Everyone needs to feel a sense of familiarity and safety. For people of all ages, those feelings are often associated with television. In the midst of the streaming wars, it is good to focus on all the monumental and comically brilliant shows we can watch at any time. Hulu is a great place to go for 1990s and 2000s comfort viewing.
The sitcoms on this streaming platform have ebbed and flowed over the years, but, with the lot of Miller-Boyett sitcoms and a stable of other great programs, Hulu has some wonderful shows to offer. Here are the 10 best sitcoms of that golden 20 years, in order of their IMDb ratings.
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper - 6.3 (1992-1997)
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper is a great choice when it comes to 1990s sitcoms. Mark Curry plays Mark Cooper, NBA basketball player turned teacher. The comedy is genuine, not gimmicky, and Mark's character is immediately relatable. An added bonus is the home Mr. Cooper shares with his housemates; it's the old set for the sitcom Growing Pains. Enjoy all five years of the series on Hulu now.
Reba - 6.5 (2001-2007)
Reba is a great laugh and an honest look into a family going through the challenges of divorce. The Texas sitcom capitalizes on the comedic timing of Reba McEntire. Reba has to put up with her ex-husband Brock and his new wife, Barbra-Jean, who is often the butt of the joke. Guiding her three kids through all their problems, Reba is a good sitcom to revisit and is a pleasant memory of 2000s flair.
Step by Step - 6.5 (1991-1998)
Playing Carol and Frank Lambert, Suzanne Somers and Patrick Duffy are known for the classic 90s show Step by Step. Somers and Duffy heat things up on this family sitcom. The show begins in the style of the Brady Bunch; two families become one blended family. Carol and Frank's wedding is unexpected, but the parents and original six kids learn to love and each other through all their ups and downs. They'll "make it better the second time around."
Sabrina the Teenage Witch - 6.6 (1996-2003)
Melissa Joan Hart is accomplished in many aspects of the television industry. She directs numerous sitcom episodes of today's hit shows: The Goldbergs, Schooled, The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia, and Young Sheldon, to name a few. After she played Clarissa Darling on Nickelodeon, Hart increased even more in popularity with her role as Sabrina on Sabrina the Teenage Witch. She directed and produced some episodes of the show, too.
The show was on for seven seasons and followed Sabrina through her teenage years and young adulthood. Fans still love Sabrina, Harvey, Salem, and Aunts Hilda and Zelda, among many other friends, teachers, and other guests that brought the magic to this beloved show.
The Nanny - 6.9 (1993-1999)
Fran Drescher is in her element on the fun-loving sitcom about her days as a nanny for Maxwell Sheffield's three children. In her role as Fran Fine, Drescher is one in a million. Her love story with Mr. Sheffield is irresistible, and her motherly relationship with Maggie, Brighton, and Grace Sheffield grows richer with each episode. Thanks to a fabulous theme song, a proven premise, and a classy cast, The Nanny is not one to miss. Note: this sitcom requires an Hulu Live TV.
Will & Grace - 7.2 (1998-2006)
A clever play on words, Will Truman and Grace Adler are best friends and roommates. Will & Grace is known for being one of the first sitcoms to feature an openly gay character. Eric McCormack and Debra Messing are so memorable in their original roles that the show is now in the third season of its rebooted series. See where it all began for these characters by watching them on Hulu.
Wings - 7.2 (1990-1997)
People might not think of Wings right away when they think of 1990s sitcoms, but they should take a look at the show. Wings ran for eight seasons and chronicles the adventures of brothers Joe and Brian Hackett. The brothers run a small Nantucket airport with only one plane in use. The love, laughter, and surprising amount of drama combine to make this a unique show. Fans of Madam Secretary will love going back in time to see a young Tim Daly in the role of Joe Hackett.
Living Single - 7.3 (1993-1998)
This groundbreaking sitcom featured four African American single women in New York, three of whom live in an apartment together. Regine, Khadijah, Synclaire, and Maxine give suitors a run for their money, and the women have some golden girl talk moments along the way. The show was created by Yvette Lee Bowser, a television legend who has paved the way for other women in the industry. Bowser was the first African American woman to develop a primetime television series.
Everybody Hates Chris - 7.4 (2005-2009)
Everybody Hates Chris took a trip back to 1980s youth before ABC's The Goldbergs did it. The show is based on the life and experiences of comedian and creator Chris Rock. On the show, Chris and his family live in Brooklyn, and Chris is an African American in a predominately white school.
The show unfolds with both humor and realism, and the audience experiences each heartbreak and triumph through Chris's eyes.
Frasier - 8 (1993-2004)
Cheers, in longevity. Fans got to watch the character of Frasier develop alongside new characters in a totally different setting from his previous one.
Frasier is easy to watch, but its writing is highly intelligent, with some jokes that you only get if you're really paying attention. By overlapping two decades, the show hits all the right notes for both 90s and 2000s nostalgia. After a long tenure on Netflix, the sitcom has moved to Hulu. Get ready for the reboot by reviewing the tales of Niles, Frasier, Marty, Daphne, and Roz.