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  1. Drake & Josh 2004

    Series

    Fifteen-year-old Drake and Josh are schoolmates, but not close friends. Drake views Josh as weird and a bit of a goof. So, imagine Drake's shock when he finds out that this "goof" is about to become his new step-brother and roommate when his mother marries Josh's father. A spin off of The Amanda Show.

    The sides of Drake & Josh

    • Two opposite boys who become stepbrothers
    • A shared bedroom
    • A little sister who pranks them both

    Good for you if

    • you like slapstick between a cool kid and a nerdy one.
    • you like Drake and Josh learning to live as brothers in one bedroom.
    • you want a show to watch with children.

    Bad for you if

    • you like jokes with a dark edge. This one is clean family slapstick.
    • you'd rather skip teen sitcoms about high school, crushes and first jobs at the movie theater.

    About: brotherhood · blended families · growing up

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  2. Victorious 2010

    Series

    Aspiring singer Tori Vega navigates life while attending a performing arts high school called Hollywood Arts.

    The sides of Victorious

    • A performing arts high school in Hollywood
    • Tori Vega and her classmates
    • Songs in almost every episode

    Good for you if

    • you like a sitcom where the cast sings for real.
    • you want something to watch with tweens.
    • you like Jade's sarcasm, Cat's oddness and Robbie's puppet.

    Bad for you if

    • you want sharper, darker jokes than a kids' sitcom.
    • you roll your eyes at teenagers chasing their big dream.

    About: ambition · friendship · school

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  3. Young Sheldon 2017

    Series

    The early life of child genius Sheldon Cooper, later seen in The Big Bang Theory.

    The sides of Young Sheldon

    • A nine-year-old genius in a Texas high school
    • The Cooper family in the 1980s
    • Adult Sheldon narrating his childhood

    Good for you if

    • you want a gentle family sitcom with half-hour episodes.
    • you like Mary, George, Missy and Georgie loving Sheldon in their own way.
    • you like a child correcting his teachers and his pastor.

    Bad for you if

    • seven seasons is too much for you.
    • you roll your eyes at heartfelt family moments.

    About: family · growing up · faith · being different

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  4. The mishaps of Chavo, an 8-year-old Mestizo-Latino American orphan boy who lives in a village. Together with Quico, Chilindrina, Ñoño and La Popis, Chavo experiences a series of humorous entanglements.

    The sides of El Chavo del Ocho

    • An orphan boy who hides in a barrel
    • A Mexico City courtyard full of neighbors
    • Adults playing children

    Good for you if

    • you like slapstick and catchphrases in a Mexico City courtyard.
    • you want the same neighbors and the same jokes every evening.
    • you want a show the whole family can watch together.

    Bad for you if

    • you find seventies studio sets dated.
    • you won't read subtitles for a Spanish-language sitcom.

    About: poverty · friendship · neighbors

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  5. We Bare Bears 2015

    Series

    Three brother bears awkwardly attempt to find their place in civilized society, whether they're looking for food, trying to make human friends, or scheming to become famous on the internet. Grizzly, Panda and Ice Bear stack atop one another when they leave their cave and explore the hipster environs of the San Francisco Bay Area, and it's clear the siblings have a lot to learn about a technologically driven world. By their side on many adventures are best friend Chloe (the only human character in the cast), fame-obsessed panda Nom Nom, and Charlie, aka Bigfoot.

    The sides of We Bare Bears

    • Three bear brothers in the Bay Area
    • A bear tower to get around town
    • A silent polar bear who can do anything

    Good for you if

    • you want short, gentle episodes with nothing at stake.
    • you like Ice Bear talking about himself in the third person.
    • you want a cartoon you can watch with your kids.

    Bad for you if

    • you don't watch animated series.
    • you want cartoon jokes with a bite. The bears stay sweet and awkward.

    About: brotherhood · belonging · friendship

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  6. Big Hero 6 2014

    Film

    A special bond develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.

    The sides of Big Hero 6

    • A boy genius and a soft robot
    • A team of nerds turned heroes
    • A brother's legacy

    Good for you if

    • you like a huggable robot who takes everything literally.
    • you like a family film about grief.
    • you want something warm and fun for all ages.

    Bad for you if

    • you don't watch animated films.
    • you'd rather skip superhero fights. The second half turns into a long battle with a masked villain.

    About: grief · friendship · invention

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  7. 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.

    The sides of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

    • A teenager from West Philadelphia sent to live in Bel-Air
    • A strict uncle who is a judge
    • A cousin named Carlton and his dance

    Good for you if

    • you like Will teasing Carlton and Geoffrey the butler's dry replies.
    • you like Will going from high school to college under Uncle Phil's roof.
    • you like a rich family that slowly becomes Will's own.

    Bad for you if

    • a 90s sitcom with a laugh track feels dated to you.
    • you roll your eyes at the serious talks with Uncle Phil at the end of an episode.

    About: family · class · growing up

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  8. Ratatouille 2007

    Film

    In one of Paris's finest restaurants, Remy, a determined young rat, dreams of becoming a renowned French chef. Torn between his family's wishes and his true calling, Remy and his pal Linguini set in motion a hilarious chain of events that turns the City of Lights upside down.

    The sides of Ratatouille

    • A rat who wants to cook
    • A Paris restaurant kitchen
    • A critic tasting his childhood

    Good for you if

    • you want a warm film that makes you hungry.
    • you like a rat steering a cook by his hair.
    • you like a story that truly believes anyone can cook, even a rat.

    Bad for you if

    • you don't watch animated films.
    • you can't stand a love story on the side. Linguini falls for Colette, the tough cook who trains him.

    About: talent · ambition · friendship

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  9. Friends 1994

    Series

    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.

    The sides of Friends

    • Six friends in New York
    • A coffee shop and two apartments
    • Ross and Rachel

    Good for you if

    • you like a sitcom you can quote by heart.
    • you want to spend your evenings on the orange couch at Central Perk.
    • you like friends who become family.

    Bad for you if

    • ten seasons is more than you want to start.
    • 90s jokes feel dated to you.

    About: friendship · love · growing up

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  10. Video game bad guy Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz must risk it all by traveling to the World Wide Web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope's video game, Sugar Rush. In way over their heads, Ralph and Vanellope rely on the citizens of the internet — the netizens — to help navigate their way, including an entrepreneur named Yesss, who is the head algorithm and the heart and soul of trend-making site BuzzzTube.

    The sides of Ralph Breaks the Internet

    • Ralph and Vanellope go online
    • Every Disney princess in one room
    • A friendship tested

    Good for you if

    • you like jokes about the internet.
    • you want a bright family film.

    Bad for you if

    • you don't watch animated films.
    • you roll your eyes at heart-to-heart talks about friendship.

    About: friendship · insecurity · change

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  11. 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 the Krusty Krab, and has a knack for getting into all kinds of trouble without really trying. When he's not getting on the nerves of his cranky next door neighbor Squidward, SpongeBob can usually be found smack in the middle of all sorts of strange situations with his best buddy, the simple yet lovable starfish, Patrick, or his thrill-seeking surfer-girl squirrel pal, Sandy Cheeks.

    The sides of SpongeBob SquarePants

    • A sponge who flips Krabby Patties
    • A pineapple house under the sea
    • Patrick, Squidward and Sandy in Bikini Bottom

    Good for you if

    • you like a sponge getting into trouble without even trying.
    • you want something kids and adults can laugh at together.
    • you like short, silly episodes with nothing at stake.

    Bad for you if

    • you don't watch animated series.
    • you'd rather not start a show with hundreds of episodes.

    About: friendship · work · optimism

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  12. In an attempt to beautify her town — and advance her career — Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana, takes on bureaucrats, cranky neighbors, and single-issue fanatics whose weapons are lawsuits, the jumble of city codes, and the democratic process she loves so much.

    The sides of Parks and Recreation

    • An over-eager official who wants to build a park
    • A boss who hates government
    • A small Indiana town hall

    Good for you if

    • you like a mockumentary about town meetings in Pawnee.
    • you want a warm sitcom where coworkers become a family.
    • you like Leslie, Ron, April and Ben each getting their own jokes.

    Bad for you if

    • you roll your eyes at Leslie's endless enthusiasm.
    • seven seasons is too much for you.

    About: public service · friendship · ambition

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  13. Big Time Rush 2009

    Series

    Four teenage friends move from Minneapolis to Los Angeles to form a potential chart-topping boy band after Kendall is inadvertently discovered by an eccentric record executive, Gustavo Rocque. As they seize this opportunity of a lifetime, these friends embark on an exciting comedy and music-filled journey to prove to themselves and their record label that they are serious about their new career choice.

    The sides of Big Time Rush

    • Four friends moving from Minneapolis to Los Angeles
    • A record executive assembling a boy band
    • Pop songs between high school pranks

    Good for you if

    • you like broad, silly jokes you don't have to think about.
    • you like four friends who stay a group whatever happens to them.
    • you need something you can put on with kids in the room.

    Bad for you if

    • you roll your eyes at speeches about following your dream.
    • you want real stakes and a story that can turn dark.

    About: friendship · fame · growing up

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  14. That '70s Show 1998

    Series

    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.

    The sides of That '70s Show

    • A group of teenagers in a Wisconsin basement
    • The 1970s in a small town
    • Parents who hear everything upstairs

    Good for you if

    • you like a sitcom you can quote after one episode.
    • you like six friends who grow up in the same basement.
    • you want something easy to put on for twenty-five minutes.

    Bad for you if

    • eight seasons in the same basement is too much for you.
    • you want a story that keeps you on edge.

    About: friendship · growing up · the seventies

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  15. Eighties teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent back in time to 1955, inadvertently disrupting his parents' first meeting and attracting his mother's romantic interest. Marty must repair the damage to history by rekindling his parents' romance and - with the help of his eccentric inventor friend Doc Brown - return to 1985.

    The sides of Back to the Future

    • A teen stuck in his parents' past
    • A time machine made from a car
    • A clock tower and a bolt of lightning

    Good for you if

    • you like a comedy where your mother has a crush on you.
    • you want a film that's pure fun from start to finish.
    • you like time travel told simply and with joy.

    Bad for you if

    • you need time travel that holds up. A DeLorean and a bolt of lightning are all it takes here.
    • you like patient films with long silences. This one races the clock on the clock tower.

    About: time · family · chance

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  16. Toy Story 3 2010

    Film

    Woody, Buzz, and the rest of Andy's toys haven't been played with in years. With Andy about to go to college, the gang find themselves accidentally left at a nefarious day care center. The toys must band together to escape and return home to Andy.

    The sides of Toy Story 3

    • A boy leaving for college
    • Toys stuck in a daycare
    • Holding hands at the incinerator

    Good for you if

    • you like a family film that will make adults sob.
    • you like a prison-break comedy with toys.
    • you like a real sense of danger in an animated film.

    Bad for you if

    • you don't watch animated films.
    • you like patient, quiet films. The toys race from one escape to the next.

    About: growing up · letting go · friendship

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  17. Toy Story 1995

    Film

    Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz. But when circumstances separate Buzz and Woody from their owner, the duo eventually learns to put aside their differences.

    The sides of Toy Story

    • Toys that come alive
    • A cowboy jealous of a spaceman
    • A rescue from the boy next door

    Good for you if

    • you like a buddy comedy between two rivals.
    • you want a short, warm film for any age.
    • you like the idea that your toys come alive when you leave the room.

    Bad for you if

    • you don't watch animated films.
    • you scare easily. Sid's room is full of toys stitched back together wrong.

    About: friendship · jealousy · childhood

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  18. Marinette and Adrien, two Parisian teenagers, are entrusted with powerful jewels in order to transform into superheroes Ladybug and Cat Noir. But neither hero knows the other's true identity — or that they're classmates!

    The sides of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir

    • A Parisian schoolgirl who becomes Ladybug
    • A classmate who is secretly Cat Noir
    • A villain who turns upset people into supervillains

    Good for you if

    • you want a superhero show to watch with your kids.
    • you like two classmates in love with each other's hero without knowing it.
    • you like a new villain over Paris in every episode.

    Bad for you if

    • you don't watch animated series.
    • seven seasons is too much for you.

    About: secret identity · friendship · first love

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  19. The life of Gumball Watterson, a 12-year old cat who attends middle school in Elmore. Accompanied by his pet, adoptive brother, and best friend Darwin Watterson, he frequently finds himself involved in various shenanigans around the city, during which he interacts with various family members: Anais, Richard, and Nicole Watterson, and other various citizens.

    The sides of The Amazing World of Gumball

    • A blue cat and his goldfish brother
    • The town of Elmore
    • Cartoon, puppets and real photos in one frame

    Good for you if

    • you like Gumball and Darwin turning a small problem into a disaster.
    • you want something you and your kids can both laugh at.
    • you like short, silly episodes with a family that always makes up.

    Bad for you if

    • you don't watch animated series.
    • you get tired of absurd jokes that follow no logic.

    About: siblings · school · family

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  20. Cobra Kai 2018

    Series

    This Karate Kid sequel series picks up 30 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament and finds Johnny Lawrence on the hunt for redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai karate dojo. This reignites his old rivalry with the successful Daniel LaRusso, who has been working to maintain the balance in his life without mentor Mr. Miyagi.

    The sides of Cobra Kai

    • A washed-up karate champion reopening his old dojo
    • A thirty-year rivalry with Daniel LaRusso
    • Teenagers fighting at the All Valley tournament

    Good for you if

    • you like karate fights in school hallways and strip malls.
    • you like laughing at Johnny Lawrence stuck in the eighties.
    • you want tournaments, training montages and a trophy on the line.

    Bad for you if

    • six seasons of the same rivalry is too much for you.
    • you roll your eyes at lessons about honor and second chances.

    About: redemption · rivalry · nostalgia · mentorship

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