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81. 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
Top 100 TV Classics 2026
Discover the best TV classics that still hold cult status today. These timeless shows belong to the greatest series ever made for many viewers.
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(8/10 stars)82. 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
83. Cosmos
(9/10 stars)Genres: Documentary
Carl Sagan brings us the Cosmos, everything that ever was and ever will be, in an approach that is easily accessible even for those of us that are not science wizards. This 13 part series covers everything from the history of astronomy, the challenges it faced at its creation, how the universe was ... more
84. Northern Exposure
(9/10 stars)Dr. Joel Fleischman graduates from Columbia University medical school thanks to a scholarship from the state of Alaska. Though he was promised a placement at the large hospital in Anchorage, he is instead whisked away to the tiny town of Cicely, where he must work off his education debt as the local... more
85. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
(9/10 stars)Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman was a show that focused on Dr. Mike, a woman doctor in a time when that was unheard of. It started with her journey to Colorado Springs to be the town's physician after her father's death in 1868. The show focused around the town that she loved, treated and it also focuse... more
86. Blackadder
(9/10 stars)Genres: Comedy
Cunning plans and cutting comedy as the Blackadder dynasty plot their way through British history. more
87. Neon Genesis Evangelion
(6/10 stars)In the year 2015, the Angels, huge, tremendously powerful, alien war machines, appear in Tokyo for the second time. The only hope for Mankind's survival lies in the Evangelion, a humanoid fighting machine developed by NERV, a special United Nations agency. Capable of withstanding anything the Angels... more
88. Xena: Warrior Princess
(6/10 stars)Xena is as an infamous warrior on a quest to seek redemption for her past sins against the innocent by using her formidable fighting skills to now, help those who are unable to defend themselves. Xena is accompanied by Gabrielle, who during the series changes from a simple farm girl into an Amazon w... more
89. Parenthood (1990)
(9/10 stars)Based on the 1989 Steve Martin film, Parenthood is about grandparents Frank and Marilyn Buckman, their children, and their children's children. more
90. Kodomo no Omocha
(9/10 stars)Kurata Sana is a frenetic eleven-year-old child actress with an extremely overprotective agent, a mother who is an eccentric award-winning author, and a burning desire to do well in school. However, as much as she wants to be a good student, the antics of the boys in her class make learning impossib... more
91. Großstadtrevier
(8/10 stars)Großstadtrevier is a German television series, broadcast on Germany's Das Erste of the ARD. First aired on 16 December 1986, the show is one of the most popular television series in the country. It follows the everyday work of a fictional police station on the Kiez of Hamburg. more
92. Roseanne
(8/10 stars)Explore life, death and everything in between through the relatable, hilarious and brutally honest lens of the working-class Conner household, which is located in the drab, fictional exurb of Langford, Illinois. With the inimitable Roseanne Barr at its epicenter as the family's matriarch, the series... more
93. Frasier
(6/10 stars)Genres: Comedy
After many years spent at the "Cheers" bar, Frasier moves back home to Seattle after his policeman father Martin Crane gets shot in the hip on duty. After Martin struggles with living alone after the incident, he moves in with Frasier in his luxury apartment at the Elliot Bay Towers along ... more
94. Kommissar Rex
(8/10 stars)A recently divorced cop adopts a police dog who lost his former companion, together they solve crimes in and around Vienna. Also known as "Inspector Rex" in Australia and "Rex: A Cop's Best Friend" in the UK. more
95. Prime Suspect
(8/10 stars)Oscar winner Helen Mirren is Det. Jane Tennison, rising through the ranks, solving horrific crimes while battling office sexism and her own demons more
96. Boy Meets World
(8/10 stars)Boy Meets World chronicles the events and everyday life lessons of Cory Matthews who grows up from a young boy to a married man. more
97. Cheers
(6/10 stars)Sam, a former pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, owns and runs Cheers, a cozy bar in Boston. Somewhat snobby, beautiful and intelligent Diane -- forced to become a waitress when her fiance jilts her -- constantly bickers with Sam. Eventually, they fall in love. Several wacky characters make the bar the... more
98. Duck Dodgers
(8/10 stars)The animated Duck Dodgers television series ran for three seasons beginning in 2003 and was inspired by the 1953 Merrie Melodies cartoon "Duck Dodgers in the 24 1/2th Century"--essentially a spoof of science fiction book series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century and Flash Gordon. The series s... more
99. Pinky and the Brain
(8/10 stars)Pinky and the Brain are two genetically engineered lab mice living at Acme Labs. The Brain is a genius, while Pinky is somewhat insane. The two mice initiate creative and hilarious schemes for world domination, only to have them ultimately fail. However, with great persistence, they continue working... more
100. Doug
(8/10 stars)Created by former Nickelodeon artist Jim Jinkins in 1990 and produced through Jinkins' production company, Jumbo Pictures Inc., Doug follows the life of an average kid named Doug Funnie. Doug and his family have just moved from their former residence in Bloatsburg, to the new town of Bluffington. T... more
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Why are TV classics still worth watching today?
Many classics still stand out because of strong characters, influential storytelling and their impact on later shows. They are often the best choice if you want to catch up on essential series.
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