The 1990s were a golden age for television sitcoms, with several landmark series defining the landscape of the genre for years to come. Even decades later, sitcoms from that are are held in high regard, with many returning for extended or rebooted runs within the last several years.

While there are countless iconic series that began airing in the 1990s, some simply stand above all the rest in terms of quality and longevity. On the website Ranker, more than 120,000 users voted on which '90s sitcoms they believe to be the very best, and '90s-heads may be surprised by which series those users included and omitted.

Saved By The Bell

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Saved by the Bell launched the careers of its ensemble cast of teen actors: Elizabeth Berkley, Dustin Diamond, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mario Lopez, Tiffani Thiessen and Lark Voorhies.. The series, all four seasons of which are currently available to watch on Peacock, has also received a reboot, which has aired two seasons so far.

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This series essentially defined the genre of sitcoms set in high school, with a group of friends reminiscent of a John Hughes film coming of age over the course of several years, preparing for their lives as full-fledged adults in the real world outside their suburban lives.

Full House

The Full House cast all together smiling

Full House is one of the most iconic television sitcoms of all time, starring celebrities such as John Stamos and the late Bob Saget. The series ran for eight seasons, wrapping up in 1995. While the original show can be streamed on HBO Max, all five seasons of its sequel series, Fuller House, are available on Netflix.

Aside from launching the careers of several members of its main cast — twin child actors Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen became so popular in literal infancy that they're billionaires 35 years later — Full House became beloved for its emotional relevance and gentle, family-friendly humor.

Boy Meets World

Cast of Boy Meets World smiling for the camera.

Boy Meets World is one of the most nostalgic shows from Disney's acquired catalogue. The series depicted the adventures of Corey Matthews and his closest friends and family as they explored the brave new world of adulthood, receiving tidbits of wise advice along the way. The show, which can be found on Disney+, has seven seasons in total.

Boy Meets World is fondly remembered for the heartfelt lessons it taught its audience during its time on air, which detailed the struggles that one encounters in adult life. While the show was revived in 2014, following Corey and Topanga's daughter, the rebooted series simply couldn't live up to the heights of its predecessor and fizzled out after only three seasons.

Cheers

The cast of Cheers pose for a photo

Cheers is widely regarded as one of the most formative television series of its time, depicting the goings-on of a local bar and its patrons. The series ran for 11 seasons on NBC, most of them in the 1980s but a few in the '90s. The series also inspired several spinoffs, most notably Frasier, which followed Kelsey Grammar's character from the original show.

While Cheers has not had the same sway over younger generations as some of its '90s counterparts, it certainly became a staple of its era and is perhaps best remembered for its catchy theme song, "Where Everybody Knows Your Name" by Gary Portnoy. Viewers will likely recognize several members of the main cast as well, many of whom have had quite successful careers in the time since the finale.

Frasier

Frasier Cast sitting on a sofa

Frasier is the beloved spinoff of Cheers, following the radiotherapist Frasier Crane over the course of 11 seasons. The series is available to stream on Peacock, where Kelsey Grammar has signed on to appear in a continuation sometime soon.

This Cheers continuation is regarded as one of the most successful spinoff series ever, proving to be just as popular as its predecessor, if not more so. The show is a hilarious character study of its Frasier Crane, as Frasier's ego frequently gets him in trouble despite his constant claims to know better. Fans can only hope for the same hilarity and witty sarcasm when the show returns with new episodes.

Home Improvement

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The first of Tim Allen's steady streak of classic sitcoms, Home Improvement ran the course of the '90s, beginning in 1991 and ending in 1999 after eight seasons. The series is currently unavailable to stream for free and is one of the few classic sitcoms of its decade not to be rebooted or continued in some substantial fashion, though there have been several cast reunions over the years.

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Home Improvement proved to be the perfect project to launch Tim Allen's highly successful career, which has included several sitcoms in a similar vein to this original series, the most notable of which being Last Man Standing, which ran for nine seasons. Fans can only hope that Allen's first big hit gets the same reboot treatment that other classic sitcoms of the decade have often acquired.

The Simpsons

The Simpsons family and pets

The Simpsons is beloved for its unique brand of comedy and cast of memorable personalities, including Homer Simpson, who is one of the best cartoon characters of all time. The series is still airing new episodes to this day, having just completed its 33rd season. Over 700 episodes of the series are available to stream on Disney+.

The Simpsons is arguably the most important and successful animated series of all time, becoming a staple of American comedy for the past three decades. Its characters have continued to remain in the public consciousness for longer than most other comedy casts, and, while the show's quality is not quite the same as in its original run, it remains a popular and beloved piece of comedy culture to this day.

That '70s Show

That '70s Show Cast

That '70s Show came at the tail end of the Golden Age of 90s sitcoms, premiering in 1998. The show would run for eight seasons before coming to an end in 2006, having kickstarted the careers of Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, and Topher Grace. Due to the show's popularity, a full-fledged continuation of the original series, That '90s Show, has been ordered by Netflix, with several of the original cast returning.

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Though it was created in the '90s, That '70s Show, as the name implies, is reminiscent of the late mid-to-late '70s. Even so, it has become an integral part of '90s culture, making the time setting of its soon-coming reboot all the more interesting. Longtime fans of the show and its legacy can only hope that the follow-up proves to be true to its roots in encapsulating everything great about its setting in the 90s.

The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air

The original cast of the Fresh Prince Bel-Air

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is the launching pad that kick-started Will Smith's prolific acting career, making him one of the biggest stars of his generation. Running from 1990 to 1996, the series consists of six seasons, all of which are available on HBO Max. The recently rebooted Bel-Air series, however, can be found exclusively on Peacock.

While Will Smith has recently been caught up in very public controversy, the series that launched his career remains just as vitally important to the landscape of modern sitcoms as it was during its time on the air. Many audiences still consider the series to be among the greatest comedies of all time, with the show's theme remaining as iconic as it has always been, even thirty years later.

Friends

Friends cast

Friends is one of the most iconic TV shows of all time, consistently finding new audiences and consistent popularity nearly 30 years after its debut. The series follows six 20-something friends and their day-to-day lives in New York City. Beginning in 1994, the show ran for 10 award-winning seasons, coming to an end in 2004 after over 200 episodes. Fans can find the series available to stream on HBO Max alongside the 2021 cast reunion special.

Thanks to reruns and streaming services, Friends has remained a staple of popular culture internationally and among generations that were not yet born at the time of its original airing. While there has not been any confirmation of a continuation of the beloved series, many fans have been lobbying for such a revival for years.

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