ALF
1986 · TMDB 7.6/10 · 1,247 votes
A furry alien wiseguy comes to live with a terran family after crashing into their garage. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
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Best 1980s TV Shows
Revisit standout releases from 1980 through 1989, selected for viewers who want a strong starting point instead of an exhaustive catalog.
Updated 2026-08-03 · Ratings from TMDB
How we chose these titles
Titles are ranked by TMDB audience rating with a minimum vote threshold, then checked for relevance to the release decade.
Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers
1989 · TMDB 7.6/10 · 560 votes
Chip and Dale head a small, eccentric group of animal characters who monitor not only the human world, but the animal community as well, solving mysteries wherever they may be. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Cheers
1982 · TMDB 7.6/10 · 693 votes
The story about a blue-collar Boston bar run by former sports star Sam Malone and the quirky and wonderful people who worked and drank there. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Full House
1987 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 1,153 votes
After the death of his wife, Danny enlists his best friend and his brother-in-law to help raise his three daughters, D.J., Stephanie, and Michelle. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Knight Rider
1982 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 1,442 votes
Michael Long, an undercover police officer, is shot while investigating a case and left for dead by his assailants. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The A-Team
1983 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 1,096 votes
A fictional group of ex-United States Army Special Forces personnel work as soldiers of fortune while on the run from the Army after being branded as war criminals for a "crime they didn't commit." This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Miami Vice
1984 · TMDB 7.4/10 · 521 votes
The story of the Miami Police Department's vice squad and its efforts to end drug trafficking and prostitution, centered on the unlikely partnership of Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs - who first meet when Tubbs is undercover in a drug cartel. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Smurfs
1981 · TMDB 7.0/10 · 586 votes
Classic Saturday-morning cartoon series featuring magical blue elf-like creatures called Smurfs. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Cosby Show
1984 · TMDB 7.0/10 · 501 votes
The Cosby Show is an American television situation comedy starring Bill Cosby, which aired for eight seasons on NBC from September 20, 1984 until April 30, 1992. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Baywatch
1989 · TMDB 6.0/10 · 552 votes
Join the Baywatch lifeguards on their thrilling adventures filled with beautiful beaches and those iconic red swimsuits. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.