Most of these television shows are series I watched while growing up. Those shows bring back so many memories of familiar times in my life that these shows remind me of. I do have a few newer shows that I have been watching and that are currently being played on television and I didn’t want to leave those out. I will have two honorable mentions on this list.
Honorable Mention: Modern Family 2009 – Current
This show has really grown on me throughout their seasons. Gloria is one of my favorite characters of all time. Phil’s character has grown on me as well. This show has won 1 Golden Globe and 18 Emmys.
Honorable Mention: The Big Bang Theory 2007 – Current
Big Bang has definitely grown on me through time. The girls are who make this show, sorry boys. I cannot stand Sheldon in this series. I wish they would ship him to another country and continue the show. I think it would be even better. This show has currently won 1 Golden Globe, and 4 Emmys.
10. Homeland 2011 – Current
I have just recently started watching this series and I love it. It is by far the most intense television show I have ever seen. Claire Danes does a phenomenal job. With only starting its third season this year Homeland has already won 3 Golden Globes, and 9 Emmy Awards!
9. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 1990-1996
Who doesn’t love this show? Or know the theme song? Will Smith is one of the best actors and is great at everything he does. This is one of the great comedies ever on television.
8. Home Improvement 1991-1999
What a fantastic family television series. Tim the tool man Taylor. This cast was wonderful together and never boring to watch. From the boys growing up, Jill putting up with Tim, Al putting up with Tim, and Wilson giving great confusing advice, it was a great series.
7. Designing Women 1986-1993
Welcome to the Sugarbakers! What a great series. Bernice (not pictures above) is another of my all time favorite television characters. I love every single episode that she is in. This cast fit so well together before Suzanne and Charlene left. This show won 1 Emmy.
6. Boy Meets World 1993-2000
One of the best quality shows ever made. A great show for the whole family to watch together. Watching Cory Matthews get into trouble with Shawn Hunter never became dull. Topanga stole Corey’s heart and he never let it go.
5. Roseanne 1988-1997
Some people may see this television show as a little crude, however I see it as honest truth of real families. Laurie Metcalf as Jackie Harris is one of my all time favorite television characters. I tend to like the later seasons of Roseanne more than the earlier ones. This show won 3 Golden Globes and 4 Emmys.
4. My So-Called Life 1994-1995
It is very upsetting that this series only had 19 episodes. I can’t for the life of me understand why ABC cancelled this show. Re-watching episodes have never made me miss the 90’s more. Even though it angers me that there aren’t more seasons or episodes, and the show ends horribly, with no real ending, I still love it.
3. Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman 1993-1998
Dr. Quinn is one of the best family shows ever on television. It dealt with real events that happen, real family problems, as well as you grew to love the characters even with their flaws. Dr. Quinn was nominated for 4 Golden Globes. Jane Seymour won 1 for Best performance for Actress in a Drama in 1996. Dr. Quinn also won 3 Emmy Awards.
2. Charmed 1998-2006
What a magically cast. Rose McGowen completed Holly Marie Combs and Alyssa Milano as the Halliwell sisters. She fit perfectly and in my opinion the show got even better. I love the dynamic of how the characters grew throughout the seasons. I loved how they relied on their family through their hard times. I loved how they intertwined Piper’s boys into the story. I also appreciate how they kept their guest stars consistent.
1. Star Trek: The Next Generation 1987-1998
My most favorite television show. I absolutely love the Star Trek franchise. All the characters are fantastic and I have grown to love each of them. I love that Whoopi was a consistent character on the series as well as in their movies. I truly wish that this cast would have continued their films as well, I miss them. Star Trek The Next Generation won a total of 18 Emmys.
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