13 TV Shows From The '80s-'90s That Are Still Just As Worthy Of Your Watch Time Today

The Golden Girls was really ahead of its time.

Sophia

• Published in Film & TV
• July 6, 2022

Everything about the '80s was the opposite of minimal—the decade has provided us with everything big in the pop culture and entertainment industry, may it be with fashion, beauty trends, music, movies, and TV shows. Fancy houses were the thing, and the most gorgeous celebrities were the highlight of any iconic '80s show.

The '80s were also a time where consumerism was kind of romanticized, as well as materialism—there were cheap products made available for everyone, fast fashion was booming (what with all the neon and funky outfits taking the lead in this decade), and loud music was loved by almost everyone. But one thing that really made this decade an iconic one is the TV shows that were aired back then, because let's face it, even with the numerous shows that came out decade after decade, nothing really beats the ones made in the '80s!

Back when smartphones weren't really a thing yet, TVs were what people used to survive a boring day, and the industry back then for sure did not disappoint. With a wide range of TV shows airing, nobody was really complaining about what to entertain themselves with.

Now, lo and behold, here are some of our favorite shows from the '80s (and early '90s at that) that are still watch-worthy at present time:

1. Facts of Life

A lot of lessons were embedded in this particular series, and it shed light on many controversial topics. It aired for nine seasons, and centered around a group of four young women: Blair, the wealthy and spoiled one; Tootie, always up for gossip; Natalie, the pleasing one; and Jo, the tough one.

2. The Wonder Years

This may have been released in the late 1980s, but the show was set in the late '60s to early '70s, with the protagonist Kevin Arnold. The show is narrated by the adult protagonist, following his story as he faces problems in life.

3. The Cosby Show

Did anyone else wish their families would just constantly jump into a song in their homes? The Cosby Show was definitely a special one!

4. Webster

Webster aired from 1983 to 1987, and it was quite similar to Diff'rent Strokes—it revolves around an African-American boy adopted by a white family.

5. Married With Children

The show focused on a Chicago family, the Bundys, who's the stereotypical American family: a mother who's addicted to shopping, a misogynistic dad, a teenage daughter who's attractive but dumb, and a teenage son who's obsessed with their looks, girls, and popularity.

6. The Jefferson’s

The Jeffersons revolved around a family who has just moved up their status. This one was the longest-running sitcom that has the majority of its cast American-African in the history of American TV.

7. Three’s Company

This hit sitcom ran from 1977 to 1984, and it revolved around roommates Janet Wood, Jack Tripper, and Chrissy Wood who share Apartment 201 in Santa Monica, Californida.

8. Who’s the Boss?

From 1984 to 1992, this sitcom was aired on ABC—starring Tony Danza as a retired baseball player who relocated to Fairfield, Connecticut for his work as a housekeeper for an advertising executive that just gotten divorced.

9. Diff’rent Strokes

This one starred Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges, revolving around the story of two African-American boys who were adopted by a rich white business man.

10. The Golden Girls

The Golden Girls never gets old—even if it is ironically centered on four old women living in one home in Miami, Florida.

11. Silver Spoons

This one was about the Stratton family, who were extremely wealthy. It ran from 1982 to 1986 on NBC.

12. Full House

Full House was definitely THAT show—it's a family-friendly show that revolves around the Tanner family. It was a show that everyone still longs for today.

13. Punky Brewster

With a protagonist of the same name, this show was definitely a favorite of a lot of people. Fun fact: the show was named after ormer NBC executive Brandon Tartikoff's childhood crush.

The '80s didn't leave much room for people to be disappointed, and even decades later, we're not complaining about it! Thanks to popular shows nowadays centered on the 1980s decade, we have all gotten nostalgic—even the ones who were born at a later time!

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Sophia