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.
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, it is not necessarily a spin-off.
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 Avery Ryan appeared in two episodes of the Las Vegas-based CSI: Crime Scene Investigation before the premiere of CSI: Cyber. 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 |
|---|---|
| 7 vidas (1999–2006) | Aída (2005) |
| 19 Kids and Counting (2008–2015) (17 Kids and Counting in 2008, 18 Kids and Counting in 2008–09) |
|
| 16 and Pregnant (2009–) | Teen Mom (2009–2012; 2015) 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) |
A
B
C
D
E
| Parent series | Spin-off series |
|---|---|
| EastEnders (1985–) | EastEnders: E20 (2010–11) Redwater (2017) |
| The Electric Company (1971–1977) | The New Electric Company (2009–2011) |
| The Electric Playground (1997) | Judgement Day (2002–2007) |
| The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) | Bethenny (2012; test run only) |
| Emergency Vets (1998–2002) | E-Vet Interns (2007) |
| Empty Nest (1988–1995) | Nurses (1991–1994) |
| 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 (1997-2007) |
| Every Witch Way (2014-2015) | W.I.T.s Academy (2015–) |
| Extreme Makeover (2002–2007) | Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2003–2012) Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition (2011) |
F
G
H
I
J
| Parent series | Spin-off series |
|---|---|
| Jackass (2000–2002) |
|
| JAG (1995–2005) | NCIS (2003) |
| The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency (2006–2008) | Christmas with the Dickinsons (2006) Janice & Abbey (2007) |
| The Jeffersons (1975–1985) | Checking In (1981) |
| Jeopardy! (1964–1975, 1974–1975, 1978–1979, 1984) | Jep! (1998–2000) Rock & Roll Jeopardy! (1998–2001) |
| The Jerry Springer Show (1991) | The Steve Wilkos Show (2007) |
| Jersey Shore (2009–2012) |
|
| Jessie (2011–2015) | Bunk'd (2015–) |
| The Jim Henson Hour (1989) | Dog City (1992–1994) |
| Jon & Kate Plus 8 (2007–2009) | Kate Plus 8 (2010–2011) |
| Jonny Quest (1964–1965) | The New Adventures of Jonny Quest (1986–1987) The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest (1994–1996) |
| Josie and the Pussycats (1970–1972) | Josie and the Pussycats in Outer Space (1972–1974) |
| Judge Judy (1996–) | Hot Bench (2014) |
K
L
M
N
| Parent series | Spin-off series |
|---|---|
| Naked Video (1986–91) | Rab C. Nesbitt (1988–99, 2008) The Baldy Man (1995–98) |
| Naruto (2002–07) | Naruto: Shippuden (2007) Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals (2012) |
| The Nearsighted Mr. Magoo (1950–59) | Mr. Magoo (1960–61) |
| The New Adventures of Charlie Chan (1956–57) | The Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan (1972) |
| The New Fred and Barney Show (1979–1980) |
|
| NCIS (2003–) | NCIS: Los Angeles (2009–) NCIS: New Orleans (2014–) |
| The Next Step (2013–) | Lost & Found Music Studios (2016–) |
| Nick Rocks (1982–1989) | Nick Jr. Rocks (1988–1993) |
| Nickelodeon Guts (1993–1996) | Global GUTS (1995–96) My Family's Got Guts (2008–09) |
| NOVA (1974) | Nova ScienceNow (2005) |
O
| Parent series | Spin-off series |
|---|---|
| Once Upon a Time (2011) | Once Upon a Time in Wonderland (2013) |
| Once Upon a Time... Man (1978) | |
| One on One (2001–2006) | Cuts (2005–2006) |
| The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986–2011) |
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| Oh Yeah! Cartoons (1998–2001) |
|
| Only Fools and Horses (1981–2003) | The Green Green Grass (2005–2009) Rock & Chips (2010–2011) |
| On the Buses (1969–1973) | Don't Drink the Water (1974–1975) |
| Our Gang (1922–1944) | The Little Rascals (animated TV series) (1982–1984) |
| Ozark Jubilee (1955–1960) | Five Star Jubilee (1961) Talent Varieties (1955) |
P
Q
| Parent series | Spin-off series |
|---|---|
| Queer Eye for the Straight Guy (2003–2007) | Queer Eye for the Straight Girl (2005) |
R
S
T
U
| Parent series | Spin-off series |
|---|---|
| Ugly Betty (2006–2010) | Vidas de Fuego (2006, online series) |
| Unique Whips (2005-2008) | Unique Autosports: Miami (2010) Unique Rides (2016-present) |
| The Untouchables (1959–1963) | The Untouchables (1993–1994) |
| U-Pick Live (2002–2005) | Pick Boy's Awesome Summer Job (2004–2005) |
V
| Parent series | Spin-off series |
|---|---|
| The Vampire Diaries (2009) | The Originals (2013) |
| VeggieTales (1993) | Larryboy: The Cartoon Adventures (2002–2003) VeggieTales in the House (2014) |
| Vic Reeves Big Night Out (1990–1991) | Les Lives (1993) |
| Victorious (2010–2013) | Sam & Cat (2013–2014) |
| The Virginian (1962–1971) | The Men from Shiloh (1970–1971) Laredo (1965–1967) |
| Vision On (1974–1976) | Take Hart (1977–1983) |
| Viva La Bam (2003–2005) | Bam's Unholy Union (2007) |
| Voltron (1984–1985) | Voltron: The Third Dimension (1998–2000) Voltron Force (2011–2012) |
W
X
Y
| Parent series | Spin-off series |
|---|---|
| The Yogi Bear Show (1961–1962) |
|
| Yogi's Space Race (1978–1979) |
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| You Can't Do That on Television (1979–1990) | Whatever Turns You On (1979) Turkey Television (1985–1986) |
| Young Maverick (1979) | Bret Maverick (1981–1982) |
| Yu-Gi-Oh! (1998) |
|
Z
| Parent series | Spin-off series |
|---|---|
| Z-Cars (1962–1978) | Softly, Softly (1966–1969) |
| 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. Archived from the original on December 16, 2013. Retrieved August 5, 2012.