There is something about TV in the ’90s and the 2000s that was different from the shows that we have now. Don’t get me wrong, there are some amazing programs on TV today. I sometimes like them more than real life. But every now and then, you need a little ’90s nostalgia in your life. You need a taste of what you used to watch — the shows that taught you lessons, made you laugh and remind you of your favorite things about your childhood.
Here are some of my favorite television shows from when I was a kid. I hope it will remind you of all that was (and is) great about TV. Because without these shows, we wouldn’t have the phenomenal programs we watch now.
TRL (Total Request Live)
You ran home after school to see your favorite celeb on TRL.
That’s So Raven
Her silly spirit, adventures and mishaps are sorely missed.
Degrassi: The Next Generation
It may just be the most dramatic school in the history of fictional TV schools. Plus, it features Aubrey Graham before he was Drake. What more is there, really?
The Proud Family
The characters always kept it real.
The Game
The first few seasons were ridiculous. They were also kind of amazing.
Frasier
So much sarcasm in one place! It was fantastic.
One on One
Showing a black dad raising his daughter as a single father was revolutionary.
Access Granted
It was always exciting to see some of our favorite music videos get made. Perhaps we can petition BET to bring it back?
Hey Arnold
All about dreaming and overcoming obstacles, Hey Arnold was a funny and feel-good show.
Sister, Sister
One of the best sitcoms to ever be on television. Who doesn’t miss this show?
Kenan & Kel
This show was on every week at my house. Even my parents loved it.
Living Single
This might be one of my all-time favorite TV shows. Seeing three strong black women taking their lives by storm was everything. And the guys were cool, too!
Everybody Hates Chris
I miss this family. They were caring and hysterical – a winning combination.
Kim Possible
Kim never let anyone get in her way, and Ron was absolutely hilarious.
106 & Park
…But with AJ and Free. I even miss Rosci and Terrence. The show was fire.
All That
Where so many funny child stars got their start, you can’t help but have a bit of nostalgia for this tween variety show.
Daria
An independent woman with a dark sense of humor, Daria didn’t change for anyone, and that’s what we loved about her.
Moesha
The quintessential coming-of-age show for black teenage girls everywhere, Moesha stood out as a grounded figure that young girls can relate to.
Thankfully, with the power of the Internet, Netflix and television streaming everywhere, we can get our favorite shows from the past anytime we want! So, who’s ready to binge-watch some of these old favorites? I know I am!
