While shows like Friends, ER, and The X-Files from the 1990s are still incredibly popular today, many other great shows from that decade have been largely forgotten. It’s a shame, because these lesser-known series were just as entertaining and deserve more recognition.
It’s easy to think old TV shows faded away because they weren’t very good. But surprisingly, a lot of beloved classics just got lucky. Plenty of shows that were just as good – or even better – were forgotten due to bad timing or other unfortunate circumstances. That’s the story behind these ten excellent series from the 1990s.
Duckman (1994 – 1997)
If you grew up watching cartoons in the 1990s, you might remember Duckman, officially titled Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man. Though it’s developed a dedicated fan base, it’s not widely known today. The show was wonderfully weird and funny, and surprisingly well-made.
As a cartoon fan, I always felt like Duckman nailed that millennial sense of humor – you know, being hilariously self-deprecating. But honestly, the whole show is just brilliant. Every character is uniquely funny. And get this – it has a 93% score on Rotten Tomatoes! That’s seriously amazing for a cartoon from the ’90s. It really doesn’t get the credit it deserves.
Teen Angel (1997 – 1998)
Friday nights in the ’90s were made for watching TGIF! The lineup had a ton of good shows, but while some like Boy Meets World and Sabrina the Teenage Witch are still well-known, others have faded from memory. Teen Angel is a good example – it only lasted one season with 17 episodes, so it’s often forgotten.
Similar to many Friday night sitcoms of its time, Teen Angel had a strange and memorable idea: a teenager is looked after by the ghost of his recently deceased friend, who becomes his guardian angel. While the show wasn’t known for its sophisticated plots, it was hilarious, with plenty of jokes that acknowledged the audience and a surprisingly dark sense of humor.
American Gothic (1995 – 1996)
Despite its brief time on air, American Gothic is a surprisingly unsettling horror series. It centers on a terrifying, supernatural attacker who torments the haunted Temple family. The show, though only lasting one season, felt like it could have been a full season of American Horror Story.
I was so blown away by American Gothic – did you know Sarah Paulson from American Horror Story was in it, playing Merlyn Temple? And get this, it actually had a perfect 100% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes! That’s why it was so incredibly disappointing when they cancelled it after just one season. It really deserved more!
Science Court (1997 – 2000)
If you grew up in the 90s, you might recall the cartoon Science Court, which was part of ABC’s Saturday morning programming. The show, known for its distinctive, slightly shaky animation style, used a courtroom format to teach scientific ideas, and its slogan was “To Serve and Observe“.
Despite being a little unusual, the show Science Court was a really fun way to teach kids about science. The show featured characters who would bring their scientific questions to court, where lawyers would argue about the concepts and present evidence to a judge. While it was definitely quirky, Science Court was memorable enough to run for three seasons.
The Ben Stiller Show (1992 – 1995)
Ben Stiller has had a diverse career, starting with Broadway and then gaining recognition as a writer and performer on Saturday Night Live. He’s become famous for starring in and directing comedies like Zoolander and Tropic Thunder. But before those hits, he also had his own show, The Ben Stiller Show, which isn’t as widely remembered.
Ben Stiller’s comedy show featured a talented cast including Andy Dick, Janeane Garofalo, and Bob Odenkirk, along with various guest stars. Unlike Saturday Night Live, The Ben Stiller Show mainly focused on making fun of popular culture. Though it was canceled after only a short time, it remains highly rated, with a 91% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Eerie, Indiana (1991 – 1993)
Horror shows for kids were hugely popular in the 1990s. While many people still love shows like Goosebumps, Eerie, Indiana has largely been forgotten. The show wasn’t initially successful and was canceled after one season, though it briefly gained a following when reruns aired on Fox Kids years later.
Eerie, Indiana was a TV show about a teenager who moved to a strange town filled with odd people, peculiar pets, and a lot of unexplained mysteries. It was spooky but fun, perfectly suited for kids in the ’90s. The show also featured some familiar faces, like John Astin from The Addams Family.
Spaced (1999 – 2001)
The British comedy Spaced, which originally aired in 1999, didn’t receive much notice in the US at the time. Though created by Simon Pegg and featuring Nick Frost, it wasn’t until the success of Shaun of the Dead that people started discovering it. Since then, Spaced has built a dedicated following, but it’s still not widely known.
Simon Pegg’s hilarious show, Spaced, follows his character’s funny misadventures after moving in with a stranger (Jessica Stevenson). It’s incredibly well-loved, earning a perfect 100% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes across both of its seasons. If you have a fuzzy memory of this excellent ’90s TV show, you can now stream it on Prime Video.
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