawber, Jenny O'Hara, Joel Brooks, David Naughton
Votes: 543
94. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
TV-PG | 46 min | Drama
The lives and work of the staff of a major Los Angeles law firm.
Stars: Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry, Alan Rachins, Michael Tucker
Votes: 6,459
95. Super Bowl XXI (1987 TV Special)
Sport
Stars: Pat Summerall, John Madden, Irv Cross, Will McDonough
Votes: 83
96. Starshot (1987– )
The Daihatsu Pro-Celebrity Championship floodlit clay pigeon shooting from Littlecote. World sports car champion, Derek Bell and Belgian champion Marc Polet take on Lynsey De Paul and England international John Dyson.
Stars: Derek Bell, Lynsey de Paul, John Dyson, Marc Poulet
97. Fox News (1987– )
Unrated | 60 min | News
Local newscasts on the Fox Broadcasting Company network.
Stars: Marcellas Reynolds, Judy Ho, Laura Diaz, Susan Hirasuna
Votes: 1,178
98. The 59th Annual Academy Awards (1987 TV Special)
205 min | Family
The official, annual, Hollywood award show that hands out many movie honors, including the Oscars. That year's show was hosted by Ralph Bellamy, and saw big wins by Marlee Matlin, Paul Newman, and Michael Caine.
Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Chevy Chase, Goldie Hawn, Paul Hogan, Brian Ackland-Snow
Votes: 395
99. CBS All-American Thanksgiving Day Parade (1985 TV Special)
Family
Director: Mike Gargiulo | Stars: William Devane, Mary Frann, Linda Gray, Larry Hagman
100. The Morton Downey Jr. Show (1987–1989)
TV-PG | 60 min | Talk-Show
Morton Downey Jr. moderates a raucous shock-jock talk show.
Stars: Morton Downey Jr., Roy Innis, Al Sharpton, Michael Berryman
Votes: 160
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