It's just a fact that they don't make shows like they used to.
Some people would lament that, in this age of reality television and dark dramas, the sitcoms that once brought families around their living-room TV sets have taken a backseat.
Luckily for those who crave a dose of nostalgia, though, we're also in a time when revivals and reboots are more common than ever.
Here are 12 former TV favorites that are currently trying to make a comeback and win fans' hearts again:
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"Heroes: Reborn"
Air date: September 2015 to January 2016
Network: NBC
The critically acclaimed science-fiction drama, which follows ordinary people who find out that they have extraordinary abilities, aired for four seasons in the early 2000s before being canceled by NBC. The miniseries continuation introduced new characters who cross paths with some of the original heroes as they try to save the world and fight a tech company whose agenda may expose the heroes and exploit their abilities.
Unfortunately, "Reborn" didn't receive the same following as its "save the cheerleader, save the world" predecessor. It was not renewed for a second season, but the creator has hinted at possible future installments.
"The Muppets"
Air date: September 22, 2015
Network: ABC
"The Muppets" is a continuation of the puppets' TV shows going back to the 1970s. The update tries to explore each character as an individual as well as their relationships with the others and puts them in modern situations, such as online dating and taking an aerial-exercise class.
The 2015 reboot is a parody of other mockumentary-style shows like "The Office" and "Modern Family."
"The X-Files"
Air date: January 24, 2016
Network: Fox
"The X-Files," which first aired in 1993, has been revived for a 10th season. The science-fiction series follow agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, played by returning favorites David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, as they investigate cases linked to paranormal phenomena.
While there has been no word yet on a season 11, the once loved cult series returned in January with the same mythology that hooked viewers for nine previous seasons.
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