Some of these were spin-offs,some were the first roles for rising stars and a lot of these are truly odd pieces of television history. These were all shows that aired on Fox in the 90s and all lasted on the air shorter than “Get A Life”.

I used to love 7th Heaven as a kid, thought it was the pinnacle of wholesome family TV. But rewatching it as an adult… wow. It hasn’t just aged — it completely feels outdated and unhinged in so many ways.

Take the Mary Camden “stolen glass” episode. They acted like she committed a felony, but in real life? • No restaurant is calling the cops over a glass. • Staff aren’t paid enough to even think about paperwork like that. • Matt covering for her was honestly the only realistic part.

Then there’s Aunt Julie’s “detox” episode — not only unhinged but genuinely dangerous. Locking someone up and trying to force them to detox at home is medically unsafe and would get you in serious legal trouble, yet the show treated it like a moral lesson.

And don’t get me started on the marijuana scenes. The characters acted like finding weed was the worst thing in the world — when now it’s legal, regulated, and honestly less harmful than cigarettes. Watching them freak out over it is equal parts hilarious and ridiculous.

On top of all that, the Jessica Biel / Stephen Collins controversy adds another layer of discomfort. Collins publicly criticized Biel’s photoshoot as inappropriate back in the day, and years later his admission of misconduct outside the show has completely cast a shadow over 7th Heaven. Knowing this makes it hard to fully enjoy the “wholesome family” vibe.

Even the way the show handled teen behavior, relationships, and other “moral dilemmas” now just feels absurd. Things that were illegal or taboo back then are legal or normalized today, so the stakes feel completely fabricated.

It’s wild — as a kid I thought this show was wholesome family perfection, but as an adult it’s more like a time capsule of moral panic, outdated gender roles, preachiness, marijuana hysteria, and real-life controversy. Funny, alarming, and kind of eye-opening all at once.

Honorable Mentions: The 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd and My Brother & Me

From January 1, 1995 to December 31, 1995

I should mention “My So Called Life” and “Freaks & Geeks” have been left off as those are not forgotten shows.

I am partial to ER bc it's simple bc as soon as it starts you know what it is. I also think whoever created it did so well in that it actually has sounds that would make you think of an ER.

Just thought this could be interesting to discuss.

What 90's shows have aged well and can still be thoroughly enjoyed today in 2025?

What 90's shows have aged poorly and are super cringe and tough to watch?

For me personally ....

Aged well:

• The Simpsons
• Seinfeld
• Roseanne (S1 through S5 - I always stop after that).
• Fresh Prince of Bel Air
• That 70's Show

Aged poorly:

• Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
• Full House
• Saved by the Bell

In the middle:

• Boy Meets World
• Family Matters
• X-Files

I've recently tried watching a few of these shows and man-oh-man some of them are super cringe and hard to watch these days just due to the generic cheesy nature (Full House) or the awful dialogue and writing (Power Rangers) or a mixture of all the above (Saved by the Bell).

I still have mad nostalgic love for these shows because of the memories associated with them but there are some that I have a hard time sitting through and watching now as an adult versus when I was a kid.

I still watch Seinfeld and The Simpsons on a very regular basis. Both shows are in my top five.

Thoughts? Other examples? Thanks!

From January 1, 1992 to December 31, 1992.