| Subject | Television spin-offs trend |
| Popular genres | Sitcom • Drama • Science fiction • Fantasy • Adventure |
| Popular examples | Mayberry R.F.D. • Gilligan's Planet • Star Trek: The Next Generation |
| Influential shows | The Andy Griffith Show • Gilligan's Island • Star Trek |
| Television trends | Reuse of popular characters • Deployment in different genres • Wildly different settings • Unexpected combinations • Enduring popularity |
| Alternate timeline | Yes |
