And eighties It’s been a hugely influential and exciting decade for television, with an abundance of memorable characters and unforgettable performances. From wholesome sitcoms to thrilling sci-fi classics and gripping crime series, this season features appearances by some of Hollywood’s brightest stars and voices, including Mary-Kate, Ashley Olsen, David Hasselhoff, Ted Danson and Tom Selleck.
Fans couldn’t get enough of the gorgeous gorgeous ladies golden girls and their exciting adventuresAnd Just like they wish they could head to the titular Boston bar in the sitcom cheersAnd enjoy a refreshing beer with the gang. Film legend Angela Lansbury set records with her role as amateur detective Jessica Fletcher I wrote a murderWhile Homer’s beloved clown entertained the audience The Simpsons. These are some of the best TV shows of the 80’s.
15 Magnum, b.
Tom Selleck became a bona fide star when he played a Ferrari-driving private investigator wearing a tropical shirt in the 1980 crime thriller. Magnum, b. With the help of his friends Theodore “TC” Calvin and Orville “Rick” Wright, the mustachioed guy takes on a bunch of cases big and small in Hawaii while looking cool and casual as he tracks down the bad guys. The show garnered ratings during its impressive eight seasons, ending its television run in 1988 after winning two Golden Globe Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards.
14 First team
“Pity the Fool” for those who haven’t witnessed the delightfully bizarre chemistry of her formidable pimp in the 1983 action-adventure series. First team, which follows four Vietnam veterans on the run after being sent to prison for a crime they didn’t commit before later absconding, and then the men decide to become soldiers of fortune while fighting to clear their names. Starring George Peppard, Dirk Benedict, Mr. T and Dwight Schultz, the misfit mercenary uses their unique powers and skills to help fight crime and become heroes-for-hire for those in need around the world.
13 cheers
The critically acclaimed 1982 sitcom, widely considered one of the greatest television shows of all time. cheers An all-star cast led by Ted Danson, Shelly Long, Rhea Perlman, and Kelsey Grammer is supported and centered around the eponymous Boston bar and its many eccentric patrons. Fans around the world have come to love the often frustrated will-they-won’t-they couple Sam and Dean, and memorable characters like beer-loving Norm Peterson and bartender Carla Tortelli.
cheers It ran for 11 seasons and won numerous awards, including 28 Primetime Emmys, and the series finale was the show’s most watched single episode of the 1990s, drawing an estimated 90 million viewers as fans tuned in to bid farewell.
12 golden girls
Without a doubt one of the most likable and comforting mini-TV shows of all time, golden girls It really is like a warm hug from an old friend and focuses on four single women living and thriving together in a Miami shared home. The 1985 sitcom, which starred Hollywood vets Bea Arthur, Betty White, Roe McClanahan and Estelle Getty, highlighted the different personalities and temperaments of the ladies while keeping their endearing bond as the heart of the show.
The two beloved actresses won Emmys for their performances, becoming one of only four sitcoms to achieve this impressive feat; golden girls Even more than 30 years after the series finale, it’s gaining new fans and remains a healthy TV classic.
11 Miracle years
Fred Savage and Danica McKellar share a heartwarming romance with teens Kevin Arnold and Winnie Cooper in the 1988 coming-of-age drama. Miracle years, a glam show set in the 1960s and 1970s, centered around the Arnolds, a middle-class suburban family going through many ups and downs and growth. The hit series won a Peabody Award for “pushing the boundaries of the sitcom format and using new ways to tell stories” and has had a huge impact on the world of television, helping to shape the face and storytelling approach of future programmes. .
10 Full house
Following the mixed Tanner clan, dad Danny, brother-in-law Jesse, and best friend Joey band together to help raise the three daughters of an energetic widow, Full house Cast members like Mary-Kate, Ashley Olsen, John Stamos, and Bob Saget helped it achieve massive popularity and a reputation as a TV hit. A hit and major draw on the TGIF block’s lineup, the sitcom ran for eight seasons from 1987 to 1995 and gained further acclaim with syndicated reruns. dubbed with accuracy and honesty.”Brady Bunch In the ’90s, the show became a Netflix sequel Fuller Housewhich premiered in 2016 and ran for five seasons.
9 growing pains
Family sitcoms were the bread and butter of the ’80s and growing pains Set in the suburbs of Long Island, it centers around the energetic Seaver family, who find themselves in hilarious mishaps and hilarious misadventures as parents Jason and Maggie (Alan Thicke and Joanna Kerns) raise their four children. The show featured then-teenage Leonardo DiCaprio joining the sitcom for its seventh and final season as a homeless man named Luke Brewer. He was brought in to help boost ratings and attract a younger audience, but left after ratings stagnated.
8 I wrote a murder
Legendary movie star Angela Lansbury was already a decorated Hollywood actress when she was cast as intelligent detective Jessica Fletcher in the 1984 crime series. I wrote a murder, which features a mystery writer and rookie detective who sets out to solve cases in the fictional seaside town of Cabot Cove, Maine. For her acclaimed role, Lansbury earned an impressive ten Golden Globe nods and ended up winning four times, setting a record for the prestigious award. I wrote a murder It averaged an astonishing 25 million viewers per episode and was a huge ratings hit, airing for twelve seasons from 1984 to 1996.
7 family ties
before embarking on wild adventures with Doc Brown in Beloved Back to the future Michael J. Fox starred as aspiring politician, high school student Alex P. Keaton in 1982 family ties, with a sitcom showcasing the relationship between an academic-minded Republican and his ex-hippie parents (Michael Gross and Meredith Baxter) while growing up in Columbus, Ohio. Fox became the star of the show, winning three consecutive Emmy Awards and establishing himself as one of the sexiest entertainers in Hollywood.
6 Knight knight
David Hasselhoff rose to fame when he played Detective Michael Knight in the 1982 crime drama. Knight knightHunt down the bad guys and save the day with the help of Pontiac Firebird (William Daniels) smart kit. While the series only ran for four seasons, the landmark show had a huge impact on pop culture and catapulted Hasselhoff to superstardom, starring in another classic of the ’90s when he appeared as Mitch Buchannon in Baywatch. Knight knight He produced several TV movies and a short-lived series in 2008.
5 The Cosby Show
Back in the days when Bill Cosby was an American dad and respected comedian rather than a convicted sex offender, he played family patriarch Cliff Huxtable in the 1984 sitcom. The Cosby Show, a program based on Cosby’s stand-up comedy routines. A wealthy African-American clan lived in Brooklyn Heights and Phylicia Rashad appeared as Clive Claire’s wife and chronicled their efforts to raise their five unruly children. The Cosby Show Hailed for breaking racial stereotypes, it was a ratings triumph over its eight seasons, winning six Emmys, a Peabody Award and three Golden Globe Awards.
4 dallas
Although it technically debuted in 1978, it’s a big TV series dallas It becomes a worldwide phenomenon in the 1980s, following the dysfunctional Texas Ewing family, who, along with oil tycoon J.R. (Larry Hagman), scheme and cheat to remain big players in their field. Iconic for asking the question “Who shot JR?” It caused a pop culture frenzy. The series ran for 14 seasons and 357 episodes, becoming one of the longest-running dramas in television history. It is highly regarded as one of the greatest shows of all time and helped produce the hit show landing knot.
3 The Simpsons
It is currently the longest-running American sitcom and animated series and is a beloved comedy classic The Simpsons Since its premiere in 1989, it has brought laughter and entertainment to audiences all over the world and is one of the most enduring shows of the decade. The sitcom revolves around the eponymous clan consisting of parents Homer and Marge and their three children Bart, Lisa and Maggie as they try to thrive and survive in the fictional town of Springfield while dealing with the clownish patriarch of the family. The Simpsons It has won 35 Primetime Emmy Awards, 34 Annie Awards and just completed its 34th season and continues to delight its loyal fan base.
2 Who is the boss
Tony Danza starred as a former professional athlete who moves from New York City to Fairfield, Connecticut with his free-spirited daughter for a job opportunity in the 1984 classic. Who is the boss. The popular series follows Tony Miceli’s career change from Major League Baseball player to live-in housekeeper in the home of beautiful and confident businesswoman Angela Power (Judith Light) as he struggles to raise his daughter Samantha (Alyssa Milano). from the manager It quickly became one of the most popular sitcoms of the decade and was praised for its gender reversal and winning chemistry among its talented cast.
1 Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987 science fiction series Star Trek: The Next Generation Help breathe new life into the legendary franchise and its unforgettable characters and embark on many exciting adventures on the USS project Where they “boldly go where no one has gone before” and explore the many wonders of the universe.
With an exceptional cast that includes Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, and Levar Burton, the hit show centers around Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Stewart) and his talented crew as they encounter many enemies along their exciting journey. Star Trek: The Next Generation The series has attracted fans new and old, and its massive success has led to numerous spin-offs, movies, and shows, winning 19 Emmys over the course of seven seasons.
