Maybe that wasnt completely true, but for us not out partying it was a delightful alternative.
While not every show was a hit, heres the countdown of the 12 greatest TGIF shows ever made.
The lineup defined Friday night entertainment for a generation, blending humor and heart with a family-friendly vibe.

Family Matters / Sabrina / Boy Meets World
Clueless
After the success of the film, a television version was inevitable.
Unless Jackee Harry turns out to be your actual mom, Im not interested.
Just the Ten of Us
This show is why I was terrified to have a daughter.

I cant imagine the panic attacks that coach had every night.
Seriously, I have that song on my iPod.
Mr. Belvedere was one of the original TGIF shows and lasted six seasons until 1990.
Hangin with Mr. Cooper
Who didnt want to hang out with Mark Curry?
The cast was amazing with Omar Gooding, Raven-Symone, Holly Robinson Peete, and even Nell Carter.
Thank goodness we got five fantastic seasons out of Hangin with Mr. Cooper before its final farewell in 1997.
Nonetheless, it was a staple part of TGIF and one of the best shows of the entire run.
Lost fans werent as obsessed as Cory and Topanga lovers.
The reruns are still as beautiful as ever.
Youll live on in Nick at Night immortality, Full House.