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While HBO was delivering prestige shows, reality TV was on the rise.
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As the decade went on, shows got more prestigious, with AMC introducingMad Menin 2007 andBreaking Badin 2008.
Ever wonder why there seems to be aCSIor anNCISprogram based in every major city?
Find out where to stream the best TV shows of the 2000s, below.
Every list of the best television shows of all time has this somewhere near the top.
It even spawned a successful spin-off,Better Call Saul.
Stream now on Netflix.
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Yeah, its complicated, to put it lightly.
Stream now on Paramount+.
Friday Night Lights(20062011)
Clear eyes, full hearts, cant lose!
If the thought of watching five seasons of football makes you want to gag, dont worry!
The show is more about family, friendship, and the passion it takes to dedicate yourself to something.
Purchase on Amazon Prime Video.
What group of friends hasnt discussed which iconic character theyre most like?
Were not sure there is one.
Stream now on HBO MaxorHulu.
Greys Anatomy(2005)
Do we have to explain what a phenomenon this show was?
And no, its not too late to get into it and caught up.
Gossip Girl(20072012)
The best, hottest, dumbest, best show ever.
Like, this series is iconic.
Stream now on HBO MaxorNetflix.
But those original eps, once you start to understand them, are nothing short of genius.
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The series won 10 Emmys and is responsible for making Neil Patrick Harris a household name.
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And boy, did they have a lot of feelings.
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Six Feet Under(20012005)
If youre looking for a happy-go-lucky show, keep scrolling.
But for those who like dark humor, then this is the series for you.
Stream now on Hulu.
House(20042012)
This clever adaptation of Sherlock Holmes (get it?
But his American accent is so good!
And it is so good.
Stream now on Amazon Prime.
Watch now on Hulu.
And then when they introduce all the new elements…die-hard fans lost their minds.
It gets people hooked to this day.
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Its sexy, stylish, and blessedly grown-up.
And the performances are killer too.
Buy on Amazon Primeorstream on AMC+.
Watch now on Peacock.
The Office(20052013)
Does this series even need an introduction?
Good luck finding someone whos never heard ofThe Office.
Actually, you probably wont even be able to find anyone who hasnt seen at least one episode.
Get to know the characters at Dunder Mifflinyou might recognize some of the hilarious personalities in your own coworkers.
Groundbreaking in ways, but not for the faint of heart.
Weve got the patriarch with his much younger second wife, starting his family over again.
The normal suburban nuclear family with kids they can barely control.
And a gay couple adopting.
All the pieces fit together to form a picture thats heartwarming and fun.
Very much a series for viewers of all ages.
Watch now on HuluorPeacock.
Stream onThe Roku Channel.
The O.C.
(20032007)
The O.C.walked soGossip Girlcould run.
Creator Josh Schwartz was one of the brains behind both teen dramas.
The show spans a decade as the friends learn about life, love, and loss.
Stream now on HuluorHBO Max.
Psych(20062014)
What could be the best asset to law enforcement?
Being able to predict the future.
Well, thats what main character Shawn Spencer convinces the police that he can do.
Except his knowledge comes from a powerful and practiced skill of observationnot from being able to see the future.
Stream now on PeacockorAmazon Prime TV.
Poehlers character, Leslie Knope, works as a midlevel bureaucrat in an Indiana parks and recreation department.
Of course, she runs into (hilarious) difficulties with her project.
Pushing Daisies(20072009)
Imagine being able to bring people back from the dead.
It sounds a little creepy, but stay with us here.
The main character, Ned, can touch a dead body and bring it back to life.
He uses his gift for good and brings back victims for find their killer.
Scrubs(20012010)
Think of this asGreys Anatomys funny friend.
LikeGreys, the show focuses on a group of medical interns completing their residency at a teaching hospital.
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An American version never made it far, but the U.K. original remains a gritty fan favorite.
The series follows a con man from the future and his team of alien hunters.
A must-see for Whovians.
If youre ever wondering whether something in this series is self-aware, trust, it is.
Watch now on PeacockorHulu.
Its never even explored or explained!
Ah, well, maybe not everything needs to make sense!
And thanks to the rebootRavens Home,a whole new generation is getting in on the funky fun.
It just happens to be the most exciting day of all time.
Its dated now, but still gripping.
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(Warning: Things get kooky by the end.)
Buy on Amazon Prime.
Watch now on HBO Max.
Gilmore Girls(20002007)
What can we say aboutGilmore Girlsthat hasnt already been said?
If you havent watched the drama about the fast-talking, coffee-drinking mother-daughter duo, you havent lived.
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People seriously love this show and its spin-off series,The Legend of Korra.
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A lighter take onLaw and Orderstyle television orThe X-Fileswithout the paranormal.
Hes a hapless geek who accidentally got government secrets in his brain!
Watch now on Amazon Prime.
Degrassi: The Next Generation(20012015)
Degrassiis pretty much the gift that keeps on giving.
Oh, and the show blessed us with Drake, making it a must-watch.
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Stream now on The CW.
Just give it a go and see how you like it, okay?
Stream now on Disney+.
Its less mean-spirited than it sounds.
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Nerds, this ones for you.
Smallville(20012011)
Who was Superman before he put on the cape?
Stream now on Paramount+orHulu.
The series revolved around the experiences of Felicity and her friends as they attend college in New York City.
Each season follows each year of college: freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior.
OnCurb, theSeinfeldcocreator plays a fictional (but only slightly fictional) version of himself.
It is cringe comedy at its best and has maintained a fresh perspective through all these years.
Together they do everything it takes to win every case.
Dirty Sexy Money(20072009)
Successionbut make it data pipe TV.
The short-lived ABC drama follows Nick (Peter Krause), a lawyer for the Darlings.
In the show Reba is a divorced mom trying to raise her kids, one of which is pregnant.
Samantha Who?
Ugly Betty(20062010)
Ugly Bettyhad ahugemoment in pop culture during its first season.
Stream seasons 117 onNetflixor 122 onParamount +.
The series eventually spawned multipleCSIspin-offs while sharing a universe withCold CaseandWithout a Trace.
Stream now on Paramount +.
Watch the new season on Hulu.
White Collar(20092014)
Two years before there wasSuits, there wasWhite Collar.
The show had such an impact on American culture that Disney+ is currently working on afour-episode revival.
Stream now on Disney +.
Purchase on Apple TVorAmazon Prime.
