#20: My So-Called Life
My So-Called Life (1994-1995) provided audiences with a blunt, realistic look at teen life, focusing on its lead, Claire Danes, as Angela Chase, a high schooler dealing with normal high school drama and heartbreak. The series tackled many such themes with such honesty that brought in a wave of critical acclaim to attain an instant cult status.
Despite its mild success, it ran for only one season. It has gone down in history as an under-rated TV show that definitely influenced teen dramas since its demise in 1995.