Though television has changed a lot throughout the years, one concept that has always stuck around are family-oriented shows. We may see less shows with laugh-tracks, but there are still several hilarious shows wrapped around family. Shows like Modern Family use the single-camera style with interviews between each scene. We also have dramatic family television like the acclaimed series This Is Us. There is something soothing and magical about going on a journey with a television family.

Watching families on screen over the course of several seasons almost makes you feel as if you are a part of them. When the series finally comes to an end, you have a sense of loss after the final episode. With that said, we have been seeing a lot of reboots of our favorite family sitcoms such as Netflix’s Fuller House and the upcoming That ’70s Show reboot That ’90s Show. Fans are eager to see their television families reunite, and these shows usually bring in a lot of viewers. Let’s look at the greatest television families throughout the years.

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9 The Arnolds — The Wonder Years

     20th Television

The Wonder Years was a beloved coming-of-age series that launched the career of Fred Savage. The series followed the adolescence of Kevin Arnold (Savage) as he navigated love, friendship, and growing up. He had a dynamic family consisting of a strict father (Dan Lauria), a loving mother (Alley Mills), a goofy brother (Jason Hervey), and a free-spirited sister (Olivia d’Abo).

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8 The Pearsons — This Is Us

     NBC

The beloved series This Is Us follows the Pearson family over the course of many decades. Half of the series takes place in the past as we watch Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) and Rebecca (Mandy Moore) raise their three children. The other half of the story follows the three children in adulthood. It is a fantastic series from beginning to end that focuses on the complicated, yet loving, dynamics of family.

7 The Johnsons — black-ish

     ABC

black-ish was created by Kenya Barris and ran on ABC for eight solid seasons. The show follows the successful Johnson family, consisting of the patriarch Andre (Anthony Anderson), the matriarch (Tracee Ellis Ross) as well as their children. Each character brings something to the table, and the series, as a whole, had a great blend of drama and comedy. It also tapped on many important social issues. Throughout its run on air, black-ish received acclaim from audiences and critics alike.

6 The Matthews — Boy Meets World

     Disney

Boy Meets World is another coming-of-age story focusing on Cory Matthews (Ben Savage) as he navigates school, love, friendship, and family. His loving family consisted of a hard-working father (William Russ), a loving mother (Betsy Randle), a hilariously goofy brother (Will Friedle), and a little sister (Lily Nicksay). Throughout all the turmoil and complications of growing up, Cory’s family were there for him through it all.

5 The Bradys — The Brady Bunch

     CBS Television Distribution 

There is no question that The Brady Bunch is one of the most iconic families of all time. The series followed two recently married parents (Robert Reed & Florence Henderson) who bring together their six children from past marriages. Each character was unique in their own ways and every episode taught you a lesson about life. It was a beloved series that is still referenced to this day.

4 The Barones — Everybody Loves Raymond

     CBS

Everybody Loves Raymond was based on the comedy of Ray Romano and it is still watched to this day. It follows the dynamics of family, marriage, and raising a family in America’s suburbia. The chemistry between Romano and Patricia Heaton was stellar, and Doris Roberts and Peter Boyle were brilliantly cast as Ray’s parents. At the same time, Brad Garrett shined as Robert Barone.

3 The Bluths — Arrested Development

Arrested Development is a great example of a dysfunctional family. The series follows the wealthy Bluth family after their father (Jeffrey Tambor) is imprisoned and loses all of their money. Jason Bateman plays his son, who is constantly trying to keep his family together through all of their crazy antics and selfishness. The cast is completely brilliant, and the series did get a reboot on Netflix years later.

2 The Tanners — Full House

     Warner Bros. Television Distribution

Full House follows a widow (Bob Saget) who raises his three girls with the help of his best friend (Dave Coulier) and brother-in-law (John Stamos). It is an endearing show that has several memorable characters, and it also showed us that families come in many different forms. Each character brought something to the table, and it is still beloved to this day.

1 The Bankses — The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

     Warner Bros. Television Distribution 

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is still one of the funniest sitcoms of all time. It follows a teenager (Will Smith) who goes to live with his wealthy aunt and uncle and their family, in Bel-Air. James Avery as Philip Banks, in particular, will go down as one of the best father-figures of all time. Alfonso Ribeiro was also brilliant as the wealthy, yet goofy, cousin Carlton. The show also featured several dramatic moments focusing on societal issues.