List of television spin-offs
A spin-off in television is a new series containing characters or settings that originated in a previous series, but with a different focus, tone, or theme. For example, the series Frasier was a spin-off of the earlier series Cheers: the character Frasier Crane was introduced as a secondary character on Cheers, and became the protagonist of his own series, set in a different city, in the spin-off. Spin-offs are particularly common in situation comedy. A related phenomenon, not to be confused with the spin-off, is the crossover.
Some spin-offs are "engineered" to introduce a new character on the original television series, just so that that character can anchor the new spin-off – that episode of the original series is often known as a "backdoor pilot". For example, the character Avery Ryan appeared in two episodes of the Las Vegas-based CSI: Crime Scene Investigation before the premiere of CSI: Cyber.[1]
A revival series, a later remake of a preexisting show, is not a spin-off. An exception can be made to series such as The Transformers where the lines of continuity are blurred. If a television pilot was written but never shot, it is not considered a spin-off. When a show undergoes a name change, it is not necessarily a spin-off.
Neither is a reboot series, a term recently invented for motion pictures, which can also occur in television (e.g. The Battlestar Galactica series of 2003 is a reboot, not a spin-off of the 1978 version[2]). This is distinct from a revival in that there is little or no attempt to retain continuity, or casting, with the original. A recent example is the 1987 series Beauty and the Beast, rebooted as the 2012 CW television series Beauty & the Beast,[3] which keeps only the main premise of a female law enforcement official aided by a man-beast, the New York City locale, and the names of the two main characters.
Alphabetical list by parent series
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Parent series | Spin-off series |
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227 (1985-1990) | Jackée (1985-1990) |
7 vidas (1999–2006) | Aída (2005–2014) |
19 Kids and Counting (2008–2015) (17 Kids and Counting in 2008, 18 Kids and Counting in 2008–09) |
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16 and Pregnant (2009–2014) | Teen Mom (2009–2012; 2015) Teen Mom 2 (2011–) Teen Mom 3 (2013) |
The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955–1957) | Broken Arrow (1956–1958) |
21 Jump Street (1987–1991) | Booker (1989–1990) |
24 (2001–2010, 2014) | 24: Legacy (2017) |
60 Minutes (1968–) | 60 Minutes II (1999–2005) |
No. 73 (1982–1988) | 7T3 (1988) |
77 Sunset Strip (1958–1964) | Bourbon Street Beat (1959–1960) |
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Parent series | Spin-off series |
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Abbott and Costello (1940–1956) |
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Adam-12 (1968–1975) | Emergency! (1972–1979) |
Absolutely (1989–1993) | Mr Don & Mr George (1993) |
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2002–2006) | Planet Sheen (2010–2013) |
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–1966) | Ozzie's Girls (1973–1974) |
ALF (1986–1990) |
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All in the Family (1971–1979) |
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All Over the Place (2011–present) | All Over the Workplace (2016–present) |
The All Star Comedy Show (2004) | Monkey Trousers (2005) |
All That (1994–2000; 2002–05; 2019-) |
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The Alvin Show (1961–1962) | Alvin and the Chipmunks (1983–1986) |
Alvin and the Chipmunks (1983–1986) |
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Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1965) |
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Alice (1976–1985) | Flo (1980–1981) |
Ally McBeal (1997–2002) | Ally (1999–2000) |
The Amanda Show (1999-2002) |
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Amazing Stories (1985–1987) | Family Dog (1993) |
American Chopper (2002–present) | American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior (2010) Orange County Choppers (2013) |
America's Funniest Home Videos (1990–) | America's Funniest People (1990–1994) |
America's Got Talent (2006–) | America's Got Talent: The Champions (2019–) |
American Idol (2002–2016) |
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Ándale! (1994–1996) |
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The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968) |
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Animaniacs (1993–1998) |
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Another World (1964–1999) | |
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2002–2009, 2013–2018, 2020–) | Sabadabadão (2014) |
The Apprentice (2004–2017) | |
Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2000–2015) | |
The Archie Show (1968-1969) |
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Are You Being Served? (1972–1985) |
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Armchair Theatre (1956–1974) |
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Arrow (2012–2020) |
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Arthur (1996-) | Postcards from Buster (2004–2008, 2012) |
As the World Turns (1956–2010) | Our Private World (1965) |
The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show (1965–1967) | Super Secret Secret Squirrel (part of 2 Stupid Dogs) (1993–1995) |
Astro Boy (1963-1966) | Astro Boy (1980-1981)
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The Avengers (1961–1969) | The New Avengers (1976–1977) |
The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2010–2012) |
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Access Hollywood (1996–) | Access Daily (2010–) All Access (2019–) |
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Parent series | Spin-off series |
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Babar (1989–1991) | Babar and the Adventures of Badou (2010) |
Babylon 5 (1994–1998) | Crusade (1999) Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers (2002) (failed pilot) |
The Bachelor (2002) |
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Bakugan Battle Brawlers (2007–2008) | Bakugan Battle Brawlers: New Vestroia (2009–2010) Bakugan: Gundalian Invaders (2010–2011) Bakugan: Mechtanium Surge (2011–2012) Bakugan: Battle Planet (2019–) |
Barney Miller (1975–1982) | Fish (1977–1978) |
Batman: The Animated Series (1992–1994) |
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Batman Beyond (1999–2001) | The Zeta Project (2001–2003) |
Battlestar Galactica (1978–1979) | Galactica 1980 (1980) |
Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009) |
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Baywatch (1989–2001) |
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Beast Wars: Transformers (1996–1999) | Beast Wars II (1998)
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Beavis and Butt-head (1992–1997, 2011) | Daria (1997–2002) |
Bear in the Big Blue House (1997–2007) | Breakfast with Bear (2005–2006) |
Behind the Music (1997-) | BTM2 (2000) (a.k.a. Behind the Music II: Road to Fame or Behind the Music 2) |
The Beiderbecke Affair (1985) | The Beiderbecke Tapes (1987) |
The Beiderbecke Tapes (1987) | The Beiderbecke Connection (1988) |
Being Human (2008–2013) | Becoming Human (2011)[4] |
Ben 10 (2005–2008) |
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Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000) |
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Bewitched (1964–1972) | Tabitha (1976–1978) |
Big Bad Beetleborgs (1996–1997) | Beetleborgs Metallix (1997–1998) |
The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019) | Young Sheldon (2017–) |
Big Brother (1999) (original series and resulting franchise) |
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Big Brother UK (2000-) |
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Big Brother Australia (2001–2008) | Big Brother Friday Night Live (2005) |
Big Brother USA (2000-) |
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Big Brother Friday Night Live (2005) | Friday Night Games (2006) |
Big Mouth (2017-) | Human Resources (TBA) |
The Bill (1984–2010) |
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Birdman and the Galaxy Trio (1967–1968) | Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law (2000–2007) |
Black-ish (2014–present) | |
Blue's Clues (1996–2006) | Blue's Room (2004–2007) Blue's Clues & You! (2019-) |
Bizarre (1980–1985) | Super Dave (1987–1991) |
B. J. and the Bear (1979–1981) | The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo (1979–1981) |
The Black Adder (1983) |
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Blackpool (2004) | Viva Blackpool (2006) |
Bonanza (1959–1973) | The Ponderosa (2001–2002) |
Bo' Selecta! (2002–2009) |
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Bones (2005–2017) | The Finder (2012) |
Bourbon Street Beat (1959–1960) | Surfside 6 (1960–1962) |
Boy Meets World (1993–2000) | Girl Meets World (2014–2017) |
The Brady Bunch (1969–1974) |
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Brainiac: Science Abuse (2003–2008) |
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Breaking Bad (2008–2013) | Better Call Saul (2015–) |
Britain's Got Talent (2007-present) | Britain's Got More Talent (2007–2019; 2020–)
Britain's Got Talent: The Champions (2019–present) |
Broadway Open House (1950–1951) | The Tonight Show (1954) various incarnations:
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Tonight Starring Steve Allen (1954–1957) | The Steve Allen Show (1956–1964) (a.k.a. The Steve Allen Plymouth Show) |
Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957–1962) |
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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992–2009) | The Jay Leno Show (2009–2010) |
Brookside (1982–2003) |
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Bruce Forsyth's Big Night (1978) |
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Budgie (1971–1972) | Charles Endell Esq. (1979–1980) |
Buford and the Galloping Ghost (1978–1979) | The Buford Files (1978–1979) The Galloping Ghost (1978–1979) |
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003) | Angel (1999–2004)[5] |
Burke's Law (1963–1965) |
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Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! (2015–present) | Happu Ki Ultan Pultan (2019–present) |
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Parent series | Spin-off series |
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Cabaret (1936–46) |
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Cake Boss (2009–2018) | The Next Great Baker (2010–2014) Kitchen Boss (2011–2012) Buddy's Bakery Rescue (2013) Buddy's Family Vacation (2016) |
Cannon (1971–1976) | Barnaby Jones (1973–1980) |
The Care Bears/The Care Bears Family (1985–1988) | The Care Bears Family Storybook (1986–1988) Care Bears: Adventures in Care-a-lot (2007–2009) Care Bears: Unlock the Magic (2019–) |
The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978) | Mama's Family (1983–1984, 1986–1990) Carol & Company (1990–1991) |
The Cartoonstitute (Unaired) | Regular Show (2010-2017) Uncle Grandpa (2013-2017) |
Casualty (1986-) | Holby City (1999-) Casualty 1906 (2007)
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Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990–1993) | The New Adventures of Captain Planet (1993–1996) |
Captain Video and His Video Rangers (1949–1955) | The Secret Files of Captain Video (1953–1955) Captain Video and His Cartoon Rangers (1956–1957) |
Cartoon Sushi (1997–1998) | Untalkative Bunny (2001–2004) Celebrity Deathmatch (1998–2002, 2006–2007) |
Cavalcade of Stars (1949–1957) |
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Charlie's Angels (1976–1981) | Angels '88 (1988) Charlie's Angels (2011) |
Cheers (1982–1993) | The Tortellis (1987) Frasier (1993–2004) |
The Chelsea Handler Show (2006) | Chelsea Lately (2007–2014)
Are You There, Chelsea? (2011) |
Cheyenne (1955–1963) | Bronco (1958–1962) The Dakotas (1963) |
Chicago Fire (2012–) | Chicago P.D. (2014–) Chicago Med (2015–) Chicago Justice (2017) |
Childrens Hospital (2008, 2010–2016) | NTSF:SD:SUV:: (2011-2013)
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Cinematech (2002–2007) | Cinematech: Nocturnal Emissions (2005–2007) |
Clarissa Explains It All (1991–1994) | Clarissa Now (1995) (failed pilot) |
Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000–2003) | Clifford's Puppy Days (2003–2006) |
The Closer (2005–2012) | Major Crimes (2012–2018) |
Cold Pizza (2003-2007) | ESPN First Take (2007-) |
Columbo (1968–2003) | Mrs. Columbo (1979) (renamed Kate Columbo, Kate the Detective and Kate Loves a Mystery) |
Come Dancing (1949–1995) | Strictly Come Dancing (2004–present) |
Comedy Playhouse (1961–1975; 2014–) |
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Conflict (1956–1957) | Maverick (1957–1962) 77 Sunset Strip (1958–1964) |
Coronation Street (1960–) | Pardon the Expression (1965–66) Turn Out the Lights (1967) |
Countdown with Keith Olbermann (2003–2012) | The Rachel Maddow Show (2008–) |
Count Duckula (1988–1993) | Victor and Hugo (1991–1992) |
The Cosby Show (1984–1992) | A Different World (1987–1993) |
Cow and Chicken (1997–1999) | I Am Weasel (1997–2000) |
Criminal Minds (2005–2020) | Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior (2011) Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders (2016–2017) |
The Crocodile Hunter (1997–2004) |
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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015) |
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Parent series | Spin-off series |
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Da Ali G Show (2000–2004) | Ali G in da USAiii (2003–2004) |
The Daily Show (1996–) |
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Dallas (1978–1991) | Knots Landing (1979–1993) Dallas (2012–2014) |
Dance Moms (2011–) | Dance Moms: Miami (2012) Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition (2012–2013) |
Danger Mouse (1981–1992) | Count Duckula (1988–1993) |
Dani's House (2008–2012) | Dani's Castle (2013–2015) |
The Danny Thomas Show (1957–1964) | The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968) The New Andy Griffith Show (1971) |
Dawson's Creek (1996–2003) | Young Americans (2000) |
The Day Today (1994) | Knowing Me, Knowing You... with Alan Partridge (1994–1995) Brass Eye (1997) |
December Bride (1954–1959) | Pete and Gladys (1960–1962) |
Degrassi Junior High (1987–1989) | Degrassi High (1989–1991) |
Degrassi High (1989–1991) | Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001–2015) |
Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001-2015) | Degrassi: Next Class (2016-2017) |
Dennis the Menace (1959–1963) | Dennis the Menace (1986–1988)
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Dennis the Menace and Gnasher (1996–1998) | Dennis the Menace and Gnasher (2009–2013) |
Dennou Boukenki Webdiver (2001–2002) |
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Department S (1969–1970) | Jason King (1971–1972) |
Designing Women (1986–1993) | Women of the House (1995) |
Dick & Dom in da Bungalow (2002–2006) | Harry Batt (2007) (failed pilot) Da Dick and Dom Dairies (2009) Diddy Movies (2012–2014) Diddy TV (2016-present) |
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956–1961) |
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The Dick Powell Show (1961–1963) (a.k.a. The Dick Powell Theater) | Burke's Law (1963–1965) |
Digimon Adventure (1999–2000) |
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The Disney Afternoon (1990–1997) | Disney Club (1989–2010, various incarnations) |
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986) | The Facts of Life (1979–1988) |
Doctor Who (1963–1989, 1996) |
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Doctor Who (2005–) | |
Dora the Explorer (2000–2014) | Go, Diego, Go! (2005–2011) Dora and Friends: Into the City! (2014–2017) |
Double Dare (1986–1993; 2018–2019) |
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Doug (1991–1994) | Disney's Doug (1996–1999) |
DragonflyTV (2002–2008) | SciGirls (2010–2015, 2018) |
Dragon Ball (1986–1989) | Dragon Ball Z (1989–1996) |
Dragon Ball Z (1989–1996) |
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Dramarama (1983–1989) | Dodger, Bonzo and the Rest (1985–1986) Children's Ward (1989–2000) |
Droopy (1943–1958) | Droopy and Dripple (part of Tom & Jerry Kids) (1990–1993)
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Dragnet (1951–1954, 1967–1970, 1989–1991, 2003–2004) | Adam-12 (1968–1975) |
Drawn Together (2004–2007) | Judge Fudge (2007) |
DuckTales (1987–1990) | Darkwing Duck (1991–1992) Quack Pack (1996) DuckTales (2017–) |
Duet (1987–1989) | Open House (1989–1990) |
The Dukes of Hazzard (1979–1985) | Enos (1980–1981) The Dukes (1983–1984) |
Dynasty (1981–1989) | The Colbys (1985–1987) Dynasty: The Reunion (1991) Dynasty (2017–) |
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Parent series | Spin-off series |
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EastEnders (1985–) | EastEnders: E20 (2010–11) Redwater (2017) |
The Electric Company (1971–1977) | The Electric Company (2009–2011) |
The Electric Playground (1997) | Judgement Day (2002–2007) |
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) | Bethenny (2012; test run only) |
Emergency Vets (1998–2002) | E-Vet Interns (2007) |
Empty Nest (1988–1995) | Nurses (1991–1994) |
Encantadia (2005–2006) | Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia (2005–2006) Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas (2006) |
Essence of Emeril (1994–1996, 2000) | Emeril Live (1997–2007) |
Every Witch Way (2014–2015) | WITS Academy (2015) |
Extreme Makeover (2002–2007) | Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2003–2012) Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition (2011) |
Entertainment Tonight (1981) | Hard Copy (1989-1999)
The Insider (2004-2017) |
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Parent series | Spin-off series |
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Fame (1982–1987) | Fame L.A. (1997–1998) Fame (2003) |
Family Guy (1999–2003; 2005–) | The Cleveland Show (2009–2013) |
The Fast Show (1994–2001) |
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Fimbles (2002–2004) | The Roly Mo Show (2004–2005) |
Fist of Fun (1995–1996) | This Morning with Richard Not Judy (1998–1999) |
The Flintstones (1960–1966) |
The Flintstone Kids (1986–1988) |
Family Ties (1982–1989) | The Art of Being Nick (1987) (failed pilot) Day by Day (1988–1989) |
Felix the Cat (1919–1936) |
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Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman (2006–2010) | The Ruff Ruffman Show (webseries) (2017 –) |
Figure It Out (1997–1999; 2012–2013) | Figure It Out: Family Style (1998–1999) Figure It Out: Wild Style (1999–2000) |
Flavor of Love (2006–2008) |
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Fraggle Rock (1983–1987) | Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series (1987) |
Friends (1994–2004) | Joey (2004–2006) |
Full House (1987–1995) | Fuller House (2016-) |
Fun House (1988–1991) | College Mad House (1989–1991) |
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Parent series | Spin-off series |
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iCarly (2007–2012) | Sam & Cat (2013–2014) |
I Love Lucy (1951–1957) | The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour (1957–1960) |
I Love the '70s (2000) (U.K. TV series) |
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Inspector Gadget (1983–1986) |
Inspector Gadget's Field Trip (1996–1997) |
Inspector Morse (1987–2000) | Lewis (2006–2013) Endeavour (2012-) |
Iris (2009) | Athena: Goddess of War (2010–2011) |
Iron Chef (1993-2001) | Iron Chef USA (2001) Iron Chef America (2005)
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Ironside (1967–1975) | Amy Prentiss (1974–1975) |
Ishqbaaaz (2016-2019) | Dil Boley Oberoi (2017) |
Inside Edition (1989) | Instant Recall (1990-1992) American Journal (1993-1998) |
It's Alive! (1993-1997) | Uh Oh! (1997-2003) |
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Parent series | Spin-off series |
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Lab Rats (2012–2016) | Lab Rats: Elite Force (2016) |
Laurel and Hardy (1927–1951) | Laurel and Hardy (animated series) (1966) |
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983) | Laverne & Shirley in the Army (animated, 1981–1982) |
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010) | First of the Summer Wine (1988–1989) |
Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County (2004–2006) | The Hills (2006–2010) Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County (2007–2008) |
Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993) | Late Night (TV series)
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015) | Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015–)
The Late Late Show (CBS TV series) – Various incarnations:
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Law & Order (1990–2010) |
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Life on Mars (2006–2007) | Ashes to Ashes (2008–2010) |
The Likely Lads (1964–1966) | Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (1973–1974) |
Liquid Television (1991–1994) |
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Little Britain (2003–2006) | Little Britain USA (2008) |
Looney Tunes (1930–1969, 1979-1980, 2003–2004, 2019-) |
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The Loud House (2016-) | The Casagrandes (2019-) |
The Love Boat (1976, 1977–1986) | Love Boat: The Next Wave (1998–1999) |
Love, American Style (1969–1974) |
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Loving (1983–1995) | The City (1995–1997) |
The Lick with Trevor Nelson (1998) | Trevor Meets... (1999) |
Lunch Date (1986–1993) | Salo-Salo Together (SST) (1993–1995) |
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Parent series | Spin-off series |
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MacGyver (1985–1992) | The Coltons (1991) (failed pilot) |
MADtv (1995–2009) | MAD (2010–2013) Key & Peele (2012–15) |
The Magnificent Six and 1/2 (1968–1970) | Here Come the Double Deckers (1970–1971) |
Make Room for Daddy (1953–1955) |
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Man About the House (1973–1976) | George and Mildred (1976–1979) Robin's Nest (1977–1981) |
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964–1968) | The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. (1966–1967) |
Married... with Children (1987–1997) | Top of the Heap (1991) Vinnie & Bobby (1992) |
Marsupilami (1993–1995) | The Shnookums and Meat Funny Cartoon Show (1993–1995) |
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013-) | Marvel's Agent Carter (2015–2016) |
The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977) | |
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976–1977) | Forever Fernwood (1977–1978) |
The Mary Whitehouse Experience (1990–1992) | The Imaginatively Titled Punt & Dennis Show (1994–1995) Newman and Baddiel in Pieces (1993) |
M*A*S*H (1972–1983) |
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Masked Rider (1995–1996) | Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight (2009) |
Match Game (1973–1982) | Family Feud (1976–1985, 1988–1995, 1999) The Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour (1983–1984) |
Matlock (1986–1995) | Jake and the Fatman (1987–1992) Diagnosis: Murder (1993–2001) |
Maude (1972–1978) | Good Times (1974–1979) |
The Maury Povich Show (1990–1998) | Maury (1998)
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Maverick (1957–1962) | Young Maverick (1979) |
McHale's Navy (1962–1966) | Broadside (1964–1965) |
Melrose Place (1992–1999) | Melrose Place (2009–2010) |
Miami 7 (1999) |
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Miami Ink (2005–2008) |
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Mighty Med (2013–2015) | Lab Rats: Elite Force (2016) |
The Mickey Mouse Club (1955–1959) | The New Mickey Mouse Club (1977–1978) The All-New Mickey Mouse Club (1989–1995) |
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (2006–2016) | Minnie's Bow-Toons (2011–2016) Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures (2017–) |
Mickey Mouse Works (1999–2000) | Disney's House of Mouse (2001–2003) |
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993–1995) (part of the Power Rangers franchise) |
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Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1968–2001) | Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood (2012–) |
Moesha (1996–2001) | The Parkers (1999–2004) |
Mork & Mindy (1978–1982) | Mork & Mindy/Laverne & Shirley/Fonz Hour (1982–1983) |
Mr. Bean (1990–1995) | Mr. Bean: The Animated Series (2002–2004; 2015–present) |
Shining Time Station (1989–1993) | Mr. Conductor's Thomas Tales (1996) Storytime with Thomas (1999–2000) |
Mr. Magoo (1960–61) | The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo (1964–65) |
The Mrs Merton Show (1994–1998) | Mrs Merton and Malcolm (1999) |
Mulawin (2004–2005) | Encantadia (2005–2006) |
The Munsters (1964–1966) | The Munsters Today (1988–1991)
Mockingbird Lane (2012 Television Special) |
Muppet Babies (1984–1991) |
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The Muppet Show (1976–1981) |
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Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996) | The Law & Harry McGraw (1987–1988) |
My Little Pony (1984–1987) |
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Parent series | Spin-off series |
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Naked Video (1986–91) | Rab C. Nesbitt (1988–99, 2008-2014) The Baldy Man (1995–98) |
Naruto (2002–07) | Naruto: Shippuden (2007–2017) Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals (2012–2013) Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2017–) |
Narcos (2015-2017) | Narcos: Mexico (2018- ) |
The Nearsighted Mr. Magoo (1950–59) | Mr. Magoo (1960–61) |
The New Adventures of Charlie Chan (1956–57) | The Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan (1972) |
The New Fred and Barney Show (1979–1980) |
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NCIS (2003–) | NCIS: Los Angeles (2009–) NCIS: New Orleans (2014–) |
The Next Step (2013–) | Lost & Found Music Studios (2016–2017) |
Nick Rocks (1982–1989) | Nick Jr. Rocks (1988–1993) |
Nickelodeon Guts (1993–1996) | Global GUTS (1995–96) My Family's Got Guts (2008–09) |
NOVA (1974) | Nova ScienceNow (2005) |
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Parent series | Spin-off series |
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Once Upon a Time (2011–2018) | Once Upon a Time in Wonderland (2013)[8] |
Once Upon a Time... Man (1978) | |
One on One (2001–2006) | Cuts (2005–2006) |
The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986–2011) |
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Oh Yeah! Cartoons (1998–2001) |
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Open All Hours (1973–1985) | Still Open All Hours (2013–present) |
Only Fools and Horses (1981–2003) | The Green Green Grass (2005–2009) Rock & Chips (2010–2011) |
On the Buses (1969–1973) | Don't Drink the Water (1974–1975) |
Our Gang (1922–1944) | The Little Rascals (1982–1984) |
Ozark Jubilee (1955–1960) | Five Star Jubilee (1961) Talent Varieties (1955) |
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Parent series | Spin-off series |
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Party of Five (1994–2000) | Time of Your Life (1999–2000)
Party of Five (2020 TV series) (2020-) |
Pardon the Interruption (2001) | Around the Horn (2002-) Cold Pizza (2003-2007) |
The Partridge Family (1970–1974) | Getting Together (1971–1972) Partridge Family 2200 A.D. (1974) |
Password (1961–1967, 1971–1975) |
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Pawn Stars (2009) |
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Pebble Mill at One (1973–1986) |
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The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show (1971–1972) | The Flintstone Comedy Hour (1972–1973) |
Perfect Strangers (1986–1993) | Family Matters (1989–1998) |
Perry Mason (1957–1966) | The New Perry Mason (1973–1974) |
Petticoat Junction (1963–1970) | Green Acres (1965–1971) |
That Peter Kay Thing (2000) | Phoenix Nights (2001–2002) |
Phineas and Ferb (2007-2015) | Take Two with Phineas and Ferb (2010–2011) Milo Murphy's Law (2016-) |
The Pink Panther (1964–1977, 1977–1980, 1995) |
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Play for Today (1970–1984) | Rumpole of the Bailey (1975–1992) Boys from the Blackstuff (1980–1982) |
Please Sir! (1968–1972) | The Fenn Street Gang (1971–1973) |
Pokémon (1997–) |
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Police Story (1973–1978) |
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Popeye the Sailor (1933–1957) |
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Popstars (1999) (Original series and resulting franchise) |
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Porridge (1974–1977) | Going Straight (1978) |
The Powerpuff Girls (1998–2005) | Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z (2006–2007) The Powerpuff Girls (2016–) |
The Practice (1997–2004) | Boston Legal (2004–2008) |
Pretty Little Liars (2010–2017) | Ravenswood (2013–2014) Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists (2019) |
The Price Is Right (1956–1963) | The Price Is Right (1972) (known as The New Price Is Right until 1973) |
Primeval (2007–2011) | Primeval: New World (2012–2013) |
The Professionals (1977–1983) | CI5: The New Professionals (1999) |
Project Greenlight (2001–2005) |
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Puella Magi Madoka Magica (2011) | Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story: Magia Record (2020) |
Punky Brewster (1984–1988) | It's Punky Brewster (1985–1986) |
Q
Parent series | Spin-off series |
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Queer Eye for the Straight Guy (2003–2007) | Queer Eye for the Straight Girl (2005) |
R
S
T
U
Parent series | Spin-off series |
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Ultimate Spider-Man (2012–2017) |
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Unique Whips (2005-08) | Unique Autosports: Miami (2010) Unique Rides (2016-18) |
The Untouchables (1959–1963) | The Untouchables (1993–1994) |
U-Pick Live (2002–2005) | Pick Boy's Awesome Summer Job (2004–2005) |
V
Parent series | Spin-off series |
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The Vampire Diaries (2009–2017) | The Originals (2013–2018) Legacies (2018–present) |
VeggieTales (1993) | Larryboy: The Cartoon Adventures (2002–2003) VeggieTales in the House (2014) |
Vic Reeves Big Night Out (1990–1991) | Les Lives (1993) |
Victorious (2010–2013) | Sam & Cat (2013–2014) |
The Virginian (1962–1971) | The Men from Shiloh (1970–1971) Laredo (1965–1967) |
Vision On (1974–1976) | Take Hart (1977–1983) |
Viva La Bam (2003–2005) | Bam's Unholy Union (2007) |
Voltron (1984–1985) | Voltron: The Third Dimension (1998–2000) Voltron Force (2011–2012) |
W
Parent series | Spin-off series |
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Wacky Races (1968–1970) |
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Walker, Texas Ranger (1993–2001) | Sons of Thunder (1999) |
The Walking Dead (2010) |
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Warner Bros. Presents (1955–1956) | Cheyenne (1955–1963) |
We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian of the Year (2005) | Summer Heights High (2007) |
The Wedge (2006–2007) | Mark Loves Sharon (2008) |
Welcome Back, Kotter (1975–1979) | Mr. T and Tina (1976) |
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958–1962) | The Twilight Zone (1959–1964) The Untouchables (1959–1963) |
The What a Cartoon! Show (1995–2002) |
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What's Happening!! (1976–1979) | What's Happening Now!! (1985–1988) |
What's Up, Doc? (1992–1995) | Wolf It! (1993–1996) |
Wheel of Fortune (1975) | Wheel 2000 (1997–1998) |
Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? (1991–1996) | Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? (1994–1998) Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? (1996–1998) |
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (1999–2002, 2002) | Who Wants to Be a Super Millionaire (2004) Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: 10th Anniversary Celebration (2009) |
Who's the Boss? (1984–1992) | Living Dolls (1989) The Upper Hand (1990–1996) |
Wife Swap (2003–2009) | Boss Swap (2005–2006) |
Wild On! (1997–2003) | Taradise (2005–2006) (a.k.a. Wild On Tara!) |
Winnie the Pooh (1966–1983) |
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Winx Club (2004–) | PopPixie (2010–2011) |
The Women of Brewster Place (1989) | Brewster Place (1990) |
The Worst Witch (1998–2001) | Weirdsister College (2001) The New Worst Witch (2005–2007) |
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982) | The New WKRP in Cincinnati (1991–1993) |
Saturday Night's Main Event (1985–1991, 2006–2008) | WWF The Main Event (1988–1991) |
X
Parent series | Spin-off series |
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The X Factor (2004–present) |
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The X-Files (1993–2002) | Millennium (1996–1999) The Lone Gunmen (2001) |
The XYY Man (1976–1977) | Strangers (1978–1982) Bulman (1985–1987) |
Xiaolin Showdown (2003–2006) | Xiaolin Chronicles (2013–2015) |
Y
Z
Parent series | Spin-off series |
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Z-Cars (1962–1978) | Softly, Softly (1966–1969) |
Zoom (1972–1978) | Zoom (1999–2005) |
See also
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