ABC's "TGIF" began in 1989 and ran through 2000. In its time, it featured family favorites like Full House, Boy Meets World, Family Matters, Step by Step, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, Perfect ...

ABC's 'TGIF' Did Not Stand for 'Thank God It's Friday' in the '90s, Creator Says. So, What Did It Mean? Jim Janicek revealed the actual acronym during a chat on the 'Pod Meets World' podcast . By.