First episode: June 7, 2002

Last episode: September 7, 2007

Number of seasons: 4

Number of episodes: 87

In 2022, it will be two decades since the world was introduced to Disney Channel cartoon character Kim Possible, a teenage girl who battles villains with her best friend, Ron Stoppable, and her pet and sidekick, the Rat. -mole, Rufus.

First episode: July 12, 2002

Last episode: December 4, 2009

Number of seasons: 8

Number of episodes: 125

Monk centered around private investigator Adrian Monk, who faced worsening OCD and phobias after his wife’s death. His temper ended up helping him resolve the cases entrusted to him.

First episode: September 17, 2002

Last episode: April 15, 2005

Number of seasons: 3

Number of episodes: 76

Based on the book, 8 simple rules … for dating my teenage daughter, the television adaptation showed the adventures of Paul Hennessy (played by John Ritter) in raising his three teenage children when his wife returns to work. After John Ritter’s untimely death, the series returned, with his death on the series.

First episode: March 25, 2002

Last episode: still broadcast

Number of seasons: 25

Number of episodes: 275

The single person is one of the few programs on the list to have survived the 20-year mark. This reality show began with bachelor Alex Michel looking for a potential bride among a group of women in 2002. The show remains a fan favorite and returns to ABC on January 3 for season 26.

First episode: March 5, 2002

Last episode: March 21, 2005

Number of seasons: 4

Number of episodes: 52

In March 2002, the Osbournes MTV reality show began, which followed the lives of singer Ozzy Osbourne, his wife, Sharon, and their children, Kelly and Jack. The show helped launch the reality TV genre and brought family fame “like Beatlemania”, Ozzy later said in a British GQ interview.

First episode: September 20, 2002

Last episode: March 24, 2006

Number of seasons: 4

Number of episodes: 86

Amanda Bynes and Jennie Garth played sisters living together in New York City in this sitcom, which turns 20 in September 2022. Holly (Bynes) was carefree, while Valerie (Garth) was cautious, which made life interesting as they were working to coexist when their father moved to Japan for a new job.

First episode: July 20, 2002

Last episode: November 25, 2006

Number of seasons: 3

Number of episodes: 59

Can you believe it’s been almost 20 years since this classic Nickelodeon cartoon series premiered? The show followed the life of fifth-year genius Jimmy Neutron, who would use his wits to create gadgets and other inventions. These creations often got him into chaotic situations alongside his pals Carl and Sheen.

First episode: March 27, 2002

Last episode: May 8, 2007

Number of seasons: 6

Number of episodes: 120

Many Nick at Nite fans will remember watching Georges lopez Before bedtime! In his eponymous sitcom, Lopez played an aircraft factory manager juggling family life with his wife, two children and his problematic mother.

First episode: October 5, 2002

Last episode: January 28, 2006

Number of seasons: 4

Number of episodes: 42

Almost twenty years have passed since the start of this Canadian sci-fi series, which featured the puzzling paranormal events faced by five students and their high school science teacher Blake Holsey.

First episode: March 19, 2002

Last episode: January 12, 2003

Number of seasons: 2

Number of episodes: 19

Following his departure from Late at night with Conan O’Brien, Richter starred in this series as an aspiring short story writer who imagined how his daily encounters might have worked in his favor. The show has since been remembered as having been cut too soon, as it only lasted 19 episodes.

First episode: May 3, 2002

Last episode: August 24, 2019

Number of seasons: seven

Number of episodes: 130

This cartoon program was based on the Max & Ruby children’s book series by author Rosemary Wells. It showed the many adventures of Max, three, and Ruby, seven, two rabbit siblings who navigate their daily lives together.

First episode: September 16, 2002

Last episode: still broadcast

Number of seasons: 20

Number of episodes: 3000

Another show that started in ’02 and has stood the test of time is Dr Phil. Phil McGraw began his television career making appearances in The Oprah Winfrey Show, which led to this series. He continues to counsel clients on various issues including family dysfunction, addictions, etc.

First episode: January 8, 2002

Last episode: May 24, 2019

Number of seasons: 18

Number of episodes: 2,000

After serving as host for MTV TRL, Carson Daly then hosted his own show, Last call with Carson Daly, which featured celebrity interviews and performances. It started in May 2002 and ended in 2019 after airing 2,000 episodes.

First episode: September 14, 2002

Last episode: July 21, 2006

Number of seasons: 3

Number of episodes: 42

What’s up, Scooby-Doo? marked a modern iteration of the classic Scooby doo cartoon plot. In this version, the Mystery Inc. gang have continued to solve mysteries while using new technology as they live in the 21st century.

First episode: Aug 4, 2002

Last episode: October 7, 2004

Number of seasons: 3

Number of episodes: 28

Just five years before the untimely death of Anna Nicole Smith, The Anna Nicole show debuted on E! Television network. The reality TV series aired 28 episodes which documented the candid moments of the Playboy playmate life.

First episode: August 5, 2002

Last episode: June 28, 2007 (then resumed for 41 other episodes in 2011, and relaunched in 2021)

Number of seasons: 6

Number of episodes: 92

This spelling game show has been revamped several times over the years. After airing in the late 1980s, it was resurrected in 2002 with Chuck Woolery alongside Shandi Finnessey and Stacey Hayes for 8 episodes. Jargon was then brought back to GSN in 2011 for 41 episodes, and is now airing on UK station ITV with host Adil Ray.

First episode: September 16, 2002

Last episode: June 5, 2006

Number of seasons: 4

Number of episodes: 89

In Everwood, a brain surgeon moved with his two children from bustling Manhattan city life to the small town of Everwood, Colorado after his wife died. The show produced 89 episodes and helped launch the careers of leading actors like Chris Pratt, Emily VanCamp and Justin Baldoni.