The Best Classic TV Shows Streaming on Prime Video
Prime Video is known for providing some of the hottest new shows available right now. With recent popular titles like Fallout, The Boys, Sausage Party: Foodtopia and My Lady Jane, there sure are a lot of modern hits to choose from.
But maybe you want to teleport yourself back in time and rewatch some of your favorite shows from years gone by. Much like Prime Video’s selection of classic movies, the streamer also has a ton of classic television shows from more than 20 years ago available for your binge-watching pleasure. You’ll find ’50s and ’60s horror anthology series such as The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits, all the way to laugh-out-loud sitcoms from the ’80s and ’90s such as Night Court and Frasier. In the mood for some nostalgic shows that are smaller in scale? Then this streaming guide is just for you. The following classic shows are some of our top picks currently available on Prime Video.
All in the Family
Archie Bunker (Carroll O’Connor), a loudmouthed conservative man with bigoted ideas, clashes with his more liberal family members and friends in 1970s working-class Queens. Stream it now
The Beverly Hillbillies
A rural family from the Ozarks move to the posh community of Beverly Hills after striking oil on their land. Stream it now
Bewitched
Elizabeth Montgomery stars in this beloved series about a witch who marries an ordinary mortal man and vows to lead the life of a typical suburban housewife. Stream it now
CHiPs
Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox star in this crime series about two motorcycle police officers who patrol the highways of Los Angeles, solving crimes and helping people in trouble. Stream it now
Columbo
A seemingly bumbling but actually very shrewd Los Angeles homicide detective solves complex murder cases with his distinctive investigative style and keen attention to detail. Stream it now
Dallas
The affluent Ewings endure daily troubles as their patriarchal oil empire becomes a hotbed of backstabbing, inbreeding, lust, greed, and power struggles in Texas. Stream it now
The Flying Nun
A young nun (Sally Field) discovers that her small stature and cornette allow her to catch the wind and take flight, leading to whimsical adventures at a convent in Puerto Rico. Stream it now
Frasier
Snobbish radio psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane (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
Hawaii Five-O
An elite state police unit led by Detective Steve McGarrett solve high-profile crimes throughout the Hawaiian islands, from international espionage to organized crime. Stream it now
Highway to Heaven
An probationary angel sent to Earth teams up with a former police officer to help troubled people overcome their problems by offering guidance, comfort and occasional miracles. Stream it now
Hogan’s Heroes
A group of Allied POWs covertly conduct espionage and sabotage from within Stalag 13, a German war camp, while maintaining the appearance of ordinary prisoners. Stream it now
Land of the Lost
While on a rafting trip, the Marshall family hurtles over a huge waterfall by a violent earthquake and find themselves in a bizarre “lost world” of prehistoric creatures. Stream it now
Little House on the Prairie
Based on the book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder, the Ingalls family struggles to survive in 1the 870s after settling on a farm near a small rural town in Minnesota. Stream it now
Matlock
A folksy yet astute criminal defense attorney solves complex cases with his sharp wit and unassuming intelligence, often uncovering the truth in dramatic courtroom reveals. Stream it now
Murder, She Wrote
Mystery writer and amateur detective Jessica Fletcher (Angela Lansbury) — a down-to-earth, middle-aged widow — ferrets out the criminals in idyllic Cabot Cove, Maine. Stream it now
Newhart
Bob Newhart stars in this beloved sitcom about the misadventures of a writer who leaves New York and moves to Vermont with his wife so they can renovate and run a little inn. Stream it now
Night Court
This ’80s sitcom centers on the daily shenanigans of an eccentric liberal judge named Harry Stone as he presides over the night shift of a chaotic Manhattan courtroom. He’s accompanied by the dimwitted yet softhearted courtroom guard Bull, and egotistical prosecutor Dan Fielding. Stream it now
Northern Exposure
Dr. Joel Fleischman graduates from Columbia University medical school and is assigned to work in the tiny Alaskan town of Cicely to pay for his education in this one-season comedy series. The location is remote, the people are weird, and Joel just wants to return to New York. Stream it now
The Outer Limits
“There is nothing wrong with your television set” declares an anthology series that blends science fiction, horror and fantasy to explore the eerie and thought-provoking consequences of humanity’s encounters with the unknown and supernatural. Stream it now
Perry Mason
A meticulous and astute defense attorney unravels complex murder cases to exonerate his falsely accused clients, with the help of his devoted secretary and a tireless private investigator. Stream it now
Sanford & Son
Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson star in this hilarious sitcom about a cantankerous junk dealer and his long-suffering son, who manage their salvage yard while navigating the humorous trials of their working-class life in Los Angeles. Stream it now
Sherlock Holmes
This 1954 mystery series is a television adaptation of some of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s most popular stories about the adventures of Detective Sherlock Holmes and his assistant, Dr. Watson. Stream it now
The Twilight Zone
In this iconic anthology series, host Rod Serling introduces stories of fantasy and suspense about ordinary people who find themselves in extraordinarily astounding and bizarrely inexplicable situations. Stream it now