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Country of origin. United States. Format. Friday night sitcom block. Running time. 2 hours (with commercials) Original language (s) English. TGIF was an American prime time television programming block that has aired on ABC at various points since the late 1980s.
- Sabrina The Teenage Witch (1996–2003) 7 Seasons, 163 Episodes.
- Boy Meets World (1993–2000) 7 Seasons, 158 Episodes. Boy Meets World. Release Date. September 24, 1993. Cast. Ben Savage , William Daniels , Will Friedle , Rider Strong , Lee Norris , Lindsay Ridgeway , Danielle Fishel , Alex Désert , Maitland Ward.
- The Hughleys (1998-2000) 4 Seasons, 89 Episodes. Comedian D.L. Hughley got his shot at fame with a sitcom that debuted on TGIF in its 8 pm timeslot. The story focuses on Hughley's character Darryl, a businessperson with a wife and two kids who move into a predominantly white suburban neighborhood.
- Full House (1987 - 1995) 8 Seasons, 192 Episodes. Full House (US) Release Date. September 22, 1987. Cast. Bob Saget , John Stamos , Dave Coulier , Candace Cameron Bure , Jodie Sweetin , Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen , Lori Loughlin , Andrea Barber , Scott Weinger.
ABC TGIF: Created by Jim Janicek. With Bronson Pinchot, Mark Linn-Baker, Jay Mohr, Ben Savage. A two-hour Friday night block of family sitcoms hosted by the various stars of the shows, TGIF was often supplemented with animation, running skits, and short gags.
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- 1989-09-22
- Comedy
- Bronson Pinchot, Mark Linn-Baker, Jay Mohr
- Josh Bell
- 'Full House' (1987-1995) Although it only aired as part of the programming block for its first four seasons, Full House is generally the first show people think of when they think of TGIF.
- 'Family Matters' (1989-1998) If Full House represents the original idea of TGIF (a showcase for innocuous, family-friendly sitcoms), Family Matters represents what it eventually turned into, the prime-time sitcom version of hyperactive, saccharine Saturday morning cartoons.
- 'Perfect Strangers' (1986-1993) Perfect Strangers kicked off the TGIF concept, thanks to its early move to Friday nights and the between-show segments that stars Bronson Pinchot and Mark Linn-Baker hosted in character, introducing the other comedies of the night (it also spawned Family Matters as a spin-off).
- 'Step by Step' (1991-1998) There was no crazy high concept to Step by Step, just a modernized version of The Brady Bunch with Suzanne Somers and Patrick Duffy as a widowed mother and a divorced father who impulsively marry and have to integrate their families.
- Boy Meets World. Ben Savage, William Daniels, Betsy Randle. 4,195 votes. Boy Meets World was an iconic part of the 90's TGIF lineup, known for its coming-of-age stories and charming cast of characters, including young lovebirds Cory Matthews and Topanga Lawrence, played by Ben Savage and Danielle Fishel.
- Full House. John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier. 4,092 votes. A cornerstone of the 90s TGIF ABC lineup, Full House was the embodiment of a wholesome family sitcom, featuring the lovable Tanner clan led by adorably goofy father Danny Tanner, portrayed by Bob Saget.
- Family Matters. Reginald VelJohnson, Judyann Elder, Darius McCrary. 3,649 votes. Family Matters became a beloved component of the 90s TGIF programming, thanks in large part to the quirky and accident-prone Steve Urkel, hilariously played by Jaleel White.
- Step by Step. Patrick Duffy, Suzanne Somers, Staci Keanan. 3,456 votes. Oozing with nostalgia, Step by Step chronicled the life of a modern-day blended family, reminiscent of the beloved Brady Bunch.
TGIF (TV programming block) This is a listing of popular television shows aired on ABC 's TGIF line-up.
TGIF, acronym for Thank God It's Friday, was a TV franchise of many sitcom shows on ABC. The programming block aired shows rated TV-Y to TV-PG, and it premiered on September 22, 1989 to May 26, 2000 for its original run, later re-aired on September 26, 2003 to September 16, 2005 for its second...