Short Lived TV Shows
by slimer8489 | created - 07 May 2012 | updated - 03 Jan 2013 | PublicHalf of these were Based off of Movies. But, you have to Admit. These were Pretty Clever Ideas (Like, Uncle Buck TV Show, Problem Child TV Show, Parenthood TV Show)
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1. Problem Child (1993–1994)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Junior still has plenty more havoc to wreak on his world.
Stars: Gilbert Gottfried, Nancy Cartwright, Elizabeth Daily, Ben Diskin
Votes: 246
2. Back to the Future (1991–1993)
TV-Y | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
The time travelling adventures of Doc Brown, his family, and his friend, Marty McFly.
Stars: David Kaufman, Dan Castellaneta, Tom Wilson, Bill Nye
Votes: 1,887
3. Legion of Super Heroes (2006–2008)
TV-G | Animation, Action, Comedy
The adventures of a young Clark Kent, as Superman, during his time with a team of teenage superheroes in the far future.
Stars: Yuri Lowenthal, Andy Milder, Kari Wahlgren, Adam Wylie
Votes: 1,750
I Had a Super Man Toy from this Show from McDonalds
4. Whoopi (2003–2004)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
A faded singer decides to reopen her hotel's lounge.
Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Wren T. Brown, Elizabeth Regen, Omid Djalili
Votes: 736
I Remember this from when i was Little! Then, i never saw it again!
5. The Karate Kid (1989)
TV-Y7-FV | Animation, Action, Adventure
Animated series (loosely) based on the film series, in which Daniel, Miyagi and new friend Taki travel the world in search of an ancient Japanese talisman.
Stars: Pat Morita, Robert Ito, Janice Kawaye, Joey Dedio
Votes: 306
Among all these Cartoons that were Based off Hit Movies, How come there was never a Gremlins Cartoon. It would be Awesome. But, then again, it would be the same thing, an Idiot Feeds Gizmo after Midnight then havoc Wreaks!
6. Parenthood (1990–1991)
25 min | Comedy, Drama
Based on the 1989 Ron Howard film of the same name.
Stars: Ed Begley Jr., Jayne Atkinson, Max Elliott Slade, Thora Birch
Votes: 396
Colt from 3 Ninjas was in this Show
7. Chop Socky Chooks (2007–2008)
TV-Y7-FV | 11 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
Three kung fu fighting chickens battle the owner of their city-sized shopping mall.
Stars: Paterson Joseph, Shelley Longworth, Rupert Degas, Paul Kaye
Votes: 597
Classic. But, only lasted like a Year!
8. AfterMASH (1983–1985)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
The Korean War has ended. Colonel Potter, Sergeant Klinger, and Father Mulcahy find themselves together once again, this time at a veteran's hospital.
Stars: Harry Morgan, Jamie Farr, William Christopher, Rosalind Chao
Votes: 801
Saw this title in TV Guide's Book of List on the Unlucky Spin offs List
9. My Big Fat Greek Life (2003)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The continued adventures of the Portokalos family from the film "My Big Fat Greek Wedding", starting when Nia and her husband return from their honeymoon.
Stars: Nia Vardalos, Lainie Kazan, Steven Eckholdt, Gia Carides
Votes: 1,251
Along with this one
10. Uncle Buck (1990–1991)
30 min | Comedy
An irresponsible slob becomes the legal guardian of his nieces and nephew, when his brother and sister-in-law are killed in a car crash.
Stars: Kevin Meaney, Dah-ve Chodan, Jacob Gelman, Sarah Martineck
Votes: 214
11. Ferris Bueller (1990–1991)
30 min | Comedy
Based on the popular feature film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," this half-hour situation comedy followed the high-school adventures of Ferris Bueller and his friends.
Stars: Charlie Schlatter, Brandon Douglas, Ami Dolenz, Richard Riehle
Votes: 748
12. Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures (1992)
30 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
The time traveling misadventures of two seemingly dumb teen metalheads destined to save the world with their music.
Stars: Evan Richards, Christopher Kennedy, Danny Breen, Don Lake
Votes: 267
I heard this was BAD
13. Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures (1990–1991)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The further time travelling adventures of those two most excellent dudes.
Stars: Alex Winter, Keanu Reeves, Maurice LaMarche, George Carlin
Votes: 1,908
This looks cool
14. Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation (1997–1998)
TV-Y7 | 20 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The "heroes in a half-shell" return to stop the evil Dragon Lord with help from their newest member, Venus De Milo.
Stars: Jarred Blancard, Mitchell A. Lee Yuen, Dean Choe, Richard Yee
Votes: 1,795
This was cool because I like the live action movies
15. Spider Riders (2005–2007)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
A bunch of these guys that ride around on giant arachnids to try and stop that bad guys! The badguys are really evil, and ride scorpions, and the spiders talk!
Stars: Cameron Ansell, Melanie Tonello, Yui Makino, Lawrence Bayne
Votes: 214
I Remember this on Kids WB
16. Skunk Fu! (2007–2023)
TV-Y7 | 13 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
This series follows the adventures of a skunk and his group of friends as they protect their village from a group of evil monkeys.
Stars: Jules de Jongh, Paul Tylak, Tony Acworth, Rod Goodall
Votes: 564
Along with this. Then it moved to Cartoon Network for a while
17. Falcon Beach (2006–2007)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Falcon Beach is a town in cottage country by a lake in Canadian province Manitoba, where aquatic sports are part of the pleasure package which attracts many visitors during the sunny ... See full summary »
Stars: Steve Byers, Jennifer Kydd, Ephraim Ellis, Morgan Kelly
Votes: 615
I Remember this show! I Remember EVERYTHING from when I was a kid. I saw commercials for this while watching something on ABC Family
18. Beautiful People (2005–2006)
44 min | Drama, Romance
An academically-gifted teen, her model-beautiful older sister, and their newly-single mother leave small-town New Mexico in search of a new life in New York City.
Stars: Daphne Zuniga, Sarah Foret, Torrey DeVitto, Jackson Rathbone
Votes: 1,237
Lasted one season. I also remember this!!
19. Will & Dewitt (2007–2008)
TV-Y | Animation, Adventure, Family
With the help of his shape-shifting frog friend, a six-year-old boy tackles through the challenges of growing up.
Stars: Billy Rosemberg, Richard Binsley, Connor Price, Richard Ian Cox
Votes: 53
I Remember this. I Loved this! But, I Saw the Frog (Dewitt) as a mascot on a bottle of soap or something, so that questions me.
20. Krypto the Superdog (2005–2006)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The adventures of the Kryptonian superhero dog and his friends.
Stars: Sam Vincent, Brian Drummond, Scott McNeil, Alberto Ghisi
Votes: 1,302
21. Tremors (2003)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Small town notices weird deaths in the desert. There are giant worms under the sand. They can hear the location of people through the vibration of their movement. Finally they blow them up with dynamite.
Stars: Victor Browne, Gladise Jiminez, Marcia Strassman, Lela Lee
Votes: 3,140
I don't get why some put the cover of Tremors 3 as the poster for the Tremors TV Show
22. The Mr. Men Show (2008–2009)
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The life of the Mr Men presented in hour long movies.
Stars: Donald Corren, Alicyn Packard, Joey D'Auria, Sam Gold
Votes: 1,246
23. Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
A high school mathlete starts hanging out with a group of burnouts while her younger brother navigates his freshman year.
Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 153,235
24. 10 Things I Hate About You (2009–2010)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
At Padua High, newcomers Kat and Bianca Stratford attempt to navigate the popular crowd.
Stars: Lindsey Shaw, Meaghan Martin, Ethan Peck, Nicholas Braun
Votes: 6,427
26. Brat Camp (I) (2005)
Documentary, Reality-TV
A group of troubled teens try to straighten their lives out at a wilderness camp.
Stars: Clayton Halsey, Charlie Mason, Dan Leary, Fran Bradley
Votes: 109
27. Da Mob (2001–2002)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Music
An unsuccessful rap group fights a losing battle to make it in the big time in the music world with their terrible music.
Stars: Jamie Kennedy, Stuart Stone, Neil Ross, Tara Strong
Votes: 208
This counts as a short lived TV Show because it only ran in America for like, 2 years
28. Good Morning, Miss Bliss (1987–1989)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Recently-widowed Miss Carrie Bliss (Hayley Mills) teaches at a middle school in Indianapolis, where she helps her students tackle life lessons.
Stars: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Hayley Mills, Dustin Diamond, Dennis Haskins
Votes: 2,111
this turned into Saved by the Bell
29. Saved by the Bell: The College Years (1993–1994)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
While the gang is no longer the 'it' crowd at Cal U, Slater balances 3 sports, Screech his extracurriculars, Kelly her crushes, and all manner of college parties, but most of the 2 years follow Zach growing up and winning Kelly's heart.
Stars: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Tiffani Thiessen, Dustin Diamond, Mario Lopez
Votes: 5,324
Appearantly, Saved By The Bell: The New Class ran for quite a long time
30. Huge (2010)
44 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Funny, heartbreaking, and provocative, "Huge" follows the lives of seven teens and the staff at a weight-loss camp as they look beneath the surface to discover their true selves and the truth about one another.
Stars: Nikki Blonsky, Zander Eckhouse, Raven Goodwin, Harvey Guillén
Votes: 1,195
31. Arwin! (2007 TV Movie)
22 min | Comedy, Family
Centers on the character of Arwin the handyman, who moves in with his sister to take care of her kids.
Director: Richard Correll | Stars: Chad Broskey, Samantha Droke, Selena Gomez, Logan Grove
Votes: 153
THIS WAS NOT A TV MOVIE
32.
Blue's Room (2004–2017)
Episode:
Beyond Your Wildest Dreams!
(2004)
TV-Y | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Blue and Polka Dots tour fantastical lands using their imagination.
Directors: Koyalee Chanda, Jonathan Judge, Mac O'Brien, Dave Palmer | Stars: Ashley Acarino, Christiana Anbri, Cheryl Blaylock, Tyler Bunch
Votes: 74
Along with this!!
33. Stoked (2009–2013)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Stoked follows the lives of six teenage hotel employees who work at the Surfer's Paradise Ridgemount Resort.
Stars: Katie Crown, Jeff Geddis, Kristin Fairlie, Anastasia Phillips
Votes: 2,281
I Really hated the episode where that dude i getting pick up lines from a movie, and the girls are pissed or something. So, those bitches steal some dress, and the dude gets caught, and the girls DON'T get caught. (But, this was when i was in 5th grade)
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