TV Revivals
Revival is one of several programming strategies television networks employ to capitalise further on successful programs; among the other methods are spin-offs, cast reunions, and television movies based on the original program.
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- StarsJames BolamRodney BewesBrigit ForsythReturning from the Army, Terry finds his best mate Bob is marrying Thelma, Terry's former partner. Their lives intertwine as Terry reintegrates, challenging the relationships between the three.Based on The Likely Lads (1964–1966)
- CreatorNorman LearStarsTeddy WilsonTina AndrewsJohn EarlA widower with two children buys the Sanford Arms rooming house.Based on Sanford and Son (1972–1977)
- StarsRedd FoxxDennis BurkleyMarguerite RayThe further adventures of Fred Sanford, featuring the old cast, except for Lamont; Fred has a new partner and a new girlfriend.Based on Sanford and Son (1972-1977)
- CreatorLloyd J. SchwartzSherwood SchwartzStarsMaureen McCormickEve PlumbJerry HouserThe story of Marcia and Jan's lives as newlyweds with their husbands.Based on The Brady Bunch (1969–1974)
- CreatorBrian LevantStarsBarbara BillingsleyTony DowJerry MathersThe continuing adventures of the "now adult" Beaver Cleaver, his family, and their friends.Based on Leave It to Beaver (1957–1963)
- StarsBernard BehrensCynthia BelliveauDavid B. NicholsUpdated 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.Based on Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1965)
- CreatorRod SerlingStarsRobin WardCharles AidmanRichard MulliganA collection of tales which range from comic to tragic, but often have a wicked sense of humor and an unexpected twist.Based on The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)
- StarsJohn SchuckLee MeriwetherHoward MortonAmerica's First Family of Fright awaken after an accidental 22-year nap and must adjust to life in the 1980s.Based on The Munsters (1964–1966)
- CreatorBruce GellerStarsPeter GravesThaao PenghlisAntony HamiltonAn elite covert operations unit carries out highly sensitive missions subject to official denial in the event of failure, death or capture.Based on Mission: Impossible (1966–1973)
- CreatorLloyd J. SchwartzSherwood SchwartzStarsFlorence HendersonRobert ReedEve PlumbA look at the lives of the Brady family all grown up, and the next generation.The Brady Bunch (1969–1974)
- StarsCarol BurnettRichard KindMeagen FayBased on The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
- CreatorHugh WilsonStarsGordon JumpFrank BonnerRichard SandersThe further misadventures of the struggling radio station.Based on WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
- CreatorJames L. ConwayStarsGene BarryPeter BartonDanny KamekonaAmos Burke, a senior Los Angeles police officer and millionaire. Burke is a widower with a son, Peter, who is a detective under his command: glamorous backgrounds, convoluted plots and big names.Based on Burke's Law (1963–1966)
- CreatorLeslie StevensStarsKevin ConwayAlex DiakunEric Schneider"The Outer Limits" is a science fiction anthology series, with Kevin Conway providing the voice of "Control Voice".Based on The Outer Limits (1963-1965)
- CreatorMichael J. Di GaetanoLawrence GayStarsDon AdamsAndy DickElaine HendrixMaxwell Smart, now Chief of Control, has to deal with his own bumbling secret agent, his son Zach.Based on Get Smart (1965–1970)
- StarsMalcolm McDowellMädchen AmickEdward HibbertIn this dark update of the classic series, Mr. Roarke and his assistants bring the fantasies of their visitors to life.Based on Fantasy Island (1977–1984)
- StarsCaroline BotelhoKenny YatesAlisa BesherA group of older children do arts and crafts, cooking, science and technology, and games sent in by viewers.Based on ZOOM (1972–1978)
- CreatorRod SerlingStarsForest WhitakerJune B. WildeChris ShieldsThis second revival of The Twilight Zone (1959) presents tales of suspense, fantasy, science fiction and horror.Based on The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)
- CreatorSydney NewmanStarsJodie WhittakerPeter CapaldiPearl MackieThe further adventures in time and space of the alien adventurer known as the Doctor and his companions from planet Earth.Based on Doctor Who (1963–1989)
- CreatorDarren StarJeff JudahGabe SachsStarsShenae Grimes-BeechTristan Mack WildsAnnaLynne McCordA Kansas family relocates to Beverly Hills, where their two children adapt to the infamous social drama of West Beverly Hills High.Based on Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
- CreatorTodd SlavkinDarren SwimmerDarren StarStarsKatie CassidyStephany JacobsenJessica LucasA new generation of young professionals living at the infamous Melrose complex deal with obtaining their own personal goals, drives, and desires, both amongst themselves and others.Based on Melrose Place (1992–1999)
- CreatorCynthia CidreDavid JacobsStarsJosh HendersonJesse MetcalfeJordana BrewsterThe next generation of the Ewing family, cousins John Ross Ewing and Christopher Ewing, clash over the family's oil business and vast fortune.Based on Dallas (1978–1991)
- CreatorMitchell HurwitzStarsJason BatemanMichael CeraPortia de RossiLevel-headed son Michael Bluth takes over family affairs after his father is imprisoned. But the rest of his spoiled, dysfunctional family are making his job unbearable.This comedy TV series returning in 2013 after 7 years, then again in 2018.
- CreatorRobert CochranJoel SurnowStarsKiefer SutherlandYvonne StrahovskiTate DonovanFour years after Jack Bauer went on the run, the CIA agents in London manage to capture Bauer; one of their agents called Kate Morgan suspects he is up to something, and President Heller's condition is sparking worries with his staff.Based on 24 (2001-2010)
- CreatorMichael JacobsApril KellyStarsRowan BlanchardSabrina CarpenterBen SavageMore than a decade after Boy Meets World (1993), Cory and Topanga Matthews are married and have two children. Their daughter, Riley, faces life lessons through her family, friends, and school--where her father is her history teacher--as her parents did when they were younger.Based on Boy Meets World (1993–2000)
- CreatorTim KringStarsJack ColemanZachary LeviRobbie KayA year ago, a terrorist attack in Odessa, Texas left the city decimated. Blamed for the tragic event, those with extraordinary abilities are in hiding or on the run from those with nefarious motives.Based on Heroes (2006–2010)
- StarsJim BroadbentAntonia ThomasDaniel RigbyReboot of the original 1997 show of the same name.Based on Teletubbies (1997–2001)
- CreatorChris CarterStarsDavid DuchovnyGillian AndersonMitch PileggiTwo F.B.I. Agents, Fox Mulder the believer and Dana Scully the skeptic, investigate the strange and unexplained, while hidden forces work to impede their efforts.This sci-fi TV series returned in 2016 after 14 years.
- CreatorJeff FranklinStarsCandace Cameron BureJodie SweetinDashiell MessittIn a continuation of Full House (1987), D.J. Fuller is a mother of three young boys and is a recent widow. D.J.'s sister Stephanie, her best friend Kimmy and Kimmy's teenage daughter all move in to help raise her sons. The house is now a lot fuller.Based on Full House (1987–1995)
- CreatorAmy Sherman-PalladinoStarsLauren GrahamAlexis BledelScott PattersonSet nearly a decade after the finale of the original series, this revival follows Lorelai, Rory and Emily Gilmore through four seasons of change.Based on Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
- CreatorPaul T. ScheuringStarsDominic PurcellWentworth MillerAmaury NolascoA structural engineer installs himself in a prison he helped design, in order to save his falsely accused brother from a death sentence by breaking themselves out from the inside.Based on Prison Break (2005-2009)
- CreatorMark FrostDavid LynchStarsKyle MacLachlanSheryl LeeMichael HorsePicks up 25 years after the inhabitants of a quaint northwestern town are stunned when their homecoming queen is murdered.Based on Twin Peaks (1990-1991)
- CreatorDavid KohanMax MutchnickStarsEric McCormackDebra MessingMegan MullallyGay lawyer Will and straight interior designer Grace share a New York City apartment. Their best friends are gleeful and proud gay Jack and charismatic, filthy-rich, amoral socialite Karen.This comedy TV series returns in 2017 after 11 years.
- CreatorLarry DavidStarsLarry DavidCheryl HinesJeff GarlinLarry David stars as an over-the-top version of himself in this comedy series that shows how seemingly trivial details of day-to-day life can precipitate a catastrophic chain of events.This comedy TV series returning in 2017 after 6 years.
- DirectorSteve FranksStarsJames Roday RodriguezDulé HillTimothy OmundsonThe old gang comes together during the holidays after a mystery assailant targets one of their own.Based on Psych (2006-2014)
- CreatorRoseanne BarrMatt WilliamsStarsRoseanne BarrJohn GoodmanLaurie MetcalfA revival of the popular 1990s sitcom "Roseanne," which centered on the everyday life of an American working-class family.This comedy TV series returns in 2018 after 21 years.
- CreatorDiane EnglishStarsCandice BergenGrant ShaudRobert PastorelliThe personal and professional misadventures of an opinionated but beloved woman working as a television journalist.This comedy TV series returns in 2018 after 20 years.
- CreatorRob ThomasStarsKristen BellJason DohringEnrico ColantoniAfter her best friend is murdered, and her father is removed as county Sheriff, Veronica Mars dedicates her life to cracking the toughest mysteries in the affluent town of Neptune.Based on mystery TV series (2004-2007) after 12 years, but that was 5 years later since 2014 movie.