List of television spin-offs
A spin-off in television is a new series which contains either characters, a different character or theme elements from a previous series. They are particularly common in situation comedy. A related phenomenon, not to be confused with the spin-off, is the crossover.
Many, if not all spinoffs, are produced by some of the original producers of the root show.
A revival series, a later remake of a pre-existing show, is not a spin-off (e.g. The Battlestar Galactica series of 2003 is a revival, not a spin-off of the 1978 version). An exception can be made to series such as The Transformers where the lines of continuity are blurred. If a television pilot was written but never shot, it is not considered a spin-off. When a show undergoes a name change, its successor is considered a spin-off from the original program. For example, Archie Bunker's Place is considered a spin-off from All in the Family, though these types of shows are often considered a "sequel" or "continuation" series.
Neither is a reboot series, a term recently invented for motion pictures, which can also occur in television. This is distinct from a revival in that there is little or no attempt to retain continuity with the original. A recent example is the 1987 series Beauty and the Beast, rebooted as the 2012 Beauty & the Beast, which keeps only the main premise of a female law enforcement official aided by a man-beast, the New York City locale, and the names of the two main characters.
Some spin-offs are "engineered" to introduce a character to one show, just so that that character can anchor a new show (that episode of the original show is often known as a "backdoor pilot"). For example, the character Horatio Caine appeared on one episode of the Las Vegas-based CSI: Crime Scene Investigation before the premiere of CSI: Miami. Shows such as Enterprise, What I Like About You, and Deadline which have no immediate connection to previous series but are still known to exist within the same fictional sphere are also spin-offs.
Alphabetical list by parent series
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| Parent series | Spin-off series |
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| 7 vidas (1999–2006) | Aída (2005) |
| The 11 O'Clock Show (1998–2000) | Da Ali G Show (2000) * Ali G in da USAiii (2003–2004) |
| 16 and Pregnant (2009–) | Teen Mom (2009–2012) Teen Mom 2 (2011–) Teen Mom 3 (2013) |
| The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955–1957) | Broken Arrow (1956–1958) |
| 21 Jump Street (1987–1991) | Booker (1989–1990) |
| 60 Minutes (1968) | 60 Minutes II (1999–2005) |
| No. 73 (1982–1988) | 7T3 (1988) |
| 77 Sunset Strip (1958–1964) | Bourbon Street Beat (1959–1960) * Hawaiian Eye (1959–1963) ** Surfside 6 (1960–1962) |
| 227 (1985–1990) | Jackée (1989) (failed pilot) |
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| Parent series | Spin-off series |
|---|---|
| Cannon (1971–1976) | Barnaby Jones (1973–1980) |
| The Care Bears/The Care Bears Family (1985–1988) | The Care Bears Family Storybook (1986–1988) Care Bears: Adventures in Care-a-lot (2007–2009) |
| The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978) | Mama's Family (1983–1984,1986–1990) Carol & Company (1990–1991) |
| Casualty (1986) | Holby City (1999) * Casualty@Holby City (2004–2005) * HolbyBlue (2007–2008) Casualty 1906 (2007) * Casualty 1907 (2008) * Casualty 1909 (2009) |
| Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990–1993) | The New Adventures of Captain Planet (1993–1996) |
| Captain Video and His Video Rangers (1949–1955) | The Secret Files of Captain Video (1953–1955) Captain Video and His Cartoon Rangers (1956–1957) |
| Cavalcade of Stars (1949–1957) | The Honeymooners (1955–1956) The Jackie Gleason Show (1961) American Scene Magazine (1962–1970) |
| Chicago Fire (2012) | Chicago P.D. (2014) |
| Cheers (1982–1993) | The Tortellis (1987) Frasier (1993–2004) |
| The Chelsea Handler Show (2006) | Chelsea Lately (2007) * Comedians of Chelsea Lately (2009) (TV special) * Chelsea Lately Bloopers (2009) (TV special) * After Lately (2011) Are You There, Chelsea? (2011) |
| Charlie's Angels (1976–1981) | Toni's Boys (1980) (backdoor pilot) Angels '88 (1988) |
| Childrens Hospital (2008, 2010) | Newsreaders (2013) |
| Cheyenne (1955–1963) | Bronco (1958–1962) The Dakotas (1963) |
| Cinematech (2002–2007) | Cinematech: Nocturnal Emissions (2005–2007) |
| Clarissa Explains It All (1991–1994) | Clarissa Now (1995) (failed pilot) |
| Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000–2003) | Clifford's Puppy Days (2003–2004) |
| The Closer (2005–2012) | Major Crimes (2012) |
| Columbo (1968–2003) | Mrs. Columbo (1979) (renamed Kate Columbo, Kate the Detective and Kate Loves a Mystery) |
| Come Dancing (1949–1995) | Strictly Come Dancing (2004) |
| Comedy Playhouse (1961–1975) | Steptoe and Son (1962–1974) * When Steptoe Met Son (2002) * The Curse of Steptoe (2008) Till Death Us Do Part (1966–1975) * Till Death... (1981) ** In Sickness and in Health (1985–1992) *** An Audience with Alf Garnett (1997) **** A Word with Alf (1997) ***** The Thoughts of Chairman Alf (1998) ****** The Life and Times of Alf Garnett (1999) All Gas and Gaiters (1966–1971) The Liver Birds (1969–1978, 1996) Are You Being Served? (1972–1985) * Beane's of Boston (1979) (failed pilot) * Are You Being Served? (1980–1981) (Australian series adaptation) * Grace & Favour (1992–1993) (a.k.a. Are You Being Served? Again!, U.S.A. only) Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010) * First of the Summer Wine (1988–1989) |
| Conflict (1956–1957) | Maverick (1957–1962) * Young Maverick (1979) ** Bret Maverick (1981–1982) 77 Sunset Strip (1958–1964) * Bourbon Street Beat (1959–1960) ** Hawaiian Eye (1959–1963) *** Surfside 6 (1960–1962) |
| Coronation Street (1960) | Pardon the Expression (1965) Turn Out the Lights (1967) |
| Countdown with Keith Olbermann (2003–2012) | The Rachel Maddow Show (2008) |
| The Cosby Show (1984–1992) | A Different World (1987–1993) |
| Cow and Chicken (1997-1999) | I Am Weasel (1997–2000) |
| Criminal Minds (2005) | Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior (2011) |
| The Crocodile Hunter (1997–2004) | Croc Files (1999–2001) The Crocodile Hunter Diaries (2002–2004) Bindi the Jungle Girl (2007–2008) |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) | CSI: Miami (2002–2012) * CSI: NY (2004–2013) CSI: Cyber (2015) |
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| Parent series | Spin-off series |
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| The Daily Show (1996–1999) | The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (1999) The Colbert Report (2005–2014) Last Week Tonight (2014) The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore (2015) |
| Dallas (1978–1991) | Knots Landing (1979–1993) Dallas (2012–2014) |
| Dance Moms (2011–) | Dance Moms: Miami (2012) Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition (2012–2013) Abby's Studio Rescue (2014) Raising Asia (2014) Dance Mums UK (2015) |
| Danger Mouse (1981–1992) | Count Duckula (1988–1993) * Victor and Hugo (1991–1992) |
| Dawson's Creek (1996–2003) | Young Americans (2000) |
| The Day Today (1994) | Knowing Me, Knowing You... with Alan Partridge (1994–1995) * I'm Alan Partridge (1997–2002) * Anglian Lives: Alan Partridge (2003) Brass Eye (1997) |
| December Bride (1954–1959) | Pete and Gladys (1960–1962) |
| Dennis the Menace (1959–1963) | Dennis the Menace (1986–1988) * All-New Dennis the Menace (1993) |
| Dennis the Menace and Gnasher (1996–1998) | Dennis and Gnasher (2009) |
| Department S (1969–1970) | Jason King (1971–1972) |
| Designing Women (1986–1993) | Women of the House (1995) |
| Dexter's Laboratory (1996-1998, 2001–2003) | Dial M for Monkey (1996-1997) * The Justice Friends (1996-1998) |
| Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956–1961) | Trackdown (1957–1959) * Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958–1961) The Rifleman (1958–1963) * Law of the Plainsman (1959–1960) Black Saddle (1959–1960) Johnny Ringo (1959–1960) The Westerner (1960) The Dick Powell Show (1961–1963) (a.k.a. The Dick Powell Theater) * Burke's Law (1963–1965) ** Honey West (1965–1966) ** Amos Burke: Secret Agent (1965–1966) ** Burke's Law (II) (1994–1995) |
| Digimon Adventure (1999–2000) | Digimon Adventure 02 (2000–2001) Digimon Tamers (2001–2002) Digimon Frontier (2002–2003) Digimon Savers (2006–2007) Digimon Fusion (2010–2012) |
| The Disney Afternoon (1990–1999) | Disney Club (1989–2010, various incarnations) Disney Festival (1992) |
| Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986) | The Facts of Life (1979–1988) * Brian & Sylvia (1980) (failed pilot) * The Academy (1981) (failed pilot) * Peekskill Law (1987) (failed pilot) * Big Apple Blues (1988) (failed pilot) * More Facts of Life: Beginning of the Beginning (1988) (failed pilot) Hello, Larry (1979) |
| Doctor Who (1963–1989, 1996, 2005–) | K-9 and Company (1981) Torchwood (2006–2011) The Sarah Jane Adventures (2007–2011) * Sarah Jane's Alien Files (2010) K-9 (2009–2010) |
| Dora the Explorer (2000) | Go, Diego, Go! (2005–2011) |
| Double Dare (1986–1993) | Super Sloppy Double Dare (1987) * Super Sloppy Double Dare (II) (1989) Celebrity Double Dare (1987) (failed pilot) Fox Family Double Dare (1988) * Family Double Dare (1990–1992) Super Special Double Dare (1991) Double Dare 2000 (2000) |
| Doug (1991–1994) | Disney's Doug (1996–1999) |
| Dragon Ball (1986–1989) | Dragon Ball Z (1989–1996) Dragon Ball Z Kai (2009–2011) Dragon Ball GT (1996–1997) |
| Dramarama (1983–1989) | Dodger, Bonzo and the Rest (1985–1986) Children's Ward (1989–2000) |
| Droopy (1943–1958) | Droopy and Dripple (part of Tom & Jerry Kids) (1990–1993) * Droopy, Master Detective (1993–1994) |
| Dragnet (1951–1954, 1967–1970, 1989–1991, 2003–2004) | Adam-12 (1968–1975) * Emergency! (1972–1979) |
| Drawn Together (2004–2007) | Judge Fudge (2007) |
| DuckTales (1987–1990) | Darkwing Duck (1991–1995) Quack Pack (1996) |
| Duet (1987–1989) | Open House (1989–1990) |
| The Dukes of Hazzard (1979–1985) | Enos (1980–1981) The Dukes (1983–1984) |
| Dynasty (1981–1989) | Dynasty: The Reunion (1991) The Colbys (1985–1987) |
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| Parent series | Spin-off series |
|---|---|
| The Electric Company (1971–1977) | The New Electric Company (2009–2011) |
| The Electric Playground (1997) | Judgement Day (2002–2007) * Reviews on the Run (2007) |
| The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) | Bethenny (2012; test run only) |
| Emergency Vets (1998–2002) | E-Vet Interns (2007) |
| Encantadia (2005–2006) | Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia (2005–2006) Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas (2006) |
| Essence of Emeril (1994–1996, 2000) | Emeril Live (1997) |
| Extreme Makeover (2002–2007) | Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2003) * Extreme Makeover: Home Edition - How'd They Do That? (2004) Extreme Makeover: Wedding Edition (2005) (TV special and failed pilot) Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition (2011) |
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| Parent series | Spin-off series |
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| Keeping Up with the Kardashians (2007) | Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami (2009) Kourtney and Kim Take New York (2010) Khloé & Lamar (2011) |
| Kendra (2009–2011) | Kendra on Top (2012) |
| Kinnikuman (1983–1986) | Tatakae!! Ramenman (1988) Kinnikuman: Scramble for the Throne (1991–1992) Ultimate Muscle (2002–2006) |
| The Kids of Degrassi Street (1979–1986) | Degrassi Junior High (1987–1989) * Degrassi High (1989–1991) ** Degrassi: The Next Generation (2002) Degrassi Talks (1992) |
| Knight Rider (1982–1986) | Code of Vengeance (1985–1986) Team Knight Rider (1997–1998) Knight Rider (2008–2009) |
| Kratts' Creatures (1994–1998) | Zoboomafoo (1999–2006) Be the Creature (1 & 2) (2003–2005) Wild Kratts (2011) |
| Kommissar Rex (1994) | Stockinger (1996–1997) |
| Kung Fu (1972–1975) | Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993–1997) |
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| Parent series | Spin-off series |
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| Naked Video (1986–1991) | Rab C. Nesbitt (1988–1999, 2008) The Baldy Man (1995–1998) |
| The Nanny (1993–1999) | The Chatterbox (1995) (failed pilot) |
| Naruto (2002–2007) Naruto: Shippuden (2007) |
Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals (2012) |
| The Nearsighted Mister Magoo (1950–1959) | Mister Magoo (1960–1961) * The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo (1964–1965) ** What's New Mr. Magoo? (1977–1979) |
| The New Adventures of Charlie Chan (1956–57) | The Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan (1972) |
| Nick Rocks (1982–1989) | Nick Jr. Rocks (1988–1993) |
| Nickelodeon Guts (1993–1996) | Global GUTS (1995–1996) My Family's Got Guts (2008–2009) |
| NOVA (1974) | Nova ScienceNow (2005) |
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| Parent series | Spin-off series |
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| Queer Eye for the Straight Guy (2003–2007) | Queer Eye for the Straight Girl (2005) |
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| Parent series | Spin-off series |
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| Ugly Betty (2006–2010) | Vidas de Fuego (2006, online series) Mucha Muchachas (2007; online series) Asesinato por Muerte (2007; online series) Los Pecados del Corazon (2008; online series) Mode After Hours (2008–2010; online series) |
| U-Pick Live (2002–2005) | Pick Boy's Awesome Summer Job (2004–2005) |
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| Parent series | Spin-off series |
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| The Vampire Diaries (2009) | The Originals (2013) |
| Vic Reeves Big Night Out (1990–1991) | Les Lives (1993) |
| Victorious (2010–2013) | Sam & Cat (2013) |
| The Virginian (1962–1971) * The Men from Shiloh (1970–1971) |
Laredo (1965–1967) |
| Vision On (1974–1976) | Take Hart (1977–1983) * Hartbeat (1984–1993) ** SMart (1994–2009) **** SMarteenies (2002–2008) *** Artbox Bunch (1995–1996) **** Smart Hart (1999–2000) |
| Voltron (1984–1985) | Voltron: The Third Dimension (1998–2000) Voltron Force (2011–2012) |
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| Parent series | Spin-off series |
|---|---|
| Wacky Races (1968–1970) | The Perils of Penelope Pitstop (1969–1971) Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines (1969–1971) Fender Bender 500 (part of Wake, Rattle, and Roll) (1990–1991) |
| Walker, Texas Ranger (1993–2001) | Sons of Thunder (1999) |
| Warner Bros. Presents (1955–1956) | Cheyenne (1955–1963) * Bronco (1958–1962) * The Dakotas (1963) |
| We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian of the Year (2005) | Summer Heights High (2007) * Angry Boys (2011) * Ja'mie: Private School Girl (2013) |
| The Wedge (2006–2007) | Mark Loves Sharon (2008) |
| Welcome Back, Kotter (1975–1979) | Mr. T and Tina (1976) Rich Man, Poor Man; Horshack! (failed pilot) |
| Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958–1962) | The Twilight Zone (1959–1964) * Mr. Bevis (1960) (failed pilot) *Cavender Is Coming (1962) (failed pilot) * The Twilight Zone (1985–1989) ** The Twilight Zone (2002–2003) The Untouchables (1959–1963) * The Untouchables (1993–1994) |
| The What a Cartoon! Show (1995–2002) | Dexter's Laboratory (1996–1998; 2001–2003) Johnny Bravo (1997–2004) Cow and Chicken (1997–1999) * I Am Weasel (1997–2000) The Powerpuff Girls (1998–2005) Family Guy (1999–2002; 2005–) * The Cleveland Show (2009–2013) Courage the Cowardly Dog (1999–2002) Mike, Lu & Og (1999–2001) Sheep in the Big City (2000–2002) Grim & Evil (2001–2002) * The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy (2003–2008) ** Evil Con Carne (2003–2004) Whatever Happened to... Robot Jones? (2002–2003) Codename: Kids Next Door (2002–2008) Megas XLR (2004–2005) The Cartoonstitute (2010) * Regular Show (2010) * Uncle Grandpa (2013) |
| What's Happening!! (1976–1979) | What's Happening Now!! (1985–1988) |
| What's Up, Doc? (1992–1995) | Wolf It! (1993–1996) |
| Wheel of Fortune (1975) | Wheel 2000 (1997–1998) |
| Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? (1991–1996) | Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? (1994–1998) Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? (1996–1998) |
| Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (1999–2002, 2002) | Who Wants to Be a Super Millionaire (2004) Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: 10th Anniversary Celebration (2009) |
| Who's the Boss? (1984–1992) | Mona (1987) (failed pilot) Living Dolls (1989) The Upper Hand (1990–1996) |
| Wife Swap (2003–2009) | Boss Swap (2005–2006) |
| Wild & Crazy Kids (1990–1992, 2002) | NickAmerica (1993–1999) |
| Wild On! (1997–2003) | Taradise (2005–2006) (a.k.a. Wild On Tara!) |
| Winnie the Pooh (1966–1983) | Welcome to Pooh Corner (1983–1995) The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1988–1991) The Book of Pooh (2001–2002) My Friends Tigger & Pooh (2007–2010) |
| Winx Club (2004–) | PopPixie (2010–2011) |
| The Women of Brewster Place (1989) | Brewster Place (1990) |
| WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982) | The New WKRP in Cincinnati (1991–1993) |
| WWE Raw (1993) | WWE Heat (1998–2008) WWE SmackDown (1999) * WWE Velocity (2002–2006) ECW (2006–2010) |
| WWE Saturday Night's Main Event (1985–1991, 2006–2008) | WWF The Main Event (1988–1991) |
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| Parent series | Spin-off series |
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| The Yogi Bear Show (1961–1962) | Yogi's Gang (1973–1975) Laff-A-Lympics (1977–1978) (shared with Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!) Yogi's Space Race (1978–1979) Galaxy Goof-Ups (1978–1979) The Buford Files (1978–1979) The Galloping Ghost (1978–1979) Yogi's Treasure Hunt (1985–1988) The New Yogi Bear Show (1988) Fender Bender 500 (part of Wake, Rattle, and Roll) (1990–1991) (shared with Wacky Races) Yo Yogi! (1991–1992) |
| Yogi's Space Race (1978–1979) | Buford and the Galloping Ghost (1978–1979) * The Buford Files (1978–1979) * The Galloping Ghost (1978–1979) |
| You Can't Do That on Television (1979–1990) | Whatever Turns You On (1979) Turkey Television (1985–1986) You Still Can't Do That on Television (2004) (TV special) (a.k.a. Project 131) |
| Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (2000–2004) | Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX (2004–2008) Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters (2006) Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's (2008–2011) Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal (2011-2012) Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal II (2012-2014) Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V (2014) |
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| Parent series | Spin-off series |
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| Z-Cars (1962–1978) | Softly, Softly (1966–1969) * Softly, Softly: Taskforce (1969–1976) ** Barlow at Large/Barlow (1971–1975) *** Jack the Ripper (1973) **** Second Verdict (1976) |
| Zoey 101 (2005–2008) | Victorious (2010–2013) |
| Zoom (1972–1978) | Zoom (1999–2005) Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman (2006–2010) |
See also
- List of American television series based on British television series
- Television shows that spun off from anthology series
- List of animated spin-offs from prime time shows
References
- ↑ "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo! Premieres August 8 @ 10|9c". TLC. Retrieved 5 August 2012.