Top 10 TV Shows with the Greatest Casts but We Didn't Know at the Time

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Published 2024-05-03
We didn't know at the time, but these TV casts were going places. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the TV series that featured famous performers before they became really famous. Our countdown includes "Freaks and Geeks," "The Wire," "Taxi," and more! What TV shows do YOU think were ahead of the curve? Let us know in the comments!

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All Comments (21)
  • @MsMojo
    What TV shows do YOU think were ahead of the curve? Let us know below, and be sure to also check out our video of the Top 10 Movies With the Greatest Casts but We Didn't Know at the Time - https://youtu.be/bMvG5CJbPxU
  • @TURN7940
    In Living Color is another one. The Wayans siblings, Tommy Davidson, David Alan Grier, Jamie Foxx, Jim Carrey, Kelly Coffield, J-Lo (one of the dancers), etc.
  • It's crazy how many great comedians got their start on Saturday Night Live. Another reason why it's one of the best shows on television.
  • @WhatSRV
    I still remember when Ryan Reynolds and Nathan Fillion were on Two Guys , A Girl and a Pizza Place TV show about 25 years ago.
  • @trinaq
    Freaks and Geeks would have more of a chance if it aired in the 2010's or 2020's, but the only drawback would be that they wouldn't have the fabulous cast we know and love.
  • @wvpirate
    Laugh In - Goldie Hawn, Lily Tomlin, Ruth Buzzi
  • @lisas6740
    E.R., Law and Order and SVU. And Euphoria
  • Also The Wonder Years which gave opportunity for a few young actors from the late 80's such as Alicia Silverstone, Breckin Meyer, Carla Gugino, David Schwimmer, Giovanni Ribisi, Jim Caviezel, John Corbett, Juliette Lewis, Lindsay Price, Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Seth Green,
  • Miami Vice is an awesome cop show. Almost every episode of the show guest starred an actor or actors that would go on to become big notable stars.
  • Cold Case: Chadwick Boseman, Christina Hendricks, Jenna Fischer. Jennifer Lawrence, Jon Huertas, Justin Chambers, Justin Hartley, Kate Mara, Kim Coates, Michael B. Jordan, Melissa Leo, Randall Park all appeared in small roles before their big break
  • @eaqua56
    I’m surprised In Living Color isn’t on this list
  • @Jenifer_R_
    Chris Hemsworth and Heath Ledger are the biggest names, but Home and Away launched a TON of Hollywood careers.
  • @sygendron
    Band of Brothers was such a gem, full of great talents from the US and UK. So many became big stars! Like Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Stephen Graham, Andrew Scott or Simon Pegg.
  • @Joseph-vp1sn
    SNL let's not forget Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Steve Martin, and John Belushi. Just to name a few
  • @sourpatchkid394
    I watched taxi as a little kid on nik at nite. When I see the actors I think of them on taxi
  • @speed2437
    Kids Incorporated had some good ones like Jennifer Love Hewitt
  • @AntonXul
    I had recently watched the entirety of the “X Files” and I remember a lot of famous unknown actors were in it as I watched it. The ones remember were Ryan Reynolds, Giovanni Ribisi, Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Luke Wilson, Shia LaBeouf, Tony Shalhoub, Tony Todd, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Lucy Liu, Seth Green, Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith, Lisa Robin Kelly, Michael Emerson, Rob Van Dam and many more.
  • @FCENT0409
    Wild N Out has some big names in comedy... DeRay Davis, Affion Crocket, Mikey Day, Pete Davidson, Katt Williams, Randall Park, Taran Killam, Matt Rife...
  • @LusiferSam1
    Law and Order has a more stacked cast of guest stars then all the other shows on the combined and should have been #1. And that includes SNL.
  • @kamsismith
    Saturday Night Live, Freaks and Geeks, and Mork and Mindy