The Best Classic TV Shows Streaming on Hulu

If you need a good dose of outrageous British humor, check out this wild comedy that follows the misadventures of  Edina “Eddy” Monsoon and Patsy Stone: two best friends who are overindulgent (and obnoxious) business women who have an obsession with fashion, booze, drugs, and cigarettes. This, of course, does not sit well with Eddy’s strait-laced daughter Saffron, who is constantly at odds with her misbehaving mother and her sharp-tongued, attached-to-the-hip bestie. Stream it now

In this Buffy the Vampire Slayer spin-off, David Boreanaz reprises his role as Angel: a vampire with a conscience who moves to Los Angeles to aid people dealing with supernatural problems. Stream it now

Bernie and his wife, Wanda, reluctantly step into the role of parents when his sister drops off her three kids en route to rehab. Stream it now

This spin-off of The Practice follows high-priced civil litigators who perform in an upscale Boston law firm. James Spader and William Shatner star. Stream it now

A high school cheerleader (Sarah Michelle Gellar) embraces her destiny as a chosen one, battling evil forces and slaying vampires while negotiating the trials and tribulations of teenage life in the fictional town of Sunnydale. Stream it now

Sam Malone, former reliever for the Red Sox, runs a Boston bar where “everybody knows your name.” This beloved series starring Ted Danson, George Wendt, Rhea Perlman, and Woody Harrelson ran for a total of 11 seasons. Relive every episode on Hulu.  Stream it now

Four teenagers navigate the complexities of love, friendship, and growing up in the small town of Capeside, Massachusetts. Stream it now

Delta Burke, Dixie Carter, Annie Potts, and Jean Smart star in this ’80s sitcom that follows the misadventures of four women run an interior decorating business in Atlanta. Stream it now

Mary Alice comments on her Wisteria Lane neighbors from the afterlife. Stream it now

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

It’s hard to believe Family Guy has been around for 25 years. Relive the adventures of the wacky Peter Griffin and his eccentric family living in the town of Quahog, Rhode Island. Every season is available on Hulu. Stream it now

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

From creator Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) comes this sci-fi drama that follows the renegade crew of a small transport ship as they experience a cosmic civil war and travel to unknown parts of the galaxy. Stream it now

A snobbish radio psychiatrist (Kelsey Grammer) returns to his hometown of Seattle to care for his retired police officer father and reconnect with his brother, both of whom share his penchant for fine arts and high culture. Stream it now

A street-smart teenager from rough a Philadelphia neighborhood is sent to live with his wealthy relatives in a posh California neighborhood, leading to a clash of lifestyle and values. Stream it now

A pizza delivery boy from the 20th century finds himself cryogenically frozen and wakes up a thousand years later, where he befriends a cyclopean spaceship captain and a misanthropic robot as they work for an interplanetary delivery service. Stream it now

Betty White, Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, and Estelle Getty star in this iconic ’80s sitcom about four single elderly women who share a house in Miami Beach and experience the joys and angst of their golden years. Stream it now

In this one-season follow-up to The Golden Girls, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia purchase and move into a small hotel in Miami. Bea Arthur was not part of the cast, but she did come back for as a special guest for two episodes. For completists out there, this is basically the final season of The Golden Girls sans Dorothy. Stream it now

Tim Allen stars in the ’90s sitcom about Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor, a host of a home-improvement program on a Detroit TV station who is raising three mischievous boys with his co-host wife. Stream it now

Hugh Laurie stars in this medical drama about a brilliant and acerbic diagnostician who leads a team crack team of specialists in a New Jersey hospital. Stream it now

The life of propane salesman Hank Hill, who lives in suburban Texas with his substitute-teacher wife Peggy, wannabe comedian son Bobby, and deadbeat niece Luanne. Stream it now

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

From Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse comes this mind-bending thriller about survivors of a plane crash who struggle for survival on a mysterious tropical island. Loaded with supernatural mysteries, time-bending drama, and a plethora of compelling characters, the groundbreaking megahit kept fans on the edge of their seats for six seasons. Stream it now

This outrageous dysfunctional-family sitcom is told through the eyes of middle child Malcolm Cleaver, a young genius who routinely breaks the fourth wall and talks to the show’s viewers as he deals with his eccentric family including a goofball day, a control-freak mother, a bossy older brother, and his space cadet baby brother. Stream it now

This hilarious sitcom centers on the less-than-perfect lives of the Bundy family. There’s Al, the quintessential working-class dad who loves TV, football, and beer; Peggy, the demanding housewife who constantly spars with her husband; and their two underachieving children, Kelly and Bud. Even though its quality waned during its final few seasons, Married…with Children proved to be a bit hit that lasted for 11 years. It’s one of the essential dysfunctional family sitcoms of the ’90s. Stream it now

A single woman with spunk, Mary Richards, works her way around the newsroom as a television news producer in Minneapolis. Stream it now

During the Korean War, a team of surgeons and support staff stationed at a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital use humor and camaraderie to blow off steam and cope with the tragedies of war. This acclaimed dramedy series ran from 1972 to 1983 and all 11 seasons are available on Hulu. Stream it now

Claire Daines stars in this MTV drama series about a 15-year-old girl who finds new friends and struggles with teen angst in a suburban high school. Stream it now

From creator Ryan Murphy (American Horror Story, Glee) comes this medical drama/ dark comedy/psychological thriller about two longtime friends who are partners in a plastic surgery office. One is a family man, one is a playboy, but both must work together to maintain their business and maneuver through numerous hardships including clients with criminal connections.  Stream it now

Running for a total of 12 gigantic seasons, Dennis Franz and David Caruso star in this gritty crime drama that centers on the lives of homicide detectives in New York City’s 15th district. Stream it now

This teen drama centers on troubled young man who makes waves in a wealthy, harbor-front community in Newport Beach, California. Stream it now

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

This sci-fi drama follows the lives of three teenage alien/human hybrids with extraordinary gifts who are living among the residents of Roswell, New Mexico. Their lives are forever changed when one of them uses their powers out in the open to save a human being.  Stream it now

Set in the fictional Sacred Heart hospital in California, this medical comedy follows the daily life of  Dr. John “J.D.” Dorian (Zach Braff) as he struggles to balance his personal life and a work life brimming with unpredictable staffers, eccentric patients, and absurd situations. Stream it now

This fan-favorite series follows a young Clark Kent (Tom Welling) as he explores his dual identities as a reporter and the world-famous superhero known as Superman. Stream it now

In this beloved Rankin/Bass animated series from 1985, a team of humanoid feline warriors set up a new home base on Third Earth after their home planet is destroyed. They soon becomes heroes on their new adopted world and protect its inhabitants from  the evil Mumm-Ra and his mutant forces. Stream it now

This groundbreaking sitcom centers on a gay lawyer named Will (Eric McCormack) who shares a New York apartment with his straight interior designer bestie Grace (Debra Messing). Their best friends are the flamboyant and proudly gay Jack (Sean Hayes) and the filthy-rich socialite Karen (Megan Mullally). Stream it now

Watch Kevin Arnold (Fred Savage) grow up in 1960s suburban America alongside his family and friends during a turbulent period in history. This beloved, nostalgic series aired for six years and every season is now available on Hulu. Stream it now

This long-running sci-fi drama follows FBI special agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) as they probe countless cases involving strange phenomena that defy conventional explanations. Relive all 11 seasons on Hulu. Stream it now