Snakkle takes a look at some stars who navigated the perils of child stardom with a lot less public meltdowns and much more grace than many of their contemporaries.

For five seasons, Silver Spoons brought laughs with the hilarious antics of Ricky and his wealthy father, Edward Stratton III. In the classic formula of role reversal between parent and child, Ricky teaches his immature dad to be a grown-up while the latter teaches him how to be a kid.

It may be unfair to judge a once-beloved show by its final few moments, but let’s face it: In today’s short-attention-span society, it’s the last impression that lingers the strongest. So for better and for worse, a show’s series finale may just prove to be its most important episode. Snakkle looks back at some of the best—and worst—in television history.

We all know the familiar story of the has-been—too many canceled shows, a sex scandal gone awry, a drug addiction they couldn’t kick, or the rut of being typecast. See how this humble bunch triumphed over career adversity and got a second chance at stardom.

From child actor to sought-after television and film star, Jason Bateman has been making his mark on Hollywood for decades. Happy birthday, Jason! We can’t wait to see what you do next… and the Arrested Development movie, of course.