Cable channel · 1980–1989
Nickelodeon in the 1980s
12 shows premiered on Nickelodeon in the 1980s, in order of premiere.
| Premiere | Show | Years | Seasons | Episodes | Genre | Created by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Kids' Writes | 1981–1983 | 1 | 17 | — | |
| — | Standby...Lights! Camera! Action! | 1982–1987 | — | — | Documentary | |
| Oct 6 | Out of Control | 1984–1985 | 1 | 26 | — | |
| Apr 7 | National Geographic Explorer | 1985 | — | 233 | Geography | |
| Jun 13 | The Mr. Tenaball Show | 1985–1989 | 5 | 250 | Children's | |
| Oct 6 | Double Dare | 1986–2019 | 1 | 482 | Game show | |
| Nov 2 | Finders Keepers | 1987–1989 | 3 | 195 | — | |
| Sep 10 | Kids Court | 1988–1989 | 1 | 26 | — | Fred Seibert, Albie Hecht |
| May 1 | Think Fast! | 1989–1990 | 2 | 106 | Game show | |
| Jul 14 | Hey Dude | 1989–1991 | 5 | 65 | — | |
| Aug 27 | Eureeka's Castle | 1989–1991 | 6 | 148 | Fantasy | |
| Oct 2 | Make the Grade | 1989–1990 | 3 | 160 | — |