What was the Best Sci-Fi show from the Golden age of Sci-Fi TV? (90s to Late 2000s)

[FléauDeDieu]

I'm currently making my way through Sci-Fi shows from the early 90s to mid 2000s-ish. I don't think there's been so many quality shows aorund that time - Farscape, Battlestar, Babylon, Stargate, TNG etc.
I'ma Farscape man so that's where I'm putting my vote

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

The X-Files... because it's based on true events

 

[Long Dark Blues]

From that list, Futurama.

 

[moreorless87]

Of those I would say the TNG, X-files, Babylon 5 and Futurama, DS9 and BSG had some very strong elements as well but were also rather more inconsistent.

 

[Otto!]

X files

 

[Tone C]

X files

Agreed.

Funny. I've also started making my way through a couple of those shows , Firefly ( from recommendations here) and the remake of Battlestar Galactica.

 

[Kryptt]

TNG, Farscape, X-Files, Aeon Flux for me.

 

[MLarson]

1. X-Files
2. Star Trek: The Next Generation
3. Firefly and f**k fox for doing that show dirty
4. Futurerama
5. Star Trek: Voyager

 

[Sirwastealot]

I voted battlestar before i realised X-files is in there.

Sorry BSG but thats the one show that could beat you

 

[Law Talkin’ Guy]

Star Trek: The Next Generation is an all time great.

 

[newcastleman]

I think Fringe, V, Torchwood and The Event were also among the best sci-fi series of that time.

 

[Jackonfire]

Lexx

 

[Mangar]

 

[LangfordBarrow]

From that list, Futurama.

That was my pick but for serious shows I'd go with TNG.

 

[moreorless87]

BSG to me feels more like the start of the modern era than it does part of this earlier era., very serious show with high production values which looks to focus almost entirely on a serial story.

I feel like what characterised the period from the late 80's though the 90's tended to be the idea of sci fi shows pulled in a lot of different directions, which were almost there own self contained little worlds were you might have some serial elements, some serious drama, some comedy, etc. Not really shows you would binge and then move on from both rather those which built up a strong fanbase viewership, people tended to pick out a few they followed.

Obvious show of that type missing from the poll I'd say is Quantum Leap.

 

[Cherry Brigand]

The BSG reboot in the early 2000s is tied with The Wire for my favorite show of all time.

 

[FyrFytr998]

Star Trek: The Next Generation easily.

 

[MLarson]

I think Fringe, V, Torchwood and The Event were also among the best sci-fi series of that time.

Then there is SeaQuest DSV. I've never seen the show myself but there might be people who like it.

 

[Monkadelic]

Pleased with the love for Farscape in here. Tough one to pick though.

 

[Daverisimo]

No Babylon 5? For shame ts, for shame...

Of the ones listed, it's a close call between Battlestar Galactica and Deep Space 9, but BSG edges it slightly for me. One of the GOAT soundtracks also.

EDIT: Oops, I missed that B5 was on the list. I take it back and change my vote. I stand by what i said about the BSG soundtrack though