Best Shows On TV Both Old And New

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1. Modern Family (2009–2020)

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

Three different, but related, families face trials and tribulations in their own uniquely comedic ways.

Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell

Votes: 483,706

It's just what the title says. It's really funny too.

2. Early Edition (1996–2000)

TV-PG | 41 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

His name is Gary Hobson. He gets tomorrow's newspaper today. He doesn't know how. He doesn't know why. All he knows is when the early edition hits his doorstep, he has twenty-four hours to set things right.

Stars: Kyle Chandler, Shanesia Davis, Fisher Stevens, Billie Worley

Votes: 12,865

This show is amazing. Not only because of the cat, because of the cast as well.

3. Grey's Anatomy (2005– )

TV-14 | 41 min | Drama, Romance

A drama centered on the personal and professional lives of five surgical interns and their supervisors.

Stars: Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson, James Pickens Jr., Justin Chambers

Votes: 341,873

This show is so amazing.

4. 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: 62,062

I love the theme song on the show.

5. Friday Night Lights (2006–2011)

TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Sport

A drama that follows the lives of the Dillon Panthers, one of the nation's best high school football teams, and their head coach Eric Taylor.

Stars: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Zach Gilford, Aimee Teegarden

Votes: 72,491

It's an amazing show.

6. Grounded for Life (2001–2005)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

Thirty-something Irish Catholic couple Sean and Claudia deal with their three children as well as Sean's judgmental father and carefree brother.

Stars: Donal Logue, Megyn Price, Kevin Corrigan, Lynsey Bartilson

Votes: 15,926

This show is funny.

7. Hamtaro (2000–2006)

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

The story of hamsters who get together at meetings to talk about their adventures.

Stars: Kurumi Mamiya, Ellen Kennedy, Chris Kalhoon, Lanie McAuley

Votes: 2,608

I was a big Hamtaro fan back then.

8. Sonic X (2003–2006)

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

A slight malfunction causes Chaos Control, and sends Sonic the Hedgehog to Earth. While there, Sonic meets Chris Thorndyke, who aids at collecting the Chaos Emeralds, so Sonic and friends can go home.

Stars: Gabriella Lewis, Jun'ichi Kanemaru, Sanae Kobayashi, Jason Griffith

Votes: 5,535

I'm still a fan of this show,even though it ended.

9. Hart of Dixie (2011–2015)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

New Yorker and new doctor Zoe Hart accepts an offer from a stranger, Dr. Harley Wilkes, to work in his medical practice in Bluebell, Alabama. She arrives to find that he has died and left half the practice to her in his will.

Stars: Rachel Bilson, Jaime King, Cress Williams, Wilson Bethel

Votes: 56,743

I'm glad it's back for a second season.

10. The Little Mermaid (1992–1994)

TV-Y | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

The 1989 animated feature adapted by Disney for television in a prequel that leads up to the events of the movie.

Stars: Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, Edan Gross, Kenneth Mars

Votes: 6,101

I used to have episodes on tape of this show.

11. The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! (1989)

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

The Mario Brothers, Princess Toadstool, and Toad go on various adventures while battling the evil King Koopa.

Stars: Lou Albano, Harvey Atkin, John Stocker, Danny Wells

Votes: 4,917

I used to have an episode or three on home video back in the 90s.

12. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)

TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Drama

A dramedy centering around the relationship between a thirtysomething single mother and her teen daughter living in Stars Hollow, Connecticut.

Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Keiko Agena, Scott Patterson

Votes: 148,141

I watch reruns of this show.

13. Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)

TV-PG | 60 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance

A young woman with a troubled past is drawn to a small town in Maine where fairy tales are to be believed.

Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Robert Carlyle

Votes: 237,060

I'm glad it's coming back.

14. Sonic the Hedgehog (1993–1994)

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

In a post-apocalyptic and dystopian future, all life has been challenged by oppression and tyranny, as the evil Dr. Robotnik is on the wake of controlling Mobius.

Stars: Jaleel White, Bradley Pierce, Charlie Adler, Christine Cavanaugh

Votes: 5,471

I finally got to see all of the episodes on dvd. I saw one back on a vhs tape.

15. Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog (1993)

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

A blue hedgehog that can run at incredible speeds, his best friend, a two-tailed flying fox, defend planet Mobius from the evil Dr. Robotnik and his bumbling mechanical goons.

Stars: Jaleel White, Ibrahim Laleli, Long John Baldry, Garry Chalk

Votes: 4,238

The only one episode I have seen is the christmas one.

16. The Angry Video Game Nerd (2004– )

TV-MA | Action, Comedy

A foul-mouthed nerd reviews bad video games.

Stars: James Rolfe, Mike Matei, Kyle Rogers, Kieran Fallon

Votes: 15,926

It's a really funny web show.

17. The Irate Gamer (2007– )

8 min | Comedy

A fustrated man plays lousy games and points out their flaws, and usually interacts with characters from other video games.

Stars: Chris Bores, Eric Allen, James Rolfe, Brad Harp

Votes: 907

It's a good show.

18. Nostalgia Critic (2007– )

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy

A sardonic critic reviews movies and TV shows from his childhood and adulthood.

Stars: Doug Walker, Malcolm Ray, Tamara Chambers, Rob Walker

Votes: 9,584

Most of the stuff he talks about bring me back memories

19. Brothers & Sisters (2006–2011)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama

The story of the drama surrounding a family's adult siblings.

Stars: Dave Annable, Calista Flockhart, Rachel Griffiths, Ron Rifkin

Votes: 25,564

It's emotional and very sweet.

20. Lizzie McGuire (2001–2004)

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

Lizzie McGuire, a clumsy middle school girl, navigates through teenage issues while enjoying her childhood years with genuine friends, an annoying younger brother and loving parents.

Stars: Hilary Duff, Adam Lamberg, Robert Carradine, Lalaine

Votes: 20,461

I was a Hilary Duff fan back then.

21. Mega Man (1994–1995)

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

Based on the video game series, the robot Mega Man and his dog Rush battle the creations of his father, the scientist Dr. Light, who were corrupted by Light's former partner Dr. Wily and his minions, in an attempt to take over the world.

Stars: Ian James Corlett, Scott McNeil, Jim Byrnes, Terry Klassen

Votes: 1,143

Megaman's the best

22. Jessie (2011–2015)

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

A Texan teen moves to New York City to follow her dreams and ends up as a nanny for a high-profile couple's four children.

Stars: Debby Ryan, Peyton List, Cameron Boyce, Karan Brar

Votes: 18,745

It's a good show.

23. A.N.T. Farm (2011–2014)

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

A musical prodigy gets into a gifted program called Advanced Natural Talents at the local high school.

Stars: China Anne McClain, Sierra McCormick, Jake Short, Stefanie Scott

Votes: 7,905

Great show.

24. Mobile Suit Gundam (1979–1980)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

In the war between the Earth Federation and Zeon, a young and inexperienced crew find themselves on a new spaceship. Their best hope of making it through the conflict is the Gundam, a giant humanoid robot, and its gifted teenage pilot.

Stars: Hirotaka Suzuoki, Tôru Furuya, Toshio Furukawa, Kiyonobu Suzuki

Votes: 2,779

I think I saw a couple of episodes of this.

25. Dragon Ball (1986–1989)

TV-14 | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Son Gokû, a fighter with a monkey tail, goes on a quest with an assortment of odd characters in search of the Dragon Balls, a set of crystals that can give its bearer anything they desire.

Stars: Masako Nozawa, Jôji Yanami, Brice Armstrong, Stephanie Nadolny

Votes: 66,143

I like this version,because it's got comedy and action in it.

26. Inuyasha (2000–2004)

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

A teenage girl periodically travels back in time to feudal Japan to help a young half-demon recover the shards of a jewel of great power.

Stars: Kappei Yamaguchi, Richard Ian Cox, Sarah Hauser, Darren Pleavin

Votes: 17,916

It needs to come back.

27. Cowboy Bebop (1998–1999)

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

The futuristic misadventures and tragedies of an easygoing bounty hunter and his partners.

Stars: Kôichi Yamadera, Unshô Ishizuka, Megumi Hayashibara, Steve Blum

Votes: 138,929

It's an awsome show.

28. Kirby: Right Back at Ya! (2001–2003)

TV-Y | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Kirby crashes onto Planet Popstar and befriends the villagers that live In Cappytown. Unfortunately, King Dedede, the greedy ruler and Escargon, his assistant, aren't happy with that and do whatever they can to drive him out.

Stars: Ted Lewis, Madeleine Blaustein, Jerry Lobozzo, Kerry Williams

Votes: 2,369

I wish this show would come back.

29. Bomberman Jetters (2002–2003)

TV-Y7-FV | 30 min | Animation

The Jetters are a highly trained intergalactic police force for keeping unique items safe from the Hige-Hige bandits. Mighty, an expert Bomberman and the leader of the Jetters, disappears ... See full summary »

Stars: Ken'ichi Ogata, Tomoko Kaneda, Haruhi Nanao, Kôji Ishii

Votes: 37

Maybe I've seen an episode or two.

30. MegaMan: NT Warrior (2002–2005)

TV-Y7 | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Lan Hikari and his virtual buddy Megaman travel around Den Tech City stopping the evil forces of World Three.

Stars: Kumiko Higa, Akiko Kimura, Andrew Francis, Kaori Mizuhashi

Votes: 991

I used to watch this one all the time.

31. Parenthood (2010–2015)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama

The lives and tragedies of the Braverman family tree.

Stars: Peter Krause, Lauren Graham, Dax Shepard, Monica Potter

Votes: 37,557

It's such a wonderful show.

32. Pranked (2009– )

TV-14 | Reality-TV

A reality Show hosted by Amir Blumenfeld and Streeter Seidell. the show presents funny footage of homemade pranks.

Stars: Amir Blumenfeld, Streeter Seidell, Bruno Mello, Nikki Baker

Votes: 271

It's got some funny pranks on there.

33. Bleach (2004–2023)

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

High school student Ichigo Kurosaki, who has the ability to see ghosts, gains soul reaper powers from Rukia Kuchiki and sets out to save the world from "Hollows".

Stars: Johnny Yong Bosch, Michelle Ruff, Stephanie Sheh, Jamieson Price

Votes: 69,025

It's a really good anime.

34. Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996–2003)

TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Sabrina is a normal teenager, except for one thing - she's a witch. Guided by her aunts, who come from a long line of witches, and Salem, a mischievous warlock doing penance as a cat, Sabrina continually struggles to harness her powers.

Stars: Melissa Joan Hart, Caroline Rhea, Beth Broderick, Nick Bakay

Votes: 42,771

That was my favorite show of the 90s.

35. Home Improvement (1991–1999)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family

The daily trials and tribulations of Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor, a television show host raising three mischievous boys with help from his loyal co-host, loving wife, and eccentric neighbor.

Stars: Tim Allen, Earl Hindman, Taran Noah Smith, Zachery Ty Bryan

Votes: 49,126

I loved this show back when I was a child.

36. 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: 111,123

This is a funny show.

37. 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: 30,021

Urkel is very funny.

38. 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: 63,107

I liked this show.

39. Portlandia (2011–2018)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

A sketch-comedy series that parodies life in Portland, Oregon.

Stars: Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Kyle MacLachlan, Sam Adams

Votes: 23,092

I can't wait for the third season.

40. Push Girls (2012– )

30 min | Reality-TV

Following the lives of four disabled women in Los Angeles, California.

Stars: Tiphany Adams, Angela Rockwood, Mia Schaikewitz, Auti Angel

Votes: 276

It's very good so far.

41. Sister, Sister (1994–1999)

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

Tia Landry and Tamera Campbell are twins separated at birth who learn of each other's existence and come together as teenagers.

Stars: Tia Mowry, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Jackée Harry, Tim Reid

Votes: 13,748

I've seen a couple of episodes here and now.

42. Digimon: Digital Monsters (1999–2007)

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

A group of young teens is unexpectedly sent to the mysterious Digital World and paired up with their own powerful, morphing monster called the Digimon. Together the entire group set out on an adventure to fight evil and save the world.

Stars: Steve Blum, Mona Marshall, Tifanie Christun, Derek Stephen Prince

Votes: 23,364

I loved this show when I was a kid.

43. Winx Club (2004–2023)

TV-Y7 | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

At Alfea College, fairy warriors from all over the universe study and train to improve their magic powers. Bloom, a girl from Earth, joins them after discovering her own special abilities.

Stars: Molly C. Quinn, Keke Palmer, Amy Gross, Morgan Decker

Votes: 7,715

I loved this show when I was in middle school. Still do.

44. Tokyo Mew Mew (2002–2003)

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

One day while on her first date 11-year old Ichigo, became a super hero. After a mysterious earth quake, she was giving Animal Genes, and became part of the Mew Squad. Together they fight evil aliens, and protect the world.

Stars: Amanda Lipitz, Veronica Taylor, Saki Nakajima, Megumi Ogata

Votes: 1,356

I've watched this show.

45. Magical DoReMi (1999–2004)

TV-Y | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

The misadventures of three little girls studying to be witches.

Stars: Chiemi Chiba, Kumiko Yokote, Nami Miyahara, Tomoko Akiya

Votes: 833

This one's cute.

I liked it when I was in 8th grade.

46. Doki Doki School Hours (2004– )

Not Rated | 24 min | Animation, Comedy

A very short 27 year old teacher has an interesting time trying to teach her class. She has to deal with the eccentricities of her students as they present themselves over the school year. ... See full summary »

Stars: Hiromi Minami, Caitlynne Medrek, Omi Minami, Tomoko Kawakami

Votes: 39

It's really good.

47. Lucky Star (2007–2008)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

Having fun at school, doing homework together, cooking and eating, playing video games, watching anime. All these little things make up the daily life of anime and chocolate lover Izumi Konata and her friends.

Stars: Aya Hirano, Emiri Kato, Kaori Fukuhara, Aya Endô

Votes: 2,468

It's really cute.

48. The Tracey Ullman Show (1987–1990)

30 min | Comedy, Music

Tracey Ullman hosts a variety show containing sketches, song-and-dance routines, and The Simpsons.

Stars: Tracey Ullman, Dan Castellaneta, Sam McMurray, Joseph Malone

Votes: 1,574

I come for those simpsons shows.

49. Push Girls (2012– )

30 min | Reality-TV

Following the lives of four disabled women in Los Angeles, California.

Stars: Tiphany Adams, Angela Rockwood, Mia Schaikewitz, Auti Angel

Votes: 276

Let's hope that it gets renewed for a second season.

50. Deadman Wonderland (2011)

TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Action, Drama

After being falsely convicted for the murder of his entire class, a young man must learn to survive in a mysterious prison with a perverted take on incarceration while also looking to clear his name.

Stars: Monica Rial, Kana Hanazawa, Greg Ayres, Romi Park

Votes: 12,013

51. Casshern Sins (2008–2009)

TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

The world is falling apart and Casshern is to blame. He is said to have killed a robot named "Luna" and by doing so unleashed a plague referred to as "ruin".

Stars: Tôru Furuya, Eric Vale, Yûko Minaguchi, Trina Nishimura

Votes: 943

52. Fighting Foodons (2001–2003)

TV-Y7 | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

In the land of the Fighting Foodons, regular recipes turn into meal-time monsters when the art of culinary combat is concocted. It's all friendly competition, that is, until evil becomes ... See full summary »

Stars: Andrew Rannells, Veronica Taylor, Tara Sands, Ted Lewis

Votes: 143

53. Medabots (1999–2004)

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

10-year-old Ikki Tenrio has always dreamed about becoming a top-ranked medafighter, and now that he has his own medabot he can finally pursue his dream.

Stars: Samantha Reynolds, Dwayne Hill, Michiru Yamazaki, Julie Lemieux

Votes: 2,482

54. Mon Colle Knights (2001–2002)

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

Two young children go to a magic kingdom to help protect monsters from a evil king.

Stars: Guilherme Briggs, Rebecca Forstadt, Orlando Drummond, Iara Riça

Votes: 76

55. Flint: The Time Detective (1998–1999)

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

It is the 25th century. The dark lord has 'infected' history with time-devices that could damage history beyond repair. Flint and his father lived in the prehistoric when they got turned ... See full summary »

Stars: R. Martin Klein, Lex Lang, David Lodge, Kim Strauss

Votes: 278

56. Monster Rancher (1999–2001)

TV-Y7 | Animation, Action, Adventure

Genki is a young teen boy who gets zapped into an alternate world called Monster Rancher (Monster Farm in the Japanese version) where he must stop the evil Moo which can only be done by ... See full summary »

Stars: Andrew Francis, Janyse Jaud, Scott McNeil, Maggie Blue O'Hara

Votes: 1,539

57. Kimba the White Lion (1965–1967)

TV-G | 24 min | Animation, Adventure, Family

The adventures of a brave and optimistic little white lion, moral leader for good animals in a jungle surrounded by dangers.

Stars: Yvonne Murray, Billie Lou Watt, Ray Owens, Gilbert Mack

Votes: 1,084

58. San guo yan yi (1995)

TV-14 | 3,840 min | Drama, History, War

In 2nd century China, chaos reigns as warlords divide a land facing famine, drought and invasion. In times of disorder, heroes emerge.

Stars: Guoqiang Tang, Yanjun Sun, Guoan Bao, Jing-fei Li

Votes: 1,019

59. 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: 35,020

60. Darkwing Duck (1991–1992)

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

A bumbling superhero battles crime with the help of his daughter and pilot sidekick.

Stars: Jim Cummings, Terence McGovern, Christine Cavanaugh, Katie Leigh

Votes: 17,690

61. Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (1989–1990)

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

Chip and Dale are chipmunks that start a detective agency, Rescue Rangers, with their friends. The gang deals with crimes that are 'too small' for the police to manage.

Stars: Tress MacNeille, Corey Burton, Jim Cummings, Peter Cullen

Votes: 21,519

62. Earthworm Jim (1995–1996)

TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Short, Action

An average Earthworm stumbles upon a supersuit that makes him a superheroic worm!

Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Jeff Bennett, Jim Cummings, Kath Soucie

Votes: 2,283

63. Futurama (1999– )

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Philip J. Fry, a pizza delivery boy, is accidentally frozen in 1999 and thawed out on New Year's Eve 2999.

Stars: Billy West, John DiMaggio, Katey Sagal, Tress MacNeille

Votes: 261,004

64. 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: 435,968

65. 7th Heaven (1996–2007)

TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Eric Camden, a minister, and his wife Annie deal with the drama of having seven children, ranging from toddlers to adults with families of their own.

Stars: Stephen Collins, Catherine Hicks, Jessica Biel, Beverley Mitchell

Votes: 26,997

66. Shake It Up (2010–2013)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Two Chicago teens attempt to realize their dream of becoming professional dancers by landing spots on a popular local show.

Stars: Bella Thorne, Zendaya, Davis Cleveland, Roshon Fegan

Votes: 14,454

67. The Waltons (1972–1981)

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

The life and trials of a 1930s and 1940s Virginia mountain family through financial depression and World War II.

Stars: Jon Walmsley, Mary Beth McDonough, Eric Scott, Kami Cotler

Votes: 9,059

68. One Tree Hill (2003–2012)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance, Sport

Half-brothers Lucas and Nathan Scott trade between kinship and rivalry both on the basketball court and in the hearts of their friends in the small, but not so quiet town of Tree Hill, North Carolina.

Stars: Chad Michael Murray, James Lafferty, Hilarie Burton Morgan, Bethany Joy Lenz

Votes: 87,188

69. Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001–2015)

TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Romance

The lives of the kids at Degrassi Community School dealing with the serious and sometimes taboo issues that plague teenagers.

Stars: Stefan Brogren, Aislinn Paul, Melinda Shankar, A.J. Saudin

Votes: 14,648



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