8 TV shows high on 1990s nostalgia that you need to watch

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Friends (1994-2004)

The popular American sitcom follows friends: Rachel (Jennifer Aniston), Ross (David Shwimmer), Monica (Courteney Cox), Chandler (Matthew Perry), Joey (Matt LeBlanc), and Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow).

Mr Bean (1990)

Rowan Atkinson and Richard Curtis created the British sitcom, in which Atkinson plays the foolish, innocent lead character, Mr. Bean. It is well known for its humour, which highlights Bean's comic mishaps.

CID (1998)

BP Singh created this long-running TV crime series, which follows a group of detectives who work on challenging cases. The show stars Shivaji Satam as ACP Pradyuman, along with other key characters.

Shaktimaan (1997)

Mukul Dev created the superhero television series, which starred Mukesh Khanna in the lead role. It chronicles the exploits of Shaktimaan, a superhuman with remarkable abilities, who fights evil forces.

Sa Re Ga Ma Pa (1995)

This Hindi reality singing show was the first of its kind. Popular Bollywood singers like Himesh Reshammiya, Anu Malik, and Neeti Mohan hosted the show in 2023.

Art Attack (1990)

This British children's television show has an artistic theme. An artist created three pieces of art for each show, walking the audience through each step of the production process.

Khana Khazana (1993)

This well-known Indian cooking show was hosted by popular chef Sanjeev Kapoor. One of the most enduring culinary shows on Indian television, it exposed viewers to a broad range of recipes and traditions.

Dekh Bhai Dekh (1993–1994)

This popular sitcom was produced by Jaya Bachchan and starred Shekhar Suman. It is about the multi-generational Diwan family, their funny everyday lives and their peculiar dynamics.