That ’90s Show is one of the only spin-off comedy series that is actually good. Created by Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, Lindsey Turner, and Gregg Mettler, the Netflix series serves as a sequel show to the popular period teen comedy series That ’70s Show. It is set in the 90s and it follows the story of Leia Forman, the daughter of Eric Forman and Donna Pinciotti as she visits her grandparents in Point Place, Wisconsin, and makes a group of friends there. That ’90s Show stars Debra Jo Rupp, Kurtwood Smith, Callie Haverda, Ashley Aufderheide, Mace Coronel, Reyn Doi, Sam Morelos, Maxwell Acee Donovan, and Laura Prepon. So, if you loved the 90s vibes, classic Red and Kitty Forman energy, and heartfelt friends moments in That ’90s Show here are some similar shows you should check out next.
That ’70s Show (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
That ’70 Show is a period teen comedy series created by Mark Brazill, Bonnie, and Terry Turner. The Fox series is set in the 1970s in the small fictional town of Point Place, Wisconsin and it follows the story of a group of teens as they spend their time in one of their parents’ basements. That ’70 Show stars Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson, Laura Prepon, Wilmer Valderrama, Debra Jo Rupp, Kurtwood Smith, Tanya Roberts, Don Stark, Lisa Robin Kelly, Tommy Chong, and Josh Meyers.
Freaks and Geeks (Paramount+, Hulu, Pluto TV & Prime Video Add-On)
Freaks and Geeks is a teen comedy-drama series created by Paul Feig. The NBC series is set in the 1980s in Detroit and it follows the story of a group of misfit high-school students as they struggle with the everyday problems of high school and teen years. Freaks and Geeks stars Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, Martin Starr, Busy Phillips, Jason Segel, James Franco, Sarah Hagan, Seth Rogen, Shia LaBeouf, Samm Levine, and Rashida Jones.
Grounded for Life (Rent on Prime Video)
Grounded for Life is a comedy series created by Bill Martin and Mike Schiff. The Fox and The WB series follows the crazy life of the Finnerty family consisting of a mother and father who got pregnant at a very early age and they still think that they are not competent parents even after having three kids. Grounded for Life stars Donal Logue, Megyn Price, Kevin Corrigan, Lynsey Bartilson, Griffin Frazen, Jake Burbage, Richard Riehle, and Bret Harrison.
Malcolm in the Middle (Hulu)
Malcolm in the Middle is a comedy series created by Linwood Boomer. The Fox series follows the story of Malcolm, a genius young boy living with his extremely dysfunctional family while also trying to navigate the life of a middle child and teenage life. Malcolm in the Middle stars Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, Erik Per Sullivan, Jane Kaczmarek, Tania Raymonde, Christopher Masterson, Justin Berfield, Craig Lamar Taylor, and Cameron Monaghan.
Son of a Critch (Rent on Prime Video)
Son of a Critch is a Canadian comedy series created by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe. Based on the memoir of the same name by Critch, the auto-biographical series follows the coming-of-age story of Mark Critch growing up in the 1980s in Newfoundland, with his family and his friends from school. Son of a Critch stars Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Claire Rankin, Malcolm McDowell, Colton Gobbo, Sophia Powers, Mark Rivera, Richard Clarkin, and Mark Critch.
The Goldbergs (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
The Goldbergs is a period comedy series created by Adam F. Goldberg. The ABC series is set in the 1980s in the Philadelphia suburb of Jenkintown, Pennsylvania and it follows the Goldberg family as one of the young members of the family recounts his childhood days with his overbearing mother, angry father, rebellious older sister, agitated older brother, and a cool grandfather. The Goldbergs stars Sean Giambrone, Jeff Garlin, Troy Gentile, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Hayley Orrantia, George Segal, Sam Lerner, Patton Oswalt, Shayne Topp, and Kenny Ridwan.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (Hulu, Max & Rent on Prime Video)
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is a comedy series created by Andy and Susan Borowitz. The NBC series follows the story of a fictionalized teen version of Will Smith as he is sent to live with his rich uncle in the opulent neighborhood of Bel Air, Los Angeles from West Philadelphia, and tries to deal with the culture shock while having as much fun as possible. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air stars Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert-Whitten, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Alfonso Ribeiro, Karyn Parsons, Tatyana M. Ali, and Joseph Marcell.