15 TV Shows From the 90s So Bad They're Good (You Know You Want to Watch Them Again)
The 90s gave us a bunch of TV shows that, let's be honest, were so cheesy and over-the-top that critics often rolled their eyes, but here's the thing – we loved them anyway, and there's a part of us that can't wait to hit the play button and dive back into the absurdity.
These shows, with their wild plots that could go from high school drama to alien invasions before the first commercial break, somehow made their way into our hearts, becoming our guilty pleasures that we wouldn't dare miss; it was the kind of entertainment that didn't need to make sense to be enjoyable, where the more unbelievable the storyline, the better.
1. Lexx (1997)
A motley crew of misfits, including a fugitive love slave, a dead assassin resurrected by his victims' memories, a quirky robot head, and a cowardly thief, commandeers the Lexx, the most powerful weapon in the two universes, on a journey through space to find a new home, constantly evading capture by a maniacal divine order that seeks to control or destroy the Lexx.
2. Strangers With Candy (1999)
Jerri Blank, a 46-year-old ex-con, runaway, and addict, decides to turn her life around by returning to high school, where she confronts the bizarre realities of adolescence, navigating through absurd situations with teachers and classmates in her misguided quest for acceptance and normalcy.
3. My Cousin Skeeter (1998)
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Bobby's life in New York takes a wild turn when his cousin Skeeter, a puppet with a life of its own, moves in, leading to outlandish adventures and mishaps that often involve Skeeter's unpredictable inventions, celebrity encounters, and lessons in life for both Bobby and Skeeter.
4. Street Sharks (1994)
Four brothers are transformed into half-human, half-shark creatures by a mad scientist's genetic experiments; they fight to protect Fission City from the evil Dr. Paradigm and his monstrous creations, using their unique powers and love for extreme sports while trying to clear their father's name and restore their human forms.
5. Hammerman (1991)
Stanley Burrell, mild-mannered youth center worker, transforms into Hammerman, a superhero with magical talking shoes, using his rap and dance abilities to fight crime in Oaktown, facing off against various villains while promoting positive values and community spirit.
6. Cyber Six (1999)
By night, the mysterious Cyber Six, a genetically engineered superhero, fights the malevolent creations of her creator, Dr. Von Reichter, in Meridiana, while by day, she disguises herself as high school teacher Adrian Seidelman, wrestling with her own identity and developing complex relationships with those around her.
7. Millennium (1996)
Former FBI agent Frank Black, able to see into the minds of criminals, works with the Millennium Group, a mysterious organization dedicated to battling the forces of evil as the year 2000 approaches, facing serial killers, cults, and conspiracies, while struggling to protect his family from the darkness he confronts.
8. VR.5 (1995)
Sydney Bloom, a telephone lineworker with a talent for hacking, accidentally discovers VR.5, a virtual reality level that allows her to access the deepest recesses of the human mind; she is recruited by a secretive agency to undertake missions within this realm, using her abilities to solve mysteries, while searching for the truth about her past and the disappearance of her father and sister.
9. Seven Days (1998)
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Former CIA agent Frank Parker is recruited by a secret government agency to use a time machine that can send him back seven days to prevent catastrophic events from happening, ranging from national disasters to assassination attempts, navigating through history with only a week's notice to change the outcome of critical events.
10. Prey (1998)
Bio-anthropologist Sloan Parker discovers that humanity is being threatened by a new species of humans, the result of millions of years of evolution, leading her on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth about these superior predators who walk among us, blending into society while plotting to replace humans as the dominant species.
11. Brimstone (1998)
Detective Ezekiel Stone, murdered and sent to Hell for avenging his wife's rape and murder, is sent back to Earth by the Devil to recapture 113 escaped damned souls, using his detective skills and newfound supernatural abilities in a dark and gritty struggle for redemption and a second chance at life.
12. Seaquest DSV/2032 (1993)
In the near future, the advanced submarine SeaQuest DSV is tasked with exploring the Earth's oceans and keeping peace among the underwater colonies, led by Captain Nathan Bridger, who, along with his crew, encounters new life forms, uncovers political conspiracies, and navigates the mysteries of the deep.
13. Spawn (1997)
Al Simmons, betrayed and killed by his own agency, returns from Hell as the reluctant soldier Spawn, wielding demonic powers in his quest for vengeance against those who wronged him, all while struggling with his own morality and the desire to reunite with his wife.
14. Burning Zone (1996)
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A special government task force, led by Dr. Daniel Cassian, is formed to combat deadly viral outbreaks around the world, employing state-of-the-art science and bravery to face threats of bioterrorism and mysterious new diseases, saving humanity from the brink of extinction.
15. The Idiot Box (1991)
An MTV sketch comedy show created by Alex Winter that pushes the boundaries of satire and surreal humor, featuring a series of short, sharp skits that parody popular culture, television, and the absurdities of everyday life, all delivered with a punk rock attitude.