The world of television is vast and ever-changing, with new shows constantly replacing old ones in the public consciousness. Yet, some shows from the past manage to leave a lasting impression, even if they’re not widely remembered. Here’s a list of 50 forgotten TV series that have seemingly vanished from everyone’s memories, along with some intriguing details about each one.
- My Mother the Car: A show that plays on the concept of reincarnation, leaving viewers with a sense of mystery and intrigue.
- Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: A cartoon where a main female character turns into a tomato upon exposure to salt, with pepper as the cure.
- Jack & Bobby: A modern-day retelling of JFK’s life, offering a unique and thought-provoking perspective on history.
- Out of this World: A show about a teenage girl with alien powers, communicating with her father through a diamond cube and freezing time with a simple gesture.
- USA High: A well-crafted show that, despite its quality, seems to have been forgotten by many.
- Mummies Alive!: A cartoon featuring a teenager who is a reincarnated pharaoh, protected by four mummy guardians with magical armor.
- Sweat: An Australian show set in an athletic school, starring Heath Ledger as a swimmer.
- Fridays: A late-night show that was a clear rip-off of Saturday Night Live, and possibly a launching pad for Michael Richards.
- Out of the Blue (1979): An ABC show about a guardian angel living with a family, introduced as Fonzie’s guardian angel on Happy Days.
- Out of the Blue (1996): A show about teens working at a marine park in Florida, with an almost entirely Hispanic cast and filmed in both English and Spanish.
- Dead at 21: A show that, until recently, many thought they had hallucinated, until the pilot was found on YouTube.
- Joey: A spin-off of Friends, where Joey struggles with poker, a stark contrast to his skills in the original show.
- Due South: A show about a Canadian Mountie moving to Chicago to help solve crimes, with a few seasons of fun and entertainment.
- The Schnozzes: A cartoon about a group of animals with enormous noses, a unique and quirky concept that seems to have been forgotten.
- Max Headroom: A show that was a true fever dream, leaving viewers with a lasting impression.
- Spellbinder: A show with a badass woman in red armor who hurled balls of electricity at kids, a unique and memorable character.
- Third Watch: A show about NYC cops, paramedics, and firefighters, running from 1999 to 2005.
- Early Edition: A show where a man receives the newspaper a day early and uses it to save people from freak accidents.
- Biker Mice from Mars: A show with adult humor and entertainment for kids, a unique blend that seems to have been forgotten.
- My Friend Tony: A show that, despite being only one season, was a great show, leaving viewers wanting more.
- It’s About Time: A show from the late ’60s where two astronauts go back in time to the caveman era.
- Galaxy High School: A cartoon that, despite its quirky concept, seems to have been forgotten by many.
- Round the Twist: A show that, despite being a beloved Danish show, is rarely remembered by anyone outside of Denmark.
- Sister Kate: A show about a nun in charge of an orphanage with rebellious foster kids, a unique and memorable concept.
- Central Park West: A show that, despite being a favorite of the narrator, seems to have been forgotten by many.
- California Dreams: A beach version of Saved by the Bell, a show that seems to have been overshadowed by its more famous counterpart.
- Nearly Departed: A show with a memorable theme song that the narrator recorded on cassette.
- Recovery Road: A show that, despite being a cliffhanger, was ended after one season, leaving viewers with unanswered questions.
- House of Anubis: A show that feels like a fever dream, a unique and intriguing concept.
- American Dreams: A show about an Irish Catholic family in 1960s Philadelphia, starring Brittany Snow.
- Related: A show set in NYC with four sisters, featuring Lizzy Caplan, Jennifer Esposito, Kiele Sanchez, and Laura Breckenridge. Despite its quality, it seems to have been forgotten.
- The Oblongs: A show that, despite its quirky concept, seems to have been forgotten by many.
- Silk Stalkings: A show that, despite running for eight seasons, is rarely remembered by many.
- Beverly Hills Teens: A cartoon that, despite its popularity, seems to have been forgotten by many.
- My Life as Liz: An underrated show that aired for only one season on MTV in 2010.
- Downtown: A cartoon about young adults living in NYC during the peak of grunge, a unique and memorable concept.
- Today’s Special: A show about a department store where a mannequin and a robot come to life at night.
- The Girl from Tomorrow: A show with a trippy and unique concept.
- Dark Angel: A show about genetically enhanced soldiers in a dystopian America, starring Jessica Alba, Michael Weatherly, and Jensen Ackles.
- Spencer: A show about a smart and funny character, Chad Lowe, that aired for only one season.
- Living Dolls: A show about four young female models and their agency, a spin-off of Who’s the Boss? that, despite Halle Berry’s involvement, is mostly remembered for its controversial content.
- Man from Atlantis: A show about a merman, a marine biologist, and a cackling mad villain, a unique and memorable concept.
- Caitlin’s Way: A show that, despite being a forgotten gem, is rarely remembered by many.
- Young Americans: A show that, despite being a forgotten gem, is rarely remembered by many.
- Earth 2: A show that, despite its unique concept, seems to have been forgotten by many.
- The Black Donnellys: A show that, despite its quality, seems to have been forgotten by many.
- Being Eve: A New Zealand show that, despite being a favorite of the narrator, seems to have been forgotten by many.
- James Bond Jr.: A show that, despite its quirky concept, seems to have been forgotten by many.
- You Can’t Do That on Television: A show that, despite its memorable moments, seems to have been forgotten by many.
- Kratts’ Creatures: A show about animals with the Kratt brothers, leading to the creation of Zoboomafoo. Despite the sequel’s popularity, the original show seems to have been forgotten.