16. DINOSAURS (1991-1994)
Although the show was lighthearted and geared toward younger viewers, it sometimes visited heavy themes, like sexual harassment, objectification of women, civil rights, steroid use, masturbation, drug abuse, racism, peer pressure, religion, and women’s rights.
In the memorable but very dark series finale, it touched on the themes of environmentalism and mortality — with an ending that left all of the characters facing their imminent death.
15. SEINFELD (1989-1998)
So much about this ender is great, but we’re going to single out the parade of past favorites who file into the courtroom to testify against Jerry and the gang — who are on trial for, well, being horrible people. Here’s to you, Soup Nazi, Virgin, and Sidra (”They’re real and they’re spectacular!”) Holland. —Henry Goldblatt