5 Throwback 1990s and 2000s Sitcoms to Watch

It’s throwback season, relive 1990s and 2000s TV show laughs with these nostalgic comedies.

For many millennials, Friday nights once revolved around rhythmic theme songs, hearty laugh tracks, and TV families who felt like neighbors. Those signature 1990s and 2000s TV shows — many now streaming on Disney+ and with Hulu on Disney+*— still deliver comfort, quick wit, and relatable life lessons. Now collected under Disney+’s Throwbacks Collection, these five classics make the perfect feel-good trip back in time. Grab a snack, hit the couch, and let nostalgia do the rest.

5 Throwback Sitcoms to Relive That Nostalgia

Boy Meets World

Set in suburban Philadelphia, this coming-of-age sitcom follows Cory Matthews (Ben Savage) as he tackles middle-school crushes, sibling rivalries, and moral dilemmas with loyal best friend Shawn and classmate-turned-sweetheart Topanga by his side. Teacher and next-door neighbor Mr. Feeny offers steady guidance, giving every prank and pop quiz a heartfelt lesson. Spanning seven seasons — including a memorable field-trip episode shot at EPCOT, with brief detours to Disney-MGM Studios and Magic Kingdom — the series balances humor with relatable life advice.

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Full House, Hulu

Following a sudden loss, sportscaster Danny Tanner (Bob Saget) invites rocker brother-in-law Jesse Katsopolis (John Stamos) and comedian pal Joey Gladstone (Dave Coulier) to help raise daughters D.J., Stephanie, and Michelle in one bustling San Francisco Victorian. Everyday mishaps — from school dances to carpool chaos — spark signature catchphrases like “You got it, dude!” and “Have mercy!” Across eight seasons and 192 episodes, the series became an anchor of ABC’s TGIF lineup and a staple of pop-culture nostalgia. (Hulu)*

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Family Matters, Hulu

Set in Chicago, police officer Carl Winslow (Reginald VelJohnson) and wife Harriet try to keep order in a multigenerational home that includes teens Laura and Eddie — but next-door prodigy Steve Urkel (Jaleel White) upends every plan. His homemade gadgets, clumsy crushes, and high-pitched “Did I do that?” create comic chaos while teaching resilience and patience. Running nine seasons, the sitcom evolved from a family ensemble into a portrait of friendship, science, and unconditional support. (Hulu)*

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Home Improvement

Tool Time host Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor (Tim Allen) loves power tools almost as much as he loves pushing every project past its safe limit. His overconfident tinkering leaves patient wife Jill (Patricia Richardson), sons Brad, Randy, and Mark, and co-host Al Borland (Richard Karn) scrambling for solutions. Set against both a bustling TV studio and a suburban Detroit home, the eight-season comedy earned multiple Emmy® Awards for Outstanding Lighting Direction (Electronic) for a Comedy Series, while turning household mishaps into weekly laugh therapy.

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My Wife and Kids, Hulu

Michael Kyle (Damon Wayans) believes laughter is the best parenting policy, even when his unconventional lessons backfire. With steadfast wife Janet (Tisha Campbell-Martin) and children Jr., Claire, and Kady, Michael’s quick wit turns everyday milestones — first jobs, report cards, teenage crushes — into teachable moments. Premiering in 2001, the five-season sitcom delivered 123 episodes of modern family humor that showcased Wayans’s signature timing and highlighted how love, patience, and well-timed jokes can keep a household running. (Hulu)*

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Ready for more throwback fun? Add these series to your Watchlist and then browse the Throwbacks Collection for even deeper cuts across every genre. From theme-song sing-alongs to heartfelt finales, nostalgia is just a play button away.

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