30 Greatest TV Shows for the Entire Family to Enjoy
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For some families, sitting down in front of the TV and enjoying a show is one of the most relaxing parts of the day. Laughing together and crying together can form quite a bond. And, for parents, sometimes having someone else take over entertainment responsibilities can be a relief.
With more TV shows than ever now being created, there are so many options to enjoy watching something with your family. But even with so many new shows available, there are a ton of classics that are unforgettable and will never go out of style. Plus, sometimes it’s nice to rewatch a show that you watched as a child with your own child.
Here’s a little inspiration to figure out the best show to watch with your family, regardless of age and interests.
30. The Middle
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Network: ABC
Date debuted: Sept. 30, 2009
No. of seasons: 9
Why ‘The Middle’ Is One of the Best
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For anyone who grew up in the Midwest (or has at least spent significant time there), “The Middle” is hands-down one of the most grounded, accurate and hilarious portrayals of middle-class families from the area. The Hecks are a loving, complicated, always-struggling-but-always-somehow-figuring-it-out family that resonate with so many people across the country.
And, largely thanks to the talented Patricia Heaton as the matriarch, Frankie, they’re also a hysterical one. Frankie finds herself constantly struggling to balance her career and her chaotic family life. Kids will recognize the awkward situations the Heck children find themselves in, and adults will see themselves in both Frankie and her husband, Mike.
29. Get Smart
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Network: NBC, CBS
Date debuted: Sept. 18, 1965
No. of seasons: 5
Why ‘Get Smart’ Is One of the Best
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If you haven’t heard of this TV show, it’s time to catch up. This hilarious spy satire poked fun of the highly popular secret agent craze that the James Bond movies caused in the 1960s. The comedy icon Mel Brooks is a co-creator of the show, and it’s obvious in so many of the zany antics the protagonist finds himself in.
If your family loves to laugh together, this is definitely a great show for everyone. In 2008, this series inspired a movie by the same name starring Steve Carrell and Anne Hathaway. So, if you devour all five seasons too quickly, you can enjoy more of the slapstick humor in movie form.
28. The Bernie Mac Show
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Network: Fox
Date debuted: Nov. 14, 2001
No. of seasons: 5
Why ‘The Bernie Mac Show’ Is One of the Best
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One of the funniest men to ever grace the stage or screen, Bernie Mac was a fantastic showman. And his range is on full display as a comedian who has to learn how to be a dad when he takes on his sister’s three rambunctious children.
Bernie Mac had one of the most expressive faces in comedy. And the children’s antics are always big and hilarious, so kids will enjoy watching how they (usually accidentally) terrorize their uncle and new caretaker.
27. Fawlty Towers
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Network: BBC2
Date debuted: Sept. 19, 1975
No. of seasons: 2
Why ‘Fawlty Towers’ Is One of the Best
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Fawlty Towers is a classic TV show helmed by “Monty Python” megastar John Cleese along with Connie Booth. The show was co-created and written by the two, who were married at the time. The premise is that Cleese’s character, Basil Fawlty, along with his wife (who was not played by his actual wife at the time) attempt to run a small seaside hotel. And, as you can imagine, wacky antics ensue.
For parents who love wit and dry humor, this series is full of it. And for younger kids who love watching goofy, high-paced, slapstick comedy, this series is also full of that. So, it’s a win-win for the whole family.
26. Who’s the Boss?
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Network: ABC
Date debuted: Sept. 20, 1984
No. of seasons: 8
Why ‘Who’s The Boss?’ Is One of the Best
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Sitcoms in the 1980s were often specifically created with the idea that families would sit down together to watch them and laugh. “Who’s the Boss?” is a perfect example of just that. With a divorced woman and a widower living under the same roof, both with children they’re dedicated to taking care of, the show has a lot of heartwarming family themes.
It became one of the most popular sitcoms in the late ’80s and won multiple awards. It also does an awesome job of bringing both funny and feel-good moments throughout every episode.
25. The Addams Family
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Network: ABC
Date debuted: Sept. 18, 1964
No. of seasons: 2
Why ‘The Addams Family’ Is One of the Best
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The Addams family started as a New Yorker cartoon and transformed into a group of cultural icons. While many modern families may be more familiar with the recent movies, the TV show is just as delightful. The Addams may love all things macabre, but they also very much love each other.
And since they’re all relative outcasts by societal standards (though they do not care at all), they fit perfectly in with each other, which also sends a message that even if the outside world doesn’t understand you, you can always count on your family as a place where you belong.
24. ALF
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Network: NBC
Date debuted: Sept. 22, 1986
No. of seasons: 4
Why ‘ALF’ Is One of the Best
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Sure, a TV show based on the protagonist being an Alien Life Form may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of family-friendly shows. But “ALF” is not only very funny, but it’s also surprisingly grounded and often heartwarming. At first, ALF (aka Gordon Shumway) lives with the middle-class California family, the Tanners, because he needs somewhere to hide and repair his spaceship. But it becomes obvious that there’s a lot they can learn from each other, including what it means to be human — and what it means to be a family.
“ALF” has some relatively heavier themes at times, including nuclear war and survivor’s guilt, so it might not be the best fit for younger children. But teenagers who are into “classic” TV shows will likely get a big kick out of ALF.
23. Sister, Sister
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Network: ABC, The WB
Date debuted: April 1, 1994
No. of seasons: 6
Why ‘Sister, Sister’ Is One of the Best
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The entire premise of twins reuniting by chance only to discover they have polar opposite personalities and single parents who drive each other crazy enough they just might fall in love someday is, in a word, perfect. The humor stands the test of time, as long as you can handle a healthy dose of mid-90s, on-the-nose conversations.
But the teenagers are still very much teenagers. And if you and your teenagers want a reminder of what it is to still get along even when you often can’t stand each other, this is a great show to binge.
22. Wishbone
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Network: PBS
Date debuted: Oct. 9, 1995
No. of seasons: 2
Why ‘Wishbone’ Is One of the Best
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If you're a family who loves both dogs and books, “Wishbone” just might be the perfect show you didn’t even know you were missing. This sadly short-lived show features an adorable Jack Russell terrier re-enacting classic stories with himself as the protagonist, complete with little dog period costumes and everything.
While it may feel like something that was created for kids to learn classic novels (and it likely was), it’s the best way for busy parents to remember the stories they read when they were in school. And it’s also the best way to remember that, if dogs could read, the world would be a better place.
21. The Jetsons
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Network: ABC, Syndication
Date debuted: Sept. 23, 1962
No. of seasons: 3
Why ‘The Jetsons’ Is One of the Best
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“The Jetsons” delighted audiences in the 1960s about the futuristic possibilities that lay ahead for humanity. And they remain incredibly entertaining now, even though many of the technologies that seemed to lie only in the realm of science fiction are already outdated in our time. Except, of course, flying cars and living comfortably in space.
The G-rated plotlines, the distinct personalities and goals of each character in the family, and the talking robot all combine together to make a delightful show that’s fun to enjoy with the entire family.
20. Seinfeld
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Network: NBC
Date debuted: July 5, 1989
No. of seasons: 9
Why ‘Seinfeld’ Is One of the Best
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“Seinfeld” is easily one of the greatest TV shows of all time. But it’s also something that can be enjoyed by family members of (almost) all ages. Because of a handful of adult references throughout the seasons (like George trying to explain how cold water affects certain parts of his body), it may not be appropriate for the youngest viewers.
But if you have older kids who you’re comfortable with seeing some references, this show delivers on character, humor, one-liners, zany situations, callbacks galore and everything you could possibly want in a TV show. And, as a bonus, your family will have all sorts of fun lines to quote throughout the day to make each other laugh.
19. Nailed It
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Network: Netflix
Date debuted: March 9, 2018
No. of seasons: 5 regular, 2 holiday
Why ‘Nailed It’ Is One of the Best
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If you haven’t yet hopped aboard the “Nailed It” train, get yourself a ticket on the next available ride to fun town (or, in this case, just your couch should be fine). If your family is into baking, especially ambitious DIY baking styles, this show will have you rolling on the floor laughing. Comedian Nicole Byer and her co-host pastry chef Jacques Torres give amateur bakers incredibly difficult tasks to complete in ridiculously short amounts of time — although the time issue doesn’t really matter except that it adds a fun urgency to the show.
These pastries are so difficult that it’s obvious only a trained chef could make something even close to them. But that’s where the magic comes in, the people try and they try hard. And whatever they make, they say they “nailed it.” It’s all very funny if you want something mindless for your baking-loving family to enjoy.
18. The Nanny
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Network: CBS
Date debuted: Nov. 3, 1993
No. of seasons: 6
Why ‘The Nanny’ Is One of the Best
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Any show whose theme song explains the entire set up is typically a pretty easy-to-understand premise. And with the loud and out-of-her-element Fran Drescher at the helm as, well, the nanny, this show is a reminder that we can learn from and love people of all walks of life.
She may show up with a completely different agenda, but she eventually becomes a very vital part of the family. And, along the way, shenanigans ensue, reminding us all that you don’t have to be related in order to be a family.
17. Fresh Off the Boat
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Network: ABC
Date debuted: Feb. 4, 2015
No. of seasons: 6
Why ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ Is One of the Best
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Thankfully, sitcom glory didn’t end in the late 1990s. “Fresh Off the Boat” is not only funny, it’s refreshingly diverse, featuring the first Asian American family in network sitcom history. The show explores race, heritage, American businesses, how families transition and transform, and, of course, life in Orlando, Florida.
As a major network sitcom, you can rest assured that the content is generally very clean. But that doesn’t make the jokes or scenarios any less funny. Families everywhere will identify with the quirky characters and their oh-so-relatable dynamics.
16. Step by Step
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Network: ABC, CBS
Date debuted: Sept. 20, 1991
No. of seasons: 7
Why ‘Step by Step’ Is One of the Best
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When a woman with three kids marries a man with three kids, they have to figure out what it means to be a family. While this premise was originally successfully done in “The Brady Bunch,” viewers never saw any of the more nitty-gritty ins and outs of what it is to really figure out how to create a new family.
“Step by Step” shows us a family love that may get confusing at times, but they are committed to each other and figuring things out, well, step by step.
15. The Goldbergs
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Network: ABC
Date debuted: Sept. 24, 2013
No. of seasons: 9 (so far)
Why ‘The Goldbergs’ Is One of the Best
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If the Goldbergs feel like they are a real family, it’s likely because they’re based on the show creator’s real life. While of course elements are fictionalized and stylized for the sake of creating a TV show, this modern sitcom set in the 1980s is absolutely hysterical at every turn.
Because the show basically takes place through the preadolescent main character’s perspective, it’s particularly relatable for kids around that age. But the grounded funniness of the characters and their family dynamics make it a joy for anyone in your family unit to watch. And even more enjoyable if you all watch it together.
14. Black-ish
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Network: ABC
Date debuted: Sept. 24, 2014
No. of seasons: 8
Why ‘Black-ish’ Is One of the Best
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The fact that this show has two spinoffs (“Grown-ishI” and “Mixed-ish”) is probably a strong sign that it is a successful and hysterical show. The Johnson family struggles with many elements of their lives, both separate and together. But they also head-on tackle many sociopolitical issues that sitcoms never dared to touch before. And, they do so while always delivering lots of jokes and laughter.
This is an enjoyable show to watch, not only for the loving messaging, but to also start serious conversations with your kids on how to treat people with kindness.
13. Boy Meets World
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Network: ABC
Date debuted: Sept. 24, 1993
No. of seasons: 7
Why ‘Boy Meets World’ Is One of the Best
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Another heavy-hitting ’90s sitcom that was part of ABC’s iconic TGIF lineup, “Boy Meets World” became quickly beloved by audiences and viewers alike. For kids who are just figuring out what it is to explore the world and see who they are in it, it’s a wholesome example of just how many people can help you along the way.
Parents will enjoy the saccharine and slapstick humor, while kids will appreciate how the young Cory Matthews comes into his own over the course of several seasons finding love, heartbreak, friendship and family.
12. The Flintstones
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Network: ABC
Date debuted: Sept. 30, 1960
No. of seasons: 6
Why ‘The Flintstones’ Is One of the Best
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In many ways, “The Flintstones” revolutionized cartoons. Showing a Stone Age family with a very modern take on the past and how humans must have existed in it delighted audiences everywhere. As animation pioneers, some of the animation techniques definitely show their age. But generally speaking, the characters, the jokes and the dedication to family make it feel like a familiar world — despite the fact that it was created decades ago.
Plus, since many young kids have cars that they have to use their feet to move, they’ll love watching Fred Flinstone “drive” around in his car, too.
11. This Is Us
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Network: NBC
Date debuted: Sept. 20, 2016
No. of seasons: 6
Why ‘This Is Us’ Is One of the Best
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While many of the shows on this list are comedies (because laughing with the family feels so good!), be warned that this show will make you cry. It will also make you laugh at surprising times and smile a whole lot, but just be prepared because this modern drama comes in swinging for the emotional fences.
It’s not really appropriate for young children. But for teenagers and older kids who are more emotionally savvy, it’s an amazing bonding opportunity for the family. It follows two timelines — one of the nuclear family growing up and the other showing how all three of the children form their own families as they’re older. It will make you grateful for the time you have with loved ones and make you truly appreciate your family.
10. SpongeBob Squarepants
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Network: Nickelodeon
Date debuted: May 1, 1999
No. of seasons: 13 (so far)
Why ‘SpongeBob Squarepants’ Is One of the Best
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Who knew a talking sponge would create a small empire? It seems Nickelodeon and the show’s creator and marine biologist, Stephen Hillenburg, did. There’s a lot to love about watching this show with your family. The first is that SpongeBob is incredibly charming. Secondly, the cast of characters that surround him are all hilarious. And thirdly, shows are typically shorter than your average sitcom.
So, if you are in a crunch for time but still want to do some laughing with your family, this is an excellent option. Plus, if your family does become fans of the show, there is a ton of swag you can give to each other as gifts. Or maybe it’ll prompt a family trip to enjoy the real-life ocean!
9. 3rd Rock From the Sun
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Network: NBC
Date debuted: Jan. 9, 1996
No. of seasons: 6
Why ‘3rd Rock From the Sun’ Is One of the Best
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There’s nothing quite like a good SciFi comedy to remind us real-life humans of what it is to be a human. While the premise of a group of extraterrestrial beings landing on Earth to pose as a family may sound goofy (and it is), there are plenty of times throughout the show that these aliens teach serious lessons.
Each of the talented actors is so grounded in their portrayal that you often forget they’re not supposed to be human. And, to be honest, there’s a good chance you’ve met a real person who is stranger than these aliens throughout your life. The jokes and goofiness of the characters will have kids of almost all ages laughing. And the hilariousness of the situations and interactions will have parents laughing right along with them.
8. Arrested Development
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Network: Fox, Netflix
Date debuted: Nov. 2, 2003
No. of seasons: 5
Why ‘Arrested Development’ Is One of the Best
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The Bluth family might be one of the most dysfunctional families ever shown in a TV comedy. Yet they still can’t seem to get away from each other. And the world can’t seem to get enough of them.
Even when the show ended, it became so popular that fans begged for another season and, eventually, got it. While a lot of the jokes will go over a younger kid’s head, there’s so much silliness that older kids will enjoy. Its cast is absolutely stacked with some of the best performers and funniest people in entertainment, making every moment filled with subtle and overt hilarity.
7. Mystery Science Theater 3000
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Network: KTMA TV, The Comedy Channel, Comedy Central, The Sci-Fi Channel, Netflix
Date debuted: Nov. 24, 1988
No. of seasons: 12
Why ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’ Is One of the Best
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This often-forgotten gem-of-a-show will have anyone who loves to make fun of cheesy older movies in stitches. The large, talking robots engage younger viewers. And the ongoing string of jokes will have older family members cracking up.
Because these episodes are relatively short and don’t follow a standard narrative, it’s easy to watch them in whatever order you want and come and go as you please. And that’s especially nice if you have family members whose attention spans may not last an entire program (even if they really want to see the talking robots).
6. Dinosaurs
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Network: ABC
Date debuted: April 26, 1991
No. of seasons: 4
Why ‘Dinosaurs’ Is One of the Best
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This show features a delightful family of anthropomorphized puppet dinosaurs who are just trying to get by. Even though it’s set in 60,000,000 B.C. in Pangaea, this is a very modern family with very modern (and, admittedly, very human) needs. This show was a modern sitcom, only with large dinosaurs. And that’s exactly what Jim Hensen, who died the year before it premiered but is still very much connected to the show, wanted.
With a teenage son and daughter and a precocious little baby with infectious catchphrases (“I’m the baby, gotta love me!”), everyone in the family will enjoy watching (or rewatching) it. Just, maybe, skip the very depressing series finale, especially if you have young children.
5. The Wonder Years
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Network: ABC
Date debuted: Jan. 31, 1988
No. of seasons: 6
Why ‘The Wonder Years’ Is One of the Best
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Sometimes, a show comes along that strikes such a chord with viewers, it completely revolutionizes television. “The Wonder Years” is one of those shows. With timeless coming-of-age storylines, a teenage love for the ages and a family that makes us feel like everything is going to work out fine, this show has it all.
Kevin, the protagonist played by Fred Savage, is 12 years old when the series begins. And kids around that age will identify with his same worries, outlook and many of his troubles. But as he gets older, he learns by trial and error what it is to grow up. And what it is to still fit into your family, even will all those changes.
4. The Simpsons
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Network: Fox
Date debuted: Dec. 17, 1989
No. of seasons: 32
Why ‘The Simpsons’ Is One of the Best
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There’s not much more that can be said about “The Simpsons” that hasn’t already been said. It’s the most successful and longest-running animated TV show and for a very good reason. At the core of all the satire, political humor and overall zaniness, though, is a family unit who are committed to each other … even if things go haywire, as they often do.
And even though the themes are often more interesting to adults, it walks the perfect line between being kid-level friendly and adult-level entertaining.
3. Sesame Street
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Network: PBS, HBO, HBO Max
Date debuted: Nov. 10, 1969
No. of seasons: 51
Why ‘Sesame Street ‘Is One of the Best
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Just the sheer number of seasons this show has is a testament to how enduring it has been throughout the years. Big Bird and company (including a number of high-profile guest stars throughout the ages) have been providing laughter, learning and lots of love to children for a very long time.
While much of the show is predictable in terms of its formatting, the characters and many of the premises are ever-evolving to reflect the world around it. And that flexibility has made this show feel consistently fresh, surprisingly funny and highly educational. It’s both classic and modern, and it’s definitely always worth the watch.
2. The Muppet Show
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Network: Syndication
Date debuted: Sept. 5, 1976
No. of seasons: 5
Why ‘The Muppet Show’ Is One of the Best
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OK, admittedly there are a lot of Muppet TV shows to choose from. The Muppets themselves are unlike any other creation. They’re performers and often find themselves in the midst of chaos both in front of and “behind the scenes.” Even though there are other Muppet shows and the Muppets make cameos in other shows, this is the best show to watch to give you and your family a primer on all the personalities involved.
Plus, once you get to see them in action, you have loads of more shows, modern spin-off shows, classic and modern movies, and even animated series that are all Muppet themed. And they’ll all make you laugh no matter what age you are.
1. Mister Rogers Neighborhood
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Network: NET, PBS
Date debuted: Feb. 19, 1968
No. of seasons: 31
Why ‘Mister Rogers Neighborhood’ Is One of the Best
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While there are shows on this list that have arguably more “entertainment value,” there’s no family-oriented TV show that will make you feel better about what it is to be a human being than “Mister Rogers Neighborhood.”
Fred Rogers’ passion for meaningful children’s educational programming and genuine love for teaching seep through the screen in every single interaction. He was a pioneer, an icon and America’s dad. He makes every child feel smart and important. And he makes every adult remember that there are very good people out in this world, which is especially important to keep in mind when times get rough.