Best TV Shows of the 1990s0s

These are the 48 best-rated TV shows released in the 1990s0s, led by DIY SOS, Navy SEALs: The Untold Stories and The Water Margin. Ranked by audience score, with cast, trailers and legal places to watch on every page.

1. DIY SOS (1999)

★ 10.0/10

DIY SOS is a British DIY television series made for the BBC, presented by Nick Knowles. The first episode was broadcast on 7 October 1999 and the show is still airing today. As well as being a DIY programme it also…
2. Navy SEALs: The Untold Stories (1999)

★ 9.5/10

Based on first-person accounts, the U.S. Navy SEALs face battle savagely but in secret. This extraordinary mini-series includes seven actual, classified missions - from planning through preparation to heart-stopping…
3. The Water Margin (1998)

★ 9.1/10

The trials and tribulations of 108 outlaws during the mid Song Dynasty.
4. Race Around the World (1997)

★ 9.0/10

Race Around the World was an Australian documentary series produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in 1997 and 1998 . It was based on a Canadian television series. Both seasons were hosted by Richard…
5. Efterlyst (1991)

★ 9.0/10

Efterlyst is a Swedish TV program, equivalent of America's Most Wanted. The show plays security camera footage, reconstructions of crimes, and then takes calls and tips from the Swedish public. Efterlyst has since its…
6. One Piece (1999)

★ 8.7/10

Years ago, the fearsome Pirate King, Gol D. Roger was executed leaving a huge pile of treasure and the famous "One Piece" behind. Whoever claims the "One Piece" will be named the new King of the Pirates. Monkey D…
7. Slam Dunk (1993)

★ 8.7/10

Sakuragi Hanamichi is a junior high punk used to getting into fights and being rejected by girls but upon entering high school he meets the girl of his dreams, Haruko Akagi. He will do anything in order to win her…
8. Romeo's Blue Skies (1995)

★ 8.7/10

Romeo, a poor kid living in a Swiss village, bravely sells himself into servitude as a chimney sweep in order to save his family. On his way to Milan he meets a mysterious boy named Alfredo, and they become fast…
9. Cold Case Files (1999)

★ 8.5/10

Explore compelling cases that have gone cold for years, chronicling the journeys of the detectives who reopened them. The detectives relive the events of the crimes, reveal new twists and startling revelations, relying…
10. GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka (1998)

★ 8.5/10

Eikichi Onizuka, former gang leader, becomes a teacher of a class of students who torment their teachers and fellow students. Of course they do not do this out of whim, they have their reasons. Onizuka is charged by…
11. Berserk (1997)

★ 8.5/10

Guts, a wandering mercenary, joins the Band of the Hawk after being defeated in a duel by Griffith, the group's leader and founder. Together, they dominate every battle, but something menacing lurks in the shadows.
12. Futurama (1999)

★ 8.4/10

The adventures of a late-20th-century New York City pizza delivery boy, Philip J. Fry, who, after being unwittingly cryogenically frozen for one thousand years, finds employment at Planet Express, an interplanetary…
13. South Park (1997)

★ 8.3/10

Follow the misadventures of four irreverent grade-schoolers in the quiet, dysfunctional town of South Park, Colorado.
14. People Like Us (1999)

★ 8.3/10

People Like Us was a British radio and TV comedy programme, a spoof on-location documentary written by John Morton, and starring Chris Langham as Roy Mallard, an inept interviewer. Originally a radio show for BBC Radio…
15. Wie is de Mol? (1999)

★ 8.1/10

Ten candidates have to complete assignments to earn money. However, one of the group members is the Mole. The Mole's goal is to make the assignments fail and keep the amount of money earned as low as possible. The…
16. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)

★ 8.0/10

In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the…
17. Pokémon (1997)

★ 8.0/10

Join Ash accompanied by his partner Pikachu, as he travels through many regions, meets new friends and faces new challenges on his quest to become a Pokémon Master.
18. Sharpe (1993)

★ 8.0/10

Sharpe is a British series of television dramas starring Sean Bean as Richard Sharpe, a fictional British soldier in the Napoleonic Wars. Sharpe is the hero of a number of novels by Bernard Cornwell; most, though not…
19. Modern Marvels (1993)

★ 8.0/10

HISTORY’s longest-running series moves to H2. Modern Marvels celebrates the ingenuity, invention and imagination found in the world around us. From commonplace items like ink and coffee to architectural masterpieces…
20. Motorway Patrol (1999)

★ 8.0/10

Observational documentary following the daily lives of police officers patrolling the motorways in and around Auckland, New Zealand's largest urban area.
21. The Famous Five (1995)

★ 7.9/10

The Famous Five is a British television series based on the children's books of the same name by Enid Blyton. It was first broadcast on Tyne Tees Television and HTV from 10/9/1995 onwards, and on CITV from 1/7/1996…
22. Fired Up (1997)

★ 7.8/10

Fired Up is a short-lived 1997–1998 situation comedy airing on NBC. It lasted for two seasons and 28 episodes. The series, the first from Grammnet Productions, starred Sharon Lawrence and Leah Remini. The series was…
23. Star Trek: Voyager (1995)

★ 7.8/10

Pulled to the far side of the galaxy, where the Federation is 75 years away at maximum warp speed, a Starfleet ship must cooperate with Maquis rebels to find a way home.
24. The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss (1996)

★ 7.8/10

The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss is an American live-action/puppet television series based on characters created by Dr. Seuss, produced by Jim Henson Productions. It aired for two seasons on the Nick Jr. Block on…
25. The Unacceptable (1991)

★ 7.8/10

A comedy television series. The series is representative of the daily life of Athenians in the early '90s.
26. Mobile Suit Gundam Wing (1995)

★ 7.8/10

After Colony (A.C.) 195. Mankind has moved into space. Thousands of people live on giant orbiting space colonies called "Sides." However, the Earth Government, which rules the colonies, is unjust and cruel. A group of…
27. SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)

★ 7.7/10

Deep down in the Pacific Ocean in the subterranean city of Bikini Bottom lives a square yellow sponge named SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob lives in a pineapple with his pet snail, Gary, loves his job as a fry cook at…
28. Superman: The Animated Series (1996)

★ 7.7/10

Superman, an incredibly powerful alien from the planet Krypton, defends Metropolis from supercriminals. Superman hides his identity behind the glasses of Clark Kent; a mild-mannered reporter for the newspaper the Daily…
29. The Country Mouse and the City Mouse Adventures (1998)

★ 7.7/10

Follow mice Emily and her cousin Alexander as they go on adventures around the world in the early 20th century, usually to stop the evil rat No-Tail No-Goodnik.
30. The Crystal Maze (1990)

★ 7.7/10

The Crystal Maze was a British game show, produced by Chatsworth Television and shown on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom between 15 February 1990 and 10 August 1995. The series is set in "The Crystal Maze", which…
31. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993)

★ 7.6/10

Dr. Michaela Quinn journeys to Colorado Springs to be the town's physician after her father's death in 1868.
32. Storyville (1997)

★ 7.6/10

Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago. Screening over 340 films, from some 70 different countries, the strand has…
33. Eerie, Indiana: The Other Dimension (1998)

★ 7.6/10

A new mystery begins for two young boys in the seemingly ordinary town of Eerie, Indiana as they experience strange and interesting phenomena.
34. You're Under Arrest! (1996)

★ 7.6/10

Tokyo Highway Patrolwomen Natsumi and Miyuki get off to a bad start when Miyuki busts Natsumi for reckless moped driving on her way to work. Things get worse when they find out they're going to be partners!
35. Outside Edge (1994)

★ 7.6/10

Outside Edge is a British sitcom created and written by Richard Harris, based on his eponymous 1979 stage play. Two couples with contrasting attitudes – the uptight and conservative Roger and Miriam Dervish, and the…
36. Outlaw Star (1998)

★ 7.5/10

Gene Starwind is a jack-of-all-trades responsible for odd jobs and bounty hunting with his partner, Jim Hawking. Stuck on a rundown planet, he’s going nowhere fast. But when a bodyguard job goes sideways, he finds…
37. Thomas Jefferson (1997)

★ 7.5/10

The complex life of Thomas Jefferson, who wrote that "all men are created equal" yet owned slaves, is recounted by master filmmaker Ken Burns in this probing documentary. Covering Jefferson's diplomatic work in France…
38. New York (1999)

★ 7.5/10

This eight-part, 16½-hour television event explores New York City's rich history as the premier laboratory of modern life. A sweeping narrative covering nearly 400 years and 400 square miles, it reveals a complex and…
39. Silent Witness (1996)

★ 7.5/10

A team of exceptional forensic pathologists and scientists investigate heinous crimes and use their skills to catch the people responsible.
40. Family Guy (1999)

★ 7.4/10

Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and long-suffering Lois have three kids. Stewie (a brilliant but…
41. King of the Hill (1997)

★ 7.4/10

Set in Texas, this animated series follows the life of propane salesman Hank Hill, who lives with his overly confident substitute Spanish teacher wife Peggy, wannabe comedian son Bobby, and naive niece Luanne. Hank has…
42. Emergency Room 24 Hours (1999)

★ 7.4/10

Dr. Shindo seems cold, but is a competent surgeon. He is also an ER doctor capable of accurate decisions and treatment, who always tries to see things from the patient’s side. Although once retired from his profession…
43. Antiques Roadshow (1997)

★ 7.4/10

Based on the popular BBC series running since 1979, the PBS Antiques Roadshow combines history with discovery. Each year, the show visits a handful of cities to appraise items brought in by viewers. Are these items…
44. Law & Order (1990)

★ 7.3/10

In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects until someone is taken into custody. The district attorney's office then builds…
45. Dragon Tales (1999)

★ 7.3/10

Two siblings, Max and Emmy, find an enchanted dragon scale capable of transporting them to a whimsical fantasy land inhabited by colorful anthropomorphic dragons by reciting a rhyme. They befriend four friendly dragons…
46. Heritage Minutes (1991)

★ 7.3/10

Heritage Minutes, also known officially as Historica Minutes: History by the Minute, are a series of sixty-second short films, each illustrating an important moment in Canadian history. They appear frequently on…
47. Animorphs (1998)

★ 7.3/10

Five kids are given the power to morph into any creature they wish to help them fight villainous Visser Three and his fellow Yeerks, a breed of parasitic aliens threatening Earth.
48. Big Wolf on Campus (1999)

★ 7.3/10

Tommy is bitten by a werewolf during a camping trip a week before the start of his senior year. After becoming a werewolf, he fights against supernatural entities to keep his hometown of Pleasantville safe.