The Best 1990s Cult TV Series

Updated June 15, 2019 2.7k votes 364 voters 7.5k views24 items

List RulesVote up your favorite cult shows that aired in the '90s

These are the best 1990s cult TV series, ranked from best to worst by your votes. It's hard to put your finger on what made a show a great 1990s cult TV series. Some of the best 90s cult TV shows were sci-fi based and others gained cult status because of their irreverent characters. One thing is for sure, the top 1990s cult TV series have very loyal fans.

What are some of the shows that appear on this best 1990s cult TV series list? In the early-1990s, Twin Peaks had viewers on the edge of their seats as they waited to learn who killed Laura Palmer. This cult classic gained in popularity over the years provoking its creators to make a new season over 20 years after its finale. Strangers With Candy is another great cult TV show that aired in the 1990s.

Judd Apatow first entertained comedy fans with his 1999 cult TV show, Freaks and Geeks. Other good shows that appear on this top 1990s cult TV series list include Absolutely Fabulous, The X-Files and The State.

Do you have a favorite cult TV show from the 1990s? Give the best shows a thumbs up and get in on the conversation in the comments section.

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The X-Files
David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson
Premiered: 1993
Genres (Tv): Cryptozoology, Supernatural, Crime Fiction, Drama, Live action
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Sarah Michelle Gellar, Alyson Hannigan
Premiered: 1997
Genres (Tv): Supernatural, Horror, Comedy-drama, Teen drama, Action
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The Simpsons
Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright
Premiered: 1989
Genres (Tv): Animation, Television comedy, Comedy, Family Film
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Quantum Leap
Scott Bakula, Dean Stockwell
Premiered: 1989
Genres (Tv): Procedural drama, Drama, Science Fiction
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Cheers
Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman
Premiered: 1982
Genres (Tv): Sitcom, Comedy
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Star Trek: The Next Generation
Patrick Stewart, Brent Spiner
Premiered: 1987
Genres (Tv): Action/Adventure, Drama, Adventure film, Action, Science Fiction
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Daria
Tracy Grandstaff, Wendy Hoopes
Premiered: 1997
Genres (Tv): Animation, Sitcom, Comedy, Animated series
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Xena: Warrior Princess
Lucy Lawless, Renée O'Connor
Premiered: 1995
Genres (Tv): Supernatural, Action/Adventure, Drama, Adventure film, Comedy-drama
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Freaks and Geeks
Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley
Premiered: 1999
Genres (Tv): Teen drama, Comedy-drama
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Dinosaurs
Stuart Pankin, Jessica Walter
Premiered: 1991
Genres (Tv): Sitcom, Satire, Children's television series, Comedy, Puppet
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Mystery Science Theater 3000
Joel Hodgson, Michael J. Nelson
Premiered: 1988
Genres (Tv): Comic science fiction, Comedy, Puppet
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My So-Called Life
Claire Danes, Bess Armstrong
Premiered: 1994
Genres (Tv): Teen drama
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seaQuest DSV
Jonathan Brandis, Don Franklin
Premiered: 1993
Genres (Tv): Action/Adventure, Drama, Adventure film, Action, Science Fiction
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Stargate SG-1
Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks
Premiered: 1997
Genres (Tv): Military science fiction, Action/Adventure, Adventure film, Action, Science Fiction
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Newhart
Bob Newhart, Mary Frann
Premiered: 1982
Genres (Tv): Sitcom, Comedy
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The Kids in the Hall
Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch
Premiered: 1988
Genres (Tv): Sketch comedy
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Avery Brooks, Rene Auberjonois
Premiered: 1993
Genres (Tv): Military science fiction, Action/Adventure, Drama, Adventure film, Action
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Red Dwarf
Chris Barrie, Craig Charles
Premiered: 1988
Genres (Tv): Sitcom, Comedy, Science Fiction
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Absolutely Fabulous
Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley
Premiered: 1992
Genres (Tv): Sitcom, Comedy
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Strangers with Candy
Amy Sedaris, Paul Dinello
Premiered: 1999
Genres (Tv): Black comedy, Comedy
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Babylon 5
Jerry Doyle, Mira Furlan
Premiered: 1994
Genres (Tv): Space opera, Science Fiction
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Alien Nation
Gary Graham, Eric Pierpoint
Premiered: 1989
Genres (Tv): Drama, Science Fiction
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The State
Kevin Allison, Michael Ian Black
Premiered: 1993
Genres (Tv): Sketch comedy, Sketch, Comedy
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