TV Shows of the 1990s

The 1990s saw the rise of must-see TV with shows that became cultural phenomena. From the coffee shop conversations of Friends to the genre-defining mob drama of The Sopranos, this decade laid the groundwork for the Golden Age of Television.

2Shows
12Characters

1990s Shows (2)

NBC Ended

Friends

1994–2004 · 10 Seasons

Six friends navigate life, love, and careers in 1990s Manhattan in this iconic sitcom.

ComedyRomance
93
HBO Ended

The Sopranos

1999–2007 · 6 Seasons

A New Jersey mob boss navigates the demands of his criminal empire and family while seeing a psychiatrist.

DramaCrime
94

Top 1990s Characters

1
Tony SopranoThe Sopranos
97
 2
Chandler BingFriends
94
 3
Rachel GreenFriends
92
 4
Joey TribbianiFriends
90
 5
Phoebe BuffayFriends
88
 6
Monica GellerFriends
86
 7
Christopher MoltisantiThe Sopranos
86
 8
Ross GellerFriends
85
 9
Carmela SopranoThe Sopranos
82
 10
Paulie GualtieriThe Sopranos
80
 11
Dr. Jennifer MelfiThe Sopranos
78
 12
Silvio DanteThe Sopranos
76

? Frequently Asked Questions

The 1990s featured outstanding shows including Friends, The Sopranos. These shows defined the television landscape of their era and continue to influence TV today.

TVCeleb currently features 2 shows that premiered in the 1990s, with 12 characters across those shows.