The Best 1980s Nickelodeon Shows
These are the best '80s Nickelodeon shows, ranked from best to worst by user votes. Some top 1980s Nickelodeon shows were cartoons and others were game shows. A few of the most popular Nickelodeon '80s shows were funny live action comedies.
What series appear on this list of the best '80s Nickelodeon shows? Hey Dude ranks among the best. This great 1980s Nick show featured some of the top child actors of the time including Christine Taylor, who went on to star in such films as The Brady Bunch Movie and The Wedding Singer. Count Duckula is another good show on Nickelodeon in the 1980s.
Guests on You Can't Do That on Television had to be careful what they said otherwise they may have been doused in green slime. Other good series featured on this top 1980s Nickelodeon shows list include Double Dare, The Tomorrow People and Out of Control.
What are the best Nickelodeon '80s shows? Did the shows you think were the best make this list? Vote up the 1980s Nickelodeon shows you think are the best of the decade and see where the Nick shows of the '80s you loved to watch rank.
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- Premiered: 1979
Hold onto your hats, folks, because this sketch comedy series was a cacophony of zany skits and uproarious laughter. It's no wonder that phrases like "I don't know" - which triggered the iconic green slime - have become colloquialisms etched in our memories. This Canadian import showcased a talented ensemble of youngsters, catapulting the likes of Alanis Morissette to stardom, while delightfully pushing the boundaries of '80s TV.
- 2Don Adams
- Premiered: 1983
If wacky inventions and dastardly villains are your cup of tea, prepare to be dazzled by this animated series. A melding of slapstick humor and cunning detective work, viewers were swept up in the misadventures of our bumbling cyborg hero as he faced off against the elusive Dr. Claw. And who could forget the indomitable duo that often saved the day - Gadget's niece Penny and her trusty dog Brain? "Go, Gadget, go!"
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- 3Lou Ferrigno, Jennifer Malone, 'Weird Al' Yankovic
- Premiered: 1986
Considered the granddaddy of kids' game shows, the sheer audacity of this show left audiences gasping for breath. Host Marc Summers led teams through a gauntlet of trivia challenges and gloriously messy physical challenges. And let's not neglect the pièce de résistance - the wild obstacle course finale, complete with the infamous human hamster wheel and sundae slide. Talk about a recipe for excitement.
- 4David Brisbin, Debrah Kalman, Christine Taylor
- Premiered: 1989
"Yeehaw!" Belly up to the bar at the fictitious Bar None Dude Ranch and join the quirky cast of characters that made this live-action program such a hoot. With down-to-earth storylines and a dash of youthful energy, it's no surprise audiences were roped into the daily trials and tribulations of this ragtag crew.
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Mr. Wizard's World
Don Herbert- Premiered: 1983
Be prepared for your mind to be blown, as the indomitable Don Herbert brought science into our living rooms with captivating experiments and explanations. This show breathed life into a subject often seen as dry, proving that education can be both engaging and entertaining. With Mr. Wizard at the helm, we eagerly delved into the mysteries of the universe.
- 6Pam Arciero, Cheryl Blaylock, Johnny Grasso
- Premiered: 1989
Step inside this charming puppet-filled realm, where young minds were encouraged to explore their imaginations. Akin to a fantastical storybook bursting to life, this jovial show boasted a cast of whimsical characters - including the titular Eureeka, Magellan the Dragon, and the mischievous Batly. Add in some toe-tapping tunes, and you've got pure magic.
