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1. Fargo
(8/10 stars)Various chronicles of deception, intrigue and murder in and around frozen Minnesota. Yet all of these tales mysteriously lead back one way or another to Fargo, North Dakota. more about Fargo
Top 20 TV Classics on Netflix 2026
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(8/10 stars)2. Stargate SG-1
(8/10 stars)This sequel to the 1994 movie Stargate chronicles the further adventures of SGC (Stargate Command). It turned out that the Goa'uld Ra was only one of many alien System Lords who used the Stargates to conquer much of the universe. When Earth uncovers a working cartouche to decipher the coding system ... more about Stargate SG-1
3. ER - Emergency Room (E.R.)
(7/10 stars)ER follows the medical personnel and patients in the emergency room of Chicago's fictional County General Hospital. The doctors and nurses of County's ER confront the daily challenges of a busy urban hospital, including overcrowded waiting rooms, staffing shortages, and the impact of life-and-death ... more about ER - Emergency Room (E.R.)
4. Seinfeld
(7/10 stars)Genres: Comedy
The "show about nothing" is a sitcom landmark, with comic Jerry and his three sardonic friends finding laughs in both the mundane and the ridiculous. more about Seinfeld
5. Pokemon
(7/10 stars)A young boy named Ash Ketchum embarks on a journey to become a "Pokemon Master" with his first Pokemon, Pikachu. Joining him on his travels are Brock, a girl-obsessed Rock Pokemon Trainer, and Misty, a tomboyish Water Pokemon Trainer who may have a crush on him. Ash and Co. end up traveling through ... more about Pokemon
6. Berserk
(10/10 stars)In this world, is the destiny of mankind controlled by some transcendental entity or law? Is it like the hand of God hovering above? At least it is true and man has no control, even over his own will. In medieval times war raged throughout the countryside. Feudal lords would give large sums of mon... more about Berserk
7. Great Teacher Onizuka (GTO)
(9/10 stars)Tough on the outside, all heart on the inside, Onizuka turned to the life of a high school teacher for less excitement and action... or so he thought. GTO, a.k.a. Great Teacher Onizuka, is the racy story of Onizuka, a former motorcycle gang member who becomes a teacher to make a difference and... to... more about Great Teacher Onizuka (GTO)
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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 about Neon Genesis Evangelion
11. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
(6/10 stars)Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is a long-running American children's television series adapted from the Japanese tokusatsu Super Sentai Series. A team of five high school students are selected by Zordon to battle evil. Using martial arts, special weapons, and gigantic robots called "Zords", they prote... more about Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
12. Danger Mouse
(7/10 stars)Under a postbox "somewhere in Mayfair" lives the world's greatest secret agent - so secret in fact, that even his codename has a codename. Follow the adventures of Danger Mouse and his trusty sidekick Penfold as they battle the Untold Horrid Evils of Baron Silas Greenback, Count Duckula and other as... more about Danger Mouse
13. Teletubbies
(6/10 stars)In this television show for babies, the four colorful Teletubbies coo and play in idyllic Teletubbyland. They repeat fun, infant-pleasing activities such as rolling on the ground, laughing, running about, and watching real children on the televisions on their bellies. Mysterious pinwheels and teleph... more about Teletubbies
14. Richie Rich
(6/10 stars)An animated series based on the comic book of the same name. Richie Rich, the world's richest kid, gets involved in various adventures and mysteries. Regardless of the situation, he manages to come out on top, either by spending lots of money, or by using incredibly expensive gadgets. more about Richie Rich
15. Bibi Blocksberg
(4/10 stars)At first glance, Bibi Blocksberg is a fun loving, ordinary teenage girl. She goes to school, has friends, she wants a pet and she falls in love… There is just one little thing that makes all the difference in the world! Bibi happens to be able to perform witchcraft. However, as a witch in training, ... more about Bibi Blocksberg
16. Cobra Kai
(10/10 stars)Decades after the tournament that changed their lives, the rivalry between Johnny and Daniel reignites in this sequel to the "Karate Kid" films. More than 30 years ago, one of them took second place. This time, he wants to win — and he's got nothing left to lose. more about Cobra Kai
17. Another Life
(0/10 stars)Another Life was a cable soap opera produced by the Christian Broadcasting Network and taped at the CBN studios in Virginia Beach,VA. It also aired in syndication during its original run and was rerun from 1987-90 on the Trinity Broadcasting Network. Another Life can currently be seen in the United ... more about Another Life
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