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Best 1 How I Met Your Mother

How I Met Your Mother is an American sitcom broadcast by CBS from 2005 to 2014. The show centers on Ted Mosby and his friends in New York City, with the narrative unfolding as Ted recounts his experiences to his children over a ten-year period. This story focuses on his journey toward finding love a...

2 White Collar

White Collar centers around the collaboration between FBI Special Agent Peter Burke and con artist Neal Caffrey. The series follows their partnership as Burke utilizes Caffrey’s skills to investigate complex crimes. The show ran for six seasons on USA Network from 2009 to 2014, featuring a cast incl...

3 NYPD Blue
NYPD Blue

NYPD Blue centered on the investigations of a Manhattan police precinct squad. Created by Steven Bochco and David Milch, the show featured an ensemble cast and multiple storylines per episode. It ran for twelve seasons on ABC from 1993 to 2005, becoming the network’s longest-running primetime drama.

4 Law & Order

Law & Order presents a realistic depiction of crime investigation and courtroom proceedings in the United States. The series pioneered a procedural television format by interweaving police work with legal defense. It’s notable for its sustained exploration of justice within the American legal system...

5 Major Crimes

Major Crimes follows the Los Angeles Major Crimes Unit, a specialized team within the LAPD investigating complex and violent crimes. The series, launched in 2012 as a spin-off of *The Closer*, focuses on intricate investigations involving organized crime, terrorism, and significant financial fraud....

6 Legends
Legends

Legends was an American crime drama television series broadcast by TNT from 2014 to 2015. The show originated from Robert Littell’s 2005 novel *Legends: A Novel of Dissimulation* and spanned two seasons, comprising a total of twenty episodes. TNT ultimately canceled the series after its second seaso...

7 Grounded for Life

Grounded for Life is an American sitcom created by Bill Martin and Mike Schiff which initially premiered on Fox in 2001. The show ran across multiple broadcast networks – Fox, The WB – over a six-season period before concluding in 2005. It began as a mid-season replacement and expanded to a full ser...

8 House of Lies

House of Lies is an American television series created by Matthew Carnahan and based on Martin Kihn’s 2005 book. The show depicts a team of management consultants who employ unconventional methods to achieve business objectives. Showtime cancelled the five-season series in May 2016, concluding with...

9 21 Jump Street

21 Jump Street followed a team of young police officers operating under cover within various juvenile environments. The series ran for five seasons, primarily investigating crimes associated with schools and gangs. It originated as “Jump Street Chapel” before its title was altered by the Fox Broadca...

10 Law & Order: Organized Crime

Law & Order: Organized Crime is an American crime drama television series launched in 2021 as a spin-off of the Law & Order franchise. It stars Christopher Meloni reprising his role as Elliot Stabler and follows a multi-episode, single-arc storyline centered on organized crime investigations. The sh...

11 Dark Blue
Dark Blue

Dark Blue was an American crime drama series set in Los Angeles, focusing on Carter Shaw and his undercover unit tasked with combating serious criminals. The team comprised several officers facing personal challenges alongside their work, including a newlywed, an unreliable operative, and a recruit...

12 NCIS: Los Angeles

NCIS: Los Angeles follows the Office of Special Projects, a unit within the Naval Criminal Investigative Service operating in Los Angeles. The show’s cast includes Chris O'Donnell and LL Cool J as it investigates undercover cases for the NCIS. It originated as a spin-off from the original NCIS serie...

13 Without a Trace

Without a Trace is a crime-drama television series focusing on the FBI’s Missing Persons Unit in New York City. The show explores complex cases of disappearances handled by a team led by agent Anthony LaPaglia. It ran for seven seasons, examining themes of loss, trauma and investigative procedure. T...

14 Yes, Dear
Yes, Dear

Yes, Dear is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from 2000 to 2006. The show centered around the dysfunctional but loving Taylor family in suburban Los Angeles. Known for its realistic portrayal of everyday struggles and awkward situations, it offered a relatable look at family dynamics for adult v...

15 NCIS: New Orleans

NCIS: New Orleans is a crime drama and police procedural set in New Orleans, debuting in 2014 as the third installment of the NCIS franchise. The series ran for seven seasons, concluding in 2021 after being initially renewed for its final season in February 2021. It marked the first time a show with...

16 Black Lightning

Black Lightning is an American television drama series developed by Salim Akil, based on the DC Comics character. The show centers around Jefferson Pierce’s return to his role as a superhero following a period of retirement. It explores the consequences of his actions on his personal and professiona...

17 Mike & Molly

Mike & Molly is an American sitcom focusing on the developing relationship between Mike, a police officer, and Molly, a nurse. The show explores their lives and struggles through the lens of Chicago Overeaters Anonymous. Starring Billy Gardell and Melissa McCarthy, it's notable for its portrayal of...

18 Star-Crossed

Star-Crossed is a dystopian teen drama television series set in a future United States. The show explores complex romantic relationships amidst societal control and technological advancements. It centers on a group of teenagers navigating forbidden love and rebellion within a restrictive, futuristic...

19 Pacific Blue

Pacific Blue was an American crime drama series depicting the Santa Monica Police Department’s bicycle patrols of its beaches. The show aired on the USA Network from 1996 to 2000, producing 101 episodes. It was internationally distributed across numerous countries and markets including Europe, South...

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