13 Awesome Family Shows That Deserve a Remake

Published on June 11, 2016 at 4:18 PM

Remaking classic TV shows is the trend nowadays, and we're not complaining. Our friends at Common Sense Media have rounded up the most appropriate options for families.

Everything old is new again; at least, that's what the current onslaught of reboots would have us believe. From Fuller House to new versions of Teletubbies, Duck Tales, Inspector Gadget, and more, reboots rule the screen. Here are a handful of shows we think it'd be fun to see in fresh incarnations. Some just didn't get enough time on air, while others ran for ages but were so good we demand more, and some dated ideas could be revived by a contemporary spin. So start your imaginations: Who would play Jo and Blair in your The Facts of Life reboot?

Pinky and the Brain

Clever toon is great fun for both kids and adults.

Animaniacs

Clever 'toon is bursting with fun for kids and adults.

Eerie, Indiana

Short-lived '90s series is more fun than frightful.

She-Ra: Princess of Power

Strong female action hero in positive-message-packed show.

The Tick

Superhero spoof works for kids and adults.

Clarissa Explains It All

Fun '90s show deals thoughtfully with coming-of-age issues.

Who's the Boss?

Classic '80s sitcom about a blended family.

Perfect Strangers

Cultures clash in upbeat, slapstick '80s classic.

Silver Spoons

Cute '80s comedy sometimes touches on serious issues.

The Facts of Life

Wholesome '80s coming-of-age sitcom tackles serious issues.

MacGyver

This '80s action hero relies on smarts, not violence.

Quantum Leap

Classic sci-fi series hops and skips through time.

Freaks and Geeks

Stellar teen dramedy explores angst, experimentation.