Best '80s Tv Series

Cheers 

"Cheers" is an iconic American sitcom that aired for eleven seasons, from 1982 to 1993. Produced by Charles/Burrows/Charles Productions in collaboration with Paramount Network Television for NBC, the show was created by the talented trio of James Burrows, Glen Charles, and Les Charles. Set in a Boston bar, "Cheers" quickly became a beloved staple of '80s television, known for its witty dialogue and memorable characters.

Quantum Leap

"Quantum Leap" is a classic American TV series that originally aired on NBC from March 1989 to May 1993, spanning five seasons. Created by Donald P. Bellisario, the show stars Scott Bakula as Dr. Sam Beckett, a brilliant scientist who, due to a quantum leap experiment gone awry, finds himself jumping through spacetime, temporarily inhabiting other people’s bodies to correct historical mistakes.

The Simpsons

"The Simpsons" is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. Debuting in 1989, this satirical portrayal of a middle-class American family—Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie—has become a cultural phenomenon. Set in the fictional town of Springfield, the show humorously critiques American culture, society, television, and various aspects of the human condition.

The A-Team

"The A-Team" is an American action-adventure TV series that aired from 1983 to 1987. It follows a fictional group of ex-U.S. Army Special Forces personnel who, after being wrongly imprisoned as war criminals, escape and become soldiers of fortune. Despite being on the run from the military, they take on daring missions to help those in need. The series was so popular that a feature film based on it was released by 20th Century Fox in June 2010.

MacGyver

"MacGyver" is an American action-adventure TV series created by Lee David Zlotoff. With executive producers Henry Winkler and John Rich at the helm, the show ran for seven seasons on ABC, from 1985 to 1992. The series follows Angus MacGyver, a resourceful secret agent who relies on his scientific knowledge and everyday objects to solve problems and get out of dangerous situations.

"Pee-wee's Playhouse" is an American children's television program starring Paul Reubens as the whimsical Pee-wee Herman. The show aired on CBS Saturday mornings from 1986 to 1990. It was developed from Reubens' popular stage show and an HBO special, "The Pee-wee Herman Show," which featured more adult humor. The television series, however, was a fantastical, family-friendly romp through Pee-wee’s wacky world.

Star Trek: The Next Generation

"Star Trek: The Next Generation" is an American science fiction TV series created by Gene Roddenberry, which premiered twenty-one years after the original "Star Trek" series debuted in 1966. Produced by Roddenberry, Maurice Hurley, Rick Berman, and Michael Piller, the show follows the adventures of the starship Enterprise as it explores the nearby regions of the Milky Way galaxy. It ran from 1987 to 1994, earning a lasting place in the annals of sci-fi television.

Moonlightning 

"Moonlighting" is an American television series that aired on ABC from March 3, 1985, to May 14, 1989. The series stars Cybill Shepherd and Bruce Willis as private detectives in a show that blends drama, comedy, and romance. Considered one of the earliest and most successful examples of the "dramedy" genre, "Moonlighting" was notable for its witty banter and the undeniable chemistry between its leads. The show’s theme song, performed by jazz singer Al Jarreau, also became a hit.

ALF

"ALF" is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from September 22, 1986, to March 24, 1990. It was the first TV series to be broadcast in Dolby Surround sound. The show features Gordon Shumway, an amiable extraterrestrial nicknamed ALF (Alien Life Form), who crash-lands in the garage of the suburban Tanner family. The series stars Max Wright as father Willie Tanner, Anne Schedeen as mother Kate Tanner, and Andrea Elson and Benji Gregory as their children, Lynn and Brian.

Knight Rider 

"Knight Rider" is an American TV series that originally aired from September 26, 1982, to August 8, 1986, on NBC. The show stars David Hasselhoff as Michael Knight, a modern-day crime fighter aided by a highly advanced, artificially intelligent, and nearly indestructible car named KITT. Created and produced by Glen A. Larson, "Knight Rider" was an instant hit, captivating audiences with its futuristic technology and thrilling action sequences.