Netflix has a lot of programming but it can be frustrating to find something you like, let alone the best series on Netflix. Avoid spending all your free time looking for a great show and read our post of the best tv series on Netflix.
In my opinion, Netflix is weak on movies. There are a lot of “B” and “C” movies with a few “A” quality ones thrown in. But they have a lot more selection of TV Shows – especially for children. My children have been using Netflix for about 1 1/2 years now and they never run out of TV shows to watch. They may drive me crazy and I may not like all of them but there are lots to choose from. As for adults, it depends on your taste as to whether or not you will like their selection of TV Shows. Unfortunately, they don’t have any of my favorite TV Shows, like The Amazing Race, HGTV, Travel Channel or the Food Network, but there are a few good tv shows on Netflix. They do have a few TLC programs, like Say Yes to the Dress though. My husband’s favorite series are Merlin, Mythbusters, Star Trek and The X Files. My favorites are the older TV Shows, like Family Ties & Andy Griffith.
We will keep this post updated with the best Netflix TV Shows. We also have a separate post with the best Netflix movies and it includes a more in-depth review.
** Last Updated July 31, 2013
Gilmore Girls
Netflix Star Rating: 5
Sesame Street
Netflix Star Rating: 5
Arthur
Netflix Star Rating: 5
Rosemary and Thyme
Netflix Star Rating: 5
Transformers Prime
Netflix Star Rating: 5
Family Ties
Netflix Star Rating: 5
Spider Man and His Amazing Friends
Netflix Star Rating: 5
The Andy Griffith Show
Netflix Star Rating: 5
The New Woody Woodpecker Show
Netflix Star Rating: 5
Ultimate Spider-Man
Netflix Star Rating: 5
Merlin
Netflix Star Rating: 5
Leave It to Beaver
Netflix Star Rating: 5
Pinky Dinky Doo
Netflix Star Rating: 5
Horseland
Netflix Star Rating: 5
Power Rangers Samurai
Netflix Star Rating: 5
Dragon Tales
Netflix Star Rating: 5
Murder She Wrote
Netflix Star Rating: 5
Strawberry Shortcake
Netflix Star Rating: 5
Pound Puppies
Netflix Star Rating: 5
Mythbusters
Netflix Star Rating: 5
Airwolf
Netflix Star Rating: 5
Curious George
Netflix Star Rating: 5
Say Yes to the Dress
Netflix Star Rating: 5
Garfield Show
Netflix Star Rating: 5
My Fair Wedding
Netflix Star Rating: 4.5
North and South BBC
Netflix Star Rating: 4.5
The Dick Van Dyke Show
Netflix Star Rating: 4.5
The Hardy Boys Nancy Drew Mysteries
Netflix Star Rating: 4.5
The Magic School Bus
Netflix Star Rating: 4.5
Keeping Up Appearances
Netflix Star Rating: 4.5
The Wonder Years
Netflix Star Rating: 4
Hart of Dixie
Netflix Star Rating: 4
Switched at Birth
Netflix Star Rating: 4
Wives and Daughters
Netflix Star Rating: 4
Columbo
Netflix Star Rating: 4
Drop Dead Diva
Netflix Star Rating: 4
The A-Team
Netflix Star Rating: 4
All Creatures Great and Small
Netflix Star Rating: 4
The Munsters
Netflix Star Rating: 4
Parenthood
Netflix Star Rating: 4
Jane by Design
Netflix Star Rating: 4
Monk
Netflix Star Rating: 4
Midsomer Murders
Netflix Star Rating: 4
The Vicar of Dibley
Netflix Star Rating: 4
Kyle XY
Netflix Star Rating: 4
Shark Week
Netflix Star Rating: 4
MacGyver
Netflix Star Rating: 4
Saved by the Bell
Netflix Star Rating: 4
DreamWorks Shrek’s Swamp Stories
Netflix Star Rating: 4
Coach
Netflix Star Rating: 4
Magnum P.I.
Netflix Star Rating: 4
Lincoln Heights
Netflix Star Rating: 4
The Aquabats Super Show
Netflix Star Rating: 4
Teen Wolf
Netflix Star Rating: 4
Bobby’s World
Netflix Star Rating: 4
Hart of Dixie
Netflix Star Rating: 4
Caillou
Netflix Star Rating: 4
The Suite Life of Zach and Cody
Netflix Star Rating: 4
Wizards of Waverly Place
Netflix Star Rating: 4
Sabrina, The Animated Series
Netflix Star Rating: 4
Melissa & Joey
Netflix Star Rating: 4
Garfield and Friends
Netflix Star Rating: 4
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones
Netflix Star Rating: 4
The Adventures of Tintin
Netflix Star Rating: 4
DC Cupcakes
Netflix Star Rating: 4
Cake Boss
Netflix Star Rating: 4
Shake It Up
Netflix Star Rating: 4
Ugly Betty
Netflix Star Rating: 3.5
Astro Boy
Netflix Star Rating: 3.5
The Lying Game
Netflix Star Rating: 3.5
Good Luck Charlie
Netflix Star Rating: 3.5
Fraiser
Netflix Star Rating: 3.5
Felicity
Netflix Star Rating: 3.5
Wings
Netflix Star Rating: 3.5
Take Home Chef
Netflix Star Rating: 3.5
The Baby Sitters Club
Netflix Star Rating: 3.5
The Suite Life on Deck
Netflix Star Rating: 3.5
Extreme Couponing
Netflix Star Rating: 3.5
Busy World of Richard Scarry-Every Day
Netflix Star Rating: Â 3
Noonbury & the Super 7
Netflix Star Rating: 3
Quantum Leap
Netflix Star Rating: 3
The Wheels on the Bus
Netflix Star Rating: 3
Baby Daddy
Netflix Star Rating: 3
Star Trek: Voyager
Netflix Star Rating: 3
The Powerpuff Girls
Netflix Star Rating: 3
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Netflix Star Rating: 3
Dinosaurs
Netflix Star Rating: 3
CSI: Miami
Netflix Star Rating: 3
Hannah Montana Forever
Netflix Star Rating: 3
Knight Rider
Netflix Star Rating: 3
A.N.T. Farm
Netflix Star Rating: 3
Robin Hood BBC
Netflix Star Rating: 3
Ally McBeal
Netflix Star Rating: 3
Sherlock
Netflix Star Rating: 2.5
White Collar
Netflix Star Rating: 2.5
The West Wing
Netflix Star Rating: 2
Top Gear
Netflix Star Rating: 2
Eureka
Netflix Star Rating: 2
Continuum
Netflix Star Rating: 2
Revenge
Netflix Star Rating: 2
One Tree Hill
Netflix Star Rating: 2
Star Trek
Netflix Star Rating: 2
Cheers
Netflix Star Rating: 2
Rules of Engagement
Netflix Star Rating: 1.5
Johnny Test
Netflix Star Rating: 1.5
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
Netflix Star Rating: 1.5
The Twilight Zone (Original Series)
Netflix Star Rating: 1
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Netflix Star Rating: 1
Raising Hope
Netflix Star Rating: 1
Burn Notice
Netflix Star Rating: 1
 Angel
Netflix Star Rating: 1
Lost
Netflix Star Rating: 1
Doctor Who
Netflix Star Rating: 1
 Heroes
Netflix Star Rating: 1
Lie to Me
Netflix Star Rating: 1
Glee
Netflix Star Rating: 1
Malcolm in the Middle
Netflix Star Rating: 1
Super Why
Netflix Star Rating: 1
 Goosebumps
Netflix Star Rating: 1
Dorothy J Boucher says
there was a few that I really like, hugo lorax, the grey, mirror mirror, lincoln.
Bob Morris says
why are the 4 people in the photo above(top) sitting sideways and looking over each others heads…with a giant screen, sitting too close…what a bunch of nuts.
Joann Russ Alvarado says
Thank you for compiling this list. I have many of theses titles in my cart already, but will add some of these from your list. I agree with what you said about Netflix's update. I hate it too. LOL I'll try the "netflix + movie search instead from now on.
April Russ Hardy says
What is this?
Tammy says
Thank you the list of family friendly show. We were frustrated trying to think of shows to watch; your list made it easy to find show our whole family could enjoy together
Carrie says
I seriously question the “family friendliness” of this list…as someone who has seen shows like Buffy, Angel and Heroes, I would not allow any child less than 10 or 12 to watch them…
Rebecca Baron says
This list was not made to be strictly followed. They are simply suggestions and for the parens to decide themselves what they consider appropriate for their children.
Josh says
I would add a new historical drama that was very good and had zero sex scenes … called Kurt Seyit ve Sura …. Or the Wolf Seyit and Sura. My wife and I were pleasantly surprised by the production quality, the dialogue and well constructed story. The fact that it wasn’t an American production added to the interest because it didn’t follow Hollywood norms and so it wasn’t as predictable as Hollywood productions typically are. And despite all the romance, betrayal and even adultery, there wasn’t a single scene where I would have had to cover my eyes, fast forward or anything else like that. It was a relaxing break from typical experiences watching netflix movies.