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Full House

I love/loved them all but BMW is/was my favorite.

Family Matters

My pick was Full house.I loved them all too though.There is currently a 3 way tie between Full house,Family matters,Boy meets world.

I voted for Sabrina, but mostly I liked all of them except Family Matters which grew old very quickly.

I voted for Sabrina, but mostly I liked all of them except Family Matters which grew old very quickly.


Sabrina was one of the last really good shows on TGIF.I hear you about family matters.But i liked it more than i disliked it.I will admit twoards the end it got pretty awful though.

The first four seasons of Boy Meets World are excellent and season five is still good. The last two seasons are unwatchable though.

The first four seasons of Boy Meets World are excellent and season five is still good. The last two seasons are unwatchable though.



I thought the show was good,Through out it's entire run.Maybe a few things i would of done different.But nothing too much.What didn't you like?

I thought the show was good,Through out it's entire run.Maybe a few things i would of done different.But nothing too much. What didn't you like?1. the addition of Rachel, couldn't stand her
2. the dumbing down of Eric, he was smarter than that
3. reduced roles for Cory's parents
4. the writing overall went downhill.

1. the addition of Rachel, couldn't stand her
2. the dumbing down of Eric, he was smarter than that
3. reduced roles for Cory's parents
4. the writing overall went downhill.



I will have to re watch them all.I don't have the best memorey.I just watched season 1 and 2 though.But yeah i think i do remember they made Eric a lil too stupid even for him and if they reduced the rolls of the mom and dad that wouldn't be good.Because i always liked them.I can't remember Rachel.So she couldn't of been too good.

The first four seasons of Boy Meets World are excellent and season five is still good. The last two seasons are unwatchable though.

no they weren't, the last two seasons were great, they're actually more my favs than the early seasons are

1. Family Matters
2. Full House
3. Boy Meets World
4. Step By Step
5. Sabrina The Teenage Witch

1. Family Matters
2. Full House
3. Boy Meets World
4. Step By Step
5. Sabrina The Teenage Witch



Family matters is currently in the lead by two votes.Full house,Boy meets world ,and Perfect strangers are tied

here is my top 5.

1.Full house
2.Family matters
3.Step by step
4.Boy meets world
5.Perfect strangers

I will have to re watch them all.I don't have the best memorey.I just watched season 1 and 2 though.But yeah i think i do remember they made Eric a lil too stupid even for him and if they reduced the rolls of the mom and dad that wouldn't be good.Because i always liked them.I can't remember Rachel.So she couldn't of been too good.
ABC Family is starting Boy Meets World from the beginning this Wednesday (June 20th, 2012). They air a whopping FIVE episodes in a row every weekday from 7:00am-9:30am!! I think I may rewatch the whole series this Summer (ABC Family will air every episode of the series in less than two months at this pace).

ABC Family is starting Boy Meets World from the beginning this Wednesday (June 20th, 2012). They air a whopping FIVE episodes in a row every weekday from 7:00am-9:30am!! I think I may rewatch the whole series this Summer (ABC Family will air every episode of the series in less than two months at this pace).



That is great news unfortanetly,at the moment i don't have cable.I just order old sitcoms from the library :) If i had it though.That is probably what i would be watching.Right now i'm watching Full house season 5 on dvd.

When I was younger, Full House was my favorite. Now, though, Boy Meets World is my favorite. I like(d) Sabrina a lot, too.

Boy Meets World, pretty easily. Most of the others were pretty terrible but BMW is one of the few shows geared at young audiences that was actually well-written and well-made overall.

As for the decline...I think of Seasons 2-4 as the show's peak years. They did a good job then of balancing the stories about adolescence/coming of age with humor. The show took a major leap towards soapiness in Season 5 and meh...not a fan of that. But the last three seasons still have plenty of great moments.

Boy Meets World, pretty easily. Most of the others were pretty terrible but BMW is one of the few shows geared at young audiences that was actually well-written and well-made overall.

As for the decline...I think of Seasons 2-4 as the show's peak years. They did a good job then of balancing the stories about adolescence/coming of age with humor. The show took a major leap towards soapiness in Season 5 and meh...not a fan of that. But the last three seasons still have plenty of great moments.



I think all of these shows. For the most part we're very well written.Especally Full house,Step By step,Boy meets world,Perfect strangers and Family Matters.Except after the emergence of Stephan.

Everybody likes different things.But i loved these shows.And i think they we're all very well done.

Family Matters

Boy Meets World, pretty easily. Most of the others were pretty terrible but BMW is one of the few shows geared at young audiences that was actually well-written and well-made overall.

As for the decline...I think of Seasons 2-4 as the show's peak years. They did a good job then of balancing the stories about adolescence/coming of age with humor. The show took a major leap towards soapiness in Season 5 and meh...not a fan of that. But the last three seasons still have plenty of great moments.
Boy Meets World was definitely the most well written and "mature" show on TGIF, ever.

I voted for Family Matters. It lasted an incredibly long time, and really meant a lot to me growing up. I watched every episode over and over again. I haven't watched any of these shows all the way through since 2003/2004. I'm sure it will be great to eventually go back and relive it all. Starting with Boy Meets World.

Boy Meets World was definitely the most well written and "mature" show on TGIF, ever.

I voted for Family Matters. It lasted an incredibly long time, and really meant a lot to me growing up. I watched every episode over and over again. I haven't watched any of these shows all the way through since 2003/2004. I'm sure it will be great to eventually go back and relive it all. Starting with Boy Meets World.


I would say they we're all equally well written and mature.They had Elements for kids, teens, and adults.But you are certanaly intitled to your opionions as am i.

I enjoyed Family Matters until it turned into a live-action cartoon, with Urkel the Idiot and Carl, his long-suffering sidekick. Other shows that followed this same unfortunate path were Too Close for Comfort (Monroe & Henry) and Saved by the Bell: The New Class (Screech & Mr. Belding).

I enjoyed Family Matters until it turned into a live-action cartoon, with Urkel the Idiot and Carl, his long-suffering sidekick. Other shows that followed this same unfortunate path were Too Close for Comfort (Monroe & Henry) and Saved by the Bell: The New Class (Screech & Mr. Belding).



Completley agree with you about Family Matters.It did become a joke at the end.But i loved it for most of the series.The other shows we're great all the way through.And i completley disagree with the statement.That they wern't well written or wern't mature.Why because they didn't cus or do imoral things on the shows.There is plenty of that garbage in real life.We don't need it on tv.

Boy Meets World was definitely the most well written and "mature" show on TGIF, ever.




I'm not so sure, Just the Ten of Us had a level of maturity to it's writing as well, especially considering it often had pretty racy jokes pertaining to Wendy and her conquest of guys.

I think BMW, Step By Step, Family Matters and Full House equally covered mature subject matters with the same kind of ease and sensitivity. Family Matters I recall having several episodes that were extremely boundary pushing for it's time, including an episode that covered racism and the use of the n word, an episode about gun violence (they stole Maxine's shoes!), dieting (Laura took diet pills) and racial profiling... I don't really recall BMW ever covering subject matters that seriously; they never did a "special drug episode"...


Although not airing on ABC or TGIF I'd say that NBC's "Blossom" however was the most "mature" teen comedy of it's era.

I'm not so sure, Just the Ten of Us had a level of maturity to it's writing as well, especially considering it often had pretty racy jokes pertaining to Wendy and her conquest of guys.

I think BMW, Step By Step, Family Matters and Full House equally covered mature subject matters with the same kind of ease and sensitivity. Family Matters I recall having several episodes that were extremely boundary pushing for it's time, including an episode that covered racism and the use of the n word, an episode about gun violence (they stole Maxine's shoes!), dieting (Laura took diet pills) and racial profiling... I don't really recall BMW ever covering subject matters that seriously; they never did a "special drug episode"...


Although not airing on ABC or TGIF I'd say that NBC's "Blossom" however was the most "mature" teen comedy of it's era.


I remember that episode of Family Matters.Wasn't it Laura who got called the n word? Then she came home crying.I remember a real touching moment with Laura and her Grandma.Talking about racism.Of course the whole family was there and they all shared.That was a great episode and one of the earlier episodes.

Full house even had a couple episodes about drinking.Kimmy Gibbler got drunk. And those guys that .Steph almost went in the car with.They we're drunk and they wrecked with Gina in the car.All of these shows covered various areas of real life.And always taught valuable lessons.

I remember that episode of Family Matters.Wasn't it Laura who got called the n word? Then she came home crying.I remember a real touching moment with Laura and her Grandma.Talking about racism.Of course the whole family was there and they all shared.That was a great episode and one of the earlier episodes.

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Yes, I believe they wrote it on her locker.

Wasn't Blossom on Friday nights too?

Wasn't Blossom on Friday nights too?

No. I believe it aired on either Monday or Tuesday nights. It was on after Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

No. I believe it aired on either Monday or Tuesday nights. It was on after Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Better check again.

I remember watchin Cooper and Blossom on Friday nights.

Blossom aired on Monday at 8:30 after The Fresh Prince.

Better check again.

I remember watchin Cooper and Blossom on Friday nights.


Cooper was but i don't think Blossom ever was and if it was i'm pretty sure not on TGIF.

I'm not so sure, Just the Ten of Us had a level of maturity to it's writing as well, especially considering it often had pretty racy jokes pertaining to Wendy and her conquest of guys.

I think BMW, Step By Step, Family Matters and Full House equally covered mature subject matters with the same kind of ease and sensitivity. Family Matters I recall having several episodes that were extremely boundary pushing for it's time, including an episode that covered racism and the use of the n word, an episode about gun violence (they stole Maxine's shoes!), dieting (Laura took diet pills) and racial profiling... I don't really recall BMW ever covering subject matters that seriously; they never did a "special drug episode"...


Although not airing on ABC or TGIF I'd say that NBC's "Blossom" however was the most "mature" teen comedy of it's era.
Ok, well, maybe it wasn't the most mature "ever." It wasn't clear, but I was comparing Boy Meets World to most of the '90s era sitcoms, mainly the Miller-Boyett shows.

Full House, Family Matters, and Step By Step had "issue" oriented episodes, sure. But over time, Boy Meets World became an issue oriented SERIES. The show was more realistic, more mature, and yes, not as corny as the others - IMHO. Full House, etc. would deal with their issue of the week story, learn a lesson, play sappy music, and it would basically be forgotten the following week.

Boy Meets World had serious issues and storylines that carried over for years. Teen sex was openly discussed on the show - I don't think DJ Tanner was open about sex with Danny. There was also a teenage marriage with powercouple Cory and Topanga. And yes, Boy Meets World did have an interracial relationship, featuring Shawn and Angela in seasons 5-7. I don't recall any other interracial couple on a TGIF show that lasted YEARS, and was the focus of many episodes.

Shawn Hunter is the TGIF character more prone to depression than any other, IMO. Just because he was one of the main stars, didn't mean he had to be perfect and listen to all those lessons of the week. He was quite rebelllious, and sometimes even a trouble maker. He lived in a trailer park, found out he was adopted, had that mother abandon him at the end of season two. His (not-so-great) father left him then too, causing Shawn to be tossed from home to home at a very young age. He also found out he had a half-sibling (Jack), he knew nothing about. And after all this, his father dies, causing Shawn to feel as if he cannot truly love anyone without them leaving. I don't think there's a single character on Full House, Family Matters, or Step By Step that has had that hard of a life. And really, that dealt with issues like to that extent.

Blossom aired on Monday at 8:30 after The Fresh Prince.
On NBC.

Ok, well, maybe it wasn't the most mature "ever." It wasn't clear, but I was comparing Boy Meets World to most of the '90s era sitcoms, mainly the Miller-Boyett shows.

Full House, Family Matters, and Step By Step had "issue" oriented episodes, sure. But over time, Boy Meets World became an issue oriented SERIES. The show was more realistic, more mature, and yes, not as corny as the others - IMHO. Full House, etc. would deal with their issue of the week story, learn a lesson, play sappy music, and it would basically be forgotten the following week.

Boy Meets World had serious issues and storylines that carried over for years. Teen sex was openly discussed on the show - I don't think DJ Tanner was open about sex with Danny. There was also a teenage marriage with powercouple Cory and Topanga. And yes, Boy Meets World did have an interracial relationship, featuring Shawn and Angela in seasons 5-7. I don't recall any other interracial couple on a TGIF show that lasted YEARS, and was the focus of many episodes.

Shawn Hunter is the TGIF character more prone to depression than any other, IMO. Just because he was one of the main stars, didn't mean he had to be perfect and listen to all those lessons of the week. He was quite rebelllious, and sometimes even a trouble maker. He lived in a trailer park, found out he was adopted, had that mother abandon him at the end of season two. His (not-so-great) father left him then too, causing Shawn to be tossed from home to home at a very young age. He also found out he had a half-sibling (Jack), he knew nothing about. And after all this, his father dies, causing Shawn to feel as if he cannot truly love anyone without them leaving. I don't think there's a single character on Full House, Family Matters, or Step By Step that has had that hard of a life. And really, that dealt with issues like to that extent.


Not every show is going to deal with the exact same things though.And the same things arn't going to happen in everyones life.DJ wasn't talking to Danny about having sex because she wasn't having it.Had the show kept going on.I'm sure it would of edventually happened.

Also in the same way your saying not everybody listens to all the lessons of the week.It's also possible that some do.And that they won't have to go through some of those things.

And i really have no idea what a interacial relationship has to do with anything.Of course that's not going to happen in every show.

Uncle Jesse started out as kind of a bad boy.That turned into a much better man.Like Shawn but older.Eddie Winslow was involved in questionable things from time to time.Same goes for Jt or even Stephanie Tanner.

Even Dinosaurs had a marijuana episode.

Not every show is going to deal with the exact same things though.And the same things arn't going to happen in everyones life.DJ wasn't talking to Danny about having sex because she wasn't having it.Had the show kept going on.I'm sure it would of edventually happened.

Also in the same way your saying not everybody listens to all the lessons of the week.It's also possible that some do.And that they won't have to go through some of those things.

And i really have no idea what a interacial relationship has to do with anything.Of course that's not going to happen in every show.

Uncle Jesse started out as kind of a bad boy.That turned into a much better man.Like Shawn but older.Eddie Winslow was involved in questionable things from time to time.Same goes for Jt or even Stephanie Tanner.

Even Dinosaurs had a marijuana episode.


My simple point of this is.Boy meets world was no more mature or well written.Than any of my other favs.They all had things they did very well.And no matter what show you are talking about. They taught great life lessons.No show was more moral than Full house.

On NBC.
Yep.

My simple point of this is.Boy meets world was no more mature or well written.Than any of my other favs.They all had things they did very well.And no matter what show you are talking about. They taught great life lessons.No show was more moral than Full house.
Racial issues on Family Matters was brought up, so I pointed out that Boy Meets World did as well. My point, or, well, my opinion, is Boy Meets World was less CHEESY than the rest. :)

Racial issues on Family Matters was brought up, so I pointed out that Boy Meets World did as well. My point, or, well, my opinion, is Boy Meets World was less CHEESY than the rest. :)


I don't agree but everyone is entitled to there own opinions.I don't know exactly what you mean by cheesy? But if that means moral.Than yeah you're right.

Racial issues on Family Matters was brought up, so I pointed out that Boy Meets World did as well. My point, or, well, my opinion, is Boy Meets World was less CHEESY than the rest. :)

I guess it's a matter of opinion, but I think BMW was just as cheesy as any other TGIF show. I mean any Eric story alone from seasons 3+ was the definition of Cheese.

I don't really like to use the word cheesy in genural.Unless i'm talking about mac n cheese.But i will Admit Family Matters at the end and sometimes but not usaly Boy meets world .Did some out of the realm of reality type of things.When did Full house ever do anything out of the realm of reality? Not that that's bad because there we're some great shows that we're based soley on not in reality Sabrina the teenage witch and Dinosaurs.

I mean any Eric story alone from seasons 3+ was the definition of Cheese.
You're right! He was on par with Waldo and Cody. :lol:

When did Full house ever do anything out of the realm of reality? Not that that's bad because there we're some great shows that we're based soley on not in reality Sabrina the teenage witch and Dinosaurs.
A dancing Rhino in the living room. Michelle's big feet. Comet's running spree.

A dancing Rhino in the living room. Michelle's big feet. Comet's running spree.

Jesse's dream that he was married to Kimmy; Michelle hitting her head and having a twin telling her what to do...

A dancing Rhino in the living room. Michelle's big feet. Comet's running spree.


Those we're dreams though.Not things that we're supposed to be happening in real life lol.On family matters.The stuff that was happening wasn't a dream.

Jesse's dream that he was married to Kimmy; Michelle hitting her head and having a twin telling her what to do...


That was a dream.

Those we're dreams though.Not things that we're supposed to be happening in real life lol.On family matters.The stuff that was happening wasn't a dream.
I'm not sure if the Rhino dancing in their living room was a dream or not. Comet running around California wasn't a dream. Nor was the car going through the kitchen...and Joey not hearing it because he had headphones on. Or the other car being lifted onto a public school building.

I'm not sure if the Rhino dancing in their living room was a dream or not. Comet running around California wasn't a dream. Nor was the car going through the kitchen...and Joey not hearing it because he had headphones on. Or the other car being lifted onto a public school building.


A rhino dancing in your living room.Isn't out of the realm of reality.If you happen to have a rhino.That being said though.I don't remember that exact episode.But i'm pretty sure it was a dream.Full house was a reality based show.Sure it had things that don't usally happen in the real world.But for the most part it was a very real show.I don't really care if you think it was or not. i do think that it was.And the Comet thing that's very possible,Dogs rome the streets all the time.And a car going through a kitchen window is possible.I didn't find anything unreal at all about that.Maybe unlikley but not unreal. If you are listening to loud music like for say Metallica.It would be very easy to not hear it.Also it is possible to have a car lifted on top of a school building.None of the things you mentioned are completley impossible.Flying a jet pack however or creating a machine that turns you into Stephan is.

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