There are several notable TV shows about dinosaurs, spanning various genres from family sitcoms to adventure and educational series:
- Dinosaurs (1991–1994) : A popular American family sitcom featuring an anthropomorphic dinosaur family, the Sinclairs, living in a modern-like prehistoric world. It was produced by Jim Henson Television and aired on ABC. The show is known for its social satire and memorable series finale that conveyed an environmental message about extinction
- Land of the Lost (1974–1977, 1991–1992) : A family adventure series about people stranded in a world inhabited by dinosaurs and other creatures. The original and reboot versions both have a cult following
- The Flintstones (1960–1966) : A classic animated sitcom about two Stone Age families, the Flintstones and the Rubbles, living in a comical prehistoric setting with dinosaurs as part of daily life
- The Lost World (1999–2002) : A TV series following explorers stranded in a dinosaur-inhabited mysterious land
- Prehistoric Planet (2022–2023) : A documentary-style series that takes viewers back 66 million years to see dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures in their natural habitats with modern CGI
- Power Rangers Dino Charge (2015–2016), Dino Fury (2021–2022), and DinoThunder (2004) : These are action-packed series where dinosaur powers are central to the storyline, blending prehistoric themes with superhero elements
- Dino Dana (2017–2020) and Dinosaur Train (2009–2023) : Educational children’s shows that teach about dinosaurs through adventures and imaginative play
- Walking with Dinosaurs (1999) : A groundbreaking documentary-style mini-series that uses CGI and real locations to depict dinosaur life realistically
- Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous (2020–2022) : An animated series set in the Jurassic Park universe, focusing on teenagers surviving dinosaur-related dangers on Isla Nublar
These shows cover a wide range of styles, from comedy and drama to education and adventure, appealing to different audiences interested in dinosaurs