Some of the best TV shows of the 1990s are hardly remembered today. This was the decade of hits like Friends, ER, The X-Files, and much, much more. These projects remain staples in modern popular culture and are still binged on the daily. Unfortunately, ’90s shows that were just as good have since fallen into obscurity.
We often assume that forgotten TV shows of decades past got that way because of poor quality. However, many immortalized TV shows were really just lucky. TV shows that are just as good, if not better, can be forgotten because of some unfortunate chance circumstances. That’s precisely what happened to these 10/10 ’90s series.
Duckman (1994 – 1997)
For those who were old enough to watch Duckman in the 1990s, this strange adult animated series may resurface in your memory. Officially called Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man, this series maintains a niche cult following, but it isn’t largely known among the mainstream. It was quirky and ridiculous, but of surprisingly exceptional quality.
Duckman’s character is a perfect representation of millennial self-depricating humor. He’s not the only one—each colorful figure in Duckman is uniquely hilarious. This series holds a nearly perfect 93% score on Rotten Tomatoes​​​​, which is essentially unheard of for 1990s cartoons.
Teen Angel (1997 – 1998)
There was nothing better in the ’90s than settling in to watch TGIF on a Friday night. There were dozens of great shows within this lineup, though not all of them are as widely remembered as Boy Meets World or Sabrina the Teenage Witch. One example is Teen Angel, which tends to be overlooked because it ran for only a single 17-episode season.
Like many TGIF sitcoms, Teen Angel had a unique and truly weird premise. It followed a teenager whose recently deceased friend became his guardian angel. It may not have been the highest quality storytelling, but Teen Angel‘s comedy was 10/10, with lots of fourth-wall-breaking and dark humor.
American Gothic (1995 – 1996)
Trigger Warning: This section contains mention of sexual assault.
American Gothic is another series that doesn’t get nearly enough attention, thanks to its short run. It was a truly disturbing horror show, revolving around a supernatural sexual predator that continues to plague the haunted Temple family. The single-installment show truly could be a season of American Horror Story.
A neat detail about American Gothic is that it features American Horror Story‘s Sarah Paulson, who plays the murdered Merlyn Temple. The series has a rare perfect audience score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, making its cancellation after season 1 all the more tragic.
Science Court (1997 – 2000)
’90s kids may vaguely remember the educational animated series Science Court, which aired as part of ABC’s One Saturday Morning lineup. The Squigglevision-styled series featured the tagline “To Serve and Observe” and uniquely presented scientific concepts in a courtroom setting.
Though a bit strange, Science Court‘s approach to teaching kids about science was deeply entertaining. Characters who didn’t understand a scientific concept would come to court to mount their complaint, where lawyers would debate the subject and present evidence to the judge. Science Court was odd, but special enough that it went on for three seasons.
The Ben Stiller Show (1992 – 1995)
Ben Stiller‘s career has taken him in several directions, kicking off with Broadway, Saturday Night Live (as writer and performer), and directing several projects. Now, he’s known for comedy films like Zoolander and Tropic Thunder. However, a lesser-known moment in his career revolved around The Ben Stiller Show.
Stiller’s sketch comedy series starred himself, Andy Dick, Janeane Garofalo, and Bob Odenkirk, as well as a handful of other guest stars. The Ben Stiller Show differentiated itself from Saturday Night Live as it focused largely on pop-culture parodies. Unfortunately, the series was canceled too soon, but it still holds a pretty impressive 91% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Eerie, Indiana (1991 – 1993)
Children’s horror series were all the rage in the 1990s, and though projects like Goosebumps are fondly remembered to this day, only a niche group seems to remember Eerie, Indiana. The show was canceled after its initial run due to low ratings, but its popularity momentarily climbed through reruns on Fox Kids years later.
Eerie, Indiana followed a teenager who moved to the titular town, which is full of creepy residents, mysterious pets, and seems to be a hub for urban legends. It was just haunting enough for ’90s kids, with a good mix of curious fun. Eerie, Indiana also had a good handful of cameos, including the appearance of The Addams Family‘s John Astin.
Spaced (1999 – 2001)
The 1999 British sitcom Spaced didn’t get nearly enough attention when it aired in the United States. Created by Simon Pegg and guest starring Nick Frost, it wasn’t until the popularization of Shaun of the Dead that it resurfaced. At that point and over the next handful of years, Spaced gained a loyal fan base, but it remains largely unrecognized in the mainstream.
Spaced, which sees Pegg’s character embark on a series of satire-style misadventures after moving in with a stranger (played by Jessica Stevenson), ran for two seasons, both of which have a nearly impossible critic score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. If you happen to vaguely remember this 10/10 ’90s TV show, you can rewatch it today on Prime Video.
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