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Sex and the City (TV series) Sex and the City HBO romantic comedy-drama (1998–2004) following four women navigating love, careers and friendship in New York City. Noted for its frank talk about sex, fashion influence, critical…
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Sherlock (BBC television series) Sherlock (TV series) Modern adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's detective stories, created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss; starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman; aired 2010–2017 and noted f…
Shimmer and Shine Children’s animated series about twin genies who grant wishes and learn problem-solving with human friends; premiered 2015 on Nickelodeon. Combines magic, music and early-learning…
Shirley Temple's Storybook — television anthology series Shirley Temple's Storybook A 1950s–60s NBC anthology hosted by Shirley Temple that adapted fairy tales, children's stories and occasional adult material; two seasons, notable guest stars, and an Emmy nominat…
Shōten (long-running Japanese comedy television program) Shōten Shōten is a long-running Japanese television comedy program featuring rakugo performers, zabuton cushion scoring and quick gags; broadcast on Nippon Television since 1966 on Sunday…
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Signing Time! — American Sign Language program for young children Signing Time! Signing Time! is a children's educational television series that introduces American Sign Language to infants and school-age children, promoting early communication, bilingual skil…
Simon & Marcy (Adventure Time) — episode overview and significance Simon & Marcy Encyclopedic article on the Adventure Time episode "Simon & Marcy": plot, creators, production notes, themes, reception, continuity and legacy within the series.
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Sisters (1991–1996 American TV series) Sisters (TV series) Sisters is an American family drama that aired from May 1991 to May 1996, following four adult sisters in Winnetka, Illinois. It blended serialized storytelling, interpersonal dram…
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Skippy the Bush Kangaroo 1960s Australian children's television series about a boy and his unusually resourceful pet kangaroo, filmed in colour for international sale and widely exported around the world.
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Sky Replay Sky Replay is a British television channel that primarily broadcasts repeats and companion programming from Sky's entertainment portfolio, evolving through several rebrands since t…
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Smallville (television series) Smallville Dramatic TV series that reimagines the youth of Clark Kent before he becomes Superman, blending coming-of-age storytelling with superhero origins and long-form character drama.
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Smart Guy (TV series) Smart Guy Smart Guy is an American family sitcom (1997–1999) about a child prodigy who skips grades to attend high school, balancing school, friendships and family life. Starred Tahj Mowry;…
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So Random! — Disney Channel sketch comedy spin-off So Random! So Random! is a 2011 Disney Channel sketch-comedy and musical series spun off from Sonny with a Chance. It featured the original ensemble (without Demi Lovato) and ran for a single…
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