The original Party of Five made so many contributions to pop-culture

Esquire

"The original may not hold the same place in the ‘90s teen-TV firmament as Beverly Hills, 90210—it can’t help but feel like the California Dreams to 9-oh’s Saved By The Bell—but make no mistake: the wet-eyed orphans of the Salinger family left an indelible imprint on the culture," says Dave Holmes, celebrating the original teen series as the Freeform revival premieres. Without Party of Five, he adds, there wouldn't have been a Scream franchise. ALSO: How to watch the original Party of Five.