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From "Charles in Charge" to "Family Ties," "Who's the Boss" and "Knight Rider," see how well you remember some of the best theme songs to these popular 80s shows!
"You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and there you have _______________."
Diff'rent Strokes
The Facts of Life
"The Facts of Life" was a spin-off of "Diff'rent Strokes." It aired from 1979 - 1988 on NBC.
Charles in Charge
Silver Spoons
The lyrics to this popular 80s sitcom included the lines: "There were times when I lost a dream or two. Found the trail, and at the end was you."
Silver Spoons
Who's the Boss?
"Who's the Boss?" starred Tony Danza and Judith Light. It aired for eight seasons from 1984 - 1992.
Full House
Charles in Charge
"When you're lost out there and you're all alone, a light is waiting to carry you home, everywhere you look" came from this show which was part of the 80s TGIF line-up.
Charles in Charge
My Two Dads
Full House
The "Full House" theme song was titled, "Everywhere You Look." It was performed by Jesse Frederick.
Family Matters
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"She's fantastic, made of plastic, Microchips here and there. She's a ______________, brings love and laughter everywhere."
Small Wonder
"Small Wonder" aired for four seasons from 1985 -1989. Its theme song, "She's a Small Wonder," was written by Rod Alexander, Howard Leeds and Diane Leslie.
Joy to Know
Golden Girl
A Different World
"Here's a chance to make it, if we focus on our goals. If you dish it we can take it, just remember you've been told. It's _____________ from where you come from."
Just the Ten of Us
Growing Pains
Family Ties
A Different World
The opening theme to "A Different World" was performed by Phoebe Snow (Season 1), Aretha Franklin (Seasons 2-5) and Boyz II Men (Season 6).
The theme song of this popular 80s show began, "Love and Marriage, Love and Marriage, Go together like a horse and carriage..."
The Love Boat
Married...with Children
"Married...with Children" aired from 1987 - 1997. It starred Ed O'Neill and Katey Segal.
The Golden Girls
Perfect Strangers
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The title to this 80s show was "Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now"...
Laverne & Shirley
Perfect Strangers
The theme song to "Perfect Strangers" was performed by David Pomeranz. The show aired for eight seasons from 1986 - 1993.
Webster
Gimme a Break!
"Then Came You" was the theme song of this show featuring actor Emmanuel Lewis.
Gimme a Break!
Cheers
Growing Pains
Webster
"Webster's" theme song was performed by Steve Nelson and Fail Lopata Lennon. The show ran for six seasons from 1983 - 1987.
If you heard the lyrics, "What would we do baby, Without Us?" you must have been watching this show in the 80s.
Just the Ten of Us
The Love Boat
Family Ties
"Family Ties" ran for seven seasons from 1982 - 1989. Its theme song "Without Us" was performed by Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams.
Cheers
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"Doin' it the Best I Can" was the catchy theme song of this 80s sitcom with actor Bill Kirchenbauer.
Diff'rent Strokes
Charles in Charge
Just the Ten of Us
"Doin' it the Best I Can" was performed by Bill Medley. The show ran for three seasons with 47 episodes in the late 80s and early 90s.
My Two Dads
"Everybody's got a special kind of story. Everybody finds a way to shine" on this 80s sitcom...
Charles in Charge
Diff'rent Strokes
Created by Jeff Harris and Bernie Kukoff, "Diff'rent Strokes" aired from 1978 - 1986.
Family Matters
Silver Spoons
If you were singing along to "Together, we’re going to find our way. Together, taking the time each day," you must have been watching this show in the 80s...
Silver Spoons
"Together" was composed by Rik Howard and Bob Wirth. "Silver Spoons" aired for five seasons from 1982 - 1986.
The Golden Girls
Growing Pains
The Love Boat
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"Love, exciting and new. Come Aboard. We're expecting you," were the lyrics to this show's opening theme song.
Gimme a Break!
The Love Boat
"The Love Boat" ran for nine seasons beginning in 1977 and ending in 1986. It was based on "The Love Boats" by Jeraldine Saunders.
The Golden Girls
Perfect Strangers
"___________ for heaven's sake, to my piece of the cake."
Cheers
Gimme a Break!
The theme song to "Gimme a Break!" was the same title as the show. It was performed by Nell Carter.
Please!
My Two Dads
"_________ of our days and our nights. _________ of our wrongs and our rights." were the catchy lyrics of this popular 80s sitcom.
A Different World
Charles in Charge
"Charles in Charge" aired for five seasons from 1984 - 1990. Charles was portrayed by Scott Baio.
Growing Pains
Cheers
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"Sometimes you want to go, where everybody knows your name," was the memorable theme music to this famous show of the 80s.
The Golden Girls
Growing Pains
Family Ties
Cheers
"Where Everybody Knows Your Name" was performed by Gary Portnoy. The show aired a whopping 275 episodes over 11 seasons/11 years.
The theme song to this popular 80s comedy did not have any lyrics, simply some excellent saxophone music!
The Golden Girls
Night Court
The theme music to "Night Court" was by Jack Elliot - a famous television and film composer, conductor, music arranger, and television producer.
Growing Pains
Full House
Starring Paul Reiser and Greg Evigan, the theme song to this 80s sitcom was titled, "You Can Count on Me."
Miami Vice
Thundercats
My Two Dads
"My Two Dads" aired for three seasons from 1987 to 1990. There were 60 episodes in total and Greg Evigan performed the theme song.
CHiPs
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If you were singing along to "As Long As We Got Each Other" in the 80s, which show were you about to watch?
The Smurfs
Growing Pains
The "Growing Pains" theme song was performed by B.J. Thomas and Jennifer Warnes. The show aired for seven seasons from 1985 - 1992.
The Cosby Show
Thundercats
"Thank You for Being a Friend" was the theme song to this 80s sitcom created by Susan Harris.
Miami Vice
The Golden Girls
"The Golden Girls" aired on NBC from 1985 - 1992 for a total of 180 episodes over seven seasons. The song was performed by Cynthia Fee.
St. Elsewhere
The People's Court
The major lyrics of this 80s cartoon were "La la la la la la la la la la la!" but boy were they catchy!
Thundercats
DuckTales
The Real Ghostbusters
The Smurfs
"The Smurfs" were created by Pierre "Peyo" Culliford. The show aired for nine seasons from 1981 - 1989.
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"Baby, Remember my name _______!"
Care Bears
Fame
Fame was a 60-minute production that aired for six seasons from 1982 - 1987. The theme song "Fame" was composed by Michael Gore, Dean Pitchford, and John Debney.
Thundercats
St. Elsewhere
Dance your cares away; Worry's for another day; Let the music play; Down at _______!"
Thundercats
Miami Vice
Muppet Town
Fraggle Rock
"Fraggle Rock" was created by Jim Henson and featured his muppets. The show aired for five seasons from 1983 - 1987,
Watching this show in the 80s had people wondering, "What would you do if I sang out of tune? Would you stand up and walk out on me?"
ALF
The Wonder Years
"The Wonder Years" began in 1988 and continued for six seasons through 1993. The name of the theme song was "With a Little Help from My Friends" by Joe Cocker.
Magnum P.I.
Miami Vice
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This show's instrumental theme song was sure to get viewers excited to watch the adventures of these former US Army Special Forces from 1983 - 1987.
Dukes of Hazzard
The A-Team
"The A-Team" starred George Peppard, Dirk Benedict, Dwight Schultz and Mr. T. It was created by Frank Lupo and Stephen J. Cannell.
Inspector Gadget
Knight Rider
"Doot do do do do ___________; Doot do do do do OOO OOO!"
Knight Rider
Care Bears
Inspector Gadget
"Inspector Gadget" was a French-Canadian-American animated series that aired from 1983 - 1986.
G.I. Joe
"As Days Go By" was the theme song to this show which made its debut in 1989 and held a spot in the TGIF lineup.
Lavern & Shirley
Perfect Strangers
All in the Family
Family Matters
The "Family Matters" theme song was performed by Jessie Frederick. The show ran from 1989 - 1998.
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"Gold Ol' Boys" was the theme song to this action-comedy which aired from 1979 - 1985.
The A-Team
The Dukes of Hazzard
"The Dukes of Hazzard" was created by Gy Waldron and Jerry Rushing. It aired for seven seasons with a total of 147 episodes.
Moonrunners
Knight Rider
"Who you gonna call?" when watching this animated TV series that was created after the success of the same-titled film in 1984?
Storm Troopers
The Real Ghostbusters
"The Real Ghostbusters" animated TV show aired from 1986 - 1991. It was created by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis.
Knight Rider
Transformers
"Masters of The Universe" was the opening theme of this popular animated 80s show.
Adventures of She-Ra
He-Man
"He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" aired from 1983 - 1985. It was created by Mattel, Inc. and Filmation.
G.I. Joe A Real American Hero
Dino Riders
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Premiering in 1989, this TV sitcom's theme began, "When I wake up in the morning; and the alarm gives out a warning; and I don't think I'll ever make it on time."
The Brady Bunch
Family Ties
Saved By The Bell
"Saved By The Bell" ran for four seasons from 1989 until 1993. There were several spin-offs which followed.
I Dream of Jeannie
The opening theme to this action-adventure TV show starring Lee Majors, Douglas Barr, and Heather Thomas was titled, "Unknown Stuntman."
The Fall Guy
"The Fall Guy" was created by Glen A. Larson. "Unknown Stuntman" was performed by Lee Majors.
St. Elsewhere
Transformers
Knight Rider
This was an 80s show with a memorable theme song which helped to launch the careers of Denzel Washington and Howie Mandel.
Miami Vice
St. Elsewhere
"St. Elsewhere" aired from 1982 - 1988. Its famous theme music was composed by Dave Grusin.
Family Ties
The Golden Girls
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From 1986 - 1990, America fell in love with the theme music and title character Gordon Shumway from this show...
Police Squad!
ALF
ALF was an acronym for Alien Life Form. Its theme music was composed by Alf Clausen and Tom Kramer.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Transformers
This 80s comedy starring Leslie Nielsen had a memorable big band/blues theme which was later used for "The Naked Gun" movies...
Magnum P.I.
The A-Team
Police Squad!
"Police Squad!" aired on ABC for just one season in 1982. Along with Nielsen, Alan North, Peter Lupus, Ed Williams and William Duell also starred.
Knight Rider
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