The Best Classic TV Shows Streaming on Tubi

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Tubi, or not Tubi, that is the question. Well, when it comes to classic TV shows, Tubi has endless options available to stream. But best of all is the price — the ad-supported streaming service is free and it has tons of TV shows ranging from ‘6os classics such as The Dick Van Dyke Show and Bewitched to more modern ’90s sci-fi favorites like Farscape and Babylon 5. So if you’re a couch potato or a television enthusiast who’s got a nostalgic itch to revisit some of the best sitcoms, talk shows or dramatic series from yesteryear — and you don’t mind the occasional ad interruptions — Tubi has got you covered. For your convenience, the following are the best classic TV shows currently available on the service.

227

1985–1990, NBC
227

Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Regina King, and Jackée Harry star in this hilarious sitcom about family life in a middle-class neighborhood in Washington, D.C. Stream it now.

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

A classic anthology series featuring half-hour tales of terror, horror, and suspense presented by Alfred Hitchcock. Stream it now.

Babylon 5

1993–1998, PTEN
Babylon 5

Set in the year 2258, this sci-fi series centers around various beings from different worlds who interact at a peaceful Earth Alliance space station. Stream it now.

The Beverly Hillbillies

1962–1971, CBS
The Beverly Hillbillies

A rural family from the Ozarks moves to the posh community of Beverly Hills after striking oil on their land. Stream it now.

Bewitched

1964–1972, ABC
Bewitched

A witch marries an ordinary mortal man and vows to lead the life of a typical suburban housewife. Stream it now.

The Carol Burnett Show

1967–1978, CBS
The Carol Burnett Show

Carol Burnett hosts an ensemble of comedy sketches, song-and-dance routines, and satirical humor, with guest-star entertainers and often involving parodies of films and television series. Stream it now.

Chico and the Man

1974–1978, NBC
Chico and the Man

A young Chicano man from East Los Angeles works in a struggling garage owned by a cranky, bigoted old mechanic with whom he forms an unlikely and comedic friendship. Stream it now.

Columbo

1971–1978, NBC
Columbo

Peter Falk stars in this beloved crime series about a seemingly bumbling but actually very shrewd Los Angeles homicide detective who solves complex murder cases with his distinctive investigative style and keen attention to detail. Stream it now.

Dark Shadows

1966–1971, ABC
Dark Shadows

A vampire returns to his family mansion in Collinsport, Maine, haunted by curses, vampires, ghosts, and witches. Stream it now.

The Dick Van Dyke Show

1961–1966, CBS
The Dick Van Dyke Show

A comedy writer who works for a television variety show juggles family and a career in suburban New York. Stream it now.

The Facts of Life

1979–1988, NBC
The Facts of Life

A housemother guides four girls at a school for young women through teenage challenges at an all-female boarding school. Stream it now.

Farscape

1999–2003, Syfy
Farscape

Astronaut John Chrichton tries to return to Earth after landing on a distant planet and finds himself joining up with a crew of alien fugitives. Stream it now.

Gidget

1965–1966, ABC
Gidget

Sally Field stars in this funny 1965 series about a 15-year-old surfer named Gidget who lives with her widowed college professor father in sunny California. Stream it now.

The Greatest American Hero

William Katt stars in this action comedy series about a high school teacher who becomes a clumsy crime fighter after aliens give him a suit with special powers. Stream it now.

Here’s Lucy

1968–1974, CBS
Here’s Lucy

Queen of comedy Lucille Ball returns in this 1974 sitcom about a widow named Lucy Carter who works for her brother-in-law’s temp agency in Los Angeles. Ball’s real-life children Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz, Jr. also star. Stream it now.

I Dream of Jeannie

1965–1970, NBC
I Dream of Jeannie

An astronaut unwittingly releases a scantily-clad genie from a bottle, who becomes his mischievous companion, eager to grant his every wish while complicating his life with supernatural hijinks. Stream it now.

The Jeffersons

1975–1985, CBS
The Jeffersons

From producer Norman Lear comes this beloved comedy series about a Black family who moves into a luxury apartment building on Manhattan’s East Side. Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford star. Stream it now.

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Relive all 21 seasons of the late-night talk show hosted by Johnny Carson, including guest interviews and musical performances. 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.

The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet

Based on a radio show of the same name, a real-life couple and their two sons play fictionalized versions of themselves in light-hearted domestic situations. Stream it now.

The Partridge Family

1970–1974, ABC
The Partridge Family

This classic series follows Shirley Partridge, a widowed mother who forms a traveling pop band with her five children. Come on, get happy! Stream it now.

Roots

1977, ABC
Roots

Based on Alex Haley’s novel about slavery in America, this 1977 miniseries tells the story of the author’s bloodline — from the abduction and enslavement of African warrior Kunta Kinte (LeVar Burton) to the liberation of his descendants over a century later. Stream it now.

 

Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In

The comedy duo host fast-paced sketches that utilized a rapid-fire series of gags, political satire, and catchphrases, often featuring guest stars and musical performances in a vaudeville-style format. Stream it now.

Sanford & Son

1972–1978, NBC
Sanford & Son

A cantankerous junk dealer and his long-suffering son manage their salvage yard while navigating the humorous trials of their working-class life in Los Angeles. Stream it now.

Silver Spoons

1982–1987, NBC
Silver Spoons

This heartwarming ’80s sitcom is about a wealthy playboy Edward Stratton (Joel Higgins) who finds out he has a 12-year-old son named Ricky (Ricky Schroder). After letting Ricky move in so the two can get to know each other better, their personalities clash — at first — but the immature father and uptight son soon adapt to living together and learn valuable lessons from each other. Stream it now.

Soap

1977–1981, ABC
Soap

Issues of sexuality and crime arise in this series that follows the soap opera-ish antics of two families: the Tates and the Campbells. Billy Crystal, Katherine Helmond, Cathryn Damon, Richard Mulligan, and Robert Guillame star. Stream it now.

The Three Stooges

Revisit all of the original shorts from the ’30s to the ’50s featuring Larry, Moe, Curly — and sometimes Shemp — as they manage to find time to get into slapstick situations and engage in plenty of comic violence. “Nyuk, nyuk, nyuk!” Stream it now.

Welcome Back, Kotter

1975–1979, ABC
Welcome Back, Kotter

Gabe Kaplan, Ron Palillo, Marcia Strassman, and John Travolta star in this sitcom about a Brooklyn-born teacher who returns to teach at his old high school. Stream it now.

What’s Happening!!

1976–1979, ABC
What’s Happening!!

This “DYN-O-MITE” comedy series is about a trio of Los Angeles working-class teenagers — Raj, Dwayne and Rerun — who grapple with the challenges of adolescence, friendship, and family dynamics. Stream it now.