There are so many great sitcoms to come out of the 90s, ranked here by IMDb, and people still binge-watch series like Friends and Seinfeld today.

Like the decades that came before it, the '90s was another great era for sitcoms. Many of them involved friendships and how people interact with one another in daily life. This was a popular idea in sitcoms starting in the '70s, and it just got better and better as time went on.

This decade not only has some of the best sitcoms of the time period, but some of these sitcoms go down in history as the best TV shows of all time, launching the careers of some of their stars in the process.

Updated on March 4th, 2021 by Kristen Palamara: The 1990s is a nostalgic age for sitcoms for many fans of the television even if they didn't grow up in the 1990s. These are sitcoms that most people would recognize if they grew up watching television and there are maybe some new ones to check out as well from Full House and Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to The Nanny and Sports Night. Most of these sitcoms are well-regarded and have devoted fan bases that watch and rewatch them for comfort and to see their favorite families and characters grow up throughout the series. 

Updated on Nov 5, 2021, By Lynn Gibbs: The '90s was a great time for television. The best ‘90s sitcoms focused on the power of friendship and family. The characters and storylines were relatable while tugging on viewers' heartstrings and making them laugh. Sitcoms today are epic but it's hard to compare them to the sitcoms of the ‘90s. The power of ‘90s sitcoms is still strong today as old and new fans alike can stream them to be reminded of '90s nostalgia. 

20 Full House (1987-1995) - 6.7

● Available on HBO Max

Full House is one of the most classic '80s-'90s sitcoms that is recognizable in pop culture even if fans didn't grow up watching the series. It followed a close-knit family including Danny Tanner raising his three daughters; DJ, Stephanie, and Michelle, after the passing of their mother with the help of their two uncles Jesse and Joey. Full House dealt with some tough issues for a family-friendly show.

Similar to most other sitcoms, the series at times covered serious topics facing teenagers most notably dealing with peer pressure. The series had a big and lovable cast and is an iconic 1990s sitcom.

19 Saved By The Bell (1989-1993) - 7.0

● Available on Peacock and Hulu

Saved by the Bell was only on for four seasons but it's one of the most beloved sitcoms from the '90s. The series followed high school students, Zack Morris, A C Slater, Kelly Kapowski, and their friends at Bayside High. For '90s babies, the high school sitcom was relatable and adjacent to Boy Meets World. It had growing pains, family problems, and the ups and downs of teenage hormones. The characters on Saved by the Bell are some of the most beloved from that '90s period.

18 The Nanny (1993-1999) - 7.0

● Available on HBO Max and Tubi

The Nanny follows the stylish and outgoing Fran Fine from cosmetics saleswoman to becoming the nanny for three children of the wealthy Broadway producer Max Sheffield. The sitcom focuses on the family coming together, including their butler Niles and business partner C.C. Babcock.

The sitcom had more of a sarcastic edge to it that made it enjoyable for all audiences with a lovable family at the center like the other great '90s family sitcoms.

17 Everybody Loves Raymond (1996-2005) - 7.1

● Available on Peacock Premium, DirecTV, Sling, and Fubo

Everybody Loves Raymond ran for nine seasons and focused on Raymond Barone and his crazy family. With his wife, Debra, the two have three kids and overbearing parents. Living on Long Island, the show centers around sarcasm and Raymond's dry sense of humor.

Some of the funniest episodes of Everybody Loves Raymond revolved around realistic drama that viewers could relate to. From his jealous brother to his helpless attitude in a chaotic household, Everybody Loves Raymond is a fan favorite.

16 Wings (1990-1997) - 7.2

● Available on Hulu and Paramount+

Wings was a '90s sitcom that centered around the fictional airport Tom Nevers Field. With Joe and Brian Hackett running their own airline, Sandpiper Air, the show follows them and their day-to-day at work. Multiple characters are added in the show as friends, co-workers, and love interests, which really bring this workplace comedy home.

Wings lasted for eight seasons and was created by the same famous faces who created and produced Cheers.

15 Spin City (1996-2002) - 7.2

● Available on Paramount+, Roku, and Pluto TV

Spin City was on for seven years and six seasons before coming to an end. The humorous sitcom followed Michael J. Fox as the Deputy Mayor of New York, Mike Flaherty. What made the sitcom hilarious was the number of issues that arose during Flaherty's workday and how he and his team could squander the issues before they become larger problems. The sitcom also starred famous faces like Charlie Sheen, Heather Locklear, Richard Kind, and Michael Boatman.

14 Will & Grace (1998-2006 and 2017-2020) - 7.2

● Available on Hulu

Will & Grace was one of the most popular and revolutionary sitcoms of the '90s as it was one of the first widespread sitcoms to feature main LGBTQ+ characters. The sitcom began in the late '90s and ran into the mid-2000s with a reboot in 2017 that followed the main cast of characters including; Will, Grace, Jack, and Karen. Will & Grace had some of the best depictions of friendship in the '90s.

The sitcom followed the four characters in their personal lives as Will and Grace were roommates after Grace left her fiance with their friends Karen (the outgoing socialite) and Jack (the hyper actor).

13 Home Improvement (1991-1999) - 7.2

● Available for purchase on Apple TV and Amazon

Tim Allen stars in this family sitcom, Home Improvement, about the everyday life of Tim Taylor, host of a home improvement show, along with his wife and three boys. There were not as many popular family sitcoms in the 1990s compared to the 1980s, but a few of them in the '90s stick out and are considered comedy classics, and this one is no exception.

Tim Allen may not be the first comedian to get his own sitcom, but the success of this show launched a pretty successful movie career for the star.

12 King Of Queens (1998-2007) - 7.3

● Available on Peacock Premium

King of Queens went on for nine seasons and followed the sarcastic life of Doug Heffernan, his wife Carrie, and his loving—yet invasive—father-in-law, Arthur. In the sitcom, Doug and his wife live in Queens, New York, and are a typical working-class couple. Doug acts as a delivery man while he and his wife spend the majority of their day meeting the demands of Arthur. With Doug being the stereotypical lazy, sports junkie, many felt that Carrie deserved better. But as most '90s family sitcoms, she was dedicated to her husband. King of Queens had a similar setup to fellow '90s sitcom, Everybody Loves Raymond.

11 Martin (1992-1997) - 7.4

● Available on DirecTV, BET+, Sling, Fubu, and Tubi

 This series revolves around Martin Payne and his relationship with his girlfriend and friends. Martin Lawrence is a hilarious actor, and Martin is one of his best projects. It has a great ensemble cast, and they all give wonderful performances.

Viewers loved the show from beginning to end. It is a classic '90s sitcom, and it deserves all the love and respect that it obtained over the years. It is still a favorite in reruns, being discovered by new audiences, making it still popular today.

10 3rd Rock From The Sun (1996-2001) - 7.7

● Available on Peacock, Roku, Hoopla, DirecTV, and Tubi

This hilarious, over-the-top sitcom involves a group of aliens who come to earth to learn about humans and their customs. They take the form of humans themselves, leading to a fantastic, fish-out-of-water TV series. John Lithgow stars in this series, and he gives a fantastic performance. 3rd Rock From The Sun also launched the career of movie star Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

The premise is wacky, almost so much that it seems like it couldn't work. Yet it was a huge success and possibly ended too soon. It was a great ensemble comedy that was hilarious, lighthearted, and entertaining, from beginning to end.

9 NewsRadio (1995-1999) - 7.9

● Available on Roku

Similar to the classic 1970s sitcom WKRP In Cincinnati, NewsRadio involves a group of people running a radio station and the relationships between them. NewsRadio is another great example of a workplace comedy with a terrific ensemble cast.

Dave Foley shines as the star of this series as the news director. This particular show has flown under many people's radar, but those that have seen it or are introduced to it will see how funny and well-written this underrated TV comedy is.

8 The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air (1990-1996) - 7.9

● Available on HBO Max, DirecTV, Sling, and Fubu

The theme song itself is just as popular, if not more so than the TV show. Will Smith gives a fantastic performance, and it is no wonder he is such a beloved movie star today.

7 That '70s Show (1998-2006) - 8.0

● Available for purchase on Amazon

Even though That 70's Show was set in the 1970s it had classic 1990s and early 2000s comedy throughout its eight-season-long run. The sitcom followed a group of teenage friends growing up in Wisconsin in the 1970s all connected by the main character Eric Forman.

That 70's Show mainly focused on the teens, but also looked into the lives of the adults mostly focusing on Eric's parents Kitty and Red. The sitcom had witty dialogue, interesting characters, and slapstick comedy that almost any audience could enjoy. And like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, That '70s Show had a theme song that got stuck in everyone's heads.

6 Boy Meets World (1993-2000) - 8.0

● Available on Disney+

Ben Savage, younger brother of The Wonder Years star Fred Savage, stars in this coming-of-age sitcom about a boy growing up from middle school to college with his friends, receiving great advice along the way from his teacher, Mr. Feeny. Boy Meets World touched base on serious topics but wrapped up in a positive way.

The series was a big hit in ABC's TGIF lineup, and it even spawned a sequel series, years later, on the Disney Channel: Girl Meets World. This was a great sitcom that defined growing up in the 1990s, and it is still popular with audiences, today.

5 Frasier (1993-2004) - 8.1

● Available on Hulu, Peacock Premium, Paramount+, Peacock, and DirecTV

Fraiser was a successful sitcom that starred Kelsey Grammer as Dr. Frasier Crane, a radio psychiatrist in Seattle. It is a spin-off of the massive 1980s hit, Cheers, and Frasier ran for 11 seasons, just like its predecessor. Frasier was always a fan favorite in Cheers, so a sitcom surrounding his character was a good idea.

It is a great ensemble comedy that is just as memorable as the show that came before it, and it will go down in history as one of the best TV spin-offs of all time.

4 Sports Night (1998-2000) - 8.3

● Available for purchase on Apple TV

Sports Night was a short-lived '90s sitcom from Aaron Sorkin premiering right before the success of The West Wing. The sitcom followed two sports reporters, Casey McCall and Dan Rydell, who co-hosted a sports show together and the producer of their show Dana Whitaker.

The sitcom was full of quick-witted and hilariously smart dialogue and was about more than only sports as it reckoned with current events, politics, and interpersonal relationships in the workplace.

3 Mr. Bean (1990-1995) - 8.5

● Available on Prime Video, Hulu, Roku, and Tubi

Comedic actor Rowan Atkinson stars in this series as Mr. Bean, a childlike man who struggles to complete the simplest day-to-day tasks in life. Everything is over-the-top, and Atkinson's exaggerated gestures and facial expressions make this show memorable. Every Mr Bean skit was hilarious.

Whether he is freaking out over a scary movie in the theater or preparing for a New Year's Eve party, Atkinson's performance always makes viewers' laugh. The series was so successful that a couple of feature films with the beloved character were released after the show's run.

2 Seinfeld (1989-1998) - 8.8

● Available on Netflix and DirecTV

Seinfeld may have technically started at the end of the 1980s, but it is definitely a '90s show. Jerry Seinfeld stars in this hilarious sitcom as a TV version of himself and the antics between him and his friends in New York City. It is one of the most popular sitcoms of all time with nine seasons, and reruns are still shown today.

It is a great ensemble comedy, and every actor's performance is memorable and fun to watch. The finale is one of the most-watched series finales of all time, and when people think of '90s TV shows, this is definitely one of the first ones that come to mind.

1 Friends (1994-2004) - 8.8

● Available on HBO Max, DirecTV, Sling, and Fubu

Friends is an ensemble comedy that involves a group of adults in their 20's navigating life in New York City. It was a huge hit, and it launched the careers of its stars, including Jennifer Aniston's movie career and Courteney Cox's turn to horror in the famous Scream franchise.

It was a popular sitcom from beginning to end, and it is perhaps more famous now than it was when the series originally aired, with a huge fanbase around the world. There was chemistry between all of its stars, playing an important role in the success of the series.

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