15 Beloved, Classic Shows That You Somehow Can’t Stream Today
![15 Beloved, Classic Shows That You Somehow Can’t Stream Today](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/8/4/886084_320x180.jpg)
Ah, the good old days of television. When the only way to watch your favorite shows was to be in front of the TV at the exact right time. When the only way to re-watch an episode was to tape it on VHS. When the only way to catch up on a show was to get the DVD box set. But now, in the age of streaming, we can watch any show we want, whenever and wherever we want... almost. Turns out, some classic shows just aren’t there.
This list is a tribute to some of the best shows from the past, from the quirky comedy of Pete & Pete to the suspense of Tales from the Crypt.... that you can’t stream today. We’ve got comedy, drama, horror, and more. We’ve got shows starring everyone from Jim Carrey to Andre Braugher. We’ve got shows that won awards and shows that were nominated for awards.
So, if you’re looking for a blast from the past, look no further. This list has something for everyone (to get frustrated by). So, without further ado, let’s get started on our journey through the best of classic television (that you can’t watch).
Knots Landing: 14 seasons of drama in one cul-de-sac.
![KNOTS LANDING CRACKED Knots Landing was a hit show for 14 seasons, a spin-off of Dallas. It followed Gary Ewing and his wife in a cul-de-sac in SoCal. It won one Emmy and was nominated for more.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/5/1/885651.jpg)
Lawyers, lawyers everywhere...and not a drop of justice.
![L.A. LAW CRACKED This hit legal drama was set in a fancy L.A. lawfirm. It followed the Hill Street Blues style of multiple storylines and won 15 Emmys for its witty and passionate characters.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/5/0/885650.jpg)
The Reed sisters: five’s a crowd.
![SISTERS GRACKED Sisters was a hit show on NBC from '91 to '96, 6 seasons. It followed the Reed sisters and their friends and rivals. It had a daring opening scene, and in the 100th episode, they added a 5th sister.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/3/8/885638.jpg)
The ‘80s never looked so good.
![THIRTYSOMETHING ETO CRACKED This Emmy-winning show about '80s baby boomers in Philly was created by Ed Zwick and Marshall Herskovitz. It stars an ensemble cast, with David Clennon's Miles Drentell as a standout.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/4/8/885648.jpg)
Murphy Brown: 10 seasons of one-liners.
![MURPHY BROWN GRACKED Murphy Brown was a PG-rated CBS sitcom for 10 seasons, starring a reporter and her coworkers. You can catch 1 season on Amazon.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/4/3/885643.jpg)
Rockin’ the airwaves since 1978.
![WKRP IN CINCINNATI CRACKED WKRP in Cincinnati was a sitcom on CBS from 1978-1982. It followed a program director and his team as they switched their radio station from easy listening to rock. It was nominated for Emmys and a Golden Globe. Exactly 1 season is available on iTunes.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/4/2/885642.jpg)
Small town life with a side of quirkiness - that's Northern Exposure.
![NORTHERN EXPOSURE THIS SOURCE CRACKED This quirky, Emmy-winning drama was about a med-school grad who must practice in a remote Alaskan village. It was created by the makers of St. Elsewhere and has eccentric, endearing characters.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/4/1/885641.jpg)
Cop life: it’s a real Braugher.
![HOMICIDE: LIFE ON THE STREET GRACKED In this gritty police show set in Baltimore, detectives learn that being a cop can be hell. It had lots of cast changes, and Andre Braugher won an Emmy in 1998 for playing Det. Frank Pembleton.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/4/4/885644.jpg)
Cleveland’s wildest ride: The Drew Carey Show.
![THE DREW CAREY SHOW GRACKED The Drew Carey Show was a sitcom on ABC from '95 to '04, 9 seasons. It followed a Cleveland guy and his wacky pals, and was known for its wild humor. A grand total of 1 season is on streaming.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/3/7/885637.jpg)
Cryptic tales, starring a star-studded cast.
![TALES FROM THE CRYPT CRACKED Tales from the Crypt, a horror/suspense/comedy, was based on 1940s and '50s Е.С. Comics. It starred Terri Hatcher, Demi Moore, Martin Sheen, and Joe Pesci. 6 seasons are on Vudu, but the 7th is AWOL.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/4/5/885645.jpg)
Ed: One lawyer, four years of laughs.
![ED CRACKED Ed is a show about a lawyer who goes back to his hometown and tries to date his old crush. It aired on NBC from 2000-2004 and was nominated for a Golden Globe.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/3/9/885639.jpg)
Millennium: Entering criminals’ minds and awards shows alike?
![MILLENNIUM CRACKED Millennium is a dark drama about a former FBI agent who moves to Seattle with his family and can enter criminals' minds. Chris Carter created it and it was nominated for awards including the Golden Globe and People's Choice.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/4/7/885647.jpg)
Outsmarting the Germans? No problem!
![HOGAN'S HEROES GRACKED Hogan's Heroes was a comedy show on CBS from '65 to '79, 6 seasons. Bob Crane and others starred, outsmarting the Germans as Allied POWs. Only 3 out of 6 seasons are on Fubo.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/4/0/885640.jpg)
A star-studded start to comedy greatness?
![IN LIVING COLOR CRACKED In Living Color was an Emmy-winning sketch-comedy show on FOX for 5 seasons. It launched stars like Jim Carrey, Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Lopez.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/4/9/885649.jpg)
Two brothers, same name.
![THE ADVENTURES OF PETE & PETE GRACKED Pete & Pete, two brothers with the same name, have adventures in Wellsville, USA. Iggy Pop plays 'Mr. Mecklenberg', adding a unique twist. You can stream 1 of 3 seasons, and that's all.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/4/6/885646.jpg)