Past Shows

The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air
NBC: Sept. 10, 1990 - May 20, 1996

Number of Seasons: 6

Number of Episodes: 148

Show Categories: Comedy
Premise: A wealthy family living in Bel-Air, California, receives a dubious gift from their poorer relations in Philadelphia when Grammy Award-winner Will Smith arrives as The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. His mother wants him to learn some good old-fashioned values from his successful relatives. But Will shatters the sophisticated serenity of Bel-Air with his streetwise common sense, much to the dismay of his upper-crust uncle, Philip Banks, Aunt Vivian and three conceited cousins, Carlton, Hilary and Ashley - and even the butler, Geoffrey. As the Banks family opens their home - and their checkbook - to their needy relative, Will adapts easily to their indulgent lifestyle. Yet, he reminds everyone that the simplest pleasures of family life can't be bought at any price.

Cast:
Tatyana Ali - Ashley Banks
James Avery - Philip Banks
Ross Bagley - Nicholas "Nicky" Andrew Banks (1994-1996)
Janet Hubert-Whitten - Vivian Banks (seasons 1-3)
Jenifer Lewis - Aunt Helen (1991-1994)
Joseph Marcell - Geoffrey
Karyn Parsons - Hilary Banks
Daphne Maxwell Reid - Vivian Banks (seasons 4-5)
Alfonso Ribeiro - Carlton Banks
Will Smith - Will Smith
Vernee Watson-Johnson - Vy Smith

Boy Meets World

ABC: September 24, 1993 - May 5, 2000

Number of Seasons: 7

Number of Episodes: 158

Show Category: Comedy

Premise: The people in the world of teenager Cory Matthews (Ben Savage) continue to test his theories about life and relationships, on the fourth season of "Boy Meets World."

Topanga (Danielle Fishel) is one person who continues to test Cory's outlook and emotions in the ways of young love. Though they are back together again after a bumpy start, anything could happen when it comes to their relationship.

His best friend, Shawn (Rider Strong, "Invasion America"), no longer lives with English teacher Jonathan Turner ( Anthony Tyler Quinn, "Ask Harriet"), but with his truck-driver dad, who has moved back to town. Cory, who was instrumental in bringing the father and son together, hopes that Shawn's mother will also rejoin the family.

Cory's older brother, Eric (Will Friedle, "Go Fish", "The Random Years"), failed to get accepted to a four-year college, even after all of his amusing yet sincere efforts to do so. He must now figure out if he's either going to make a fresh start living out of town or stay within the comforts of home.

But Eric isn't the only one trying to decide what's best for his life. Their dad (William Russ, "Mister Sterling") is also at a point where he must decide his future. He's worked at the grocery store since his teenage years and wonders if it isn't time to explore a different career.

Fortunately, there's always Cory's mom, Amy (Betsy Randle), to give everyone guidance and all sorts of helpful advice; and his little sister, Morgan (Lindsay Ridgeway), to add her ten-year-old point of view.

At high school, the ever-present and wise Principal George Feeny (William Daniels) continues to make Cory's and Shawn's lives more challenging. The principal even gets involved with former student Eric as he makes some educational decisions. Feeny, who still lives next door to the Matthews, has a unique way of always seeming to know what unpredictable antics the young men are up to.

Cast:

Ben Savage - Cornelius A. 'Cory' Matthews
Rider Strong - Shawn Patrick Hunter
Will Friedle - Eric Randall Matthews
William Daniels - George Hamilton Feeny
Danielle Fishel - Topanga Lawrence Matthews (Season 2+)

William Russ - Alan Matthews
Betsy Randle - Amy Matthews
Lily Nicksay - Morgan Matthews (Season 1 - Season 2)
Lindsay Ridgeway - Morgan Matthews (Season 4+)
Anthony Tyler Quinn - Jonathan Turner (Season 2 - Season 4)
Lee Norris - Stuart Minkus (Season 1)
Alex Desert - Eli Williams (Season 3)
Matthew Lawrence - Jack Hunter (Season 5+)
Trina McGee-Davis - Angela Shinaynay Moore (Season 6+)
Maitland Ward - Rachel Kimberly McGuire (Season 6+)

Home Improvement
NBC: Sept. 1, 1991 - May 1, 1999

Number of Seasons: 8

Number of Episodes: 203

Show Category: Comedy
Premise: Home Improvement is a sitcom about Tim Taylor, the accident prone host of a television program about tools, who raises his dysfunctional family. Jill Taylor is Tim's wife. Wilson Wilson is Tim's neighbor. Al Borland is Tim's flannel-wearing co-host on Tool Time, his television show. Heidi Keppert is the attractive Tool Time girl on his show. Brad, Randy, and Mark Taylor are Tim's three sons.

Cast:
Tim Allen - Tim Taylor
Zachery Ty Bryan - Brad Taylor
Debbe Dunning - Heidi Keppert (Season 8 [recurring previously])
Earl Hindman - Wilson Wilson
Richard Karn - Al Borland
William O'Leary - Marty Taylor (Seasons 4-8)
Patricia Richardson - Jill Taylor
Taran Noah Smith - Mark Taylor
Jonathan Taylor Thomas - Randy Taylor (Seasons 1-7)

Seinfeld
NBC: July 5, 1989 - May 14, 1998

Number of Seasons: 9

Number of Episodes: 180

Show Category: Comedy
Premise: This is a show about "nothing"; however, for a show about "nothing," this show has many complex plots, sub-plots, is very well written and put together. So much so that until the public caught onto the series, the television critics were responsible for helping to keep it alive. The critics further went on and made the series victorious in every category it was eligible for in the 1st Annual American Television Awards. Seinfeld has also won "a few" Emmy Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award for 1992 and many more.

Cast:
Jason Alexander - George Louis Costanza
Julia Louis-Dreyfus - Elaine Marie Benes (not in pilot)
Michael Richards - Cosmo Kramer
Jerry Seinfeld - Himself

Family Matters
ABC/CBS: Sept. 22, 1989 - July 17, 1998

Number of Seasons: 9

Number of Episodes: 215

Show Category: Comedy
Premise: Family Matters focused on Harriet Winslow (the elevator operator from the Chronicle) and her family of sorts. Carl Winslow, her husband, was a dutiful cop, and a gruff and lovable father to three kids: Eddie Winslow, the rebel son; Laura Winslow, the smart-ass daughter; and cute little Judy Winslow. They had opened their home to Harriet's sister, Rachel Crawford and her little baby son Richie, and in the very first episode, Carl had to open his home to his cool and streetwise mother, Estelle Winslow, whether he wanted to or not. Everything was going along just fine until one day, Steve Urkel, the inventive nerd, barged into their home and eventually, into their hearts. Steve had a killer crush on Laura, but she would never give him the time of day. Steve Urkel was intended to be a one-shot appearance, but his popularity with the fans won him the number-one spot as America's favorite nerd.

As the show went on, the characters and the stories evolved. Richie grew from a little baby into a rambunctious and impressionable little boy. The stories started revolving around Steve and his incredible inventions, which became the greatest sight gags on the show. In almost every episode, Steve ends up breaking furniture, windows, and Carl's patience. Eddie and Laura each had best buddies to hang out with: Eddie had dim-witted yet lovable Waldo Faldo; Laura had faithful and true-blue gal pal Maxine. The greatest mystery of Family Matters is Judy and Rachel's sudden disappearancefrom the show, but Rachel make guest appearances whenever possible.

To stop Steve from chasing her, Laura matched him up with perky-yet-pushy Myra Monkhouse. Steve loved Myra physically, but his emotions will always go to Laura. Eddie had his share of steady girlfriends, and even he had an Urkel chasing him- Myrtle Urkel, Steve's cousin from Biloxi (Jaleel White also). Every so often, Steve uses one of his inventions to turn himself into debonair, irresistable lover Stefan Urquelle or karate hero Bruce Lee to draw Laura closer to him, much to Myra's chagrin. The Winslows welcome Steve into their home when Steve's family went to Russia. Pretty soon, Richie hung out with 3J, a tough, streetwise kid always running from the children's home. The Winslows then adopted 3J as one of their kids, as they did with Steve.

In the final season, Family Matters, along with Step by Step, moved to CBS, and Steve slowly matured from the annoying nerd that he used to be. This was when Laura started falling in love with Steve, and Myra got kicked to the curb, but she vowed to get her "Stevie-kins" back. Also, the original Harriette, JoMarie Peyton Noble, had left the show in mid-season and Judyann Elder took her role. Steve and Laura got engaged, but they never had a wedding because CBS dropped the ax on the show. But, nevertheless, Family Matters had a great successful run and is one of the longest running African-American comedies ever, next to The Jeffersons and The Cosby Show.

Cast:
Orlando Brown - 3J (1996-1998)
Judyann Elder - Harriette Winslow (eps. 207-215)
Jaimee Foxworth - Judy Winslow (1989-1993)
Telma Hopkins - Rachel Crawford (1989-1995)
Valerie Jones - Judy Winslow (pilot only)
Joseph Julius-Wright - Richie Crawford (Season 1 only)
Rosetta LeNoire - Grandma Winslow (1989-1997)
Bryton McClure - Richie Crawford (1990-1997)
Darius McCrary - Eddie Winslow
Jo Marie Payton - Harriette Winslow
Maya Rivera - gwendolyn
Michelle Thomas - Myra Monkhouse (1993-1998)
Reginald VelJohnson - Carl Winslow
Jaleel White - Steve Urkel (1990-1998)
Kellie Shanygne Williams - Laura Winslow

Growing Pains

ABC: September 24, 1985 - August 27, 1992

Number of Seasons: 7

Number of Episodes: 166

Show Category: Comedy, Drama

Growing Pains was about a family of five, the Seavers, who lived on Long Island, New York. Jason Seaver was the father, a psychiatrist, who had his practice at home. (From the 1st to the 5th season) Maggie, his wife, was a journalist who worked for the Long Island newspaper in the first three seasons of the sitcom. She got a job as the news anch

or for channel 19 news and worked there through the middle of the 5th season when she decided to stay at home. Jason moved his practice out of the house to an office. During the last seasons, she worked at home writing a consumer awareness column for the local newspaper.

Cast:

Alan Thicke - Dr. Jason Roland Seaver

Joanna Kerns - Margaret 'Maggie' Katherine Malone Seaver

Kirk Cameron - Michael 'Mike' Aaron Seaver

Tracey Gold - Carol Anne Seaver

Jeremy Miller - Benjamin Hubert Horatio Humphrey Seaver (Ben) (Benny)

Ashley Johnson - Christine "Chrissie" Ellen Seaver (1990-1992)

Leonardo DiCaprio - Luke Brower (1991-1992)

Chelsea Noble - Kate MacDonald (1989-1991)

Kelsey Dohring - Christine "Chrissy" Ellen Seaver (Seasons 4 and 5)

Walker, Texas Ranger

CBS: April 21, 1993 - May 19, 2001

Number of Seasons: 9

Number of Episodes: 202

Show Category: Action/Adventure, Drama

Premise: Cordell Walker is a contemporary Texas Ranger working out of the Dallas office who believed in dealing with criminals the old-fashioned way--by beating them up. Despite the rules that governed the way law-enforcement officers were supposed to act. Walker's approach closely resembled the "eye for an eye" school of crime fighting.

His partner is young Jimmy Trivette, who had grown up in the slums of Baltimore and used football as his ticket to a college education and a career with the Dallas Cowboys until he busted his shoulder. Despite Jimmy's belief in computers and scientific criminology, working with Walker, always seemed to leave him bruised and sore--when Walker was trying to get information or take people into custody it was more than likely there would be a fistfight or karate kicks. County Assistant D.A. Alex Cahill, his sometimes girlfriend, frowned on Walker's methods, even if they did get results.

Cast:

Chuck Norris - Ranger Cordell Walker

Sheree J. Wilson - Alexandra "Alex" Cahill-Walker

Clarence Gilyard Jr. - Ranger James 'Jimmy' Trivette

Floyd "Red Crow" Westerman - Uncle Ray Firewalker (season 1-2) 1993-1994)

James Wlcek - Trent Malloy (1997-1999)

Marco Sanchez - Detective Carlos Sandoval (1997-1999)

Judson Mills - Francis Gage (1999-2001)

Nia Peeples - Sydney Cooke (1999-2001)

Full House
ABC: Sept. 22, 1987 - May 23, 1995

Number of Seasons: 8

Number of Episodes: 192

Show Category: Comedy, Drama
Premise: Set in San Francisco, this is a show about a very loving family headed by Danny Tanner, who became a single father when his wife, Pam Tanner, was killed in a car accident. Pam's brother Jesse, and Danny's best friend Joey Gladstone moved into the house to help Danny raise his three daughters D.J., Stephanie, and Michelle.

Cast:
Andrea Barber - Kimmy Louise Gibbler
Candace Cameron - Donna Jo Margaret "D.J." Tanner
Dave Coulier - Joseph Alvin "Joey" Gladstone
Whitby Hertford - Walter
Lori Loughlin - Rebecca Donaldson (Later Donaldson-Katsopolis) (seasons 3+, recurring previously)
Ashley Olsen - Michelle Elizabeth Tanner
Mary-Kate Olsen - Michelle Elizabeth Tanner
Daniel Renteria - Nicholas "Nicky" Katsopolis (#1) (1991-1992)
Kevin Renteria - Alexander "Alex" Katsopolis (#1) (1991-1992)
Bob Saget - Daniel Ernest "Danny" Tanner
John Stamos - Jesse (Cochran in season 1, Katsopolis in seasons 2 to 8)
Jodie Sweetin - Stephanie Judith Tanner
Dylan Tuomy-Wilhoit - Alexander 'Alex' Katsopolis
Blake Tuomy-Wilhoit - Nicholas 'Nicky' Katsopolis
Scott Weinger - Steve Hale (1992-1994)

The Drew Carey Show
ABC: Sept. 13, 1995 - Sept. 8, 2004

Number of Seasons: 9

Number of Episodes: 233

Show Category: Comedy

Premise: This long-running sitcom stars comedian Drew Carey as a sort of blue-collar everyman. The show chronicles Drew's working life, the ups and downs of his romances and his strong relationship with his long-time friends Lewis, Oswald and Kate.

Cast:
Drew Carey - Drew Allison Carey

Diedrich Bader - Oswald Lee Harvey
Ryan Stiles - Lewis Kiniski
Kathy Kinney - Mimi Bobeck Carey
Christa Miller Lawrence - Kate O'Brien (1995-2002)
Craig Ferguson - Nigel Algernon Wick (1996-2003)

John Carroll Lynch - Steve Carey (2000-2003)
Cynthia Watros - Kellie Newmark (2002-2004)

Kevin Pollak - Voice of Gerald Hawthorne Bell (1995-1996)

Cheers

NBC: September 30, 1982 - May 20, 1993

Number of Seasons: 11

Number of Episodes: 269

Show Categories: Comedy, Drama

Sam (Ted Danson), a former pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, owns and runs Cheers, a cozy bar in Boston. Somewhat snobby, beautiful and intelligent Diane (Shelley Long) -- forced to become a waitress when her fiance jilts her -- constantly bickers with Sam. Eventually, they fall in love. Several wacky characters make the bar their home-away-from-home, including sarcastic waitress Carla (Rhea Perlman), beer-loving Norm (George Wendt) and Boston letter carrier Cliff (John Ratzenberger) A few seasons later, Sam sells the bar to buy a boat and sail around the world. But his boat sinks and he returns to bartending. Rebecca (Kirstie Alley), the new (more ambitious) manager, hires him back. They love to hate each other and eventually get together as well.

Cast:

Rhea Perlman - Carla Lozupone Tortelli LeBec

George Wendt - Hilary Norman "Norm" Peterson

Ted Danson - Sam "Mayday" Malone

Bebe Neuwirth - Dr. Lilith Sternin-Crane (1986-1993)

Shelley Long - Diane Chambers (1982-1987)

Kirstie Alley - Rebecca Howe (1987-1993)

Nicholas Colasanto - Ernie "Coach" Pantusso (1982-1985)

John Ratzenberger - Clifford C "Cliff" Clavin, Jr

Woody Harrelson - Woodrow Tiberius "Woody" Boyd (1985-1993)

Kelsey Grammer - Dr Frasier W Crane (1984-1993)

Roseanne
ABC: October 18, 1988 - May 20, 1997

Number of Seasons: 9

Number of Episodes: 222

Show Category: Comedy

Premise: Roseanne was one of the most successful series of the late '80s and early '90s. It always received great ratings and was awarded with 4 Emmys, 3 Golden Globes and 4 American Comedy Awards. The show ran from 1988 to 1997 and ended with one of the most original (and confusing for some) endings in TV history.

Set in small town Lanford Illinois, the show followed The Conners, a blue collar family with a humerous backbone, through the trials of: life, marriage, raising a family, and making ends meet.

Cast:

John Goodman - Dan Conner

Laurie Metcalf - Jackie Harris

Sara Gilbert - Darlene Conner Healy

Roseanne - Roseanne Conner

Sarah Chalke - Rebecca "Becky" Conner Healy

Lecy Goranson - Rebecca "Becky" Conner Healy

Michael Fishman - David Jacob "D.J." Conner

MacGyver

ABC: September 29, 1985 - May 21, 1992

Number of Seasons: 7

Number of Episodes: 139

Show Categories: Action/Adventure, Drama

MacGyver is a different kind of hero - he doesn´t use weapons, he´s afraid of heights, and he´s an expert at making complicated machines out of ordinary things. A fan, a dough-scraper and some duct tape forms an excellent helicopter attack. A cut credit card can help cause a traffic jam. A light bulb makes an outstanding set of lock picks...

Pete Thornton is Mac´s best friend, an ex-agent from the DXS who´s now the director of field operations at a think tank called the Phoenix Foundation for Research. If Mac´s not careful, he might bump into Murdoc (Michael Des Barres), a masquerading hitman who seems to have nine lives and a grudge against MacGyver. Or worse, Penny Parker (Teri Hatcher) - the struggling artist who cannot stop talking... or stay out of trouble. Or even worse, Jack Dalton (Bruce McGill) - Mac´s pilot friend who has a natural talent for getting himself and others into even more trouble. On Mac´s side was his grandfather Harry (John Anderson), and Phoenix operative Nikki Carpenter (Elyssa Davalos). The series ran for 7 seasons. It has since become a practical reference guide for DIY-work.

Cast:

Dana Elcar - Peter Thornton

Richard Dean Anderson - MacGyver

Teri Hatcher - Penny Parker

Bruce McGill - Jack Dalton

Michael Des Barres - Murdoc

John Anderson (I) - Harry Jackson

The King of Queens

CBS: September 21, 1998 - May 14, 2007

Number of Seasons: 9

Number of Episodes: 207

Show Category: Comedy

The King of Queens revolves around Doug Heffernan (Kevin James, Everybody Loves Raymond), a Queens, N.Y., parcel delivery man with simple desires. Among his prized possessions is a 70-inch television that his lovely wife, Carrie (Leah Remini, Fired Up), provided for him. However, now that Carrie's widowed father, Arthur (Jerry Stiller, Seinfeld), lives with them, Doug's television room has become Arthur's bedroom. Doug and his sports-watching buddies, Spence (Patton Oswalt, Crank Yankers) and Deacon (Victor Williams, The Animatrix)--and the beloved television--have been relegated to the garage, and Doug now shares his castle with a very eccentric father-in-law and his very unusual habits.
Cast:
Kevin James - Doug Heffernan
Patton Oswalt - Spence Olchin
Leah Remini - Carrie Heffernan
Lisa Rieffel - Sara Spooner (Season 1)
Larry Romano - Richie Lannucci
Richard Rossi - Jared
Jerry Stiller - Arthur Spooner
Nicole Sullivan - Holly (2002-present)
Ricki Lake - Stephanie Heffernan (2000)
Gary Valentine - Danny Heffernan
Victor Williams - Deacon Palmer

Becker

CBS: November 2, 1998 - January 28, 2004

Number of Seasons: 6

Number of Episodes: 129

Show Category: Comedy

Ted Danson (Cheers) stars as Dr. John Becker, a dedicated and talented physician with a gruff exterior. Unfortunately, his interior isn't warm and fuzzy either. While he offend those around him who try to get close, he's extremely dedicated to his medical practice in the Bronx where he always went the extra mile to help those in need.

Becker looked at the world around him and saw a society gone mad, full of incongruities and had no problem about saying anything that came to his mind. Becker often unleashed his views at the local diner run by Reggie (Terry Farrell, Star Trek Deep Space Nine). Jake (Alex Desert, The Heights) is the blind proprietor of the local newsstand. He's used to John and did his best to explain the "Becker phenomenon" to others, including Bob (Saverio Guerra, Temporarily Yours).

Cast:

Saverio Guerra - Bob (Seasons 3-5, Recurring Otherwise)

Ted Danson - Dr. John Becker

Terry Farrell - Regina "Reggie" Kostas (1998-2002)

Alex Desert - Jake Malinak

Hattie Winston - Margaret Wyborn

Shawnee Smith - Linda

Nancy Travis - Chistina "Chris" Conner (Season 5-6, Recurring Otherwise)

Jorge Garcia - Hector Lopez (Season 6)

Quantum Leap

NBC: March 26, 1989 - May 5, 1993

Number of Seasons: 5

Number of Episodes: 97

Show Categories: Science-Fiction, Action/Adventure

"Theorizing that one could time travel within his own lifetime, Dr. Sam Beckett stepped into the Quantum Leap accelerator and Vanished...He woke to find himself trapped in the past, facing mirror images that were not his own and driven by an unknown force to change history for the better. His only guide on this journey is Al, an observer from his own time, who appears in the form of a hologram that only Sam can see and hear. And so Dr. Beckett finds himself leaping from life to life, striving to put right what once went wrong and hoping each time that his next leap will be the leap home."

Cast:

Dean Stockwell - Rear Admiral Albert "Al" Calavicci

Scott Bakula - Dr. Samuel "Sam" Beckett

The Incredible Hulk

CBS: March 10, 1978 - May 12, 1982

Number of Seasons: 5

Number of Episodes: 83

Show Categories: Science-Fiction, Action/Adventure

David Banner is a research scientist trying to find a way to tap into the hidden strength that all humans possess. Then, one night in his labratory, an experiment went wrong, causing him to be overexposed to gamma radiation. Now, whenever angered or distressed, the mild-mannered scientist finds himself transforming into a powerful seven-foot green creature known as The Incredible Hulk.

The Hulk is guided by David's personality, dealing with whatever distresses David. But unfortunately, David has no control over the creature's actions. Nor can he remember what he had done during his Hulkish states.

He travels around the country in search of a cure, while taking various odd jobs under different aliases. During this odyssey, he tries to avoid the pursuit of investigative reporter Jack McGee, who suspects the Hulk of murder, and who is determined to discover the creature's true identity.

Cast:

Bill Bixby - Dr. David Bruce Banner

Lou Ferrigno - The Hulk

Jack Colvin - Jack McGee

Andy Richter Controls the Universe
Fox: March 19, 2002 - June 14, 2004

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 19

Show Category: Comedy
Premise: Andy (Andy Richter) is a short story writer, who makes his living by working at a huge faceless company in present day Chicago, writing Technical Manuals. In his active, fertile, writer's imagination, we see (and hear as he narrates) the stories of his daily life, as they should be, could be, might be, and even actually how they are.
Andy shares his office with the company's newest employee, and Andy's newest friend, the frail, jumpy, odd, loveable Byron (Jonathan Slavin). Also inhabiting Andy's world is his best friend Keith (James Patrick Stuart), who is "so good looking" that Andy must fight his own "prejudice against the 'attractive,' who seem to get everything they want, unlike ordinary humans." Supervisor Jessica (Paget Brewster) is also Andy's longtime friend and uses her lightening sharp tongue to keep the group out of, or at times, to get the group INTO trouble. The newer receptionist Wendy (Irene Molloy), whom Andy first had a crush on, is dating Keith (somewhat proving Andy's "Attractive Theory").

Cast:
Paget Brewster - Jessica Green
Irene Molloy - Wendy
Andy Richter - Andy
Jonathan Slavin - Byron
James Patrick Stuart - Keith

8 Simple Rules
ABC: September 17, 2002 - April 15, 2005

Number of Seasons: 3

Number of Episodes: 76

Show Categories: Comedy

Premise: During this ABC comedy's first season, John Ritter played the father of two teenage girls and a teenage boy.

In season 1, Paul Hennessy was a loving, rational Dad whose darling, pliable daughters morphed into hormonally-challenged, incomprehensible teenagers. When he found himself in disturbing situations, like meeting his daughter's boyfriend, he reacted in ways even he finds crazy. Thank goodness he had a 13-year-old son who spoke his language, and a loving wife to had help him through parenthood.

This season, the Hennessy's will have to deal with their father's and husband's death. Cate will struggle being a widow, and on top of that raising two daughters who are boy crazy and a son who is entering puberty (without a father). The three kids will have to deal with losing a parent, and only having one left, on top of the everyday teenage-pressuring issues. To help them along the way, Cate's father, Jim will live with them to try to fill Paul's void and help his daughter and grandkids through this difficult time. And there cousin C.J. comes to live with them, too.

NOTE: During the show's second season, its name was shortened to just "8 Simple Rules," instead of "8 Simple Rules For Dating My Teenage Daughter."
Cast:
David Spade - C.J. (season 2+)
Katey Sagal - Cate
Kaley Cuoco - Bridget
Amy Davidson - Kerry
Martin Spanjers - Rory Joseph Hennessy
James Garner - Grandpa Jim (season 2+)
Billy Aaron Brown - Kyle
John Ritter - Paul Hennessy (season 1)

Norm
ABC: March 24, 1999 - April 6, 2001

Number of Seasons: 3

Number of Episodes: 55

Show Category: Comedy
Premise: Norm Henderson (Norm Macdonald) was once a fairly well-known --but not particularly good--professional hockey player. Norm participated in a couple of non-sports activities--gambling and tax evasion--and as a result, he was expelled from hockey for life. Facing a possible jail term, Norm lucked out and was sentenced to community service as a social worker. However, his fresh perspective and lack of patience for bureaucracy don't always go over well with his by-the-book co-workers.
Enter Laurie (Laurie Metcalf) and Danny (Ian Gomez) who are Norm's co-workers and best friends. Both are caring, meticulous, highly skilled workers who are devoted to helping others work out their problems. Outside the office, both Laurie and Danny have their own issues to deal with, including love, friendships and relationships. Along with new officemate Molly (Amy Wilson), the group must navigate their way through office politics, not the least of which entails dealing with their lackadaisical boss, Mr. Denby (Max Wright). Through it all, Norm's unique and refreshing attitude causes him to bend--if not break--the rules of the system, always with hilarious and utterly unpredictable results.

Cast:
Nikki Cox - Taylor Clayton (Season 1)
Faith Ford - Shelley Killmartin (Season 3)
Ian Gomez - Danny Sanchez
Bruce Jarchow - Anthony Curtis (Season 1)
Artie Lange - Artie Henderson (Season 2-3)
Norm Macdonald - Norm Henderson
Laurie Metcalf - Laurie Freeman
Amy Wilson - Molly Carver (Season 1)
Max Wright - Mr. Max Denby

NewsRadio
NBC: March 21, 1995 - May 4, 1999

Number of Seasons: 5

Number of Episodes: 97

Show Category: Comedy
Premise: NewsRadio is about the staff of WNYX, the craziest radio station in New York City.
The show takes a look at the lives of people working to produce a daily news show. Dave Nelson, the director, takes his job seriously. In order to maintain order throughout the office, he must understand the different "signals" he receives through his boss, Jimmy James; stifle the secretary, Beth; and balance his personal relationship with writer, Lisa Miller. Adding to the mix are Matthew Brock and Joe Garelli, the street reporter and electrician (respectively), who are obsessed with conspiracy theories.

Cast:
Dave Foley - Dave Nelson

Andy Dick - Matthew Brock

Stephen Root - Jimmy James

Vicki Lewis - Beth
Joe Rogan - Joe Garelli
Maura Tierney - Lisa Miller

Khandi Alexander - Catherine Duke (episodes 2-76)
Phil Hartman - Evelyn William "Bill" McNeal (Seasons 1-4)
Jon Lovitz - Max Louis (Season 5)

The Wayans Bros.
The WB: Jan. 11, 1995 - May 20 1999

Number of Seasons: 5

Number of Episodes: 103

Show Category: Comedy
Premise: Comedians Shawn and Marlon Wayans star as Shawn and Marlon Williams, two brothers with little more in common than their family name, the one-bedroom brownstone they share in New York City and an innate ability to disagree, disrupt and dis. At 24, Shawn is the older of the two brothers and is clearly Pops' favorite. Like his dad, Shawn's feet are firmly planted on the ground. As owner of the newsstand in the Neidermeyer Building, he is out to prove himself, and dreams of becoming a successful businessman. He's also good-looking and knows his way around the world of dating. But suave as he may be, Shawn is looking for real love, not a conquest or flavor of the week.
One year younger and the baby of the family, Marlon is the other side of the coin. Marlon takes life as it comes, living for the moment and always looking for the easy way out. He's a mama's boy and demands a great deal of attention, especially when Pops is paying more attention to Shawn. Despite the fact that these brothers are best friends, there is always that element of sibling rivalry between them. Shawn's patience is repeatedly put to the test, and often fails, when confronted by Marlon's irrepressible and often annoying ways. Although he attempts to remain adult and somewhat removed, Shawn is forever getting sucked into Marlon's wild schemes and antics.
Pops is the owner and guiding force behind the diner that bears his name. Beloved by the local regulars and the occasional celebrity, Pops is the king of his own realm. Energetic and strong-willed, Pops is not afraid to tell it like it is, and has no problems spreading his advice -- whether the guys want it or not.
When it comes to security at the Neidermeyer Building, female security guard Dee Baxter has everything under control. Despite a strong presence in the building, she turns to mush at the very mention of spending time eating or watching soap operas. Saddled with her meddling mother who moved in with her, Dee rules her domain with an iron fist and a very sharp tongue
Cast:
Ja'net DuBois - Grandma Ellington (1996-1998)
Anna Maria Horsford - Dierdre "Dee" Baxter
Paula Jai Parker - Monique
Lela Rochon - Lisa
Jill Tasker - Lou Malino
Shawn Wayans - Shawn Williams
Marlon Wayans - Marlon Williams
John Witherspoon - John "Pops" Williams.

Kenan & Kel

Nickelodeon: August 17, 1996 - April 1, 2000

Number of Seasons: 4

Number of Episodes: 60

Show Categories: Comedy, Children

Premise: Kenan & Kel was the hip spin-off to All That starring the show's biggest stars Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchel. Nick ran the show from 1996 to 1999, ending it with a TV movie in 2000. The show featured Kenan Rockmore, a high schooler who works at Rigby's mini grocery store. Kel Kimble is his orange soda-loving best friend. Chris Potter is Kenan's boss at Rigby's. At Kenan's homelife there is his mother Sheryl, his bald father Roger, and his Kel-loving sister Kyra. By 1998 the show introduced Sharla. Sharla works with Kenan at Rigby's. Chris hired her because he thought Kenan couldn't do the job but she was there to help Kenan out. While there, Sharla starts to develop a crush on Kenan. But Kenan never realized until she told him.

Cast:

Kenan Thompson - Kenan Rockmore

Kel Mitchell - Kel Kimbell

Ken Foree - Roger Rockmore
Teal Marchande - Sheryl Rockmore
Vanessa Baden - Kyra Rockmore
Dan Frischman - Chris Potter
Alexis Fields - Sharla Morrison (1998 - 1999)

Biagio Messina - Marc Cram (1998 - 1999)

The Tom Green Show

MTV: January 28, 1999 - April 1, 2001

Number of Seasons: 3

Number of Episodes: 29

Show Categories: Talk Shows, Comedy

Tom Green is a comedian who likes to go around and pull pranks on everybody. Among his most famous are putting a cow head in his parent's bed, suckling a cow's udder, and throwing plastic babies onto cars... just to name a few. The show is half talk show and half documentary.

Cast:

Tom Green

Glenn Humplik

Phil Giroux

ALF

NBC: September 22, 1986 - June 18, 1990

Number of Seasons: 4

Number of Episodes: 102

Show Categories: Comedy

Gordon Shumway, last known survivor from the planet Melmac, crash-lands his spaceship into the Tanner family's suburban garage. Willie dubs him "ALF", short for Alien Life Form. After convincing a military officer that they are not harboring a space creature, the Tanners decide to take ALF in as a member of the family.

Cast:

Max Wright - William Francis "Willie" Tanner

Liz Sheridan - Raquel Ochmonek

Paul Fusco - Gordon "ALF" Shumway [Voice/Puppeteer]

Anne Schedeen - Katherine Daphne "Kate" Halligan

Tanner Andrea Elson - Lynn Tanner

Benji Gregory - Brian Tanner

John LaMotta - Trevor Ochmonek

Josh Blake - Jake Ochmonek (1988-1990)

Firefly

Fox: September 20, 2002 - December 20, 2002

Number of Episodes: 15

Show Categories: Science-Fiction, Action/Adventure

Premise: Firefly is set five hundred years from today in a new planetary system after humanity abandons "Earth That Was". Under the leadership of Malcolm Reynolds, a renegade who fought against the new unified central government (the "Alliance"), the crew of the Firefly-class vessel Serenity struggles to survive any way they can. They fly between the border planets to keep away from the Alliance and below its radar. This series was described as a "science fiction western" but is different from other space-based shows as it features no aliens.

Cast:

Nathan Fillion - Captain Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds

Adam Baldwin - Jayne Cobb
Gina Torres - Zoe Washburne

Alan Tudyk - Hoban "Wash" Washburne

Jewel Staite - Kaywinnit Lee 'Kaylee' Frye
Ron Glass - Shepherd Derrial Book

Sean Maher - Dr. Simon Tam

Summer Glau - River Tam

Morena Baccarin - Inara Serra

Fastlane
Fox: Sep. 18, 2002 - April 25, 2003

Number of Episodes: 22

Show Category: Action/Adventure

Premise: FOX's primetime crime drama follows two renegade cops, LAPD officer Van Ray (Peter Facinelli) and former gang member now NYPD narcotics cop Deaqon Hayes (Bill Bellamy), as they go undercover to catch the most elite criminals in Los Angeles, while searching for the ones that killed Deaq's estranged brother and Van's partner, Andre. Led by their no-nonsense boss, LAPD lieutenant Billie Chambers (Tiffani Thiessen), they have full access to The Candy Store, a downtown warehouse full of confiscated expensive goodies, such as Ducatis, Ferraris, and Rolexes. These 'fifty-one percent cops and forty-nine percent criminals' have the ultimate backstage pass to blend right into the glamorous world of high-stakes crime.

Cast:

Bill Bellamy - Deaqon Hayes
Peter Facinelli - Van Ray
Tiffani-Amber Thiessen - Wilhemina "Billie" Chambers

Tenacious D

HBO: January 1, 1999 - February 1, 2000

Number of Episodes: 6

Show Category: Comedy

In 1999, Jack Black and Kyle Gass filmed a series of 6 comedic shorts for HBO. Each episode showed Tenacious D during all of their adventures while trying to make it big. Each episode contained an open mike performance with Tenacious D, these performances are still the only place you can hear a few of their rare classic songs.

Cast:

Jack Black - Jack, J.B.

Kyle Gass - Kyle, K.G.

Tucker

NBC: October 2, 2000 - March 27, 2001

Number of episodes: 13

Show type: Single-Camera Sitcom
Premise: "Katey Sagal and newcomer Eli Marienthal star in a family comedy as seen through the eyes of a hopeful 14-year-old boy dealing with divorce, growing up and falling in love for the first time."

"There's only one thing worse than your dad running off with a 26-year-old; moving in with your self-righteous aunt (Katey Sagal, Married…With Children, Futurama) who, despite her good intentions, thinks you're a troublemaker! Meet Tucker (Eli Marienthal, American Pie, The Iron Giant) an all-American kid who's keeping his chin up and his hormones down in a world that tries - but can't - push him around. As he and his mom try to make it on their own, Tucker remains upbeat despite his aunt and her annoying son Leon. In fact, he's already found a positive angle - McKenna, the girl next door. Hanging out with her makes everything great - that and his belief that good times are ahead."
Cast:

Eli Marienthal - Tucker Pierce

Katey Sagal - Claire Wennick
Noelle Beck - Jeannie Pierce

Nathan Lawrence - Leon Wennick
Alison Lohman - McKenna Reed

Casey Sander - Jimmy Wennick

Undeclared

FOX: September 25, 2001 - March 12, 2002

Number of Episodes: 17

Show Categories: Comedy, Drama

College life is seen through the eyes of the new and improved Steven Karp, who grew seven inches over summer--going from scrawny high school nerd to potentially handsome college student. Steven meets his new British roommate, Lloyd, a suave theater major who enlightens him in the ways of women. They share a suite with Marshall, a music major, and Ron, a business major. They all live just across the hall from Lizzie, the girl who "stole" Steven's virginity (and heart) but has a 'loving' and 'creative' boyfriend back home. And then there's Rachel, Lizzie's panic-stricken roommate. Together they help each other face the freedoms and responsibilities that come along with being away from home for the first time.

Cast:

Monica Keena - Rachel Lindquist

Carla Gallo - Lizzie Exley

Charlie Hunnam - Lloyd Haythe

Seth Rogen - Ron Garner

Jay Baruchel - Steven Karp

Timm Sharp - Marshall Nesbitt

Loudon Wainwright - Hal Karp

Christina Payano - Tina Ellroy

Clerks

ABC: May 31, 2000 - June 28, 2000

Number of Episodes: 6

Show Categories: Animation, Comedy

This animated series, based on Kevin Smith's 1994 film of the same name, centers on Dante Hicks and Randal Graves, the clerks at The Quick Stop and RST Video. These "slackers" spend most of their time spoofing pop culture and whining about their miserable lives. Adding color to their lives are the resident "hetero-life partners" Jay and Silent Bob, who hang out and sell fireworks outside the store. Every show needs an evil villain, so to accommodate, Leonardo Leonardo was created -- a rich, gay psychopath, who was the evil foil for our heroes. Leonardo's sidekick, the menacing Plug, was a robot. NBA player Charles Barkley voiced himself in nearly every episode, playing the nemesis of Jay and Silent Bob. And Lando was created in episode 3 to address the lack of black characters in the show. Utilizing the animation, the makers inserted tons of film and television spoofs, and cameos from many stars.

Cast:

Jason Mewes - Jay

Brian O'Halloran - Dante Hicks

Jeff Anderson - Randal Graves

Kevin Smith - Silent Bob

Teen Angel

ABC: September 26, 1997 - February 13, 1998

Number of Episodes: 17

Show Category: Comedy

The story is about a teenage trouble maker who eats a six month old hamburger and then comes back from the dead to become his best friend, Steve's guardian angel. He tries to help as much as possible but seems to make things worse!

Cast:

Conchata Ferrell - Aunt Pam

Jerry Van Dyke - Grandpa Jerry Beauchamp (12 - 17)

Ron Glass - Rod The Head

Maureen McCormick - Judy Beauchamp (1 - 11)

Tommy Hinkley - Casey Beauchamp (12 - 17)

Mike Damus - Marty DePolo

Corbin Allred - Steve Beauchamp

Katie Volding - Katie Beauchamp

Jordan Brower - Jorden Lubell

Drive

FOX: April 15, 2007 - April 23, 2007

Number of Episodes: 4

Show Categories: Action/Adventure, Drama

Drive follows the lives of a group of Americans racing each other in a sinister and possibly mortal cross-country race. Each has a special reason to compete - and each must win. Among the racers are two brothers in a stolen, pimped-out Cadillac that carries secrets of its own, a man trying to find his missing wife, a scientist and his teenage daughter, and others. No one knows who they're racing or where the finish line is, so anything is possible.

Cast:

Rochelle Aytes - Leigh Barnthouse

Emily Stone - Violet Trimble

Riley Smith - Rob Laird

Charles Martin Smith - Mr. Bright

J.D. Pardo - Sean Salazar

Taryn Manning - Ivy Chitty

Melanie Lynskey - Wendy Patrakas

Michael Hyatt - Susan Chamblee

Dylan Baker - John Trimble

Kevin Alejandro - Winston Salazar