Relive the ’ 90s with these kids shows
The ’ 90s are alive and well and at a movie theater near you. Nostalgia gets a multimillion- dollar shot at the box office with the reboot of Power Rangers, the superhero children’s series that premiered in 1993. In honor of it being “morphin time” again, USA TODAY’s Kelly Lawler rounded up five shows you should binge- watch.
IF YOU LOVE A FOOTBALL HEAD: HEY ARNOLD!
It was hard to realize how special Hey Arnold! was when we were kids. The diverse show may have had its fantastical kid- friendly elements ( the flood of the elementary school comes to mind), but it routinely covered real- world issues with a deft hand, from body image issues to bullying, even agoraphobia. Stream on Hulu.
IF YOU’RE INTO SUPERHEROES: BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES
There are so many Batmen, you may wonder why we’re suggesting an animated version from the ’ 90s. But this is one of the best. Few shows or movies capture the essence of the character, and its Joker ( Mark Hamill) is nearly as good as Heath Ledger’s. Stream on Amazon.
IF YOU LOVE CHEESY FUN: MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS
Here’s where it all started. The slightly ridiculous teenage superheroes may have slick metal suits now, but in the original incarnation they wore polyester and battled villains with the world’s worst makeup — though the low- budget silliness of the show is all part of the fun. Stream on Netflix.
IF YOU LOVE THE FUNNIE: DOUG
The show, which follows Doug Funnie on his teen escapades, has humor that holds up when you’re an adult. And if you’re in search of a costume for Halloween this year, Quailman is a good choice. Stream on Hulu.
IF YOU WANT TO GO BACK TO HIGH SCHOOL: SAVED BY THE BELL
Spend time with Zack, A. C., Screech, Lisa, Kelly and Jessie. Although it premiered in 1989, there are few shows that define the ’ 90s as well as Saved, from the fashion to the humor to Zack’s giant cellphone. Stream on Hulu.