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11 Shows That Prove TV In The '90s and early 2000s Was the best

Shows today can't compare to the amazing shows back in the '90s and and 2000s.

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Jun 25, 2018

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Growing up in the '90s and early 2000s was television's prime era. It was hard to be bored because there was always something to watch. Whether it was a sitcom, cartoons, or series, television was rich in diverse and interesting shows. A lot of people born in the '90s bond or reminisce over their favorite series.

Personally, I don't think there are as many good shows now compared to back in the '90s and 2000s. They should bring back a lot of these amazing shows so kids today can also enjoy what kids from the '90s watched. Not all of the shows I watched made this list, but here are some that made a big impact on my life.

1. "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” 1990-1996

This show was definitely Will Smith's best show of the '90s. We all grew to love his quirky character as the nephew from Philadelphia. This show has spoken about many issues that occurred during that time and even now. There were negative themes such as gun violence but also positive themes such as learning to love family. The show made a landmark for African American families on TV, along with "A Different World" and "In Living Color."

2. “Animaniacs” 1993-1998

This slapstick comedy follows the three siblings, Wakko, Yakko, and Dot, as they cause havoc wherever they go. To this day I still don't know what kind of creatures are they, but I guess it wasn't meant to be known.

3. “All That” 1994-2005

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This show was a childhood favorite, from its catchy opening song, hilarious sketches, and appealing cast members. It was basically "Saturday Night Live" for kids. We were able to watch some well-known actors and actresses, such as Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell, grow up on the show.

4. “Xena: Warrior Princess” 1995-2001

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This show was one of the shows that had a strong female lead who proved that she didn't need a man or a prince to save her. It's a science fiction show following a warrior named Xena who is trying to make up for her violent past. Even though the show didn't specify, there were many times where the show proved to be LGBTQ+ friendly, especially some hints of Xena and Gabrielle's relationship.

5. “Kenan and Kel” 1996-2000

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Starring Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell, this duo were a hilarious package. When someone asked you, "Who loves orange soda?" you should expect an answer from Kel saying, "Kel loves orange soda!"

6. “Recess” 1997-2001

What I enjoyed the most about this show was its diverse set of friends. You wouldn't see "the nerd" or "the tough one" in a group together, but I think that was the appeal of the show. Even if you have different personalities, you can still be friends.

7. "Buffy the Vampire Slayer” 1997-2003

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This series came after the movie where it developed a story line following Buffy Summers after being chosen as a vampire slayer. The series even had a spin-off titled "Angel," following the story of Angel, one of Buffy's vampire lovers.

8. “The Amanda Show” 1999-2002

Amanda Bynes took the spotlight in her own show after "All That." The show was also known for its comedy sketches and silly humor. Spin-offs shows such as "Drake and Josh" were created from the show.

9. “Ed, Edd n Eddy” 1999-2009

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From it wacky art style to its lovable characters, this cartoon was one of the best shows to look forward to after coming home from school. Following the lives of three friends with similar names, you were definitely in for an adventure every episode.

10. “Proud Family” 2001-2005

"Proud Family" was one of the few cartoon shows on the air that told the story of an African American family. This show follows the daily lives of the Proud family while also teaching different family values along the way.

11. “Kim Possible” 2002-2007

I think I still hear people sing the theme song to this show. Kim Possible was a well-known show that followed the life and missions of a teenage agent. People even have her iconic phone ringer as their ringtone.

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11 Shows That Prove TV In The '90s and early 2000s Was the best

Shows today can't compare to the amazing shows back in the '90s and and 2000s.

1. "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” 1990-1996

2. “Animaniacs” 1993-1998

3. “All That” 1994-2005

4. “Xena: Warrior Princess” 1995-2001

5. “Kenan and Kel” 1996-2000

6. “Recess” 1997-2001

7. "Buffy the Vampire Slayer” 1997-2003

8. “The Amanda Show” 1999-2002

9. “Ed, Edd n Eddy” 1999-2009

10. “Proud Family” 2001-2005

11. “Kim Possible” 2002-2007

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

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5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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