Television

The Powerpuff Girls (2016 TV series) A 2016 animated superhero action-comedy reboot/sequel of the original Cartoon Network series. It updates characters and tone for a new audience and generated mixed reactions from f…

The Price Is Right (American television game show) The Price is Right Long-running American game show in which contestants guess retail prices to win prizes. First aired in 1956, revived in 1972; famous hosts include Bob Barker and Drew Carey and cla…

The Proud Family An American animated sitcom about a Black family, created by Bruce W. Smith for Disney Channel (2001–2005), noted for its humor, coming-of-age stories and cultural impact; later re…

The Queen Vic (Queen Victoria) — fictional pub in EastEnders The Queen Vic The Queen Victoria (the Queen Vic) is the central fictional pub on EastEnders, located at 46 Albert Square, Walford. A long-running dramatic focal point known for storylines, rebui…

The Rachel Maddow Show An overview of The Rachel Maddow Show: its format, history, influence, and notable features of the nightly MSNBC news and opinion program hosted by Rachel Maddow.

The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest 1996–97 animated revival of the classic Jonny Quest adventure series, updated for the 1990s with mixed traditional and CGI animation and a virtual realm called QuestWorld.

The Real Ghostbusters (animated television series) The Real Ghostbusters 1986–1991 American animated TV series continuing the Ghostbusters franchise for children; known for Slimer, retooling as "Slimer! and the Real Ghostbusters", voice cast, merchandis…

The Rebel (1959–1961 American television Western) The Rebel An American Western television series starring Nick Adams as Johnny Yuma, an ex-Confederate soldier who wanders the post–Civil War West. The show ran on ABC from 1959 to 1961 and e…

The Riches (TV series) The Riches Drama series (2007–2008) about a family of con artists who assume the identity of a wealthy household in Baton Rouge, airing on FX and starring Eddie Izzard and Minnie Driver.

The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show American animated anthology series (1959–1964) known for Rocky and Bullwinkle, satirical humor, recurring segments, and influence on television comedy and animation.

The Sarah Jane Adventures A British children's science-fiction television series (2007–2011) starring Elisabeth Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith, a Doctor Who companion who investigates alien threats with a group…

The Second Coming (TV drama) The Second Coming (TV) Two-part British television drama by Russell T Davies starring Christopher Eccleston. A provocative retelling of divine return that explores faith, media, and human agency.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager American teen drama created by Brenda Hampton about a high-school girl's unexpected pregnancy and its effects on family, friendships, and community life on ABC Family in the late 2…

The Secret World of Alex Mack 1990s Nickelodeon teen sci‑fi drama about a girl who gains strange powers after a chemical accident; aired 1994–1998 and remembered for its mix of coming‑of‑age and supernatural el…

The Silver Chair (1990 BBC television serial) The Silver Chair (1990) A six-part BBC television adaptation of C. S. Lewis's novel, broadcast in 1990 as the concluding instalment of the BBC Chronicles of Narnia series (1988–1990).

The Simple Life (reality television series) The Simple Life A reality TV series (2003–2007) starring Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie. The show placed wealthy socialites in everyday working roles and became a cultural touchstone for early‑200…

The Simpsons (American animated sitcom) The Simpsons Comprehensive overview of The Simpsons: premise, principal characters, production and broadcast history, the feature film and other media, cultural impact, controversies and lastin…

The Simpsons — Season 1 (1989–1990) The Simpsons (season 1) The first season of The Simpsons introduced the Simpson family across 13 episodes (Dec 17, 1989–May 13, 1990), establishing its satirical style, main characters, and early cultural…

The Simpsons — Season 31 The Simpsons (season 31) Season 31 of The Simpsons premiered in late 2019. This article outlines its broadcast, themes, cast notes, notable episodes, awards recognition, and its place in the series' long r…

The Simpsons Halloween Specials (Treehouse of Horror) The Simpsons Halloween episodes Annual non-canonical anthology episodes of The Simpsons featuring three short horror, sci‑fi, or supernatural segments that parody popular culture and celebrate Halloween tradition…

The Simpsons shorts — origin and impact of the Ullman-era sketches The Simpsons shorts A concise account of the one-minute animated pieces that introduced The Simpsons on The Tracey Ullman Show, covering their form, development into a series, and cultural influence.

The Sinner (TV series) An American anthology crime drama (2017–2021) starring Bill Pullman that investigates why ordinary people commit violent acts. Each season is a self-contained mystery with recurrin…

The Smurfs (TV series) 1980s animated fantasy-comedy series adapted from Peyo's Belgian comics; produced by Hanna‑Barbera for NBC and syndicated widely, following the adventures of small blue creatures a…

The Sopranos American crime drama (1999–2007) about mob boss Tony Soprano balancing family life, organized crime and psychotherapy; widely regarded as a landmark in modern television.

The Sound of Music Live! (2013 television production) The Sound of Music Live A live televised staging of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music, broadcast by NBC on December 5, 2013 and led by country star Carrie Underwood; part of a revival of live T…

The Source (Charmed) Fictional antagonist in the TV series Charmed: the ruler of the Underworld and embodiment of evil who opposes the Halliwell sisters and is defeated by the Power of Three.

The Sports Network (TSN) — Canada's first English-language sports channel The Sports Network TSN is Canada's first English-language sports specialty channel, launched in 1984. Primarily owned by Bell Media with a minority stake held by ESPN, it provides live sports, studio…

The Suite Life of Zack & Cody A Disney Channel sitcom about twin brothers living in a luxury hotel. Light-hearted family comedy that ran in the mid-2000s, launched a spinoff and helped popularize a generation o…

The Suite Life on Deck — American teen sitcom (2008–2011) The Suite Life on Deck The Suite Life on Deck (2008–2011) is a Disney Channel teen sitcom following twins Zack and Cody at Seven Seas High aboard the cruise ship SS Tipton, blending travel-based comedy w…

The Sunday Night Project A British comedy-variety television show presented by Justin Lee Collins and Alan Carr, featuring weekly guest hosts, sketches, interviews and musical performances on Channel 4 (20…

The Super Mario Challenge (1991 children's TV show) The Super Mario Challenge Short-lived children's programme on The Children's Channel that aired weekdays at 4:30 PM from September to 20 December 1991, tied to the popular Super Mario video-game franchise.

The Telltale Head (The Simpsons episode) The Telltale Head Season 1 episode where Bart decapitates Springfield’s statue to impress local bullies; guilt, community outrage, and a Poe-inspired title shape an early, satirical installment of T…

The Tonight Show (American late‑night talk show) The Tonight Show Long-running American late‑night talk and comedy program on NBC, launched in 1954. Notable hosts include Steve Allen, Jack Paar, Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Fa…

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon American late‑night talk show on NBC hosted by Jimmy Fallon since 2014, known for comedy sketches, musical segments, viral videos, The Roots as house band, and production from Rock…

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Long-running American late-night talk show hosted by Johnny Carson from 1962 to 1992, known for its influential format, recurring characters, and cultural impact on television come…

The Tracey Ullman Show A late 1980s sketch and musical variety series starring Tracey Ullman that helped launch The Simpsons and shaped Fox's early identity in American primetime television.

The Twilight Zone (1959 TV series) Anthology television series created by Rod Serling combining science fiction, fantasy, horror and social commentary; known for standalone, twist-ending episodes and lasting cultura…

The Ultimate Fighter — UFC reality series and mixed martial arts tournament The Ultimate Fighter A reality-TV competition created with the UFC that places rising mixed martial artists together to train and fight for a multi-fight UFC contract and professional exposure.

The Vampire Diaries — American supernatural drama television series The Vampire Diaries An American supernatural drama series (2009–2017) blending vampire lore, romance and mystery. Created for The CW and based on L. J. Smith's novels, it ran eight seasons and spawned…

The Vicar of Dibley British sitcom (1994–2007) starring Dawn French as Geraldine Granger, a female vicar in the fictional village of Dibley. A gentle comedy about community, faith, and eccentric paris…

The View: American daytime panel talk show The View Overview of The View, an American daytime panel talk show on ABC launched in 1997, its format, history, notable hosts, cultural impact, and how its rotating panel shapes public con…

The Vision of Escaflowne: anime, adaptations, and cultural impact The Vision of Escaflowne Overview of the 1996 anime Tenkuu no Escaflowne, its themes, characters, mecha, and adaptations including manga, a PlayStation game, and a 2000 film.

The Voice (television franchise) The Voice (TV series) A global singing competition created in the Netherlands, The Voice emphasizes vocal talent through blind auditions and coach mentorship and has spawned many international editions…

The Walking Dead (TV series) — overview, history and cultural impact The Walking Dead (TV series) American post‑apocalyptic horror drama about survivors of a zombie outbreak, adapted from Robert Kirkman’s comic. Covers premise, production, themes, reception, ratings and legacy.

The Waltons (American television drama, 1972–1981) The Waltons American family drama created by Earl Hamner Jr., set in rural Virginia (1933–1946). Filmed on the Warner Bros. lot in California, it ran nine seasons and was followed by several t…

The War of the Simpsons An overview of the twentieth episode of The Simpsons' second season (aired May 2, 1991), its plot, themes, and place in the show's early development of Homer and Marge's relationsh…

The WB (Warner Bros. Television Network) The WB The WB was an American broadcast television network launched by Warner Bros. and Tribune in 1995, known for youth-oriented dramas, the Kids' WB block, and its mascot Michigan J. Fr…

The Weakest Link (TV quiz show) The Weakest Link British-origin television quiz format in which contestants form answer chains to build prize money and vote out the 'weakest link'; noted for its tactical play and the host's stern…