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Best TV shows of the 80s: Nos. 21-40
Our list of the Top 80 television shows of the 80s continues today, with Nos. 21-40. A pretty eclectic mix for you today. A little Shatner, some Christina Applegate, an incompetent super-hero. And then a talking car and computerized head. Go figure.
Remember to click here to read the story behind the list. You can also see previous lists at these links: Nos. 61-80 and Nos. 41-60. And the top 20 are here.
40. Murder, She Wrote (1984-96): Angela Lansbury
39. The Fall Guy (1981-86): Lee Majors, Heather Thomas
38. The Wonder Years (1988-93): Fred Savage, Danica McKellar
37. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-94): Patrick Stewart, Brent Spiner
36. MacGyver (1985-92): Richard Dean Anderson, Dana Elcar
35. Hardcastle and McCormick (1983-86): Brian Keith, Daniel Hugh Kelly
34. Married ... with Children (1987-97): Ed O'Neill, Christina Applegate
33. Diff'rent Strokes (1978-86): Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges
32. The Greatest American Hero (1981 to 1983): William Katt, Robert Culp
31. Max Headroom (1987-88): Matt Frewer, Amanda Pays
30. Hill Street Blues (1981-87): Daniel J. Travanti, Bruce Weitz
29. St. Elsewhere (1981-88): William Daniels, Howie Mandel
28. Alice (1976-85): Linda Lavin, Vic Tayback
27. Murphy Brown (1988-98): Candice Bergen
26. The Young Ones (1982-86): Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall
25. The Equalizer (1985 - 1989): Edward Woodward, Keith Szarabajka
24. Knight Rider (1981-86): David Hasselhoff, William Daniels
23. Charles in Charge (1984-90): Scott Baio, Willie Aames
22. Bosom Buddies (1980-82): Tom Hanks, Peter Scolari
21. T.J. Hooker (1982-1986): William Shatner, Heather Locklear
Personal faves: The Young Ones, Greatest American Hero
Could live without: Hill Street Blues, The Fall Guy
Tomorrow's list: The final 20 includes Spoons, Pegs, Dukes and Ties.
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