The Best Freeform & ABC Family Shows
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Originally branded as ABC Family, Freeform offers everything from classic children's TV shows to modern dramas. This list of the best Freeform shows, ranked from best to worst, includes the best ABC Family TV shows. This list of the top current and canceled Freeform and ABC Family TV series includes the date when each show first aired, as well as which actors starred in the show. The best Freeform TV programs of all time include the most viewed shows on ABC Family, as this list covers the entire history of the network.
Made up of many different shows from its parent channels, including Ravenswood, 10 Things I Hate About You, and Shadowhunters, this list of Freeform shows has all your old favorites from when it was ABC Family.
Although television fans in different locations grew up with ABC Family shows on different channels, most of us saw the same series, so don't let your favorite Freeform shows sink to the bottom of the list! Vote up the best Freeform shows, or use this list to build a whole new one just like it, ranked to fit your opinion.
- 1Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Tyler Blackburn
- Premiered: June 8, 2010
Pretty Little Liars took the world by storm, captivating audiences with its thrilling twists and turns. Starring Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale, and Shay Mitchell, the show followed the lives of four friends who receive mysterious messages from the seemingly-deceased Alison DiLaurentis. This teen drama consistently kept viewers on the edge of their seats and cemented its place as a fan favorite.
- 2Melissa Joan Hart, Caroline Rhea, Beth Broderick
- Premiered: September 20, 1996
Sabrina the Teenage Witch is a beloved classic that brings nostalgia to many 90s kids' hearts. With Melissa Joan Hart portraying the young half-human, half-witch Sabrina Spellman, this quirky sitcom was the perfect mix of magic, comedy, and coming-of-age challenges. Her talking cat, Salem, and two eccentric aunts added an extra splash of enchantment.
- 3Katie Leclerc, Vanessa Marano, Constance Marie
- Premiered: June 6, 2011
Switched at Birth was a groundbreaking series that unapologetically addressed the complexities of two teenagers, played by Vanessa Marano and Katie Leclerc, who discover they were mistakenly swapped at birth. As the families adjust to this earth-shattering revelation, the show seamlessly blended sign language, deaf culture, and thought-provoking storylines, creating an impressively unique drama.
- 4Chelsea Hobbs, Ayla Kell, Josie Loren
- Premiered: June 22, 2009
Make It or Break It showcased the fiercely competitive world of gymnastics, as a group of young women vied for a spot on the Olympic team. This sports drama, starring Ayla Kell, Josie Loren, and Cassie Scerbo, offered a thrilling look at the triumphs and tribulations of the characters as they pushed themselves to the limit, both physically and emotionally.
- 5Katherine McNamara, Dominic Sherwood, Alberto Rosende
- Premiered: January 12, 2016
Shadowhunters, based on the bestselling Mortal Instruments book series, mesmerized fantasy-loving audiences with its captivating supernatural elements. Starring Katherine McNamara as Clary Fray, the show dove deep into the world of demons, warlocks, and werewolves, earning a passionate fan base that fought tooth and nail to save the series from cancellation.
- 6Melissa Joan Hart, Joey Lawrence, Taylor Spreitler
- Premiered: August 17, 2010
Melissa & Joey was a delightfully charming sitcom featuring Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence as a mismatched pair thrown together by fate. As a local politician and her new live-in nanny, they tackled the trials of family life with a unique blend of humor and heart, proving that opposites do, in fact, attract.
