Growing up, my interest in television decreased gradually. As an elementary school kid, I was one of the typical kids who swore by Disney, Nickelodeon, and PBS. However, there's really only so much Arthur, Rugrats, and That's So Raven that you can watch as a child before you eventually start to outgrow them.
Here arethat I have been watching forever that cover all the bases of cheap box entertainment.
1. The Middle
I can still remember the advertisements from 2009. I immediately was enticed by quirky characters. Ever since I watched the first episode, I look forward to watching every week and actually even feel a tiny bit sad after every episode. It is the perfect example of making the most out of any situation - whether it be financial instability, major milestones, or just problems in school.
2. The Goldbergs
There really was no time like the 80s,and The Goldbergs goes to show the time cannot be forgotten. Anyone can relate to an overprotective mother or just trying to figure out their future while being a kid. Nothing is ever solved efficiently or calmly, but the show portrays the tough challenges of life.
3. The Simpsons
Obviously, this was bound to be on here. If you have never watched The Simpsons, you are clearly living under a rock. Homer Simpson is the star of the show (note the typical "D'oh!" and the pink donuts), and the influence of the show in mass media has made such a huge impact in nearly three decades. Of course, it takes the cake for being "frivolous and futuristic", but what is there not to love about Homer's loony persona, Marge's freak outs, and Bart and Lisa's sibling rivalry?
4. Friends
Although definitely more realistic than most modern sitcoms, Friends was and will continue to be an iconic and down to earth portrayal of adult friendships and relationships. It's not always pretty, there will be a lot of hardships, but in the end, the pros totally outweigh the cons. It also goes to show that relationships are never perfect and maintaining good friends is extremely challenging (especially in the adult world), but the key to maintaining those friendships is to always be there for them.
5. Seinfeld
And last but not least, there is no way that you have been truly watching TV until you have watched (almost) every episode of Seinfeld. This sitcom was a stellar ending to the vivid 80s and start to the remarkable 90s as it incorporated stereotypical office work life into ever changing city life. It has the right amount of humor combined with a professional outlook to give viewers a good look at what life is like once you are middle aged and have a steady career.
