The 11 Most Iconic TV Shows That Defined the 80s

Growing Pains, September 24th, 1985, ran for seven seasons. The show was about a psychiatrist who moves his family from the city to the suburbs, and he has to deal with all of the challenges that come with that. Growing Pains was a funny and relatable show that dealt with important issues.

On March 15th, 1977, Three’s Company ran for eight seasons. The show was about three roommates who live together in an apartment in Santa Monica, California. Three’s Company was a hilarious show that always had something crazy.

Cheers, on September 30th, 1982, ran for eleven seasons. The show was set in a bar in Boston, Massachusetts, and it followed the lives of the people who worked there and frequented the bar. Cheers was a great show with exciting characters and storylines.

Magnum P.I., December 11th, 1980, and it ran for eight seasons. The show was about a private investigator who lived in Hawaii and solved crimes. Magnum P.I. was a popular show in its time, and it is still remembered fondly by fans.

The A-Team, January 23rd, 1983, ran for five seasons. The show was about a team of ex-military personnel who worked as mercenaries. The A-Team was an action-packed show that was always full of excitement.

Miami Vice, September 16th, 1984, ran for five seasons. The show was about two detectives who worked in the narcotics division of the Miami police department. Miami Vice was a groundbreaking show that changed how T.V. shows were made.

A different world, September 24th, 1987, ran for six seasons. The show was about a group of students at a historically black college. A different world was an important show that dealt with social issues.