Television

BBC World News BBC World News is the BBC’s international television news channel, aimed at global audiences. It provides continuous news, analysis and features funded commercially rather than by…

Bear Behaving Badly (CBBC children's comedy series) Bear Behaving Badly British children's comedy starring Barney Harwood and puppet Nev the Bear. A slapstick, sketch-based sitcom produced for CBBC by Darrall Macqueen, featuring recurring human and pup…

Beavis and Butt-Head Animated adult sitcom created by Mike Judge about two dimwitted rock‑loving teens; aired on MTV in the 1990s, spawned a feature film and later revivals, notable for satire and infl…

Becca's Bunch Children's animated preschool series about Becca and her group of friends solving problems through teamwork, creativity and songs. Broadcast on Nick Jr. and other children's blocks…

Becker (American TV sitcom) Becker (TV series) Becker is an American sitcom starring Ted Danson as Dr. John Becker, a cantankerous Bronx physician. It aired on CBS from 1998 until its cancellation in January 2004 and examined l…

Beetlejuice (Animated TV Series) Beetlejuice (TV series) An animated fantasy-comedy adaptation of the Beetlejuice film that follows goth teen Lydia Deetz and the mischievous ghost Beetlejuice in supernatural, often comic adventures from…

Being Mary Jane (television series) Being Mary Jane Drama series created by Mara Brock Akil starring Gabrielle Union as a successful Atlanta news anchor. Broadcast on BET from 2014 to 2019, it explored career, relationships, identit…

Bella and the Bulldogs American teen sitcom about a high school cheerleader who becomes the quarterback of the football team. Premiered on Nickelodeon January 17, 2015; explores teamwork, identity, and g…

Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom A British animated preschool series about Princess Holly, elf friend Ben, and their magical adventures; created by Neville Astley and Mark Baker and first broadcast in 2009.

Ben 10 (animated franchise) Ben 10 Ben 10 is an American animated superhero franchise about Ben Tennyson, a boy who transforms into alien forms via the Omnitrix. It began on Cartoon Network in 2005 and grew into a m…

Ben Casey (American TV medical drama) Ben Casey Ben Casey is a 1960s American medical drama that aired on ABC (1961–1966), starring Vince Edwards as an intense young surgeon. The series explored medical ethics, mentorship, and c…

Bepanah Pyaar (TV series) Bepanah Pyaar Bepanah Pyaar (English: Endless Love) is an Indian romantic drama produced by Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms, which premiered on Colors TV on 3 June 2019 and stars Pearl V Puri, Is…

Bert (Muppet) Bert Bert is a classic Muppet character from Sesame Street, known for his yellow skin, unibrow, love of pigeons and collections, and his long-running comedic partnership with roommate E…

Best Day Ever (SpongeBob SquarePants episode) Best Day Ever Animated television episode from SpongeBob SquarePants (season 4). Aired during Nickelodeon’s "Best Day Ever Marathon" on Nov 10, 2006; follows SpongeBob's attempt to create a perf…

Better Call Saul: origin, characters, style, and legacy Better Call Saul A comprehensive overview of Better Call Saul, the Breaking Bad prequel created by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould, covering premise, characters, production, reception and its place…

Better Off Ned — overview of The Simpsons episode Better Off Ned Summary and context for “Better Off Ned,” S31E16 of The Simpsons, its plot, themes of mentorship and jealousy, production note and dedication to Max von Sydow, and its place in the…

Beverly Hills, 90210 American primetime teen drama (1990–2000) about wealthy Los Angeles high school students; known for addressing social issues, launching careers, and influencing 1990s youth culture…

Bewitched: American fantasy sitcom about a witch in suburbia Bewitched Bewitched (1964–1972) is an American sitcom about Samantha Stephens, a witch married to a mortal. The series mixed domestic comedy and light fantasy, noted for its nose-twitch magi…

Bharat Ek Khoj: Shyam Benegal’s Television Chronicle of India’s Past Bharat Ek Khoj A 1988 Doordarshan television series directed by Shyam Benegal, adapting Jawaharlal Nehru’s The Discovery of India into 53 episodes that dramatize Indian history up to 1947.

Bhutu (Hindi children's comedy-drama television series) Bhutu Bhutu is a Hindi-language children's comedy-drama that aired on Zee TV, starring Kinshuk Mahajan and Sana Amin Sheikh; it blends light supernatural themes with family-oriented humo…

Big Bag — Jim Henson and Sesame Workshop children's series Big Bag Big Bag (1996–1998) was a short-format children's puppet and sketch series from Jim Henson and Sesame Workshop on Cartoon Network, mixing puppetry, animation and live-action segmen…

Big Bird (Sesame Street character) Big Bird Big Bird is a large yellow full-body Muppet on Sesame Street. This entry describes his design, how he is operated, principal performers (Caroll Spinney, Matt Vogel), history and cu…

Big Brother: surveillance concept and international TV franchise Big Brother Big Brother denotes both Orwell’s surveillance archetype—“Big Brother is watching you”—and a global reality-TV franchise in which contestants live under constant observation.

Big Brother (American TV series) Long-running American reality competition where isolated contestants live under constant surveillance, compete in weekly challenges and vote to evict until one wins a cash prize.

Big Brother (British series 8) — 2007 season overview Big Brother (British series 8) Summary of Big Brother 8 (2007): UK Channel 4 series hosted by Davina McCall, ran 30 May–31 Aug 2007 (94 days), 22 housemates, staggered entries, won by Brian Belo (£100,000).

Big Brother (British series 9) Big Brother UK series 9 (2008), subtitled the 'Zero Tolerance' season, ran for 93 days on Channel 4. Sixteen initial contestants plus five late entrants competed; Rachel Rice won t…

Big Brother (British TV series) British reality television series where strangers live together under constant surveillance; launched in 2000, it has run on multiple networks and produced celebrity and civilian e…

Big Brother (television franchise) Big Brother (franchise) International reality television franchise where strangers live together under continuous surveillance, complete tasks, face nominations and evictions, and compete for a prize; spa…

Big Brother Canada Canadian edition of the global Big Brother reality series: format, history, production, rules and notable facts about the show's Canadian adaptation.

Big Brother Canada — Season 1 (2013) Big Brother Canada (season 1) Encyclopedic overview of Big Brother Canada Season 1 (2013): production, format, HouseGuests, finale outcome and controversy, broadcast and reception, and its place in Canadian rea…

Big Brother Canada — Season 2 (2014) Big Brother Canada (season 2) Overview of Big Brother Canada season two: format, production, broadcast details and notable features of the 2014 edition of the Canadian adaptation of the Big Brother format.

Big Time Rush (television series and pop band) Big Time Rush American teen sitcom and pop group about four Minnesota hockey players who become a Los Angeles boy band, created by Scott Fellows; aired on Nickelodeon from 2009 to 2013.

Biker Mice from Mars (animated series) Biker Mice from Mars 1990s animated action series about three anthropomorphic motorbike-riding mice from Mars who fight corporate alien invaders on Earth. Noted for fast-paced action, cartoon violence…

Bill Bailey's Birdwatching Bonanza A short-lived British television game show (Jan–Feb 2010) in which comedian Bill Bailey presented light-hearted birdwatching challenges to two teams captained by Alex Zane and Jeff…

Bill Nye the Science Guy: educational television series and public-science legacy Bill Nye the Science Guy A concise overview of the American educational television series Bill Nye the Science Guy: format, history, production, educational approach, awards, and its influence on science e…

Bill Potts (Doctor Who character) Bill Potts Bill Potts is a companion of the Twelfth Doctor in the revived Doctor Who, portrayed by Pearl Mackie. Introduced in 2016, she is remembered for her curiosity, warmth, and represent…

Bionic Woman (2007 TV series) A short-lived 2007 NBC reimagining of the 1976 series, following Jaime Sommers after cybernetic reconstruction and exploring identity, ethics and the costs of enhanced technology.

Black Entertainment Television (BET) — overview, history, and cultural role Black Entertainment Television Overview of Black Entertainment Television (BET): its origins, programming evolution, cultural significance, and distinguishing features aimed at African-American audiences.

Black Mirror (TV anthology series) Black Mirror Black Mirror is a British anthology television series by Charlie Brooker that presents stand‑alone, speculative stories about technology, society and near‑future dilemmas with a da…

Blackadder II (1986) — BBC historical sitcom series Blackadder II Blackadder II is the second series of the BBC sitcom Blackadder, set at the court of Elizabeth I. It reshaped the title character into a cynical courtier and introduced a darker, s…

Blake and the Aliens (TV series) Blake and the Aliens Animated children's sci‑fi series about Blake Meyers, a boy destined to be a Space Ranger who battles time‑traveling alien squirrels called Squaliens; co-produced by Marathon Media…

Blaze and the Monster Machines — animated STEM series for preschoolers Blaze and the Monster Machines Animated preschool series (debut 2014) about Blaze, a talking monster truck, and his driver AJ. Episodes teach early STEM concepts through songs, interactive prompts and problem-so…

Bleach (anime) — overview, history, and key elements Bleach (anime) Bleach is a Japanese anime adaptation of Tite Kubo's manga. This article summarizes its premise, production history, main characters and arcs, filler episodes, revival, and cultura…

Blockbusters (game show) Blockbusters Blockbusters is a television quiz show, best known from its 1980–1987 run. Contestants answer letter-based questions to create a connected path on a board; several national version…

Blood Feud (The Simpsons episode) Blood Feud (The Simpsons) Season 2 finale of The Simpsons in which Mr. Burns needs a transfusion, Bart's rare blood type provides a dramatic exchange of favors and insults; notable for its satire, emotional…

Blossom (American TV sitcom) Blossom (TV series) Blossom is a 1990s American sitcom that followed teenager Blossom Russo as she navigated family life, adolescence and social issues while living with her father and two brothers.

Blue's Clues Blue's Clues is an American educational children's television series that pioneered an interactive, research-informed format for preschool viewers and influenced early-childhood me…

Boardwalk Empire: HBO Crime Drama Set in Prohibition-Era Atlantic City Boardwalk Empire Boardwalk Empire is an HBO period crime drama (2010–2014) created by Terrence Winter, dramatizing organized crime, politics and bootlegging in Prohibition-era Atlantic City.