This classic sitcom stars Ray Romano as an Italian-American sports writer from Long Island, juggling family life and work. With its dry and sarcastic tone, the show became a worldwide success.
In this drama, Felicity Porter is a California teen who moves to New York to find love, but ends up on a journey of self-discovery. The show was nominated for several awards and is today remembered as one of the best series of its time.
The teen drama is to this day an emblem of the 1990s. Over its run, we saw the characters transition from high school through college and into the adult world, while tackling topics like teen pregnancy, divorce, drugs, sex, homophobia, and much more.
The science-fiction drama followed FBI agents Mulder and Scully as they traveled the country looking for evil clones and the truth about an alien conspiracy. The show continues to be a fan favorite, and enjoyed a 2016 reboot.
With the '90s having a major comeback when it comes to fashion and pop culture in general, we can't help but think about all the TV shows that influenced and marked the decade. From sitcoms like 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' to dramas such as 'My So-Called Life,' the 1990s, gave us plenty of iconic TV shows that have earned the status as classics. These shows are definitely worth a rewatch, so get ready to snuggle under a blanket while diving back into the nostalgic '90s.
Want to get inspired? Then click through this gallery for the best TV shows from the '90s.
Praised for its strong female protagonist, everyone loved villain-turned-heroine Xena. And even if the show didn't have the highest production values, it was still incredibly fun to watch.
Ally McBeal, played by Calista Flockhart, is a funny lawyer seeking love and happiness in Boston. The show won an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series in 1999, and two Golden Globes for Best TV Series, Musical or Comedy in 1997 and 1998.
Arguably the biggest sitcom of all time, we still can't get enough of the beloved group of friends. After all these years, the show still has its charm.
Filled with teen angst, this show follows five siblings who are forced to fend for themselves and take over the family restaurant after their parents get killed in a car crash.
The Emmy-winning drama about a small town rocked by the brutal murder of its prom queen was a cultural sensation. Surprisingly, it was cancelled after its second season, but years later in 2017 it came back for a third.
Starring Tia and Tamera Mowry, 'Sister, Sister' was the sweet and corny sitcom we all loved. Not to mention the unforgettable '90s fashion rocked by the sisters.
Anyone who watched 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' knows the theme song by heart, and also all the quirky and memorable moments from Will Smith and the Banks family. Plus, the iconic Carlton dance!
This supernatural drama starring Sarah Michelle Gellar became an instant horror/fantasy classic. With its teens fighting the forces of darkness, the show definitely stood out from other teen dramas.
A spin-off of 'Cheers', 'Frasier' became one of the most critically acclaimed sitcoms of all time, running for 11 seasons. The show follows the life of Frasier Crane, played by Kelsey Grammer, as he reconnects with his family and makes new friends in Seattle.
A sitcom about the '70s made in the '90s, it followed a group of friends living in Wisconsin on the verge of adulthood. The hilarious show helped launch the career of several Hollywood stars, including Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis.
Before 'And Just Like That...' there was the award-winning SATC that became a cultural phenomenon. Not only was it an entertaining show, it was one of the first times we got to see women talking openly about their sex lives and not feeling guilty about it.
Fran Drescher became a household name as the iconic nanny of an upper class British-American family. Who can ever forget her Queens accent and memorable fashion aesthetic?
With Melissa Joan Hart playing a teenage witch, this show is pure magic. And as much as we love her, we just as fondly remember her 600-year-old aunts, Hilda and Zelda, and her talking cat, Salem.
Practically the whole cast, including Seth Rogen, Linda Cardellini, James Franco, Jason Segel, and Busy Philipps, went on to shape American comedy. The hilarious Emmy-nominated show dealt with topics like teen identity and family relationships.
Claire Danes and Jared Leto got their starts on this Emmy-nominated teen drama, which sadly only lasted for one season. It made realistic examinations of sexual identity, family drama, and complicated friendships.
'Family Matters' was easy to watch and highly entertaining thanks to characters like the iconic Steve Urkel, with his suspenders and physical comedy. This show was just pure joy!
This goofy and neon-soaked show provided us with many hilarious moments like when Jessie Spano screamed, "I’M SO EXCITED, I’M SO EXCITED, I’M SO SCARED." Truly iconic!
If you were a teen in the '90s, then you were waiting every week to find out what happened next in the drama-filled lives of Massachusetts teens Dawson, Joey, Pacey, and Jen.
Often referred to as the "show about nothing," this classic sitcom became a television phenomenon that has influenced pop culture to this day.
A young widower raises his three daughters with his brother-in-law and best friend–it could've easily been a drama, but 'Full House' was a beloved sitcom. Mega fans were thrilled when the show got a reboot in 2016 called 'Fuller House.'
This show helped make SNL’s Kenan Thompson a household name, and also featured a number of notable guest stars, including the legendary Britney Spears.
The '90s could not get enough of magic, and this trio of demon-fighting witch sisters was everything we needed. The show was full of drama, including off-screen following Shannen Doherty leaving after three seasons. She was eventually replaced by Rose McGowan, who played the fourth sister.
Before Mayim Bialik was on 'The Big Bang Theory,' she starred on 'Blossom' as the charming teen Blossom Russo. It doesn't get more '90s than her iconic flower hat, high-waisted pants, and curled-under bob.
'Suddenly Susan' was a sitcom that starred Brooke Shields as a magazine writer who starts her own column after she decides against marrying her rich fiancé.
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With the '90s having a major comeback when it comes to fashion and pop culture in general, we can't help but think about all the TV shows that influenced and marked the decade. From sitcoms like 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' to dramas such as 'My So-Called Life,' the 1990s, gave us plenty of iconic TV shows that have earned their status as classics. These shows are definitely worth a rewatch, so get ready to snuggle under a blanket while diving back into the nostalgic '90s.
Want to get inspired? Then click through this gallery for the best TV shows from the '90s.