TV Shows: 324

Community (2009–2020), the creation of Dan Harmon, is an American sitcom that aired for six seasons and a total of 110 episodes. Its first five seasons were broadcast on NBC from September 17, 2009 to April 17, 2014, with its final season premiering on Yahoo! Screen from March 17 to June 2, 2015. The setting is in the fictional town of Greendale, Colorado at the local community college. Disbarred and suspended from his law firm for falsifying his education credentials from Columbia University, Jeff Winger enrolls at Greendale to obtain a legitimate degree. It is there that he meets his classmate Britta Perry, a passionate social activist who catches Jeff’s eye. ...

Glee (2009–2015) is an American musical comedy-drama television series that aired on Fox in the United States from May 19, 2009, to March 20, 2015. Set in Ohio at William McKinley High School, the show follows the members of a glee club called New Directions. These diverse students navigate social issues surrounding sexuality, race, family, teen relationships, and teamwork as they compete in show choir competitions. When a former Glee Club member becomes their new coach, he guides them with humor and creates lasting friendships. Get ready for ‘New Directions’. Lima, Ohio’s McKinley High School is forever transformed when Will Schuester, a Spanish ...

Created by writer and director Joss Whedon under Mutant Enemy Productions, Dollhouse (2009–2010) is an American science fiction television series. It follows the journey of Echo, a ‘doll’ or ‘Active’ for the Los Angeles ‘Dollhouse’. This facility is part of a company that provides human beings to wealthy clients for various engagements, ranging from romantic interludes to high-risk criminal enterprises. The Actives, including Echo, have their memories wiped and live in a childlike state until new memories and personalities are inserted prior to each mission. These individuals have ...

Stargate Universe (2009–2011) is a military science fiction drama series in MGM’s Stargate franchise. It follows a present-day multinational exploration team on their adventures aboard the Ancient spaceship Destiny, located billions of light years away from the Milky Way Galaxy. The team must find a way back to Earth while also navigating and surviving in their unfamiliar surroundings. To aid them in their mission, the SGC (Stargate Command) constructed Icarus base on a distant planet with a Stargate powered by naquadria deposits. The team, led by Dr. Nicholas Rush, believes that this powerful energy source can be used to dial into the Stargate using a ...

Eastbound & Down (2009–2013) is an American sports comedy television series that aired on HBO, created by Ben Best, Jody Hill, and Danny McBride. The first season received an initial order of six episodes from HBO, with producers Will Ferrell and Adam McKay at the helm. Ferrell’s production company, Gary Sanchez Productions, produced the show which premiered on February 15, 2009. The second season, consisting of seven ...

Southland (2009–2013), a crime drama TV series, was created by writer Ann Biderman and produced by Warner Bros. Television. It initially aired on NBC in 2009 for one season before being picked up by TNT for four more seasons from 2010 to 2013. The first season on NBC ran for seven episodes, airing from April 9 to May 21. Shortly after the finale, it was announced that Southland would return for a second season with an initial order of 13 episodes starting September 25. However, its premiere was pushed back to October 23 due to the need for more promotion. Unfortunately, two weeks before the scheduled premiere, ...

The Vampire Diaries (2009–2017) is a supernatural teen drama TV series adapted from L. J. Smith’s book series of the same name by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec. Set in Mystic Falls, Virginia, the show premiered on The CW in 2009 and ended in 2017 after eight seasons and 171 episodes. It centers on Elena Gilbert, a teenage girl who loses her parents in a car accident and falls for Stefan Salvatore, a 161-year-old vampire who she believes to be human. Things get complicated when Damon Salvatore, Stefan’s ...

Premiering on CBS on September 22, 2009, NCIS: Los Angeles (2009–2023) is an American action crime drama that combines elements of military and police genres. It centers around the Office of Special Projects, a specialized branch of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service in Los Angeles that focuses on undercover assignments. This is the first spin-off of the successful series NCIS and the second installment in the franchise. The team is led by Special Agents Sam Hanna and Grisha Callen, who both work undercover under the guidance of Operations Manager Henrietta ‘Hetty’ Lange. Sam, an ex-Navy SEAL and dedicated family man, and Callen, a former ...

The popular American drama television series, The Mentalist (2008–2015), aired on CBS from September 2008 to February 2015, with a total of 151 episodes over seven seasons. It was created and executive produced by Bruno Heller and centers around the character Patrick Jane, an independent consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Sacramento. Despite not being a law enforcement official, Jane utilizes his skills as a former fraudulent psychic medium to assist the CBI team in solving murders. His true motive for working with law enforcement is to seek revenge against Red John, the serial killer ...

The American television miniseries John Adams (2008) follows the political journey of U.S. president John Adams and his pivotal role in the establishment of the United States. Directed by Tom Hooper and starring Paul Giamatti as Adams, the series was adapted from David McCullough’s 2001 book of the same name by Kirk Ellis. Over seven episodes, HBO brought to life both the biopic of Adams and the first 50 years of America’s history. Garnering widespread critical ...

In 2008, a musical comedy-drama miniseries called Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog (2008) was created specifically for online viewing. Set and filmed in Los Angeles, the show follows the story of Dr. Horrible, an aspiring supervillain; his arch-nemesis Captain Hammer; and their mutual love interest, Penny. The series is divided into three acts, each lasting around 14 minutes. These were initially released as separate episodes on the Internet in July 2008, with a two-day gap between each release. Act I. Dr. Horrible takes to his video blog to provide updates on his schemes and address emails from his viewers. ...

Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis (2008–2018) is a comedic American talk show where celebrity guests are interviewed by the host himself. Each episode runs for a few minutes and involves playful exchanges of teasing remarks between the interviewer and guests. The title of the show reflects its unique set-up, with Galifianakis situated between two potted ferns while conducting his interviews. The intentionally unpolished set design adds to the charm, mimicking the style of public-access television shows. To further enhance the humor, on-screen graphics often contain deliberate mistakes, like in a 2014 episode ...

An American seven-part television miniseries titled Generation Kill (2008), aired on HBO from July 13 to August 24, 2008. It is an adaptation of Evan Wright’s book about his time as an embedded reporter with the US Marine Corps’ 1st Reconnaissance Battalion during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, developed for television by David Simon, Ed Burns, and Wright. The production was helmed by director Susanna White and producer ...

Fear Itself (2008–2009) is an American horror/suspense anthology television series that premiered on NBC on June 5, 2008. Shot primarily in Edmonton, Alberta, the show also featured some scenes filmed in St. Albert and Devon. Originally airing on Thursday nights at 10/9c, it was put on hold during the 2008 Summer Olympics. Despite plans for a return after the event, no further episodes were released and there was no official comment from NBC about the show’s future. The time-slot was subsequently filled with re-runs of other NBC programs and Fear Itself was not included in the network’s Fall 2008 schedule. The ...

Breaking Bad (2008–2013), an American neo-Western crime drama TV series, was created and produced by Vince Gilligan and aired on AMC from January 20, 2008 to September 29, 2013. It ran for five seasons and had a total of 62 episodes. Filmed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the show follows the story of Walter White. He is a high school chemistry teacher who is dealing with stage-three lung cancer and feeling underpaid, overqualified, and dispirited. To secure his family’s financial future before he dies, White turns to a life of crime. His former student Jesse Pinkman becomes his partner as they produce and distribute ...

Created by Craig Wright, Dirty Sexy Money (2007–2009) was an American prime time drama series that aired on ABC from September 2007 to August 2009. The show, produced by Berlanti Television and ABC Studios, boasted an impressive executive producing team including Greg Berlanti, Bryan Singer, Matthew Gross, Peter Horton, and Josh Reims. Melissa Berman served as producer. Set in ...

The War (2007), a seven-part American television documentary miniseries, offers a unique perspective on World War II through the lens of the United States. Directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, written by Geoffrey Ward, and narrated primarily by Keith David, the program debuted on September 23, 2007. The Palace Theater in Luverne, Minnesota, one of the towns featured in the series, hosted its world premiere. Generous support from the National Endowment for the Humanities ...

The American television sitcom, The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019), was created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady who both served as executive producers and head writers, along with Steven Molaro. Running for 12 seasons and 279 episodes, it aired on CBS from September 24, 2007 to May 16, 2019. Produced by Chuck Lorre Productions and Warner Bros. Television, the show was filmed in front of a live audience. While its first season received mixed reviews, subsequent seasons were met with more favorable reception. In fact, seven of the ...

As a comedy, Reaper (2007–2009) follows Sam Oliver as he retrieves souls that have escaped Hell for the Devil. The series ran from September 25, 2007, to May 26, 2009, airing on The CW on Tuesday nights at 8:00 p.m. Eastern/7:00 p.m. Central. For Asian broadcasts, Fox has purchased the rights to the show. ABC Studios and The Mark Gordon Company produced the series. Sam Oliver resides in the Seattle area with his parents (Andrew Airlie and Allison Hossack). After dropping out of college (‘It made him sleepy’, according to his mom), he landed a lackluster job at the Work Bench, a home repair superstore. His days were filled with aimless activities like ...

The Company (2007) is a three-part serial based on the best-selling 2002 novel by Robert Littell, following the activities of the CIA during the Cold War. Ken Nolan penned the teleplay adaptation and received a Writers Guild of America Award for Television: Long Form – Adapted. The story begins in 1950 as Jack McAuliffe, Leo Kritzky, and Yevgeny Tsipin graduate from Yale and venture down different paths. While Jack and Leo join the CIA under Frank ‘The Wizard’ Wisner’s guidance, Yevgeny returns to Moscow where he is recruited by KGB spymaster Starik and ...