The Hills (MTV reality series) The Hills American reality TV series that aired on MTV from 2006–2010. A spin-off of Laguna Beach, it followed the social and professional lives of young women in Los Angeles and sparked deb…
The Honeymooners Mid-1950s American television sitcom starring Jackie Gleason as bus driver Ralph Kramden, centered on working-class married life in New York City. Famous for its comic quartet and…
The Hotwives of Orlando A 2014 Hulu scripted comedy that parodies The Real Housewives franchise: a mockumentary about a group of fictional Orlando socialites in a single-season ensemble created by Paramou…
The Hound of the Baskervilles (1982 TV serial) A 1982 British television adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's novel, directed by Peter Duguid and starring Tom Baker as Sherlock Holmes and Terence Rigby as Dr. Watson.
The Huckleberry Hound Show Anthology animated series by Hanna and Barbera (1958–1962) featuring Huckleberry Hound, Yogi Bear, Pixie and Dixie; notable as the first animated TV series to win an Emmy (1961).
The Imaginatively Titled Punt & Dennis Show A concise encyclopedia entry on the 1994–95 British comedy series by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis, covering format, recurring characters, guests, series details and brief legacy.
The Immortal (1970 TV series) American science-fiction television series (1970) about a man whose disease-resistant blood gives him near-immortality; aired on ABC and noted for its medical premise and short run…
The Jeffersons (American sitcom) The Jeffersons American sitcom (1975–1985) about George and Louise Jefferson, an upwardly mobile African-American couple in New York City; a spin-off of All in the Family noted for themes of race…
The Jerry Springer Show American tabloid daytime talk show hosted by Jerry Springer, premiered 1991. Known for confrontational episodes, sensational topics and widespread controversy; produced and taped i…
The Jersey (Disney Channel live-action series) The Jersey A late‑1990s Disney Channel family series about a magical sports jersey that lets teenagers experience the lives of professional athletes; aired 1999–2004 and based on books by Gor…
The Jetsons (animated sitcom) The Jetsons A Hanna‑Barbera animated sitcom that imagines a comical, space‑age family life; notable for its futuristic design, social satire, and long influence on pop culture and retro‑futuri…
The Kennedys (miniseries) A dramatized television miniseries about the political and personal lives of President John F. Kennedy and his family, noted for its star cast, production controversies, and varied…
The King of Queens An American sitcom about a blue-collar delivery driver and his wife in Queens, New York; ran on CBS for nine seasons (1998–2007) and remains known for its cast chemistry and urban…
The Larry Sanders Show A satirical American sitcom that aired on HBO from 1992–1998, starring Garry Shandling as a fictional late-night host. Known for its behind-the-scenes realism and influence on TV c…
The Last Day of the Dinosaurs: a Discovery Channel documentary The Last Day of the Dinosaurs A 2010 Discovery Channel documentary dramatizing the asteroid-driven end-Cretaceous extinction, combining CGI reconstructions, scientific commentary and a day-by-day depiction of t…
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert American late-night talk show on CBS hosted by Stephen Colbert since 2015; blends political satire, monologue comedy, interviews and music with Jonathan Batiste as bandleader.
The Lawrence Welk Show — American musical variety television program The Lawrence Welk Show Long-running American musical variety TV program led by Lawrence Welk. Known for its “champagne music,” family-friendly style, the Champagne Lady Norma Zimmer, and broadcast run fr…
The Little Mermaid (TV series) Animated television series by Disney based on the 1989 film; aired 1992–1994 with 31 episodes, following Ariel and her friends in Atlantica and nearby human realms.
The Lone Gunmen (TV series) 2001 Fox spin-off of The X-Files following three conspiracy-minded investigators; noted for its comic tone, cult following, techno-paranoia themes, and a pilot that attracted atten…
The Lone Ranger (TV series) American 30-minute Western television series (1949–1957) starring Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels; famous for the William Tell Overture theme, iconic catchphrases, merchandise an…
The Looney Tunes Show (2011–2013) The Looney Tunes Show A modern animated sitcom that reimagined classic Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies characters as suburban neighbors. Two seasons (52 episodes) produced by Warner Bros. Animation and…
The Loud House (animated sitcom) The Loud House Animated family sitcom about 11-year-old Lincoln Loud and his ten sisters in Royal Woods, created by Chris Savino for Nickelodeon. Known for comic-strip art, sibling-driven comedy,…
The Magic School Bus (TV series) Animated children's series adapting Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen's books, blending adventure and science education. Original PBS series (1994–97) and a 2017 Netflix reboot continued…
The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack An encyclopedic overview of the Cartoon Network series by Thurop Van Orman: premise, characters, production, style, themes, broadcast, reception, and influence on modern animation.
The Mary Tyler Moore Show 1970s American sitcom starring Mary Tyler Moore as Mary Richards; noted for its portrayal of a single, career-focused woman, strong ensemble cast, social themes, and influential sp…
The Master (Doctor Who) The Master is a recurring antagonist in Doctor Who: a renegade Time Lord and the Doctor’s archenemy, known for regeneration, theatrical portrayals and schemes that test the Doctor…
The Mickey Mouse Club: history, format, and cultural legacy The Mickey Mouse Club An encyclopedic overview of The Mickey Mouse Club: its format, hosts and Mouseketeers, notable segments, revivals, and lasting cultural impact from 1955 through later revivals.
The Mighty B! — Nickelodeon animated series The Mighty B! Animated comedy about Bessie Higgenbottom, an enthusiastic Honeybee scout who pursues badges to earn the fabled "Mighty B" title; created for Nickelodeon by Amy Poehler, Erik Wiese…
The Mighty Boosh British surreal comedy created by Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt, known for its TV and radio shows, musical sketches, eccentric characters and live tours that built a cult follow…
The Mike Douglas Show A long-running American daytime television talk program (1961–1982) hosted by Mike Douglas, known for its mix of interviews, music, rotating celebrity co-hosts and wide syndication…
Million Pound Drop Live — British live high-stakes quiz show The Million Pound Drop Live Overview of Million Pound Drop Live, Channel 4's high-stakes British quiz hosted by Davina McCall since 2010. Teams allocate visible cash across multiple-choice answers under time…
The Mindy Project American single-camera romantic workplace comedy created by and starring Mindy Kaling, following obstetrician-gynecologist Mindy Lahiri. Aired 2012–2017 on Fox and later Hulu, know…
The Movie Channel (American premium cable network) The Movie Channel The Movie Channel is a U.S. subscription television network focused on feature films and some original productions. It has a long corporate history and is distributed with other pr…
The Muppet Show (1976–1981) The Muppet Show A British-American variety television series created by Jim Henson that showcased puppet characters such as Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie and Gonzo, featuring celebrity guests, music…
The Naked Brothers Band A Nickelodeon musical-comedy series created by Polly Draper that followed brothers Nat and Alex Wolff in a mockumentary-style portrayal of a youth rock band (aired 2007–2009).
The Nanny (American sitcom) The Nanny A 1990s American sitcom starring Fran Drescher about a vibrant Queens woman hired as nanny for a wealthy Manhattan family; noted for its humor, fashion, and cultural references.
The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh A late-1980s animated children's series from Disney that expanded A. A. Milne's characters into short, music-rich episodes; broadcast 1988–1991 and widely shown internationally.
The Octonauts (children's animated series) The Octonauts A British-origin animated preschool series blending underwater adventure and natural history, featuring a crew of animal explorers, educational ‘creature reports’, and internationa…
The Office (American TV series) An American mockumentary sitcom set in Scranton, Pennsylvania, adapted from a BBC original. Developed by Greg Daniels, it aired on NBC and is known for its workplace satire, memora…
The Office (British TV series) British mockumentary sitcom created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant; follows David Brent and employees at a Slough paper company. Noted for its cringe humour and internationa…
The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE) — British structured-reality television series The Only Way Is Essex An overview of The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE), the British 'scripted reality' series from Essex: its format, origins, production approach, reception and international broadcasts.
The Oprah Winfrey Show — American talk show and cultural phenomenon The Oprah Winfrey Show Long-running, nationally syndicated American talk show hosted by Oprah Winfrey (1986–2011). Known for interviews, book club selections, emotional confessions and major cultural inf…
The Othersiders — Cartoon Network paranormal reality series (2009) The Othersiders The Othersiders was a 2009 live-action paranormal series on Cartoon Network's CN Real. It followed five teenagers exploring reportedly haunted sites, ran two short seasons, and pro…
The Partridge Family (American television series) The Partridge Family A 1970s American television sitcom about a widowed mother and her five children who form a pop band; aired on ABC from 1970–1974 and produced by Paul Junger Witt.
The Paul Daniels Magic Show British television magic series presented by Paul Daniels with assistant Debbie McGee, broadcast on BBC1 from 1979 to 1994; a landmark in televised stage magic and family entertain…
The Paynes (American sitcom) The Paynes The Paynes is a 2018 American sitcom created by Tyler Perry that continues the story of Curtis and Ella Payne, following their move and interactions with a new extended family on t…
The Penguins of Madagascar Animated television series spin-off from the Madagascar films featuring four covert penguins in the Central Park Zoo; a family-oriented mix of comedy, action and character-driven s…
The Powerpuff Girls Animated superhero comedy about three superpowered kindergarten girls—Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup—created by Craig McCracken; premiered on Cartoon Network and became a long‑runn…
