Ah, childhood! It feels like forever ago, but I can still picture those comfy nights in our living room, where the TV was basically the center of our world. We’d all sprawl out on the floor, laughter filling the air, and we’d munch on Arare (those tasty local rice crackers, also called Kakimochi).

Now, let me tell you, we didn’t have a remote control back then. Can you believe it? No remote at all! We had to get up and change the channel ourselves, and that often led to dramatic sighs and eye rolls. Honestly, the biggest argument wasn’t about what to watch, but who had to get up to change the channel!

Then came the early nineties, and we finally upgraded from our tiny 19-inch TV to this big 27-inch beast. Man, we thought we were living large! It felt like we had struck gold. Looking back now, though, it’s kind of funny because we all know better today with our big 65-inch flat screens. Technology has come a long way!

But once we got this fancy new TV, we finally got a remote control, and that’s when the real drama unfolded. Instead of arguing over who would stand up, now it was all about who got to control the remote. That caused some epic battles in our house!

Those evenings were always packed with our go-to shows. The Cosby Show? Total classic. The Huxtables felt like family, bringing loads of laughter into our lives. And Who’s the Boss? was another favorite with Tony Danza and Judith Light. Such a great mix of comedy and heart!

Then we had Growing Pains—talk about relatable! The Seaver family was so close to home. And Full House? I was all about those family adventures with the Tanners.

I can’t forget The Golden Girls! Those ladies had me cracking up. Watching them tackle life’s ups and downs with so much humor had me wishing I could join their kitchen chats.

Family Matters introduced us to Steve Urkel, and how can you not love that guy? He was hilarious! And Saved by the Bell was a weekend must-watch. Who didn’t love the drama and friendships at Bayside High?

I also got a kick out of Married… with Children. The Bundy family was such a wild ride! And Family Ties? Michael J. Fox as Alex P. Keaton brought some fun generational debates to our screens.

And let’s not forget Alf—the wacky alien who crashed with the Tanners. I mean, who wouldn’t want that kind of chaos in their lives?

On top of all that, I enjoyed classic reruns like Leave It to Beaver, The Addams Family, and The Munsters. Watching The Andy Griffith Show and Mork & Mindy felt like hanging out with old friends from another time.

Looking back, I can’t help but smile at all the time we spent together, munching on Arare and glued to the TV. Those nights were filled with laughs, lessons, and so much love. Whether we were fighting over who got to hold the remote or discovering new favorite shows, those moments made my childhood something really special.

What about you? What were some of your favorite shows growing up?