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- CreatorJenji KohanStarsMary-Louise ParkerHunter ParrishAlexander GouldWhen a suburban mother turns to dealing marijuana in order to maintain her privileged lifestyle after her husband dies, she finds out just how addicted her entire neighborhood already is.The Showtime dark comedy-drama series was created and executive produced by Jenji Kohan, who served as the showrunner and head writer. It tells of Nancy Botwin (Mary-Louise Parker), who becomes a pot dealer to support her children (played by Hunter Parish and Alexander Gould) financially following the abrupt death of her husband, Juddah (Jefferey Dean Morgan). Nancy also has her juvenile and foolish brother-in-law (Juddah's brother), Uncle Andy (Justin Kirk), move in to help raise her kids. Related characters on the series is her narcissistic neighbor Celia Hodes (Elizabeth Perkins), a manic PTA mother, who departed after five seasons; and Nancy's often-puzzled acquaintance Doug Wilson (Kevin Nealon).
- CreatorRobert BordenBruce HelfordGeorge LopezStarsGeorge LopezConstance MarieLuis Armand GarciaComedian George Lopez stars as a Los Angeles manufacturing plant manager attempting to deal with his wacky family along with random mishaps.The ABC sitcom was created and executive produced by George Lopez, Bruce Helford, and Robert Borden; the latter two serving as showrunners and head writers. The show, which takes place in downtown Los Angeles, stars comedian George Lopez as himself; along with Constance Marie as his wife, Angie; Valente Rodriguez as George's childhood best friend, Ernie; Masiela Lusha as George's eldest daughter, Carmen (replaced by Angie's niece, Veronica--played by Aimee Garcia--during the sixth and final season); Luis Armand Garcia as George's youngest son, Max; Belita Moreno as George's bitter mother, Benny; and Emiliano Díez as Angie's father, Vic.
- CreatorBradley BredewegPeter PaigeStarsTeri PoloSherri SaumHayden ByerlyTeenager Callie Jacob is placed in a foster home with a lesbian couple and their blend of biological, adoptive, and foster children.Created and executive produced by Brad Bredeweg and Peter Paige, who serve as showrunners and head writers, the ABC family drama follows lesbian couple, Stef and Lena, a cop and school administrator respectively, and their multi-ethnic and diversely racial adopted family.
- CreatorJason KatimsStarsPeter KrauseLauren GrahamDax ShepardThe lives and tragedies of the Braverman family tree.Developed and executive produced by Jason Katims, who served as the showrunner and head writer, the dramedy tells of
- CreatorSimon FullerStarsRyan SeacrestMark ThompsonRandy JacksonTwelve American finalists (six men and six women) compete in a singing contest.Created and executive produced by Simon Fuller, the #1 rated reality series is a singing competition that originally aired on FOX, which have launched the singing and acting careers of highly succesful American Idol winners, particularly Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Phillips Phillips, David Cook, Jordin Sparks, Fantasia Barrino, and Ruben Studdard, as well as fourth place finalist Chris Daughtry, seventh place finalist Jennifer Hudson, and runner-ups Adam Lambert, Clay Aiken, and David Archuleta. The series original judges for the first twelve seasons were record executive Randy Jackson, with Simon Cowell, also a record executive, departing after nine seasons, following singer/recording artist Paula Abdul's departure after the eighth season.
- StarsLouis WalshSimon CowellDermot O'LearyBritish singing competition in which contestants sing cover songs to try and impress judges and voting viewers.The hit TV shows' franchise started in the United Kingdom which is created and executive produced by Simon Cowell, who serves as the showrunner and distributor. The winner of the series obtains a $5 million dollar recording contract with Cowell's record label, Syco, and has launched the careers of such Grammy Award-winning and multi-plantimum artists as series 3 winner Leona Lewis and third-place finalist One Direction.
- StarsSimon CowellDemi LovatoL.A. ReidIn this American version of the hit UK show, Simon Cowell and his fellow judges search for a singer who has the "X factor".The hit TV shows' franchise started in the United Kingdom which is created and executive produced by Simon Cowell, who served as the showrunner and distributor for its entire three season run. Like the UK show, the winner of the US series obtained a $5 million dollar recording contract with Cowell's record label, Syco, and has launched the singing career of third place finalist Fifth Harmony.
- CreatorPolly DraperStarsNat WolffAlex WolffThomas BatuelloThe lives of a tween rock band led by real-life singer-songwriting/musician brothers Nat and Alex Wolff.The series depicts the daily lives of creator/showrunner/head writer/director Polly Draper's sons who lead a fictional world-renowned rock band in New York City. As a mockumentary-styled, the storyline is an embellishment of their real lives and the fictional presence of a camera is often acknowledged. Lead vocals and instrumentation are contributed by the siblings; they wrote the lyrics themselves. The show stars Nat Wolff and Alex Wolff, the lead singer-songwriter and drummer, respectively. Nat's fictional female admirer and real life friends--including the guitarist who had no prior acquaintance with the family--feature as the other band members, with the siblings' genuine father and Draper's husband as their according-playing dad and Draper's niece as the group's babysitter.
- CreatorJeff FranklinStarsBob SagetJohn StamosDave CoulierA widowed sportscaster raises his three daughters with assistance from his rock and roll brother-in-law and madcap best friend.
- CreatorJeff FranklinStarsCandace Cameron BureJodie SweetinDashiell MessittIn a continuation of Full House (1987), D.J. Fuller is a mother of three young boys and is a recent widow. D.J.'s sister Stephanie, her best friend Kimmy and Kimmy's teenage daughter all move in to help raise her sons. The house is now a lot fuller.
- CreatorJim GeoghanDanny KallisStarsCole SprouseDylan SprouseBrenda SongComedy about identical twins living at the Tipton Hotel with their single mother who is a lounge singer at the hotel.
- CreatorKim BassStarsKenan ThompsonKel MitchellKen ForeeKenan and Kel: two best friends who live in Chicago are always dragged down by Kenan's get rich quick schemes while orange soda-loving buddy Kel is dragged along but tends to mess things up.
- CreatorKim BassGary GilbertFred ShaffermanStarsTia MowryTamera Mowry-HousleyJackée HarryTia Landry and Tamera Campbell are twins separated at birth who learn of each other's existence and come together as teenagers.
- CreatorDan SchneiderStarsAmanda BynesDrake BellNancy SullivanA comedy sketch show centered around All That (1994) alum Amanda Bynes.
- CreatorDan SchneiderStarsDrake BellJosh PeckMiranda CosgroveTwo teenage boys with clashing personalities - one is a slick musician, the other a clumsy nerd - must navigate high school and family life together after becoming step-brothers.
- CreatorDan SchneiderStarsMiranda CosgroveJerry TrainorJennette McCurdyCarly hosts her own home-grown web show, iCarly, Carly and sidekick Sam's regular webcasts ultimately feature everything from comedy sketches and talent contests to interviews, recipes, and problem-solving.
- StarsWhoopi GoldbergJoy BeharVirginia HamiltonFive women with very different outlooks on politics, Hollywood and its stars, and current events discuss these and other divisive topics of the day. Originated by Barbara Walters and currently led by longtime host, Whoopi Goldberg.
- CreatorJ.J. AbramsJeffrey LieberDamon LindelofStarsJorge GarciaJosh HollowayYunjin KimThe survivors of a plane crash are forced to work together in order to survive on a seemingly deserted tropical island.
- CreatorRobert CochranJoel SurnowStarsKiefer SutherlandMary Lynn RajskubCarlos BernardCounter Terrorism Agent Jack Bauer races against the clock to subvert terrorist plots and save his nation from ultimate disaster.
- CreatorDick WolfStarsMariska HargitayChristopher MeloniIce-TThis series follows the Special Victims Unit, a specially trained squad of detectives in the New York City Police Department that investigate sexually related crimes.
- CreatorJeff DavisStarsKirsten VangsnessMatthew Gray GublerA.J. CookA group of criminal profilers who work for the FBI as members of its Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) using behavioral analysis and profiling to help investigate crimes and find the suspect known as the unsub.
- CreatorEllen DeGeneresStarsEllen DeGeneresStephen BossAndy LassnerA mix of celebrity interviews, musical performers, audience participation games, and segments spotlighting real people with extraordinary stories and talents.
- CreatorScott FellowsDan SchneiderStarsJamie Lynn SpearsPaul ButcherChristopher MasseyZoey Brooks and her brother, Dustin, attend their first day at Pacific Coast Academy, a private boarding school that enrolls girls for the first time in its history.
- CreatorMichael PoryesSusan ShermanStarsRaven-SymonéOrlando BrownAnneliese van der PolA teenage girl periodically receives brief psychic visions of the near future. Trying to make these visions come true results in trouble, and hilarious situations, for the girl and her friends.
- CreatorTerri MinskyStarsHilary DuffAdam LambergRobert CarradineLizzie McGuire, a clumsy middle school girl, navigates through teenage issues while enjoying her childhood years with genuine friends, an annoying younger brother and loving parents.
- CreatorTim MaileDouglas TuberStarsRaviv UllmanAmy BrucknerCraig AntonA family from 2121 is stuck in 2004, trying desperately to fit in.