The ’90s may be known for spawning some of television’s most memorable sitcoms or making way for long-running drama franchises, but it was also a time filled with great limited series.
From adaptations like Pride and Prejudice to groundbreaking shows like Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City, the ’90s was a perfect time for event television. There was something for everyone, whether it’s two-parters like NBC‘s The Temptations and Stephen King‘s It or storybook tales like Gulliver’s Travels.
Below, we’re taking a look back on a few of the best limited series of the ’90s that are still on our minds.
90 Best Shows of the ’90s
TV Guide Magazine is counting down the absolute best shows of the decade that brought you Bart, Britney, and at least two famous Monicas.
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