The Best Classic TV Shows Streaming on Max
HBO has had a stellar run as far as original series are concerned. Since the days of Sex and The City and The Sopranos, the network become synonymous with prestige TV and in recent years we’ve seen shows like Succession and The Last of Us rake up a dozens of nominations and wins from both the Emmys and Golden Globes. And now newer players like The Regime and the second season of House of the Dragon are gaining buzz and you can view all of these acclaimed series from the past and present on their streaming service now known as Max (yes, we know some of you still refer to it as HBO Max, but it’s just Max now). But did you know that Max is also the home of some retro shows going all the way back to the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s? Whether your inner child is in the mood for animated classics like The Flintstones or The Jetsons, or ’80s sitcoms like Full House or Family Matters, Max has endless options for couch potatoes craving to satisfy that nostalgic itch. So, for your binge-watching pleasure, we’ve put together a list of all the best shows from yesteryear currently streaming on Max.
Band of Brothers
This acclaimed HBO series tells the story of the Easy Company, 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army. Band of Brothers won a total of seven Emmy Awards including Outstanding Miniseries in 2002. Stream it now
The Batman
Not to be confused with Batman: The Animated Series, this 2004 series features an entirely new voice cast and follows a younger Bruce Wayne as he finds his way in Gotham City as defender, protector, and Caped Crusader. Stream it now
Batman Beyond
Set in a futuristic Gotham City, this fan-favorite follow-up to the critically acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series centers on an elderly Bruce Wayne as he mentors a rebellious teen who dons a high-tech Batsuit to fight a new generation of villains. Stream it now
The Brak Show
In this spin-off of Space Ghost: Coast to Coast, sidekick Brak goes through a series of bizarre circumstances in his daily suburban life with his alien mom and Cuban dad. Stream it now
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Larry David, a wealthy and retired television writer in Los Angeles, lands himself in various predicaments due to his blunt honesty and social awkwardness. Stream it now
A Different World
A spin-off of The Cosby Show that follows Denise Huxtable and a diverse group of students as they navigate the challenges of college life at the fictional historically black college, Hillman. Stream it now
ER
Before he became a Hollywood elite megastar, George Clooney starred in this long-running medical drama about doctors laboring to save lives in the emergency room of a busy Chicago hospital. Stream it now
Family Matters
The misadventures of a middle-class Black family in suburban Chicago. But let’s be real here. The real star of the show was Steve Urkel (Jaleel White). Stream it now
The Flintstones
This beloved Hanna-Barbera classic follows the misadventures of Fred, Wilma, Barney, and Betty — two Stone Age families living amongst dinosaurs in the town of Bedrock. Yabba Dabba Doo! Stream it now
Friends
Arguably one of the biggest shows to come out of the ’90s, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, and the late Matthew Perry star in this megahit about six close friends who live in the same New York apartment building. All 10 seasons are available on Max. Stream it now
Full House
A widowed sportscaster (Bob Saget) enlists the help of his party-boy brother-in-law (John Stamos) and stand-up comic best friend (Dave Coulier) to raise his three daughters in their San Francisco home. Stream it now
Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper
Mark Curry, Holly Robinson Peete, and Raven-Symoné star in this comedy series about a former NBA player who returns home to coach at his old high school. Stream it now
The Jamie Foxx Show
After In Living Color but before he took home an Oscar for Best Actor in Ray, Jamie Foxx starred in this sitcom about an aspiring actor who works at his aunt and uncle’s hotel. Stream it now
The Jetsons
Follow the adventures of George, Jane, Judy, Elroy and their dog Astro, as they live the easy life thousands of years in the future. Created by Hanna-Barbera animation studios, this beloved cartoon was seen as the futuristic version of The Flintstones. Stream it now
Justice League
From the creators of the beloved Batman: The Animated Series comes this follow-up that united Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and others to join forces to battle crime. Stream it now
The Larry Sanders Show
Garry Shandling offers a behind-the-scenes look at a late-night talk show with eccentric staff and guests. Stream it now
Living Single
Queen Latifah stars in this 1993 hit sitcom that follows the lives of four single African American women sharing a Brooklyn, New York apartment. Their personalities are very different and they disagree on everything. Stream it now
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Dean Cain stars in this fan-favorite Superman series about the budding relationship between newspaper reporter Clark Kent (who is secretly Superman) and his Daily Planet coworker Lois Lane (Teri Hatcher). Stream it now
Martin
The sitcom that made Martin Lawrence a star. The series follows sassy radio personality Martin Payne and his daily antics with his girlfriend Gina and best friends Tommy and Cole. Stream it now
The O.C.
This teen drama centers on troubled young man who makes waves in a wealthy, harbor-front community in Newport Beach, California. Stream it now
One Tree Hill
Set in the town of Tree Hill, California, this long-running drama follows the experiences of two estranged half brothers and their young adult friends as they juggle parenthood, careers struggles, and romance issues. Stream it now
Oz
A gritty, realistic portrayal of life inside an experimental unit of a maximum-security prison where inmates and staff confront violence, power struggles, and the complexities of justice and survival. Stream it now
Scooby-Doo Where Are You!
A group of four teenagers and their talking Great Dane travel in a van called the Mystery Machine, solving supernatural mysteries by unmasking villains masquerading as ghosts and monsters. Stream it now
Sex and the City
A sex columnist, Carrie Bradshaw, and her three friends — Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda — explore Manhattan’s dating scene, chronicling the mating habits of single New Yorkers. Stream it now
Six Feet Under
The Fisher family runs an independent funeral home in Los Angeles following the death of their patriarch. Stream it now
South Park
From Trey Parker and Matt Stone, this long-running animated satire follows the adventures of four boys who live in South Park, Colorado. We’re of course referring to the juvenile hi-jinx of Eric Cartman, Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, and Kenny McCormick. Stream it now
The Sopranos
One of HBO’s earliest big hits, the critically acclaimed series follows the life of New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) as struggles to find balance between being a good family man and running the New Jersey mob. Stream it now
Step by Step
Suzanne Somers (Three’s Company) stars in this ’90s sitcom about a widowed beautician and a divorced contractor who impulsively get married and merge their families. Stream it now.
The West Wing
This Emmy-winning political drama centers on the lives of cutthroat presidential advisers working in the West Wing of the White House. The stellar cast includes Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe, Allison Janney, John Spencer, and Richard Schiff. Stream it now.
The Wire
Dominic West and Lance Reddick star in this crime drama that follows a homicide officer and narcotics detective as they target drug traffickers in Baltimore. Stream it now.
