10 Shows Like Married… with Children (1987)

Description: Like 'Married... with Children', 'The Simpsons' is a satirical take on the dysfunctional American family. Both shows feature a lazy, underachieving father figure (Al Bundy and Homer Simpson), a long-suffering wife/mother, and rebellious children. The humor in both shows is often crude and revolves around the struggles of working-class life.

Fact: 'The Simpsons' is the longest-running American sitcom and the longest-running American animated program. The show's creator, Matt Groening, named many of the characters after his own family members. The Simpsons' hometown of Springfield was named after Springfield, Oregon, where Groening grew up.

Description: 'Beavis and Butt-Head' shares 'Married... with Children's' crude humor and focus on underachieving characters. Both shows satirize aspects of American culture, particularly the laziness and stupidity of their main characters.

Fact: 'Beavis and Butt-Head' was created by Mike Judge, who also voices both main characters. The show was controversial for its content and was often blamed for influencing bad behavior in kids. The show was originally part of a larger programming block on MTV called 'Liquid Television'.

Description: 'Daria' shares 'Married... with Children's' satirical take on suburban life and dysfunctional families. Both shows feature a cynical, intelligent female character (Daria and Kelly Bundy) who often serves as the voice of reason in their chaotic families.

Fact: 'Daria' was a spin-off of 'Beavis and Butt-Head'. The show's creator, Glenn Eichler, was a writer for 'The Daily Show'. The show's theme song, 'You're Standing on My Neck', was performed by Splendora.

Description: While 'South Park' focuses more on the kids than the parents, it shares 'Married... with Children's' crude humor and satirical take on American society. Both shows push boundaries with their content and aren't afraid to tackle controversial topics.

Fact: 'South Park' is known for its quick production time, often responding to current events within a week. The show's creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, met in college and initially created a short film that would become the basis for 'South Park'. The show's animation style was originally created using cut-out construction paper, giving it a distinctive look.

Description: While 'Futurama' is a sci-fi show, it shares 'Married... with Children's' irreverent humor and satirical take on society. Both shows feature underdog characters who often find themselves in absurd situations.

Fact: 'Futurama' was created by Matt Groening, the same creator as 'The Simpsons'. The show has been canceled and revived twice. Many of the show's voice actors also voice characters on 'The Simpsons'.

Description: 'Family Guy' shares 'Married... with Children's' irreverent humor and focus on a dysfunctional family. Both shows feature a lazy, incompetent father (Peter Griffin and Al Bundy), a patient but frustrated wife/mother, and children who often outsmart their parents. The shows also share a similar satirical take on American culture and values.

Fact: 'Family Guy' was canceled twice before becoming a hit. The show's creator, Seth MacFarlane, voices several characters, including Peter, Stewie, and Brian. The show is known for its cutaway gags, a style of humor that was innovative at the time of its debut.

Description: 'American Dad!' shares 'Married... with Children's' focus on a dysfunctional family and uses similar satirical humor. Both shows feature a father figure who is often the butt of jokes (Stan Smith and Al Bundy) and a family that tolerates his antics.

Fact: 'American Dad!' was created by Seth MacFarlane, the same creator as 'Family Guy'. The show's talking goldfish, Klaus, was originally a human Olympic skier before his brain was transplanted into a fish's body. The show's opening sequence changes slightly in every episode to reflect the plot.

Description: As a spin-off of 'Family Guy', 'The Cleveland Show' shares 'Married... with Children's' focus on a dysfunctional family and uses similar satirical humor. Both shows feature a father figure who is often the butt of jokes (Cleveland Brown and Al Bundy) and a family that tolerates his antics.

Fact: 'The Cleveland Show' was created by Seth MacFarlane, the same creator as 'Family Guy'. The show's main character, Cleveland Brown, was originally a supporting character on 'Family Guy'. The show was canceled after four seasons due to declining ratings.

Description: While 'Archer' is a spy parody, it shares 'Married... with Children's' crude humor and focus on dysfunctional relationships. Both shows feature a narcissistic, underachieving main character (Sterling Archer and Al Bundy) who is often the source of the show's humor.

Fact: 'Archer' was created by Adam Reed, who also created 'Frisky Dingo'. The show's animation style is a unique blend of retro and modern aesthetics. The show's main character, Sterling Archer, is known for his catchphrase, 'Danger Zone!'

Description: 'Bob's Burgers' shares 'Married... with Children's' focus on a working-class family struggling to make ends meet. Both shows feature a father who is often frustrated by his lack of success (Bob Belcher and Al Bundy) and a family that supports him despite his flaws.

Fact: 'Bob's Burgers' was created by Loren Bouchard, who also created 'Home Movies'. The show's voice cast includes H. Jon Benjamin, who also voices Sterling Archer on 'Archer'. The show's opening sequence features a different neighboring business and exterminator van in each episode.