Best TV Shows of 1988

These are the 10 best-rated TV shows released in 1988, led by Trial and Error, 48 Hours and This Is America, Charlie Brown. Ranked by audience score, with cast, trailers and legal places to watch on every page.

1. Trial and Error (1988)

★ 7.5/10

Trial and Error is an American sitcom that aired from March 15 to March 29, 1988. The series stars Eddie Velez and Paul Rodriguez as two Latino roommates living in Los Angeles.
2. 48 Hours (1988)

★ 7.3/10

This newsmagazine series investigates intriguing crime and justice cases that touch on all aspects of the human experience. Over its long run, the show has helped exonerate wrongly convicted people, driven the…
3. This Is America, Charlie Brown (1988)

★ 7.1/10

From the voyage of the Mayflower to the bold exploration of outer space, join the Peanuts gang as they take you on a timeless journey through American history! Groove along with Charlie Brown and Snoopy as they…
4. Noble House (1988)

★ 7.0/10

Despite its impressive history and reputation, the international trading company Struan's is in trouble. Overextended by the previous management, new tai-pan Ian Dunross has had to issue public stock to improve the…
5. American Experience (1988)

★ 6.6/10

TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.
6. War of the Worlds (1988)

★ 6.4/10

Humanity must resume its war against the Martians when they revive after decades of hibernation following their defeat in the 1950s. The fate of Earth may very well rest in the hands of a small yet courageous band…
7. Moondial (1988)

★ 6.4/10

Moondial is a British television serial made for children by the BBC and transmitted in 1988, with a repeat in 1990. It was written by Helen Cresswell, who also wrote the novel on which the series was based. The story…
8. Dear John (1988)

★ 5.7/10

Dear John starred Judd Hirsch as easygoing Drake Prep high school teacher John Lacey who is dumped by his wife, Wendy, via a Dear John letter. Wendy ends up with everything in the divorce settlement, including custody…
9. Countryfile (1988)

★ 4.6/10

The people, places and stories making news in the British countryside.
10. Jim Henson Presents the World of Puppetry (1988)

★ 0.0/10

Jim Henson hosts this series showcasing the creative accomplishments and fascinating work of puppeteers from around the world, from marionettes to shadow puppets, from comedy to the surreal and abstract.