Before there was “Riverdale,” there was “The Archie Show.” The comedic sitcom was based on the comic strip called “Archie Comics.” The show featured the characters we know and love; Jughead, Archie Andrews, Veronica, Reggie Mantle, and Betty Cooper.
The fresh group of friends was part of a pop band, and their song “Sugar, Sugar” was a #1 hit in reach life. Though the show only had seventeen episodes, it would go on to spark movies, books, comic strips, and more!
Dennis the Menace
"Dennis the Menace" starred Dennis, the Mitchell family's mischievous son who often went back and forth with their neighbor, George Wilson. The family-oriented sitcom was based on the comic strip by Hank Ketcham.
The show aired on CBS on Sunday evenings and had special appearances by many of Hollywood's most celebrated. Still very culturally relevant, the television show had four seasons and 146 episodes in total.
Pen15
The ever original Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle burst onto our screen in 2019 with their hilarious take on adolescence, and they're here to stay. In its second season, the show takes a slightly darker turn into some of the more difficult aspects of tweenhood and friendships.
There's also more input from the moms of the show, as well as a deliciously complex arc about the girls' new frenemy. If you grew up in the early 2000s, you would appreciate the show's hyper level of accuracy!
Dave
The YouTube sensation "Lil Dicky," the Jewish rapper who went viral got his own show. And it's as bizarre as you would expect. "Dave" follows the rapper, his bipolar promoter, his Wall Street junkie roommate, and kindergarten teacher girlfriend and their everyday lives.
Don't worry; it's not as juvenile as it sounds. The funny show manages to offer its take on important matters like friendship, mental health, and the road to achieving your dreams.
Crashing
Not to be confused with a US series of the same name, Crashing is based in the UK and follows the lives of six twenty-something people who decide to live together as property guardians of a disused hospital. Living in a place like this has its pros and cons. While the rent may be cheap, there are some pretty strict rules they have to stick to. As you can imagine, they get into all kinds of situations.
There is also some very British humor, the highlight of which has to be the leading lady, Lulu, who manages to show a range of skills as a character. Aside from being very funny, she and the entire cast are very relatable; you won’t be able to help to fall in love with them all.