The 1990s television space was characterized by groundbreaking and intriguing innovations.

Withso many classics from the era, choosing favorites becomes nearly impossible.

Their cultural impact extended to fashion trends, communication styles, and even the way we think.

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The sitcom was a defining moment for his image, but also the TV and musical landscape.

The NBC teen sitcom was a humorous and heartening portrayal of the high-school experience of the time.

Although it initially struggled to achieve success, it became a cultural phenomenon during its second season.

David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson in The X-Files (season 5)

Jason Priestley and Luke Perry, the actors who respectively played Brandon and Dylan, became teen idols.

Its success opened the door for a media franchise that included a prequel movie and different tie-in books.

Lynch’s signature experimental and bizarre style and absurdist sense of humor made it stand out for the time.

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It is no surprise that this1990s classic inspired so many horror movies and TV shows.

The series was groundbreaking with its blend of different genres and shock value.

The intriguing world of the supernatural and the horror threat were not just entertaining.

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With its subversive characterizations and depiction of shifting social dynamics, thistelevision classic is essential to understanding the 1990s.

The background setting in New York contributed to cementing its status as a cult.

This1990s-defining show might not hold up nowadays, but its cultural significance cannot be overlooked.

Zack Morris with friends in Saved by the Bell

The show influenced entire generations, and many of its iconic expressions and catchphrases have entered everyday vocabulary.

The production received numerous accolades and nominations, garnered a loyal fanbase, and expanded into a bigger franchise.

One of its most notable reversals was the dynamic of its protagonists.

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This role shift was striking at the time.

The show was divided into two parts: the police investigations and the subsequent legal prosecution.

Friendswas the show of the decade, and it impacted millions of people in the U.S. and beyond.

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The show also influenced English vocabulary, with Joey’s popular catchphrase"How you doing?

“becoming part of Western slang.

It normalized alternative living arrangements, making it acceptable for people to live with their friends.

Dale in Twin Peaks ‘Lonely Souls’ episode

The last episode of the series was watched by about 52.2 million Americans.

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George with a baseball bat in Seinfeld

Mulder and Scully at an Alaskan research facility in The X-Files

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Ross and Rachel talking outside Ross' apartment in the Friends episode The One With Phoebe’s Husband