Television by Year: 1985
by mailman01887 | created - 07 Feb 2023 | updated - 07 Feb 2023 | PublicList of tv shows I have watched that debuted in 1985
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1. The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo (1985–1986)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Shaggy and Scooby and friends must return 13 ghosts to a magic chest which they inadvertently released.
Stars: Bob Arbogast, Gay Autterson, Susan Blu, Hamilton Camp
Votes: 3,264
2. Adventures of the Gummi Bears (1985–1991)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
A group of reclusive humanoid bears and a few trusted humans explore their lost heritage and prevent their enemies from exploiting it.
Stars: June Foray, Noelle North, Lorenzo Music, Katie Leigh
Votes: 11,900
3. Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985–1989)
TV-PG | 22 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Updated remakes of classic stories from Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) and The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962), originally produced by the Master of Suspense. His original opening bits are colorized for re-use here.
Stars: Bernard Behrens, Cynthia Belliveau, David B. Nichols, Kathleen Quinlan
Votes: 3,252
4. Amazing Stories (1985–1987)
TV-PG | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Truly amazing, fantastical, funny, and odd, and sometimes scary, sad, and endearing stories are portrayed. Many famous actors, actresses, and directors made guest appearances.
Stars: Charles Durning, Douglas Seale, Sharon Spelman, Louis Giambalvo
Votes: 6,420
5. The Berenstain Bears (1985–2004)
TV-Y | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
We follow a family of bears, known as the Berenstain Bears, as they figure out life together. With friendly neighbors and close friends, the journey is never boring. Inspired by the book series written by Stan and Jan Berenstain.
Stars: David Mendenhall, Ben Campbell, Tajja Isen, Camilla Scott
Votes: 3,680
6. Dumbo's Circus (1985–1986)
TV-Y | 30 min | Family
Dumbo, the big eared flying elephant from the classic Disney film runs his own circus with the help of his friends.
Stars: Jim Cummings, Hal Smith, Walker Edmiston, Katie Leigh
Votes: 316
7. The Equalizer (1985–1989)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A retired Intelligence Agent turned private detective helps various threatened clients to equalize the odds.
Stars: Edward Woodward, Keith Szarabajka, Robert Lansing, Mark Margolis
Votes: 5,925
8. Star Wars: Ewoks (1985–1987)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
The young Wicket and his Ewok friends have fantastic adventures on the forest moon of Endor.
Stars: Jim Henshaw, James Cranna, Cree Summer, Sue Murphy
Votes: 2,241
9. The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Four previously married women live together in Miami, sharing their various experiences together and enjoying themselves despite hard times.
Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty
Votes: 47,238
10. Growing Pains (1985–1992)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The misadventures of a family with a home business father and a journalist mother.
Stars: Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns, Kirk Cameron, Jeremy Miller
Votes: 16,349
11. Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling (1985–1986)
TV-Y7 | 60 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
Saturday-morning cartoon series featuring the stars of the World Wrestling Federation.
Stars: Charlie Adler, Lewis Arquette, James Avery, Jodi Carlisle
Votes: 394
12. Larry King Live (1985–2010)
TV-14 | 60 min | News, Talk-Show
Popular and controversial journalist Larry King hosts this CNN call-in talk show.
Stars: Larry King, Bob Woodward, Ryan Seacrest, Bill Maher
Votes: 1,266
13. MacGyver (1985–1992)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
The adventures of a secret Agent armed with almost infinite scientific resourcefulness.
Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Dana Elcar, Bruce McGill, Robin Mossley
Votes: 42,038
14. Mr. Belvedere (1985–1990)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The humourous adventures of an English housekeeper working for an American family.
Stars: Christopher Hewett, Bob Uecker, Ilene Graff, Rob Stone
Votes: 4,966
15. Moonlighting (1985–1989)
TV-PG | 3,073 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
The quirky cases of a former model and a smart aleck detective who manage a private detective agency.
Stars: Cybill Shepherd, Bruce Willis, Allyce Beasley, Curtis Armstrong
Votes: 24,277
16. National Geographic Explorer (1985– )
120 min | Documentary, History
A weekly series of short documentary segments funded by the National Geographic Society and done in the style of the National Geographic Specials. In 2003, the show was re-branded National ... See full summary »
Stars: Salvatore Vecchio, Peter Coyote, Lisa Ling, Ryan Duffy
Votes: 316
17. She-Ra: Princess of Power (1985–1987)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Princess Adora raises her magic sword and becomes She-Ra, the most powerful woman in the universe, to aid her friends in defeating the Evil Horde so their planet Etheria can be free.
Stars: Melendy Britt, George DiCenzo, John Erwin, Linda Gary
Votes: 6,723
18. Small Wonder (1985–1989)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
The zany adventures of a suburban family, their next-door neighbors, and an innovative robot designed to look like a human child.
Stars: Richard Christie, Marla Pennington, Jerry Supiran, Tiffany Brissette
Votes: 5,332
19. Spenser: For Hire (1985–1988)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Mystery and suspense series based on Robert Parker's "Spenser" novels. Spenser, a private investigator living in Boston, gets involved in a new murder mystery each episode.
Stars: Robert Urich, Avery Brooks, Ron McLarty, Richard Jaeckel
Votes: 3,269
20. Star Wars: Droids (1985–1986)
TV-Y7-FV | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The adventures of R2-D2 and C-3PO years before serving the Rebel Alliance. The series features several story arcs and one hour-long special.
Stars: Anthony Daniels, Graeme Campbell, Dan Hennessey, Don Francks
Votes: 2,177
21. Street Hawk (1985)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Mystery
A desk bound cop secretly fights crime as the test pilot for a prototype combat motorcycle.
Stars: Rex Smith, Richard Venture, Joe Regalbuto, Jeannie Wilson
Votes: 3,588
22. Thundercats (1985–1989)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A team of humanoid cats fight evil in their adopted home world.
Stars: Bob McFadden, Larry Kenney, Earl Hammond, Lynne Lipton
Votes: 19,061
23. The Wuzzles (1985)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
This cartoon series followed the adventure of the Wuzzles, colorful and playful creatures that were part one animal, part another.
Stars: Stan Freberg, Brian Cummings, Henry Gibson, Kathleen Helppie-Shipley
Votes: 839
24. WWF Prime Time Wrestling (1985– )
120 min | Sport
The World Wrestling Federation's predecesor to "Monday Night RAW" and "Raw is War"; "WWF Prime-Time Wrestling" was a weekly two-hour program, which aired on the USA Network from 1986 to ... See full summary »
Stars: Gorilla Monsoon, Bobby Heenan, Bret Hart, Jimmy Hart
Votes: 179
25. Yogi's Treasure Hunt (1985–1988)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Yogi and the gang go on treasure hunts all around the world, as assigned by Top Cat. They travel on board their ship, the S.S. Jelly Roger. Dick Dastardly and Muttley follow them with their... See full summary »
Stars: Daws Butler, Paul Winchell, Don Messick, John Stephenson
Votes: 250
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