That '80s Show
Created by Linda Wallem, Terry Turner, Mark Brazill, Bonnie Turner
On FOX
A light, affectionate period sitcom built on '80s nostalgia and ensemble comedy, designed to replicate the formula of its more successful predecessor.
That '80s Show is an American sitcom that aired from January through May 2002. Despite having a similar name, show structure, and many of the same writers and production staff, it is not considered a direct spin-off of the more successful That '70s Show. The characters and storylines from both shows never crossed paths. It was a separate decade-based show created because of That '70s Show's popularity at the time.
Questions people ask
Is That '80s Show scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Is That '80s Show sad? No. Less sad than 92% of series.
Is That '80s Show violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is That '80s Show easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.
Does That '80s Show leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like That '80s Show
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as That '80s Show
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like That '80s Show, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like That '80s Show, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like That '80s Show, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
