TV shows turning 19 in 2019
Each year, some television shows are canceled as quickly as they premier while others are renewed for subsequent seasons and stand the test of time. Show cancellations are than one would think, as they can leave fans devastated and looking to fill the void left by their favorite series.
In the spirit of paying tribute to some of the best shows from the past, 麻豆原创 set out to find the 40 top-rated shows turning 19 in 2019. To compile this list, we found 40 TV shows that first premiered in 2000 and . Shows are ranked from worst to best, with the highest-rated show taking the #1 spot on the list. In the event of a tie, shows are ranked by the number of IMDb user votes, and only shows with at least 1,000 user votes made the list.
From one-season wonders like "" and "" to primetime shows that continue to carry weight for major networks to this day, check out which top-rated shows from the turn of the millennium are turning 19 this year.
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#40. Dora the Explorer (2000 鈥 2015)
IMDb rating: 4.0
IMDb user votes: 4,303
Starring: Fatima Ptacek, Regan Mizrahi, Alexandria Suarez, Caitlin Sanchez
With each episode of "Dora the Explorer,鈥 children can, her monkey Boots, and her trusty backpack on new adventures. This informative children鈥檚 show often encourages viewers to help Dora make decisions, and Dora teaches viewers Spanish words along the way.
#39. Cheaters (2000 鈥 present)
IMDb rating: 4.7
IMDb user votes: 1,263
Starring: Joey Greco, Robert Magruder, Tommy Habeeb, Clark Gable III
Scorned lovers could to investigate whether their significant other was cheating on them in the shocking reality show "Cheaters.鈥 Some viewers claimed the unfaithful partners weren鈥檛 the only liars on the show after .
#38. Cribs (2000 鈥 present)
IMDb rating: 5.1
IMDb user votes: 1,374
Starring: Bam Margera, Moby, Jack Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne
With each new episode of MTV鈥檚 "Cribs,鈥 viewers are welcomed into lavish homes to get an exclusive sneak peek into the domestic lives of celebrities. The show has featured like the Osbournes and pro athletes including .
#37. Big Brother (2000 鈥 present)
IMDb rating: 5.4
IMDb user votes: 9,042
Starring: Julie Chen, Phil Proctor, George Boswell, Clayton Halsey
There鈥檚 no such thing privacy in the "Big Brother鈥 house. Fans can tune into CBS to watch cast members get evicted each week, and there鈥檚 even a 24-hour live stream so viewers can watch what鈥檚 going on in the house at all times.
#36. Cleopatra 2525 (2000 鈥 2001)
IMDb rating: 6.0
IMDb user votes: 1,770
Starring: Gina Torres, Victoria Pratt, Jennifer Sky, Elizabeth Hawthorne
"" was a sci-fi show featuring scantily clad female heroines and action-packed scenes. Cleo is living in the year 2001 until her plastic surgery goes wrong and she is . When she wakes 525 years later, Cleo bands together with two other warriors to take back Earth.
#35. Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue (2000 鈥 2001)
IMDb rating: 6.6
IMDb user votes: 1,318
Starring: Michael Chaturantabut, Sean Cw Johnson, Alison MacInnis, Keith Robinson
The eighth spin-off of the original "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,鈥 "鈥 followed five super teens who fend off evil in the fictional Mariner Bay, Calif. Unlike iterations of the show before it, "Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue鈥 , revealing the Rangers鈥 identities at the beginning of the series.
#34. Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (2000 鈥 2018)
IMDb rating: 6.7
IMDb user votes: 2,295
Starring: Patrick Warburton, Stephen Furst, Nicole Sullivan, Larry Miller
"Buzz Lightyear of Star Command鈥 is the TV spin-off of the "Toy Story鈥 franchise. Focusing on Buzz Lightyear鈥檚 intergalactic adventures, the show follows the country鈥檚 favorite toy astronaut on his mission to from Emperor Zurg.
#33. Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000 鈥 2003)
IMDb rating: 6.7
IMDb user votes: 2,918
Starring: John Ritter, Grey Griffin, Cree Summer, Kel Mitchell
Based off of books by the same name, "Clifford the Big Red Dog鈥 was an animated children鈥檚 series that followed the adventures of Emily Elizabeth Howard and her dog, Clifford. Despite the fact the last new episodes aired in 2003, fans of the show can look forward to the larger-than-life big red dog .
#32. Andromeda (2000 鈥 2005)
IMDb rating: 6.7
IMDb user votes: 10,867
Starring: Kevin Sorbo, Lisa Ryder, Laura Bertram, Gordon Michael Woolvett
"Andromeda鈥 is a sci-fi action show that ran for five seasons. In the show, Captain Dylan Hunt, played by Kevin Sorbo, leads his crew aboard as they help defend and restore Systems Commonwealth.
#31. Son of the Beach (2000 鈥 2002)
IMDb rating: 7.0
IMDb user votes: 2,297
Starring: Jaime Bergman, Roland Kickinger, Leila Arcieri, Kimberly Oja
"Son of the Beach" is an American sitcom and parody of the 1989 television show "Baywatch." Radio talk show host for the show during its three-season run.
#30. Yes, Dear (2000 鈥 2006)
IMDb rating: 7.0
IMDb user votes: 5,826
Starring: Anthony Clark, Liza Snyder, Jean Louisa Kelly, Mike O'Malley
"Yes, Dear鈥 showcased the trials and comedic tribulations of two couples with . In 2010, Mike O鈥橫alley and Liza Snyder had a "Yes, Dear鈥 reunion while making a guest appearance on the show ".鈥
#29. The District (2000 鈥 2004)
IMDb rating: 7.1
IMDb user votes: 1,221
Starring: Craig T. Nelson, Roger Aaron Brown, Sean Patrick Thomas, Elizabeth Marvel
"The District鈥 followed Chief Jack Mannion as he worked to cut the Washington D.C. crime rate in half. The show aired for before ending in 2004.
#28. Sheep in the Big City (2000 鈥 2002)
IMDb rating: 7.1
IMDb user votes: 1,232
Starring: Kevin Seal, James Godwin, Ken Schatz, Stephanie D'Abruzzo
(and writer for "Sesame Street鈥) Mo Willems was the creative mind behind "Sheep in the Big City.鈥 In the show, Sheep is chosen to man a for the government, but he isn鈥檛 up for the job.
#27. Girlfriends (2000 鈥 2008)
IMDb rating: 7.1
IMDb user votes: 2,873
Starring: Tracee Ellis Ross, Golden Brooks, Persia White, Reginald C. Hayes
"Girlfriends鈥 followed four best friends as they tried to navigate life and love. Today, the cast of the show is still acting: Tracee Ellis Ross stars in ABC鈥檚 "Black-ish,鈥 and Golden Brooks played Molly Daly in the 2018 film ".鈥
#26. As Told by Ginger (2000 鈥 2006)
IMDb rating: 7.1
IMDb user votes: 4,682
Starring: Melissa Disney, Jeannie Elias, Tress MacNeille, Aspen Vincent
This Emmy-nominated cartoon about a plucky middle schooler determined to become popular aired on Nickelodeon for three seasons. The show was hailed a success, as it told a that kids and parents alike could relate to.
#25. Survivor (2000 鈥 present)
IMDb rating: 7.1
IMDb user votes: 19,818
Starring: Jeff Probst, Lillian Morris, Jon Dalton, Rob Mariano
The tribe has spoken, and they鈥檝e named "Survivor鈥 one of the longest-running shows to make this list. This competitive reality series for CBS when it aired in the summer of 2000 and has had 38 seasons since.
#24. The Brak Show (2000 鈥 2007)
IMDb rating: 7.2
IMDb user votes: 3,159
Starring: Andy Merrill, C. Martin Croker, George Lowe, Carey Means
"The Brak Show鈥 is an animated sitcom that Adult Spin block during its seven-year run. The show spun-off from "Space Ghost Coast to Coast鈥 and featured a -like protagonist named Brak.
#23. Jackass (2000 鈥 2007)
IMDb rating: 7.2
IMDb user votes: 19,960
Starring: Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Brandon DiCamillo, Ryan Dunn
Filled with cringeworthy moments and insane stunts, the , becoming MTV鈥檚 highest-rated original show. The network later placed limitations on the stunts in "Jackass鈥 when injured themselves after attempting tricks they watched on the show.
#22. Static Shock (2000 鈥 2004)
IMDb rating: 7.3
IMDb user votes: 4,117
Starring: Phil LaMarr, Jason Marsden, Kevin Michael Richardson, Michele Morgan
Virgil Hawkins goes from an average teenager to an in "Static Shock.鈥 Voiced by Phil LaMarr, Static leaves his gang behind in order to defend Dakota City against supervillains.
#21. Boston Public (2000 鈥 2004)
IMDb rating: 7.3
IMDb user votes: 4,965
Starring: Loretta Devine, Anthony Heald, Fyvush Finkel, Chi McBride
In the wake of teenage-centered dramas like "Beverly Hills 90210" and "Melrose Place," the creators of "Boston Public" took a different approach, making a television show of an inner-city high school. The series ran for four seasons and had 81 episodes before being canceled in 2004.
#20. Clerks (2000 鈥 2001)
IMDb rating: 7.4
IMDb user votes: 11,303
Starring: Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith
This movie-turned-TV-show was an animated comedy that followed the Dante and Randal. "Clerks鈥 was short lived though, airing for only one season before being canceled.
#19. Jackie Chan Adventures (2000 鈥 2005)
IMDb rating: 7.4
IMDb user votes: 16,183
Starring: Jackie Chan, James Sie, Stacie Chan, Sab Shimono
In "Jackie Chan Adventures,鈥 Jackie Chan must fight an to stop them from getting their hands on magical talismans. Jackie isn鈥檛 alone in his noble fight though; along the way, he gets help from his cousin Jade and his uncle, Chan.
#18. Dark Angel (2000 鈥 2002)
IMDb rating: 7.4
IMDb user votes: 28,414
Starring: Jessica Alba, Michael Weatherly, Richard Gunn, J.C. MacKenzie
Jessica Alba plays a prototype named Max in "Dark Angel.鈥 After escaping from a military facility, Max attempts to find other superhumans like her while evading the government agents trying to capture her.
#17. The Invisible Man (2000 鈥 2002)
IMDb rating: 7.6
IMDb user votes: 2,705
Starring: Vincent Ventresca, Paul Ben-Victor, Shannon Kenny, Eddie Jones
Darien Fawkes is a con man-turned-secret government agent with a special power鈥攈e can While his newfound power helps him with espionage, some adverse side effects impact his ability to handle everyday life.
#16. Titus (2000 鈥 2002)
IMDb rating: 7.6
IMDb user votes: 5,174
Starring: Christopher Titus, Cynthia Watros, Zack Ward, David Shatraw
Based on Christopher Titus' dysfunctional family life, "Titus" is an American sitcom that follows the lives of a family forced to deal with an . Despite the show's on Fox, it ended in 2002.
#15. Ed (2000 鈥 2004)
IMDb rating: 7.6
IMDb user votes: 6,157
Starring: Tom Cavanagh, Julie Bowen, Josh Randall, Jana Marie Hupp
"Ed鈥 follows the life of a once-big city lawyer who makes a new start for himself, setting up a law practice in a . The premiere of "Ed鈥 attracted nearly in 2000, but now, the show isn鈥檛 available on any streaming platforms, and reruns aren鈥檛 on cable networks, making it extremely .
#14. Even Stevens (2000 鈥 2003)
IMDb rating: 7.7
IMDb user votes: 12,375
Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Christy Carlson Romano, A.J. Trauth, Nick Spano
"Even Stevens鈥 was a Disney Channel original series that pushed its star Louis鈥攑layed by Shia LaBeouf鈥攖o new heights. After playing the annoying little brother in the show and tv movie, LaBeouf went on to like "Disturbia鈥 and "Transformers.鈥
#13. Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2000 鈥 2015)
IMDb rating: 7.7
IMDb user votes: 20,904
Starring: Dave Willis, Carey Means, Dana Snyder, Matt Maiellaro
"Aqua Teen Hunger Force鈥 features a meatball, a milkshake, and an order of fries as its main characters. Despite the seemingly absurd premise, "Aqua Teen Hunger Force鈥 became the in the U.S.
#12. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000 鈥 2015)
IMDb rating: 7.7
IMDb user votes: 72,445
Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Marg Helgenberger, George Eads, Eric Szmanda
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation鈥 follows detectives in the Las Vegas Police Department as they crack down on murders, drug dealers, and the like. "CSI鈥 is so pervasive in the American psyche that some researchers claim the show, and shows like it, have caused jurors to have altered expectations of what goes on in courtrooms. Researchers coined it the ".鈥
#11. Young Americans (2000)
IMDb rating: 7.9
IMDb user votes: 1,366
Starring: Mark Famiglietti, Kate Bosworth, Rodney Scott, Katherine Moennig
Launching off the success of "Dawson's Creek," the WB created the "Young Americans." The show follows the summer escapades of teens at the Rawley Summer Academy.
#10. Jack of All Trades (2000)
IMDb rating: 7.9
IMDb user votes: 2,453
Starring: Bruce Campbell, Angela Marie Dotchin, Stuart Devenie, Stephen Papps
"Jack of All Trades鈥 was a television drama set in the 1800s. Jack Stiles, an American spy, teams up with a Brit to stop Napoleon Bonaparte's advances in the South Pacific.
#9. Sealab 2021 (2000 鈥 2005)
IMDb rating: 7.9
IMDb user votes: 6,435
Starring: Harry Goz, Erik Estrada, Ellis Henican, Brett Butler
Another adult animated show to make the list, "Sealab 2021鈥 is The show鈥檚 creators, Adam Reed and Matt Thompson, use clips from the original "Sealab鈥 throughout the show.
#8. X-Men: Evolution (2000 鈥 2003)
IMDb rating: 7.9
IMDb user votes: 8,894
Starring: Scott McNeil, Meghan Black, Christopher Judge, Kirby Morrow
"X-Men: Evolution鈥 took a different spin on the classic comics鈥攖aking fans鈥 favorite X-Men characters and turning them into . Cyclops, Professor Xavier, Rogue, and others all played major roles in this not-so-normal high school.
#7. Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law (2000 鈥 2007)
IMDb rating: 8.0
IMDb user votes: 9,593
Starring: Gary Cole, Stephen Colbert, Thomas Allen, John Michael Higgins
Harvey Birdman, once a superhero known as "Birdman,鈥 becomes a lawyer for cartoon characters in Adult Swim鈥檚 "Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law.鈥 In 2018, fans of the show were surprised when Adult Spin launched a special titled ".鈥
#6. Malcolm in the Middle (2000 鈥 2006)
IMDb rating: 8.0
IMDb user votes: 107,228
Starring: Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, Justin Berfield, Erik Per Sullivan
Frankie Muniz and Bryan Cranston come together as a hilarious father-son duo in "Malcolm in the Middle." The show has been heralded by fans and critics alike for his realistic portrayal of Middle America, showcasing the struggles of a family living .
#5. The Weekenders (2000 鈥 2004)
IMDb rating: 8.1
IMDb user votes: 2,031
Starring: Kath Soucie, Grey Griffin, Phil LaMarr, Jason Marsden
In this Disney Channel original series, the main characters鈥擳ino, Tish, Carver, and Lor鈥攅xperience new adventures every weekend. "The Weekenders鈥 aired for .
#4. Gilmore Girls (2000 鈥 2007)
IMDb rating: 8.2
IMDb user votes: 84,677
Starring: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Keiko Agena, Scott Patterson
A living in the fictional Stars Hollow, Conn. were the ingredients for success for "Gilmore Girls.鈥 After the show concluded in 2007, the fandom did not die. Today, fans of the show can view the original seasons and a four-part "Gilmore Girls鈥 revival on Netflix.
#3. Queer as Folk (2000 鈥 2005)
IMDb rating: 8.3
IMDb user votes: 17,315
Starring: Gale Harold, Hal Sparks, Randy Harrison, Michelle Clunie
"Queer as Folk鈥 in the U.K. in 1999, and a U.S. version premiered the following year. In 2018, Bravo confirmed it鈥檚 working on a reboot of the show.
#2. Higher Ground (2000)
IMDb rating: 8.4
IMDb user votes: 1,277
Starring: Joe Lando, Hayden Christensen, A.J. Cook, Kandyse McClure
"Higher Ground鈥 aired for only one season but has 8.4 out of 10 stars on IMDb. The show follows Peter Scarbrow as he goes from Wall Street to high school, taking up the mantle of headmaster at .
#1. Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000 鈥 present)
IMDb rating: 8.7
IMDb user votes: 83,081
Starring: Larry David, Cheryl Hines, Jeff Garlin, Susie Essman
"Curb Your Enthusiasm" is Larry David's comedic masterpiece. In it, David plays a highly fictionalized version of himself who must navigate a series of minor annoyances and scenarios. Many of the guest stars to appear on the show have been famous friends of David's.