Family TV Shows
The 57 most popular family TV shows right now, most watched first. Popularity is measured on TMDB and the page is rebuilt every day, so the order moves with what people are actually watching.
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1.Frasier(1993)
7.7ComedyFamily
After many years spent at the “Cheers” bar, Frasier moves back home to Seattle to work as a radio psychiatrist after his policeman father gets shot in the hip on duty.
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2.Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu(2012)
8.0AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
When the fate of their world, Ninjago, is challenged by great threats, it's up to the ninja: Kai, Jay, Cole, Zane, Lloyd and Nya to save the world.
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3.Diagnosis: Murder(1993)
7.1DramaFamilyMystery
Dr. Mark Sloan is a good-natured, offbeat physician who is called upon to solve murders.
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4.Teen Titans Go!(2013)
6.4AnimationAction & AdventureComedy
Robin, Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy and Cyborg return in all-new, comedic adventures. They may be super heroes who save the world every day ... but somebody still has to do the laundry!
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5.Young Sheldon(2017)
8.0ComedyFamilyDrama
The early life of child genius Sheldon Cooper, later seen in The Big Bang Theory.
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6.King of the Hill(1997)
7.4AnimationComedyFamily
Set in Texas, this animated series follows the life of propane salesman Hank Hill, who lives with his overly confident substitute Spanish teacher wife Peggy, wannabe comedian son Bobby, and naive niece Luanne. Hank has conservative views about God, family, and country, but his values and ethics are often challenged…
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7.Phineas and Ferb(2007)
7.9AnimationComedyFamily
Each day, two kindhearted suburban stepbrothers on summer vacation embark on some grand new project, which annoys their controlling sister, Candace, who tries to bust them. Meanwhile, their pet platypus plots against evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz.
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8.Rugrats(1991)
7.6FamilyAnimationKids
Focuses on a group of toddlers, most prominently Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, and Angelica, and their day-to-day lives, usually involving common life experiences that become adventures in the babies' imaginations. Adults in the series are almost always unaware of what the children are up to; however, this only provides…
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9.Bonanza(1959)
7.5WesternAction & AdventureDrama
The High-Sierra adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.
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10.New Looney Tunes(2015)
7.0AnimationComedyFamily
Wabbit is an animated series starring Bugs Bunny. The series features many other Looney Tunes characters including Wile E. Coyote, Yosemite Sam, and the Tasmanian Devil.
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11.The Goldbergs(2013)
7.4FamilyComedy
Before there were parenting blogs, trophies for showing up, and peanut allergies, there was a simpler time called the '80s. For geeky 11-year old Adam these were his wonder years and he faced them armed with a video camera to capture all the crazy. The Goldbergs are a loving family like any other, just with a lot…
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12.The Loud House(2016)
7.8AnimationComedyFamily
Welcome to the Loud House, where life can get pretty crazy. One boy, TEN girls?! Lincoln Loud wouldn’t change it for the world!
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13.Touched by an Angel(1994)
7.2Sci-Fi & FantasyDramaFamily
Monica, an angel, is tasked with bringing guidance and messages from God to various people who are at a crossroads in their lives.
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14.The Andy Griffith Show(1960)
7.6ComedyFamily
Andy Taylor is the widowed sheriff of the fictional small community of Mayberry, North Carolina. His life is complicated by an inept, but well-meaning deputy, Barney Fife, a spinster aunt and housekeeper, Aunt Bee, and a precocious young son, Opie. Local ne'er-do-wells, bumbling pals, and temperamental girlfriends…
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15.The Chosen(2019)
8.8Action & AdventureFamilyDrama
The life of Christ through the eyes of those who encountered him.
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16.The Nanny(1993)
8.1ComedyFamily
That flashy girl from Flushing with the heart of an angel (and the voice of a slighty more nasal angel). The comic misadventures of the sweet and sassy Fran Fine, her sophisticated employer, Broadway producer Mr. Sheffield, his boisterous brood and his wisecracking staff.
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17.Sabrina, the Teenage Witch(1996)
7.8ComedyFamilySci-Fi & Fantasy
On her sixteenth birthday, Sabrina Spellman discovers she has magical powers. She lives with her 600-year-old aunts Hilda and Zelda as well as talking cat Salem in the fictional town of Westbridge, Massachusetts.
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18.Steven Universe(2013)
8.4AnimationAction & AdventureComedy
A young boy takes his mother's place in a group of gemstone-based beings, and must learn to control his powers.
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19.Bluey(2018)
8.6AnimationComedyFamily
Bluey is an inexhaustible six year-old Blue Heeler dog, who loves to play and turns everyday family life into extraordinary adventures, developing her imagination as well as her mental, physical and emotional resilience.
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20.Avatar: The Last Airbender(2024)
7.8Action & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
A young boy known as the Avatar must master the four elemental powers to save a world at war — and fight a ruthless enemy bent on stopping him.
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21.That '70s Show(1998)
7.9ComedyFamilyDrama
Crank up the 8-track and flash back to a time when platform shoes and puka shells were all the rage in this hilarious retro-sitcom. For Eric, Kelso, Jackie, Hyde, Donna and Fez, a group of high school teens who spend most of their time hanging out in Eric’s basement, life in the ‘70s isn’t always so groovy. But…
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22.Little House on the Prairie(1974)
8.0WesternDramaFamily
When the big woods of Wisconsin becomes a difficult spot for hunting, Charles Ingalls reluctantly decides to move his family, pioneering west. Their life on the farm in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, in the 1870s and 1880s is full of adventure, tragedy, and triumph. Based on the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
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23.Bewitched(1964)
7.9Sci-Fi & FantasyComedyFamily
Samantha Stephens is a seemingly normal suburban housewife who also happens to be a genuine witch, with all the requisite magical powers. Her husband Darrin insists that Samantha keep her witchcraft under wraps, but situations invariably require her to indulge her powers while keeping her bothersome mother Endora at…
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24.3rd Rock from the Sun(1996)
7.5FamilySci-Fi & FantasyComedy
The high commander of an alien expedition lands on Earth -- what he considers to be the least-important planet -- in human form as Dick Solomon. Along for the ride are his alien compatriots Harry, Sally and Tommy -- who is the eldest of the group but is now angrily trapped in a teen's body.
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25.Heartland(2007)
8.2FamilyDramaComedy
Life is hard on the Flemings' ranch in the Alberta foothills where abused or neglected horses find refuge with a kind, hard-working family. Debts abound and the bank is about to foreclose. Can they keep the ranch running?
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26.The Amazing World of Gumball(2011)
8.5AnimationFamilySci-Fi & Fantasy
The life of Gumball Watterson, a 12-year old cat who attends middle school in Elmore. Accompanied by his pet, adoptive brother, and best friend Darwin Watterson, he frequently finds himself involved in various shenanigans around the city, during which he interacts with various family members: Anais, Richard, and…
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27.The Cosby Show(1984)
7.0ComedyFamily
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. The show focuses on the Huxtable family, an upper middle-class African-American family living in Brooklyn, New York.
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28.The Wonder Years(1988)
8.3ComedyDramaFamily
The story of Kevin Arnold facing the trials and tribulations of youth while growing up during the 1960s and 70s. Told through narration from an adult Kevin, Kevin faces the difficulties of maintaining relationships and friendships on his enthralling journey into adulthood.
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29.Henry Danger(2014)
8.3ComedyFamilyKids
When 13-year-old Henry Hart lands a job as Danger, the sidekick-in-training to superhero Captain Man, he must learn to navigate a double life balancing the challenges of 8th grade with the crazy adventures of a real-life crime fighter!
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30.The Tom and Jerry Show(2014)
7.4FamilyAnimationComedy
The iconic cat and mouse rivals are back in a fresh take on the classic series. Preserving the look, characters and sensibility of the original, this series shines a brightly colored, high-definition lens on the madcap slapstick and never-ending battle that has made Tom and Jerry two of the most beloved characters of…
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31.Anne with an E(2017)
8.7DramaFamily
A coming-of-age story about an outsider who, against all odds and numerous challenges, fights for love and acceptance and for her place in the world. The series centers on a young orphaned girl in the late 1890s, who, after an abusive childhood spent in orphanages and the homes of strangers, is mistakenly sent to…
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32.Gravity Falls(2012)
8.6Action & AdventureAnimationComedy
Twin brother and sister Dipper and Mabel Pines are in for an unexpected adventure when they spend the summer helping their great uncle Stan run a tourist trap in the mysterious town of Gravity Falls, Oregon.
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33.SpongeBob SquarePants(1999)
7.7AnimationComedyFamily
Deep down in the Pacific Ocean in the subterranean city of Bikini Bottom lives a square yellow sponge named SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob lives in a pineapple with his pet snail, Gary, loves his job as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab, and has a knack for getting into all kinds of trouble without really trying. When…
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34.The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air(1990)
7.9ComedyFamily
Will, a street-smart teenager, moves from the tough streets of West Philly to posh Bel-Air to live with his Uncle Philip, Aunt Vivian, his cousins — spoiled Hilary, preppy Carlton and young Ashley — and their sophisticated British butler, Geoffrey. Though Will’s antics and upbringing contrast greatly with the…
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35.Fast & Furious Spy Racers(2019)
7.0AnimationAction & AdventureKids
A government agency recruits teen driver Tony Toretto and his thrill-seeking friends to infiltrate a criminal street racing circuit as undercover spies.
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36.Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous(2020)
8.0AnimationKidsAction & Adventure
Six teens attending an adventure camp on the opposite side of Isla Nublar must band together to survive when dinosaurs wreak havoc on the island.
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37.The Owl House(2020)
8.7AnimationAction & AdventureComedy
Luz, a self-assured teenage human girl, accidentally stumbles upon a portal to a magical new world where she befriends a rebellious witch, Eda, and an adorably tiny warrior, King.
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38.Over the Garden Wall(2014)
8.6MysterySci-Fi & FantasyAnimation
Two brothers, Wirt and Greg, find themselves lost in the Unknown; a strange forest adrift in time. With the help of a wise old Woodsman and a foul-tempered bluebird named Beatrice, Wirt and Greg must travel across this strange land, in hope of finding their way home. Join them as they encounter surprises and…
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39.Courage the Cowardly Dog(1999)
8.2AnimationFamilySci-Fi & Fantasy
The bizarre misadventures of a cowardly dog named Courage and his elderly owners in a farmhouse in Nowhere, Kansas.
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40.Star vs. the Forces of Evil(2015)
8.4Action & AdventureAnimationComedy
Intergalactic warrior Star Butterfly arrives on Earth to live with the Diaz family. She continues to battle villains throughout the universe and high school, mainly to protect her extremely powerful wand, an object that still confuses her.
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41.Monsters at Work(2021)
7.2FamilyComedyAnimation
Ever since he was a kid, Tylor Tuskmon has dreamed of becoming a Scarer just like his idol James P. Sullivan, and now that dream is about to come true... or not. The day he arrives at Monsters Incorporated to begin his dream job as a Scarer, he learns that scaring is out and laughter is in! After being reassigned to…
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42.ALF(1986)
7.6ComedyFamilySci-Fi & Fantasy
A furry alien wiseguy comes to live with a terran family after crashing into their garage.
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43.Full House(1987)
7.5ComedyFamily
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.
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44.Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia(2016)
8.5FamilyAnimationAction & Adventure
After uncovering a mysterious amulet, an average teen assumes an unlikely destiny and sets out to save two worlds.
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45.The Tom and Jerry Show(1975)
7.7KidsAnimationFamily
The New Tom & Jerry Show is an animated television series produced for Saturday mornings by Hanna-Barbera Productions in association with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television in 1975 for ABC based on the theatrical shorts and characters Tom and Jerry.
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46.Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated(2010)
8.2AnimationMysteryFamily
This incarnation of the popular cartoon series finds Scooby and the gang living in Crystal Cove, a small town with a long history of ghost sightings, monster tales and other mysteries ripe for the sleuths to solve once and for all. But the longstanding Crystal Cove residents, who bank on the town's reputation to…
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47.Dinosaurs(1991)
7.8Sci-Fi & FantasyComedyFamily
Dinosaurs follows the life of a family of dinosaurs, living in a modern world. They have TV's, fridges, microwaves, and every modern convenience.
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48.A Series of Unfortunate Events(2017)
7.4Action & AdventureFamilyComedy
The orphaned Baudelaire children face trials, tribulations and the evil Count Olaf, all in their quest to uncover the secret of their parents' death.
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49.The Powerpuff Girls(1998)
7.5Action & AdventureAnimationComedy
A series about Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, three kindergarten-aged girls with superpowers, as well as their "father", the brainy scientist Professor Utonium, who all live in the fictional city of Townsville, USA. The girls are frequently called upon by the town's childlike and naive mayor to help fight nearby…
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50.The Flintstones(1960)
7.4FamilyAnimationComedy
The misadventures of two modern-day Stone Age families, the Flintstones and the Rubbles.
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51.Hey Arnold!(1996)
8.0AnimationComedyDrama
The daily life of Arnold--a fourth-grader with a wild imagination, street smarts and a head shaped like a football.
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52.Planet Earth II(2016)
8.6DocumentaryFamily
David Attenborough presents a documentary series exploring how animals meet the challenges of surviving in the most iconic habitats on earth.
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53.The Spectacular Spider-Man(2008)
8.6Action & AdventureAnimationKids
Having spent the summer engaging common criminals with his new-found powers, not so typical 16-year-old Peter Parker must conceal his secret identity and battle super-villains in the real world as he enters his junior year of high school.
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54.Slugterra(2012)
8.4Action & AdventureAnimationComedy
Following his father's death, 15-year-old Eli Shane embraces his destiny to follow in his dad's footsteps to a secret, subterranean world called Slugterra where he is determined to be the greatest Slugslinging hero of them all!
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55.Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny(2018)
7.2AnimationKidsFamily
As the Dragon Master, Po has endured his fair share of epic challenges but nothing could prepare him for his greatest one yet-as a Kung Fu teacher to a group of rambunctious kids from Panda Village who have been imbued with a mysterious and powerful chi energy. Together they embark on amazing adventures, battle…
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56.Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!(1969)
7.8AnimationMysteryComedy
Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and the talking dog, Scooby-Doo, travel on the Mystery Machine van, in search of weird mysteries to solve.
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57.I Dream of Jeannie(1965)
7.8Sci-Fi & FantasyComedyFamily
While on a mission, American astronaut Captain Tony Nelson is forced to make an emergency landing that will forever change his life. On a deserted South Pacific island, Captain Nelson happens upon a bottle containing a beautiful two-thousand-year-old female genie named Jeannie. Rescuing her from the bottle nets Tony…
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