TV Series (1989 & Before)

by moVieMANlists | created - 17 Apr 2023 | updated - 3 months ago | Public

List of current and complete TV series airing from 1989 and before, in order descending from first/top pic to last pic.

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1. 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: 351,325

2. Star Trek (1966–1969)

TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

In the 23rd Century, Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise explore the galaxy and defend the United Federation of Planets.

Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols

Votes: 92,892

3. The Simpsons (1989– )

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.

Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Julie Kavner

Votes: 435,728

4. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)

TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Set almost 100 years after Captain Kirk's 5-year mission, a new generation of Starfleet officers sets off in the U.S.S. Enterprise-D on its own mission to go where no one has gone before.

Stars: Patrick Stewart, Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton

Votes: 135,937

5. The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)

TV-PG | 51 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Ordinary people find themselves in extraordinarily astounding situations, which they each try to solve in a remarkable manner.

Stars: Rod Serling, Robert McCord, Jay Overholts, James Turley

Votes: 93,111

6. DuckTales (1987–1990)

TV-G | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Huey, Dewey, and Louie are in for an epic surprise when they meet their wealthy but reclusive uncle, Scrooge McDuck. The family embark on globe-trotting adventures and treasure hunts, uncover family secrets, and face dangerous enemies.

Stars: Alan Young, Russi Taylor, Terence McGovern, Chuck McCann

Votes: 35,001

7. Fawlty Towers (1975–1979)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Hotel owner Basil Fawlty's incompetence, short fuse, and arrogance form a combination that ensures accidents and trouble are never far away.

Stars: John Cleese, Prunella Scales, Andrew Sachs, Connie Booth

Votes: 100,125

8. 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: 47,191

9. M*A*S*H (1972–1983)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War

The staff of an Army hospital in the Korean War find that laughter is the best way to deal with their situation.

Stars: Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr

Votes: 63,774

10. The Munsters (1964–1966)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

A family of friendly monsters have misadventures, never quite understanding why people react to them so strangely.

Stars: Fred Gwynne, Al Lewis, Yvonne De Carlo, Butch Patrick

Votes: 16,885

11. Faerie Tale Theatre (1982–1987)

50 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

A miscellany of numerous classic fairy tales' adaptations.

Stars: Shelley Duvall, John Achorn, Patrick DeSantis, David McCharen

Votes: 2,518

12. The Muppet Show (1976–1981)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical

Kermit the Frog and his fellow Muppets put on a vaudeville show at their theatre, bringing in a famous celebrity to help out for each episode.

Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz

Votes: 26,235

13. The Muppets. (2015–2016)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

Jim Henson's lovable Muppets return to the small screen in this mockumentary-style series that follows their personal and professional lives.

Stars: Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Bill Barretta, Peter Linz

Votes: 7,276

and Muppets Now.

14. Tales from the Crypt (1989–1996)

TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy

"Tales from the Crypt" was a 1989 horror story anthology series based on the gruesome E.C. comic books of the 1950s presented by the legendary "Crypt Keeper", a sinister ghoul obsessed with gallows humor and horrific puns.

Stars: John Kassir, Roy Brocksmith, Miguel Ferrer, Cam Clarke

Votes: 27,062

15. The Storyteller (1987–1989)

TV-Y7 | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

An old storyteller tells European folk tales to his sarcastic dog.

Stars: John Hurt, Brian Henson, Frederick Warder, David Greenaway

Votes: 4,998

16. The Storyteller: Greek Myths (1991)

TV-PG | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

A storyteller in a labyrinth tells his dog the stories of Perseus and Medusa, Icarus and Daedalus, Theseus and the Minotaur, and Orpheus and Euridyce.

Stars: Michael Gambon, Brian Henson, Steve Varnom, Derek Jacobi

Votes: 1,863

17. WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

The misadventures of the staff of a struggling Top 40 rock radio station in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Howard Hesseman

Votes: 11,237

18. Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988–1999)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

In the not-too-distant future Joel Robinson is held captive by Dr. Forrester and TV's Frank, forced to watch B-Grade movies on the Satellite of Love with the help of his robot friends: Cambot, Gypsy, Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot.

Stars: Joel Hodgson, Michael J. Nelson, Trace Beaulieu, Kevin Murphy

Votes: 25,851

19. Roseanne (1988–2018)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama

A revival of the popular 1990s sitcom "Roseanne," which centered on the everyday life of an American working-class family.

Stars: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Michael Fishman

Votes: 46,353

20. The Conners (2018– )

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Follow-up to the comedy series Roseanne (1988), centering on the family members of the matriarch after her sudden death.

Stars: John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert, Alicia Goranson

Votes: 12,361

21. Zorro (1957–1959)

TV-G | 30 min | Adventure, Family, Western

Don Diego de la Vega opposes the corrupt tyrants of Spanish California as the masked swordsman, Zorro.

Stars: Guy Williams, Gene Sheldon, Henry Calvin, Don Diamond

Votes: 4,153

22. The Wonder Years (1988–1993)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Kevin Arnold recalls growing up during the late 60s and early 70s; the turbulent social times make the transition from child to adult unusually interesting.

Stars: Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, Jason Hervey

Votes: 40,763

23. Quantum Leap (1989–1993)

TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

During an experiment into time travel, a scientist finds himself trapped in the past, "leaping" into the lives of different people, sorting out their problems and changing history in hopes of getting back to his own life in the present.

Stars: Scott Bakula, Dean Stockwell, Deborah Pratt, Dennis Wolfberg

Votes: 36,463

24. 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: 15,825

25. Thundercats (1985–1989)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

A team of humanoid cats fight evil in their adopted home world.

Stars: Bob McFadden, Larry Kenney, Earl Hammond, Lynne Lipton

Votes: 19,047

26. The Addams Family (1964–1966)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Horror

The misadventures of a blissfully macabre but extremely loving family.

Stars: John Astin, Carolyn Jones, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy

Votes: 21,792

27. 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

and Masters of the Universe: Revelation

28. Mork & Mindy (1978–1982)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

A wacky alien comes to Earth to study its residents and the life of the human woman he boards with is never the same.

Stars: Robin Williams, Pam Dawber, Ralph James, Conrad Janis

Votes: 12,666

29. Adventures of the Gummi Bears (1985–1991)

TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Family

A group of reclusive humanoid bears and a few trusted humans explore their lost heritage and prevent their enemies from exploiting it.

Stars: June Foray, Noelle North, Lorenzo Music, Katie Leigh

Votes: 11,893

30. ALF (1986–1990)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

When an ugly creature, who loves eating cats, crash-lands into the Tanner family's garage, they treat him as a guest and allow him to live with them as he comments on the stupidity of mankind.

Stars: Mihaly 'Michu' Meszaros, Paul Fusco, Max Wright, Anne Schedeen

Votes: 39,120

31. MacGyver (1985–1992)

TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

The adventures of a secret Agent armed with almost infinite scientific resourcefulness.

Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Dana Elcar, Bruce McGill, Robin Mossley

Votes: 42,011

32. Fraggle Rock (1987–1988)

TV-Y | 15 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

An animated version of Jim Henson's classic series.

Stars: Bob Bergen, Townsend Coleman, Barbara Goodson, Michael Laskin

Votes: 1,839

and Fraggle Rock: Rock On!

33. Rainbow Brite (1984–1986)

TV-G | 24 min | Animation, Family

The adventures of the color protector and her friends (sidekick Twink, the color kids, her horse Starlite, and her human friend Brian).

Stars: Bettina Bush, Peter Cullen, Pat Fraley, Robbie Lee

Votes: 1,489

34. Gilligan's Island (1964–1992)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Four men and three women are stranded on an uncharted island following a torrential storm.

Stars: Bob Denver, Alan Hale Jr., Jim Backus, Natalie Schafer

Votes: 16,868

35. Murphy Brown (1988–2018)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

The personal and professional misadventures of an opinionated but beloved woman working as a television journalist.

Stars: Candice Bergen, Grant Shaud, Robert Pastorelli, Faith Ford

Votes: 10,638

Season 11.

36. 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: 63,082

37. Fuller House (2016–2020)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

In a continuation of Full House (1987), D.J. Fuller is a mother of three young boys and is a recent widow. D.J.'s sister Stephanie, her best friend Kimmy and Kimmy's teenage daughter all move in to help raise her sons. The house is now a lot fuller.

Stars: Candace Cameron Bure, Jodie Sweetin, Dashiell Messitt, Fox Messitt

Votes: 29,414

38. Star Wars: Droids (1985–1986)

TV-Y7-FV | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

The adventures of R2-D2 and C-3PO years before serving the Rebel Alliance. The series features several story arcs and one hour-long special.

Stars: Anthony Daniels, Graeme Campbell, Dan Hennessey, Don Francks

Votes: 2,176

39. The Twilight Zone (2019–2020)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

An updated version of the classic anthology series featuring various tales of science fiction, mystery, and horror.

Stars: Jordan Peele, David Epstein, Kelly Ann Woods, Mark Silverman

Votes: 18,193

40. Fireball XL5 (1962–1963)

TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Action, Drama

The interplanetary adventures of the crew of the World Space Patrol (W.S.P.) spacecraft Fireball XL5, patrolling Sector 25 of the galaxy in the year 2062.

Stars: David Graham, Sylvia Anderson, Paul Maxwell, John Bluthal

Votes: 706

41. Space: 1999 (1975–1977)

TV-14 | 50 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

The crew of Moonbase Alpha must struggle to survive when a massive explosion throws the Moon from Earths orbit and into deep space.

Stars: Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Nick Tate, Zienia Merton

Votes: 9,430

42. 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

43. Fraggle Rock (1983–1987)

TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

The adventures of the various inhabitants of an underground civilization.

Stars: Karen Prell, Gerard Parkes, Kathryn Mullen, Jerry Nelson

Votes: 8,328

44. Pac-Man (1982–1984)

TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

The adventures of the video game character and his family.

Stars: Marty Ingels, Barry Gordon, Barbara Minkus, Chuck McCann

Votes: 572

45. Lonesome Dove (1989)

TV-14 | 96 min | Adventure, Drama, Western

Two former Texas Rangers renew their spirit of adventure as they and several other residents of a small Texas town join a cattle drive to the Montana Territory.

Stars: Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones, Danny Glover, Diane Lane

Votes: 25,907

46. Batman (1943)

Approved | 260 min | Action, Crime, Family

The very first serial to adapt the comic book character of the Batman. In it, the Batman is a secret U.S. government agent, attempting to defeat the schemes of Japanese agent Dr. Daka operating in Los Angeles at the height of World War II.

Director: Lambert Hillyer | Stars: Lewis Wilson, Douglas Croft, J. Carrol Naish, Shirley Patterson

Votes: 2,472

47. The New Adventures of Batman (1977–1978)

30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Batman, Robin and Batgirl fight crime in Gotham City with the "help" of Batmite.

Stars: Adam West, Burt Ward, Lennie Weinrib, Melendy Britt

Votes: 1,278

48. 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

49. V (1984–1985)

TV-PG | 1,088 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

A year after Liberation Day, courtesy of the red-dust bacteria, the humanoid, lizard-like aliens develop a resistance to the micro-organism and try to regain control of the Earth--only now, some humans are knowingly working with them.

Stars: Marc Singer, Faye Grant, Michael Ironside, Jane Badler

Votes: 14,038

50. Beyond Westworld (1980)

60 min | Action, Crime, Mystery

The security chief of an android manufacturing company must stop a mad scientist, who's sending the failed theme park's androids to infiltrate society for his own ends.

Stars: Jim McMullan, James Wainwright, William Jordan, Connie Sellecca

Votes: 358

51. Wonder Woman (1975–1979)

TV-G | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

The adventures of the greatest of the female superheroes.

Stars: Lynda Carter, Lyle Waggoner, Tom Kratochvil, Richard Eastham

Votes: 10,070

52. 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

53. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987–1996)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

The pizza-loving, shell-busting mutant turtles Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo, with the guidance of their Sensei Master Splinter, face fierce enemies, save humanity from extinction and battle against life-altering mutations.

Stars: Cam Clarke, Barry Gordon, Rob Paulsen, Townsend Coleman

Votes: 37,736

54. Silverhawks (1986)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Action, Sci-Fi, Family

A team of cyborgs protects Limbo from Mon Star and his gang.

Stars: Bob McFadden, Earl Hammond, Larry Kenney, Peter Newman

Votes: 3,418

55. 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

56. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman (1998 TV Special)

84 min | Documentary, Comedy

A Saturday Night Live DVD featuring the best of Phil Hartman.

Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, Paul Miller, Dave Wilson, Tom Schiller, James Signorelli | Stars: Phil Hartman, Tom Arnold, Alec Baldwin, Candice Bergen

Votes: 1,025

57. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Adam Sandler (1999 TV Special)

Unrated | 73 min | Documentary, Comedy

Comic Adam Sandler's Saturday Night Live moments as Canteen Boy, Cajun Man, Opera Man, and much more, including hilarious songs like the Hanukkah song and the Christmas song, are shown.

Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, Dave Wilson, Peter Corbett | Stars: Adam Sandler, Kirstie Alley, Alec Baldwin, Ellen Cleghorne

Votes: 1,493

58. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (2000 TV Special)

TV-14 | 50 min | Documentary, Comedy

A compilation of the best Saturday Night Live sketches as a tribute to the late Chris Farley, one of SNL's greatest Stars.

Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, Dave Wilson, Tom Schiller, James Signorelli | Stars: Chris Farley, Mackenzie English, Christina Applegate, Dave Attell

Votes: 2,469

59. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dana Carvey (1998 TV Special)

Unrated | 89 min | Comedy

This edition of Saturday Night Live represents the most versatile actor and stand-up comedian ever! Dana always played crazy characters from Church Lady, Ross Perot, George Bush, Garth ... See full summary »

Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller | Stars: Dana Carvey, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Jon Lovitz

Votes: 989

60. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell (2002 TV Special)

Not Rated | 72 min | Documentary, Comedy

The best skits from Will Ferrell's days on Saturday Night Live 1995-2002

Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, Stacey Foster, James Signorelli | Stars: Will Ferrell, Sean Bennett, Justin Michael Wilcox, Alec Baldwin

Votes: 2,656

61. Saturday Night Live (1975– )

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.

Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson

Votes: 52,712

62. 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

63. 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

64. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Alec Baldwin (2005 TV Special)

91 min | Documentary, Comedy

A Saturday Night Live DVD featuring the best of Alec Baldwin.

Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, Dave Wilson | Stars: Alec Baldwin, Fred Armisen, Nancy Carell, Meredith Deacon

Votes: 505

65. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Mike Myers (1998 Video)

84 min | Documentary, Comedy

Mike Myers Is a genius at creating original comic characters, and it all started at Saturday Night Live. Party on with Wayne Campbell on Wayne's World, Dieter on Sprockets, Linda Richman on... See full summary »

Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, Dave Wilson, Tom Schiller, James Signorelli | Stars: Mike Myers, Alec Baldwin, Morwenna Banks, Roseanne Barr

Votes: 1,293

66. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd (2005 Video)

TV-14 | 92 min | Comedy

A new collection of Dan Aykroyd's most memorable sketches and characters performed during the first four years of Saturday Night Live.

Directors: James Signorelli, Dave Wilson | Stars: Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Steve Cropper, Jane Curtin

Votes: 610

67. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Eddie Murphy (1998 Video)

Unrated | 77 min | Documentary, Comedy

Clips showing comic Eddie Murphy's Saturday Night Live sketches: Gumby, Mr. Robinson, Buckwheat, Velvet Jones, and many more.

Directors: Andy Breckman, Dave Wilson, Claude Kerven | Stars: Eddie Murphy, Sheree Ali, Margaret Mary Briggs, Billy Crystal

Votes: 1,133

68. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Jimmy Fallon (2005 Video)

TV-14 | 75 min | Comedy

The Best Of Jimmy Fallon is loaded with his most memorable moments and sketches on the show and includes Jimmy with Mick Jagger, Jarret's Room, Sully and Denise, Jeopardy with Jimmy ... See full summary »

Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller | Stars: Jimmy Fallon, Michael Wren Gucciardo, Jessie Winn, Ben Affleck

Votes: 803

69. Saturday Night Live: The Best of John Belushi (2005 TV Special)

Not Rated | 78 min | Comedy

During his time at SNL, original cast member John Belushi created some of the most memorable characters in television history. One of the most brilliant comedic performers of all time, ... See full summary »

Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller | Stars: John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Steve Cropper

Votes: 726

70. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Molly Shannon (2001 Video)

1 min | Comedy

Shannon's unmistakable comedy antics are in full effect in this collection of sketches from SNL's wild alumna. Laugh along with her fearlessly funny characters like brazen schoolgirl Mary ... See full summary »

Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, Paul Thomas Anderson | Stars: Molly Shannon, Ben Affleck, Alec Baldwin, Christine Baranski

Votes: 211

71. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Steve Martin (1998 TV Special)

Unrated | 80 min | Comedy

A Saturday Night Live DVD featuring the best of Steve Martin.

Director: Dave Wilson | Stars: Steve Martin, Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Beth Cahill

Votes: 970

72. Saturday Night Live Christmas Special (1999– )
Episode: Saturday Night Live Christmas (1999)

65 min | Talk-Show

SNL compilation holiday collection of skits spanning the years from the original cast of the mid seventies up to the nineties.

Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, Paul Miller, Dave Wilson, James Signorelli | Stars: Dan Aykroyd, Alec Baldwin, John Belushi, Candice Bergen

Votes: 365

73. Steve Martin's Best Show Ever (1981 TV Special)

Not Rated | 60 min | Comedy

Steve Martin's fourth NBC special.

Directors: Dave Wilson, Eric Idle | Stars: Steve Martin, Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Gregory Hines

Votes: 159

74. I Love Lucy (1951–1957)

TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Family

The wife of a band leader constantly tries to become a star - in spite of her having no talent, and gets herself (along with her best friend) into the funniest predicaments.

Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley

Votes: 28,909

75. 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: 17,856

76. Newhart (1982–1990)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

The misadventures of an author-turned-innkeeper and his friends in rural Vermont.

Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Tom Poston, Julia Duffy

Votes: 8,104

77. Married... with Children (1987–1997)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Al is the quintessential working class dad. Peggy, his wife, always wants more from him. With their children, they go through the highs and lows of ordinary life.

Stars: Ed O'Neill, Christina Applegate, Katey Sagal, Amanda Bearse

Votes: 111,080

78. Saturday Night Live Goes Commercial (1991 TV Special)

TV-14 | 48 min | Comedy

Saturday Night Live's best "commercials".

Director: James Signorelli | Stars: Victoria Jackson, Kevin Nealon, Dan Aykroyd, Roseanne Barr

Votes: 168

79. ALF Tales (1988–1990)

TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

ALF and his friends retell classic stories in their own unique way.

Stars: Paul Fusco, Marla Lukofsky, Tabitha St. Germain, Peggy Mahon

Votes: 310

80. 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

81. Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989–1993)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

A teenage genius deals with the usual problems of growing up, on top of being a licensed physician in a difficult residency program.

Stars: Neil Patrick Harris, Max Casella, Belinda Montgomery, Lawrence Pressman

Votes: 9,749

82. The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

The lives and trials of a young single woman and her friends, both at work and at home.

Stars: Mary Tyler Moore, Edward Asner, Gavin MacLeod, Valerie Harper

Votes: 10,171

83. Saved by the Bell (1989–1992)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

A close-knit group of six friends get through their teens together while attending Bayside High School in Palisades, California.

Stars: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mario Lopez, Dustin Diamond, Lark Voorhies

Votes: 37,513

84. UFO (1970–1971)

TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Sci-Fi

The missions of the Supreme Headquarters Alien Defence Organization (SHADO), which defends Earth from extra-terrestrial threats.

Stars: Ed Bishop, Dolores Mantez, Michael Billington, Ayshea Brough

Votes: 4,129

85. 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

86. Major Dad (1989–1993)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family

A hard-nosed, conservative Marine impulsively proposes to the liberal reporter doing a story on him and agrees to help her raise her three daughters.

Stars: Gerald McRaney, Shanna Reed, Nicole Dubuc, Chelsea Hertford

Votes: 3,186

87. The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Widower Sheriff Andy Taylor, and his son Opie, live with Andy's Aunt Bee in Mayberry, North Carolina. With virtually no crimes to solve, most of Andy's time is spent philosophizing and calming down his cousin Deputy Barney Fife.

Stars: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Frances Bavier

Votes: 16,977

88. Family Matters (1989–1998)

TV-G | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

The Winslow family deals with various misadventures, many of them caused by their pesky next-door neighbor, ultra-nerd Steve Urkel.

Stars: Reginald VelJohnson, Jaleel White, Darius McCrary, Kellie Shanygne Williams

Votes: 30,015

89. 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: 29,231

90. Scooby Doo, Where Are You! (1969–1978)

TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

A group of teenage friends and their Great Dane (Scooby-Doo) travel in a bright green van solving strange and hilarious mysteries, while returning from or going to a regular teenage function.

Stars: Don Messick, Casey Kasem, Nicole Jaffe, Vic Perrin

Votes: 41,502

91. Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance

The life and adventures of the Ingalls family in the nineteenth century American Midwest.

Stars: Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush

Votes: 26,869

92. All in the Family (1971–1979)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

A working class man constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day.

Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 18,656

93. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

The misadventures of a TV writer both at work and at home.

Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam

Votes: 11,881

94. 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: 12,407

95. Good Times (1974–1979)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

A poor family make the best of things in the Chicago housing projects.

Stars: Ja'net DuBois, Ralph Carter, BernNadette Stanis, Jimmie 'JJ' Walker

Votes: 8,109

96. The Jeffersons (1975–1985)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

A nouveau riche, African-American family who move into a luxury apartment building develop close, if occasionally fractious, relationships with other tenants.

Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover

Votes: 10,609

97. Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy

The original surreal sketch comedy showcase for the Monty Python troupe.

Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle

Votes: 78,779

98. 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: 24,257

99. The Rockford Files (1974–1980)

TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The cases of an easy-going ex-convict turned private investigator.

Stars: James Garner, Noah Beery Jr., Joe Santos, Luis Delgado

Votes: 10,868

100. She-Ra: Princess of Power (1985–1987)

TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Princess Adora raises her magic sword and becomes She-Ra, the most powerful woman in the universe, to aid her friends in defeating the Evil Horde so their planet Etheria can be free.

Stars: Melendy Britt, George DiCenzo, John Erwin, Linda Gary

Votes: 6,721



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