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1:58 PM PDT 10/12/2014 by THR Staff

What did our critics think of your favorites?

'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' (2000)

On Oct. 6, 2000, CBS debuted a new procedural crime drama which would go on to inspire multiple spinoffs over the ensuing years. Earlier that week, THR took stock ofCSI: Crime Scene Investigation, noting the show's "slickness and swagger."

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'Friends' (1994)

On Sept. 22, 1994 at 8:30 pm, the first episode of Friends aired on NBC. Earlier that Thursday, THR deemed the effort "humorously involving."

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'Beverly Hills, 90210' (1990)

On October 4, 1990 a new show made its debut on Fox. Beverly Hills, 90210 went on to become a pop culture phenomenon, turning Jason Priestly, Shannen Doherty and Luke Perry into household names, inspiring spin-offs like Melrose Place, and reintroducing sideburns into the mainstream. On the day of the show's premiere, Miles Beller reviewed the program, starting with one unexpected comparison.

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