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Raines (2007), a seven-episode American police procedural TV show, follows the story of detective Michael Raines, played by Jeff Goldblum. Raines has a unique ability – he hallucinates the victims of the murders he is investigating. The show was created by Graham Yost and aired in spring 2007, receiving mixed reviews. In each episode, Raines returns to work after recovering from a shootout that claimed his partner’s life, Charlie Lincoln. As he delves deeper into each case, Raines involuntarily sees and talks to the victims as if they were still alive. These ...

The American satirical sitcom television series, 30 Rock (2006–2013), was created by Tina Fey and originally aired on NBC from October 11, 2006 to January 31, 2013. It focuses on the backstage antics at Saturday Night Live and follows a young Liz Lemon, who is the head writer for a live sketch-comedy show in New York City. However, things become complicated when the network’s new president demands that Liz hires a mentally unstable movie star, Tracy Jordan, to join the cast. This throws Jenna Maroney, the neurotic leading lady and Liz’s best friend, into a state of chaos. Despite all the egos surrounding her, Liz works hard to pursue her own ...

The Office (2005–2013) is a US sitcom that follows the daily work lives of office employees at the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. It aired on NBC for nine seasons, from March 24, 2005 to May 16, 2013. Adapted from the British series of the same name by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, it was created for American television by Greg Daniels. While its short first season received mixed reviews, subsequent seasons, particularly Steve Carell’s ...

House (2004–2012) is an American medical drama television series that aired on the Fox network for eight seasons. It follows the story of Gregory House, M.D., a cynical and brilliant doctor who leads a team of diagnosticians at Princeton–Plainsboro Teaching Hospital in New Jersey. The show’s structure includes a main plot with additional subplots that span multiple seasons. Each episode centers around a primary patient whose symptoms are first seen in a cold open outside the hospital. From there, the team works to diagnose and treat the patient’s illness, often facing challenges and roadblocks until the patient’s condition becomes dire. They ...

The television series Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009) followed the journey of the remaining humans from the Twelve Colonies of Kobol after they were destroyed by the Cylons. The group, led by President Laura Roslin and Commander William Adama, traveled in a makeshift fleet of ships with the Battlestar Galactica as their central command. As they evaded pursuit from the Cylons, who sought to eliminate all human survivors, they searched for Earth, a legendary and elusive ‘thirteenth’ colony. Unlike other space-themed shows, Battlestar Galactica featured no humanoid aliens; instead, the antagonists were artificial Cylon androids. Additionally, both sides used ...

Created by Gary Scott Thompson, Las Vegas (2003–2008) is an American comedy-drama that aired on NBC from 2003 to 2008 for a total of five seasons. The show follows the team at the Montecito, a fictional hotel and casino located on the famous Las Vegas Strip. As they navigate their roles within the establishment, they encounter various challenges such as security concerns, restaurant management, and valet parking. Starring James Caan in his first lead role on television, the show also featured Thomason until she left after season two and Caan and

Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001–2011) is an American police procedural drama TV series based in New York City and produced by Dick Wolf and René Balcer. It first aired on September 30, 2001, as the third installment of Wolf’s successful Law & Order franchise. The show centers around The NYPD Manhattan ‘Major Case Squad’, a team of detectives tasked with solving high-profile cases, including murder, kidnappings, and major robberies. These cases often involve VIPs, local government ...

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999–2024), often abbreviated to SVU, is an American police procedural crime drama TV series, created by Dick Wolf for NBC. It was the first spin-off of Law & Order, and starred Christopher Meloni as Detective Elliot Stabler until his departure in 2011, after 12 seasons. His partner in the show, Detective Olivia Benson (played by Mariska Hargitay), eventually became captain and now leads the Special Victims Unit. Meloni has since returned as Stabler in the ...

Will & Grace (1998–2020) is a popular American sitcom created by Max Mutchnick and David Kohan. Set in New York City, it follows the friendship between Will Truman, a gay lawyer, and Grace Adler, a straight interior designer. NBC approached experienced sitcom director James Burrows for his thoughts on the show’s homosexual subject matter and potential audience interest. After reading the script in November 1997, Burrows was immediately drawn to the unique characters and genre portrayed. Filming of the pilot ...

Law & Order (1990–2024), an American police procedural and legal drama television series, was created by Dick Wolf and produced by Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television. Its success has led to the development of additional shows, turning Law & Order into a franchise. This includes a television film, several video games, and international adaptations of the series. The show has received numerous awards, including multiple Emmy Awards, throughout its run. Set in New York City, it follows a two-part format: first investigating a crime (typically murder) and apprehending the suspect with the help of ...