Julia Child is an icon across the food community, especially when it comes to PBS. Child's original shows like "The French Chef," "Julia Child and Company" and "Baking with Julia" originally aired on PBS in the 60s and started a food movement.

Prior to PBS The French Chef was originally distributed by American Public Television (then known as Eastern Educational Network).

While not all of Julia's shows are available for streaming, PBS has a few shows to honor the legend. Plus, if you want to watch something as equally delicious, "Kitchen Vignettes" is your answer.

"Kitchen Vignettes" is a farm-to-table video blog by Aube Giroux. She's a passionate organic gardener and home cook who likes to share the stories of how food gets to our dinner plates. Check out her videos here.

2. The Magic School Bus

If you weren't a Magic School Bus passenger as a kid, now's the time to hop onboard. "The Magic School Bus" was a science and adventure series based off of a book and became a classic cartoon in the 90s. In the show, Ms. Frizzle and the gang set off on adventurous field trips using their magic bus, whether by turning the bus into a submarine, spaceship or surfboard.

While we can't quite replace Ms. Frizzle, if you're looking for something similar, "Sid the Science Kid" is a great option. Sid the Science Kid uses comedy and music to promote exploration, discovery and science readiness among preschoolers. Check out the series below!

3. Downton Abbey

There's not a PBS show as classic as "Downton Abbey" — Lady Mary said so herself. The series, set in the fictional Yorkshire country estate of Downton Abbey between 1912 and 1926, depicts the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their "domestic servants". We follow the Crawley family as they endure hardships, great successes and tragedy.

While "Downton Abbey" isn't available for streaming on PBS, there are plenty of European dramas we can get behind. "Sanditon," for example, being our No. 1 choice.

"Sanditon" is based off of Jane Austen’s final and incomplete novel, written only months before her death in 1817. "Sanditon" tells the story of the joyously impulsive, spirited and unconventional Charlotte Heywood (Rose Williams) and her romantic journey. Catch up with season 1 of Sanditon because season 2 was just released!

4. Bill Nye the Science Guy

"Bill Nye the Science Guy" was an educational staple in the 90s. From experiments to educational lessons, Nye educated youth across America. William Sanford Nye, popularly known as Bill Nye the Science Guy, is a mechanical engineer, science communicator and television presenter.

While nothing quite captures the essence of Bill Nye, below are a few shows around science and education that we highly recommend.

5. Reading Rainbow

Only true PBS fans will remember "Reading Rainbow." The show was launched in 1983 and became the most-watched PBS program in the classroom. The series was originally created due to the "summer loss phenomena," where a child loses some of their reading abilities due to not reading over the summer. "Reading Rainbow," the concept, quickly became a summer program and then grew into a broadcast blockbuster, classroom staple and cultural icon.

While "Reading Rainbow" isn't airing anymore, PBS has some great options for those looking to learn about language. For example, WordGirl. "WordGirl" follows the every day life and superhero adventures of “WordGirl” as she fights crime and enriches vocabulary usage, all in a day’s work. Check out the full WordGirl series and her adventures here.

6. Bob Ross: The Joy of Painting

There's nothing as legendary as Bob Ross and his happy accidents. "The Joy of Painting" aired on public television in the 80s and relaxed viewers for years.

Using his "wet-on-wet" technique, Bob painted natural scenes with bold strokes across the canvas, from cascading waterfalls to snow-covered forests. Bob Ross’ calm disposition and easy-to-follow instruction reminded viewers that “there are no mistakes, only happy accidents.” You can watch some of Ross' clips here, or check out "Craft in America" below for a current arts program.

If you're looking for a program that will channel your inner artist, "Craft in America" is the series for you. "Craft in America" explores the vitality, history and significance of the craft movement in the United States and its impact on our nation's rich cultural heritage. Get crafty with the full series of "Craft in America" here.

7. Degrassi High

There will never be another teen drama quite like "Degrassi High." This Canadian television series first aired in Canada on CBC in 1989, and then in the U.S. on PBS in 1990. You can also buy the full DVD series at Shop PBS.

The series follows the same Toronto-based cast from Degrassi junior High, now having graduated to high school. While there's no equivalent teen drama on PBS currently, there are a few programs worth checking out that will pull on your heartstrings just the same ... All Creatures Great and Small being at the top of our list.

In the show James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in 1930’s Yorkshire get a glorious new adaptation in a seven-part series based on his beloved books. Fans of European feel-good shows can watch "All Creatures Great and Small" here.

8. Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

Did you know that PBS once had a gameshow? That's right ... "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" was a children's television show based on the Carmen Sandiego computer game. The show had a host, an a cappella vocal group and a house band. The series aired on PBS from 1991 to 1995 and a total of 295 episodes were recorded.

Carmen Sandiego paved the way for other children's geographic shows and PBS is keeping up with its mission of educating youth through programs. For example, Alma's Way.

"Alma's Way" is an engaging, modern-day animated series for children ages four to six. The series stars 6-year-old Alma Rivera, a proud, confident Puerto Rican girl, who lives in the Bronx with her parents and younger brother, Junior, as well as a diverse group of friends, family, and community members. For fans of Carmen Sandiego, check out the PBS series "Alma's Way."

9. Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood

Mister Rogers: Television's ultimate grandpa. Mister Rogers offered children a place where they feel accepted and understood. The show aired on public television in the 60s and then again in the 70s up until 2001. Mister Rogers helped children to develop social and emotional skills necessary in a community through conversation, songs, visits with neighbors and guests, and puppet stories.

Prior to PBS, Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood was also originally distributed by American Public Television (then known as Eastern Educational Network).

While "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" is no longer airing, PBS has current programs that provide the same education and emotional support to children. For example, "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood."

“Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” stars four-year-old Daniel Tiger, his family, and friends as they learn key skills for navigating school and life. Catchy strategy songs about learning social and emotional skills will have the whole family singing! This show for preschoolers ages 2 to 4 is inspired by the iconic “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” You can join Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood by catching up on the series here.

10. Wishbone

Have you ever heard of Wishbone? "Wishbone" was an American half-hour live-action children's show produced from 1995-1997, originally broadcast on PBS. The show's main character was a Jack Russell Terrier named Wishbone. In the series, Wishbone lived with his owner Joe Talbot in the fictional town of Oakdale, TX. He daydreamed about being the lead character of stories from classic literature and was known as the "little dog with a big imagination."

While this cute pup isn't airing anymore, we've got some pet-friendly shows for you, including Nature. "Nature" brings the beauty and wonder of the natural world into your home, becoming in the process the benchmark for natural history programs. Animal lovers everywhere can check out the entire Nature series here!

11. Cosmos: A Personal Voyage

Oh Cosmos, a PBS classic. This program was a 13-part series that aired on PBS in the 80s. It covers a wide range of scientific subjects, including the origin of life and a perspective of our place in the universe. The series is notable for its groundbreaking use of special effects, which allowed writer Carl Sagan to seemingly walk through environments that are actually models rather than full-sized sets.

If space is still of interest to you, PBS has tons of programs for you to check out. Number one being NOVA. NOVA brings you stories from the frontlines of science and engineering, answering the big questions of today and tomorrow, from how our ancestors lived, to whether parallel universes exist, to how technology will transform our lives. For fans of educational shows like Cosmos, check out NOVA for an out-of-this-world experience.

12. Ghostwriter

If you watched PBS in the 90s, you probably remember Ghostwriter. Ghostwriter was an American children's mystery series that started airing on PBS in 1992 and the final episode aired in 1995. The series revolves around a group of friends from Brooklyn, NY who solve neighborhood crimes and mysteries as a team of youth detectives with the help of a ghost named Ghostwriter.

This classic series unfortunately isn't airing anymore, but PBS's "Odd Squad" is a good option for those feeling nostalgic. From recapturing a gallon-sized blob that has separated into smaller pieces, to dealing with magical creatures who have escaped from books, there is no occurrence that is too strange for the Odd Squad! “Odd Squad,” a series for children ages 5 to 8, features a team of kid agents as they face off against various villains wreaking havoc, all while using math concepts to solve each case. Kinds and adults alike interested in Odd Squad ind the full series here!

13. Mr. Bean

Last but not least we have Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean was a British Sitcom that first aired in 1990 in the UK but also ran on PBS stations across the U.S. The series ended in 1995 but not without leaving a mark.

In the series Mr. Bean, who is bumbling and childlike, has trouble completing the simplest of tasks in day-to-day life, but his perseverance and resourcefulness frequently allow him to find ingenious ways around problems.

We remember Mr. Bean for its individuality, as there has never been a show created that's comparable.

We hope you enjoyed this list of PBS throwbacks! And if you're interested, there's plenty of incredible current PBS shows to catch up on!