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The Best TV Theme Songs of All Time

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These are the best TV theme songs and TV intros of all time. Television theme songs set the tone for the entire series, and for the beginning of each episode. We all have a special connection to what we think are the best TV themes. They get stuck in our head, we sing them without noticing and we remember them fondly after a series has ended. So vote on the best TV show theme songs here and make sure your favorite gets the attention it deserves.
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  1. 1
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    Cheers

    John Ratzenberger, George Wendt, Kelsey Grammer More
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    The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

    Alfonso Ribeiro, Joseph Marcell, Tatyana Ali More
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    M*A*S*H

    Mike Farrell, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr More
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    The Addams Family

    Jim Cummings, Ken Weatherwax, Anjelica Huston More
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    The Muppet Show

    Steve Whitmire, John Lovelady, Richard Hunt More
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  6. 6
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    Friends

    James Michael Tyler, Allisyn Ashley Arm, Jennifer Aniston More
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    Happy Days

    Marion Ross, Anson Williams, Scott Baio More
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    Mission: Impossible

    Greg Morris, Peter Graves, Barbara Anderson More
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  9. 9
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    The Simpsons

    Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer, Pamela Hayden More
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    The Flintstones

    Bea Benaderet, Mel Blanc, Jean Vander Pyl More
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    Gilligan's Island

    Tina Louise, Dawn Wells, Jim Backus More
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    Hawaii Five-O

    Herman Wedemeyer, Kam Fong Chun, Peggy Ryan More
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    Scooby-Doo

    Don Messick, Kate Melton, Scott Innes More
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    Welcome Back, Kotter

    John Travolta, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Marcia Strassman More
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    The Monkees

    Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Davy Jones More
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    Batman

    William Dozier, David Lewis, Neil Hamilton More
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    The Beverly Hillbillies

    Donna Douglas, Kathleen Freeman, Irene Ryan More
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    The Pink Panther Show

    Brian George, Sonny Melendrez, Paul Frees More
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    Sesame Street

    Sonia Manzano, Linda Bove, Frank Oz More
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    Dukes of Hazzard

    Tom Wopat, Peggy Rea, Nedra Volz More
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    WKRP in Cincinnati

    Tim Reid, Gordon Jump, Richard Sanders More
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    The Jeffersons

    Damon Evans, Marla Gibbs, Berlinda Tolbert More
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    The Brady Bunch

    Susan Olsen, Ann B. Davis, Christopher Knight More
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    The Big Bang Theory

    Simon Helberg, Kaley Cuoco, Melissa Rauch More
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    The A-Team

    Marla Heasley, George Peppard, Melinda Culea More
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    The Greatest American Hero

    William Bogert, William Katt, Faye Grant More
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    The X-Files

    Mitch Pileggi, David Duchovny, Annabeth Gish More
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    That '70s Show

    Christina Moore, Debra Jo Rupp, Ashton Kutcher More
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    Married... with Children

    Fergie, Matt LeBlanc, Gary Coleman More
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    Laverne & Shirley

    Kenneth Mars, Betty Garrett, David Lander More
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    The Love Boat

    Jill Whelan, Fred Grandy, Gavin MacLeod More
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    Star Trek: The Original Series

    Majel Barrett, James Doohan, William Shatner More
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    The Andy Griffith Show

    Andy Griffith, Maggie Peterson, Howard Morris More
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    South Park

    Mona Marshall, April Stewart, Trey Parker More
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    Sanford and Son

    Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson
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    All in the Family

    Danielle Brisebois, Sally Struthers, Carroll O'Connor More
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    Doctor Who

    Peter Davison, Elisabeth Sladen, Billie Piper More
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    Green Acres

    Pat Buttram, Barbara Pepper, Eddie Albert More
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    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

    James L. Avery, Sr., Jack Angel, Dorian Harewood More
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    Three's Company

    Don Knotts, Joyce DeWitt, Suzanne Somers More
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    The Addams Family

    Ted Cassidy, Carolyn Jones, Lisa Loring More
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    Malcolm in the Middle

    Justin Berfield, Jennette McCurdy, Frankie Muniz More
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    Dallas

    Bert Remsen, Susan Howard Chrane, Ian McShane More
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    The Mary Tyler Moore Show

    Betty White, Gavin MacLeod, Ted Knight More
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    I Love Lucy

    Keith Thibodeaux, Vivian Vance, Lucille Ball More
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    The Sopranos

    Edie Falco, Dominic Chianese, Steven Van Zandt More
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    Miami Vice

    Don Johnson, Michael Talbott, Saundra Santiago More
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    Buffy the Vampire Slayer

    Danny Strong, Nicholas Brendon, Emma Caulfield More
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    The Rockford Files

    Stuart Margolin, Gretchen Corbett, James Garner More
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    Animaniacs

    Julie Brown, Chick Vennera, Tom Bodett More
    BUY

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    1. carpool lame
      The Best TV Theme Songs of All Time at 12/09/2012 5:30 AM
      Admirable best tv theme songs, brother.
    2. Darius Cabriales
      The Best TV Theme Songs of All Time at 6/25/2012 5:30 AM
      Considerable best theme songs of all time, brother.
    3. The Executioner
      The Best TV Theme Songs of All Time at 5/11/2012 5:41 AM
      The Fresh Prince
    4. MadameLil
      The Best TV Theme Songs of All Time at 5/07/2012 10:02 PM
      What about Kids In The Hall? Solid Gold? Or - seriously - the Electric Company, Masterpiece Theatre, or even The French Chef (with Julia Child)
    5. Calcaneus
      The Best TV Theme Songs of All Time at 5/06/2012 6:53 AM
      Where is Law & Order theme??
    6. Mike Murphy
      The Best TV Theme Songs of All Time at 3/28/2012 1:39 PM
      The Wild Wild West. Imaginative theme, cleverly arranged. The Wild Wild West theme would make a great band piece for a High School or College
    7. FlorianGradert
      The Best TV Theme Songs of All Time at 3/20/2012 2:05 PM
      Missing the Saber Rider-Theme...pure awesomeness
    8. ShockedAndNotAwed
      The Best TV Theme Songs of All Time at 2/20/2012 11:35 PM
      RUFKM!?!?!?!!??!! Peter Gunn doesn't even make your list?
      In 50 years, Peter Gunn will still be being played by every wannabe electric guitarist alive; and - no disrespect to Fresh Prince - one of my favorite 80/90's shows - no one will even recognize Will's theme!
    9. Armin Tamzarian
      The Best TV Theme Songs of All Time at 1/10/2012 12:10 AM
      5 - And finally, this comment box ought to be able to recognize a f**king carriage return.
    10. Armin Tamzarian
      The Best TV Theme Songs of All Time at 1/10/2012 12:07 AM
      1 - It was my understanding that the word 'best' in the title of the list denoted music that is actually 'enjoyable' ("MASH", as opposed to just 'famous' ("Fresh Prince", "Addams Family"), 'instantly-recognizable' ("I Love Lucy", "Beverly Hillbillies") or 'pop**ar' ("Friends"). 2 - Many voters are clearly voting for the show ("Simpsons", "Sopranos", "South Park"), or indeed AGAINST the show ("Friends"), rather than the music. I would note that I do personally like all three shows, though none of them would make my Top 100 list of the 'BEST' TV Theme songs. I also dislike "Friends", but don't think the song is completely horrid. 3 - A significant portion of the constituent voters here obviously need scans to detect brain trauma (12+ votes in favor of "Step By Step" and 25+ for "Tiny Toons"!?!?). The voting pool is clearly tainted with idiocy (or perhaps deafness). 4 - There are dozens (if indeed not HUNDREDS) of TV theme songs that are easily the equal of (if not better than) most of the tunes listed--but if I had to make a single pick to add to the list, I would have to go with the title sequence from "Boardwalk Empire".
    11. dukethepcdr
      The Best TV Theme Songs of All Time at 1/04/2012 12:31 AM
      Seinfield had the best theme song. Quirky, clever and very memorable. You only had to hear a few bars to know what was on.
    12. Misteraxe
      The Best TV Theme Songs of All Time at 10/29/2011 8:16 AM
      How is it possible that the Perry Mason theme isnt at least in the top 5??????????????????
    13. Clark Griswald
      The Best TV Theme Songs of All Time at 8/19/2011 1:42 PM
      Call me crazy, but I always loved the Theme song to Angel. I thought it was perfect for the show, and I even have it on my ipod.
      1. acrosstheflame
        The Best TV Theme Songs of All Time at 12/13/2011 10:31 PM
        not crazy! the most beautiful theme ever
    14. djsieg
      The Best TV Theme Songs of All Time at 7/24/2011 10:50 AM
      Like.....what happened to Miami Vice?
    15. stahov
      The Best TV Theme Songs of All Time at 5/12/2011 10:19 AM
      Rollin', rollin', rollin', keep them dogies movin' RAWHIDE. That was a good theme song
    16. Nattiexs
      The Best TV Theme Songs of All Time at 5/10/2011 9:03 PM
      There are a lot series missing! macgyver, Airwolf, The A-Team...Just to name a few.
      1. Clark Benson
        The Best TV Theme Songs of All Time at 6/24/2011 11:41 PM
        so add them! add your own list
    17. Deadpool
      The Best TV Theme Songs of All Time at 4/30/2011 6:19 PM
      No Big Bang theory? I know its recent, come On! It summarizes the entire history of the universe in 30 seconds. Pure Awesome!
      1. dukethepcdr
        The Best TV Theme Songs of All Time at 1/04/2012 12:33 AM
        I'm a big fan of The Barenaked Ladies. The band too. But I hate that song.

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