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Shows that feel likeThat '70s Show (1998–2006)

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 between trying to figure out the meaning of life, avoiding their parents, and dealing with out-of-control hormones, they’ve learned one thing for sure: they’ll always get by with a little help from their friends.

If you loved That '70s Show, the closest series we have are The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990), The Nanny (1993) and Saved by the Bell (1989). All three share That '70s Show's witty and playful feel, which is what we rank on before quality.

Seen the big three already? The under-the-radar pick below is El Chapulín Colorado (1973).

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If That '70s Show hit the spot, these will too

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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990–1996 · 6 seasons · NBC
★ 7.9comedy · familyHulu

A teen's mischief bouncing off a family that gives as good as it gets

The difference: The heart-to-hearts land harder — goofing pauses for real talk

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 upper-class lifestyle of his extended relatives, he soon finds himself right at home as a loved part of the family.

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The Nanny
1993–1999 · 6 seasons · CBS
★ 7.2comedy · familyPrime VideoHulu

Comfort sitcom rhythms with a loud, lovable family at the center

The difference: A grown-up workplace-family setup — no teenage basement crew

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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Saved by the Bell
1989–1993 · 4 seasons · NBC
★ 7.1family · comedy

High school scheming with a slacker charmer running the show

The difference: Broad Saturday-morning corniness, thin on actual wit

Lovable schemer Zack Morris leads his pals on adventures at California's Bayside High School. The friends navigate relationships, final exams, school dances, breakups and more while frequently frustrating their principal, Mr. Richard Belding, who does his best to keep them in check.

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Full House
1987–1995 · 8 seasons · ABC
★ 6.8comedy · familyHulu

A packed house where every mess gets hugged out by the credits

The difference: Squeaky-clean sweetness — nobody sneaks off to the basement

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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How I Met Your Mother
2005–2014 · 9 seasons · CBS
★ 8.3comedyHulu

A tight circle of friends turning hanging out into the whole show

The difference: Twentysomething bar-stool nostalgia and a divisive final act

A father recounts to his children - through a series of flashbacks - the journey he and his four best friends took leading up to him meeting their mother.

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Dinosaurs
1991–1995 · 4 seasons · ABC
★ 7.5sci-fi & fantasy · comedy · familyDisney+

Family squabbles played for laughs with a sly satirical streak

The difference: Puppet dinosaurs — the weirdness is the whole appeal

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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ALF
1986–1990 · 4 seasons · NBC
★ 7.4comedy · family · sci-fi & fantasyPrime VideoPeacock

One sarcastic houseguest keeping an ordinary family on its toes

The difference: The premise is the joke — an alien, one gag, four seasons

A furry alien wiseguy comes to live with a terran family after crashing into their garage.

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Gilmore Girls
2000–2007 · 7 seasons · The WB
★ 8.2comedy · dramaPrime VideoHulu

A small town where everyone knows everyone and talk is the sport

The difference: Fast-talking dramedy — more feelings per episode, fewer gags

Set in the charming town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, the series follows the captivating lives of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, a mother/daughter pair who have a relationship most people only dream of.

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El Chapulín Colorado
1973–1979 · 7 seasons · Las Estrellas
★ 8.5comedy · family

One thread runs through both: sitcom

The difference: Easier on the stillness than That '70s Show

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Frasier
1993–2004 · 11 seasons · NBC
★ 8.2comedy · familyPrime VideoHulu

Witty where it counts, playful underneath

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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Friends
1994–2004 · 10 seasons · NBC
★ 8.8comedyMax

Two things both keep coming back to: friendship and a group of friends

Six young people from New York City, on their own and struggling to survive in the real world, find the companionship, comfort and support they get from each other to be the perfect antidote to the pressures of life.

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Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
1996–2003 · 7 seasons · ABC
★ 6.7comedy · family · sci-fi & fantasyHuluParamount+

Teen growing pains handled with a wink and a laugh track

The difference: A magical gimmick drives the plots more than the friendships

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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