Movies and TV
This sitcom about six friends living in New York City debuted in 1994
Friends
This Italian plumber got a 3D makeover in 1996’s Super Mario 64.
Mario
These bean-filled animals were one of the biggest collectible crazes of the decade, with rare editions selling for thousands of dollars.
Beanie Babies
This yellow sponge and his underwater friends became a global phenomenon, starring in a show that debuted in 1999.
SpongeBob SquarePants
This 1999 hit by Britney Spears became a pop anthem, making her one of the top pop stars of the decade.
Hit Me Baby One More Time
This animated TV show, featuring characters like Tommy Pickles and Chuckie Finster, was a Nickelodeon staple.
Rugrats
This fighting game, known for its gruesome Fatalities, was so controversial it led to the creation of the ESRB rating system.
Mortal Kombat
This small, owl-like robotic pet, released in 1998, could "learn" to speak English over time.
Furby
This cartoon about a boy and his pet, a giant robot, captured the essence of 90s animation and spawned a movie in 1999.
The Iron Giant
This pop superstar made her mark in the 90s with hits like Like a Virgin and Vogue.
Madonna
"I see dead people" is a famous line from this 1999 thriller.
The Sixth Sense
Players could catch, train, and battle creatures in this Nintendo game that launched in Japan in 1996.
Pokémon Red & Blue
These virtual pets required constant feeding, playing, and discipline—or they would "die."
Tamagotchi
This show, starring a group of adventurous teens who would solve mysteries, featured a character named Shaggy and his talking dog, Scooby.
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!?
This 1991 song by R.E.M. became an anthem for Generation X with its chorus "That's me in the corner, that's me in the spotlight."
Losing My Religion
Will Smith went from rapper to TV star in this hit sitcom.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
This iconic first-person shooter, released for the Nintendo 64 in 1997, featured James Bond and multiplayer battles.
GoldenEye 007
These tiny, plastic figurines had crazy hair in neon colors and were originally created in the 60s but made a huge comeback in the 90s.
Troll Dolls
This animated series featured a group of mutant teenagers who fought against evil while trying to fit in with regular society.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
This 1994 hit by Mariah Carey spent 16 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her biggest single.
All I Want for Christmas Is You
This 1994 animated Disney movie featured songs like "Hakuna Matata" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?"
The Lion King
This 1998 PlayStation horror game introduced players to the zombie-filled Spencer Mansion.
Resident Evil
These colorful spinning tops with customizable parts became a playground craze in the late 90s, even sparking televised competitions.
Beyblades
This animated series, based on a 90s video game, follows the adventures of a blue hedgehog and his friends as they battle Dr. Robotnik.
Sonic the Hedgehog
This country music star had a breakout 1990 hit with Friends in Low Places, becoming one of the best-selling artists of the decade.
Garth Brooks