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61. Lupin III
(10/10 stars)Probably the most light-hearted and crazy series of all those dedicated to the gentleman thief. more about Lupin III
Top 80 TV Classics 2026
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(10/10 stars)62. Als die Tiere den Wald verließen
(10/10 stars)This animated series is based on the books by Colin Dann. It follows a group of animals who are forced to leave their home in Farthing Wood as it is being destroyed by humans and journey to a wildlife sanctuary called White Deer Park. With the long and dangerous journey ahead of them the animals tak... more about Als die Tiere den Wald verließen
63. Saber Rider und die Starsheriffs
(10/10 stars)In the distant future humans have spread beyond Earth and colonized planets across the universe, creating a New Frontier of man. In order to protect these new settlers and maintain laws and regulations in the New Frontier, Earth’s Cavalry Command was created. Cavalry Command was in essence a mili... more about Saber Rider und die Starsheriffs
64. Fawlty Towers
(9/10 stars)Genres: Comedy
Hotel owner Basil Fawlty's incompetence, short fuse, and arrogance form a combination that ensures accidents and trouble are never far away. more about Fawlty Towers
65. Aladdin
(10/10 stars)In "Aladdin: The Series" - Aladdin, the clever hero of Agrabah, continues his adventures with the help of his fiancee Princess Jasmine, his pet monkey Abu, Magic Carpet, Iago the greedy parrot, and of course his best friend the semi-cosmic Genie. more about Aladdin
66. Daria
(10/10 stars)The people of Lawndale just don't get Daria Morgendorffer. She's cool with that. See, Daria was born alienated, and now she's just trying to make it through high school with as little human contact as possible. Popularity, friends, activities... whatever. Daria lacks enthusiasm, but she makes up for... more about Daria
67. Rurouni Kenshin
(7/10 stars)"140 years ago in Kyoto,with the coming of the 'Black Ships', there arose a warrior called Hitokiri Battousai. Felling men with his blood stained blade, he closed the turbulent Bakumatsu era and slashed open the age known as Meiji. Then he vanished, and with the flow of years, became a legend. In th... more about Rurouni Kenshin
68. He-Man und Masters of the Universe
(10/10 stars)Prince Adam is the young son of Eternia's rulers, King Randor and Queen Marlena. Whenever Prince Adam uses the Sword of Power by holding it aloft and saying the magic words "By the Power of Grayskull, I HAVE THE POWER" he is transformed into He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe. Together wi... more about He-Man und Masters of the Universe
69. Gargoyles
(10/10 stars)Follows a species of nocturnal creatures known as gargoyles that turn to stone during the day. After spending a thousand years in an enchanted petrified state, the gargoyles, who have been transported from medieval Scotland, are reawakened in modern-day New York City, and take on roles as the city's... more about Gargoyles
70. Forever Knight
(10/10 stars)800-year-old vampire Nick Knight quests for redemption as a cop in Toronto, trying to hide his vampiric nature from the rest of the world. more about Forever Knight
71. Space: Above and Beyond
(10/10 stars)It’s the year 2063. After 50 years of deep space exploration, the people of Earth feel certain they are alone in the universe. Then word comes that two Earth outposts light-years away from home have been brutally attacked by an advanced alien civilization. Now the new young recruits of the United St... more about Space: Above and Beyond
72. Bezaubernde Jeannie
(10/10 stars)An astronaut rescues a beautiful genie from a bottle who lives to grant all of his wishes. more about Bezaubernde Jeannie
73. Iron Man
(10/10 stars)Iron Man, also known as Iron Man: The Animated Series, is an American animated television series based on Marvel Comics' superhero Iron Man. The series aired from 1994 to 1996 in syndication as part of The Marvel Action Hour, which packaged Iron Man with another animated series based on Marvel prope... more about Iron Man
74. 7th Heaven
(10/10 stars)Reverend Eric Camden and his wife Annie have always had their hands full caring for seven children, not to mention the friends, sweethearts and spouses that continually come and go in the Camden house. As is often the case when the house is overflowing with Camdens, Eric and Annie are in for a bumpy... more about 7th Heaven
75. The Newsroom
(8/10 stars)George Findlay is the News Director of the local station in Toronto for "a major government controlled broadcast network". His life is complicated by three factors: he is completely self absorbed; most of the news stories don't happen they way or when he wants; and he functions in the Machiavellian ... more about The Newsroom
76. The Golden Girls
(8/10 stars)Four older single women sharing a house in Miami while navigating their "golden years" with humor, friendship, and occasional chaos. more about The Golden Girls
77. Trailer Park Boys
(9/10 stars)Follow the antics and misadventures of three longtime pals and petty serial criminals Julian, Ricky, and Bubbles who run scams, mad capers, and get-rich-quick schemes (with plenty of screw-ups along the way) from their Nova Scotia trailer park. Either they'll get rich...or you'll die laughing. more about Trailer Park Boys
78. Looney Tunes
(9/10 stars)Series of comedy short films from 1929 to 1969 during the golden age of American animation, alongside its sister series Merrie Melodies. more about Looney Tunes
79. Es war einmal... Das Leben
(8/10 stars)An exciting and interesting journey through the history of mankind, which begins with the creation of the world, the first living cell and evolution. more about Es war einmal... Das Leben
80. Ghost in the Shell
(7/10 stars)In the future when technological enhancements and robotics are a way of life, Major Motoko Kusanagi and Section 9 take care of the jobs that are too difficult for the police. Section 9 employs hackers, sharpshooters, detectives and cyborgs all in an effort to thwart cyber criminals and their plans t... more about Ghost in the Shell
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