The best TV shows of the 1980s
The top 3 according to 264 votes from people: Cheers (1982–1993) · Hill Street Blues (1981–1987) · Family Ties (1982–1989). (Updated Nov 24, 2024.)
Cheers, Hill Street Blues and The Golden Girls: the best of 80s television (Paste, CBR, Reader's Digest).
Top 12
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1
Cheers (1982–1993)
275 episodes in the bar where everybody knows your name.
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2
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
An overworked precinct and the birth of the modern cop show.
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3
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Hippie parents and a very conservative Michael J. Fox.
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4
St. Elsewhere (1982–1988)
A Boston hospital and a young Denzel Washington.
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5
The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
Eleven Emmys and a new look at older women.
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6
Miami Vice (1984–1990)
Crockett, Tubbs and the aesthetics of the 80s.
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7
Dallas (1978–1991)
The ratings juggernaut of twists and J. R. Ewing.
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8
Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
Tom Selleck, Hawaii and a Ferrari.
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9
Moonlighting (1985–1989)
Cybill Shepherd and Bruce Willis' detective agency.
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10
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Growing up in the 80s.
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11
Blackadder (1983–1989)
Rowan Atkinson through four eras of British history.
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12
Cagney & Lacey (1981–1988)
Two women detectives in New York.
How is this ranking ordered? By people's votes: each ▲ adds a point and each ▼ takes one away. Anyone can vote and add what is missing.
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Comments (1)
Cheers is the perfect sitcom, Sam and Diane forever.