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  • Ricky Gervais in The Office (2001)

    1. The Office

    2001–200314 epsTV-MATV Series
    8.5 (129K)
    The story of an office that faces closure when the company decides to downsize its branches. A documentary film crew follow staff and the manager David Brent as they continue their daily lives.
    CreatorsRicky GervaisStephen MerchantStarsRicky GervaisMartin FreemanMackenzie Crook
  • Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, and B.J. Novak in The Office (2005)

    2. The Office

    2005–2013188 epsTV-14TV Series
    9.0 (785K)
    A mockumentary on a group of typical office workers, where the workday consists of ego clashes, inappropriate behavior, tedium and romance.
    CreatorsGreg DanielsRicky GervaisStephen MerchantStarsSteve CarellJenna FischerJohn Krasinski
  • Shameless (2004)

    3. Shameless

    2004–2013139 epsTV-MATV Series
    8.0 (20K)
    The lives and relationships of a group of siblings and their estranged father Frank Gallagher on a rough Manchester estate.
    CreatorPaul AbbottStarsDavid ThrelfallRebecca AtkinsonAlice Barry
  • William H. Macy, Steve Howey, Cameron Monaghan, Shanola Hampton, Jeremy Allen White, Ethan Cutkosky, and Emma Kenney in Shameless (2011)

    4. Shameless

    2011–2021134 epsTV-MATV Series
    8.5 (315K)
    A scrappy, feisty, fiercely loyal Chicago family makes no apologies.
    CreatorsPaul AbbottJohn WellsStarsEmmy RossumWilliam H. MacyEthan Cutkosky
  • James Buckley, Blake Harrison, Simon Bird, and Joe Thomas in The Inbetweeners (2008)

    5. The Inbetweeners

    2008–201018 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.4 (98K)
    Follows four friends and their antics during their final years of school.
    CreatorsDamon BeesleyIain MorrisStarsSimon BirdJames BuckleyBlake Harrison
  • The Inbetweeners (2012)

    6. The Inbetweeners

    201212 epsTV-14TV Series
    2.9 (5K)
    Four high school friends are not cool or popular, but not total dorks, either.
    CreatorBrad CopelandStarsBubba LewisZack PearlmanJoey Pollari
  • James Corden, Ruth Jones, Joanna Page, and Mathew Horne in Gavin & Stacey (2007)

    7. Gavin & Stacey

    2007–202422 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.2 (27K)
    Essex and Wales collide when Gavin and Stacey fall in love, bringing their friends, family and baggage with them.
    CreatorsJames CordenRuth JonesStarsMathew HorneJoanna PageJames Corden
  • Us & Them (2014)

    8. Us & Them

    2014–20157 epsTV Series
    5.1 (322)
    Focuses on the key life moments for Gavin and Stacey, who try to maintain their relationship while combining their polarizing families' lives.
    CreatorDavid RosenStarsJason RitterAlexis BledelKerri Kenney
  • Dermot O'Leary, Sharon Osbourne, Nicole Scherzinger, Simon Cowell, and Louis Walsh in The X Factor UK (2004)

    9. The X Factor UK

    2004–2024449 epsTV Series
    4.4 (5K)
    British singing competition in which contestants sing cover songs to try and impress judges and voting viewers.
    StarsLouis WalshSimon CowellDermot O'Leary
  • The X Factor (2011)

    10. The X Factor

    2011–201380 epsTV-PGTV Series
    5.0 (6.1K)
    In this American version of the hit UK show, Simon Cowell and his fellow judges search for a singer who has the "X factor".
    StarsSimon CowellDemi LovatoL.A. Reid
  • Nicholas Hoult, Jack O'Connell, Dakota Blue Richards, Dev Patel, Kaya Scodelario, and Kathryn Prescott in Skins (2007)

    11. Skins

    2007–201361 epsTV-MATV Series
    8.2 (98K)
    The story of a group of British teens who are trying to grow up and find love and happiness despite questionable parenting and teachers who would rather be friends (and lovers) than authority figures.
    CreatorsJamie BrittainBryan ElsleyStarsKaya ScodelarioNicholas HoultJoe Dempsie
  • Skins (2011)

    12. Skins

    201110 epsTV-14TV Series
    3.8 (5.9K)
    About a group of teenagers in their final years of high school in Baltimore.
    CreatorsBryan ElsleyJames BrittainJamie BrittainStarsDanny FlahertyRon MustafaJames Newman
  • Life on Mars (2006)

    13. Life on Mars

    2006–200716 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.3 (34K)
    After a near-fatal car accident, smart, savvy, sharp-suited detective Sam is mysteriously transported back to 1973. Confused by his new surroundings, Sam tries to return to the present, but the police force of long ago needs his help.
    CreatorsMatthew GrahamTony JordanAshley PharoahStarsJohn SimmPhilip GlenisterLiz White
  • Harvey Keitel, Gretchen Mol, Michael Imperioli, and Jason O'Mara in Life on Mars (2008)

    14. Life on Mars

    2008–200918 epsTV-14TV Series
    7.5 (11K)
    A present day car accident mysteriously sends a detective back to the 1970s.
    CreatorsJosh AppelbaumAndré NemecScott RosenbergStarsJason O'MaraMichael ImperioliGretchen Mol
  • The IT Crowd (2006)

    15. The IT Crowd

    2006–201325 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.5 (172K)
    The comedic misadventures of Roy, Moss and their grifting supervisor Jen, a rag-tag team of IT support workers at a large corporation headed by a hotheaded yuppie.
    StarsChris O'DowdRichard AyoadeKatherine Parkinson
  • Joel McHale, Jessica St. Clair, and Richard Ayoade in The IT Crowd (2006)

    16. The IT Crowd

    200630mTV-14TV Movie
    5.9 (2.1K)
    Follows the story of two computer geeks who work in the I.T. department of a major company, and their female supervisor who's actually a grifter.
    DirectorGail MancusoStarsRocky CarrollShea CurryJessica St. Clair
  • Leslie Ash, Martin Clunes, Neil Morrissey, and Caroline Quentin in Men Behaving Badly (1992)

    17. Men Behaving Badly

    1992–201445 epsTV-14TV Series
    7.7 (9K)
    Two best friends in their early 30s, with completely opposite personalities. live together. Their girlfriends try to help them take on more responsibilities, but they seldom respond well and usually end up drinking together.
    CreatorSimon NyeStarsMartin ClunesCaroline QuentinLeslie Ash
  • Justine Bateman, Rob Schneider, and Ron Eldard in Men Behaving Badly (1996)

    18. Men Behaving Badly

    1996–199735 epsTV Series
    6.3 (941)
    Kevin and Jamie are two roommates. While both are content to wallow in their immaturity, Kevin must contend with his girlfriend Sarah's attempt to "improve" him. Jamie is always ready to provide immoral support.
    CreatorMatthew CarlsonStarsRob SchneiderDina Spybey-WatersRon Eldard
  • Queer as Folk (1999)

    19. Queer as Folk

    1999–200010 epsTV-MATV Series
    8.2 (7.9K)
    A groundbreaking gay adult drama which chronicles the lives of Stuart and Vince, as well as 15-year-old Nathan, who is in love with Stuart.
    CreatorRussell T. DaviesStarsAidan GillenCraig KellyCharlie Hunnam
  • Sharon Gless, Hal Sparks, Michelle Clunie, Robert Gant, Thea Gill, Gale Harold, Randy Harrison, Scott Lowell, and Peter Paige in Queer as Folk (2000)

    20. Queer as Folk

    2000–200583 epsTV-MATV Series
    8.5 (23K)
    Brash humor and genuine emotion make up this series revolving around the lives, loves, ambitions, careers and friendships of a group of gay men and women living on Liberty Avenue in contemporary Pittsburgh, PA.
    CreatorsRon CowenDaniel LipmanRussell T. DaviesStarsGale HaroldHal SparksRandy Harrison
  • Getting On (2009)

    21. Getting On

    2009–201215 epsTV-MATV Series
    8.1 (1.6K)
    Darkly comic drama series about life on an NHS geriatric ward.
    StarsJo BrandVicki PepperdineJoanna Scanlan
  • Alex Borstein, Laurie Metcalf, Niecy Nash, and Mel Rodriguez in Getting On (2013)

    22. Getting On

    2013–201518 epsTV-MATV Series
    7.8 (4.2K)
    Cranky nurses, anxious doctors, and administrators wrestle with the darkly comic, honest, and compassionate realities of caring for the elderly in a rundown hospital.
    CreatorsJo BrandMark V. OlsenStarsLaurie MetcalfAlex BorsteinNiecy Nash
  • Sirens (2011)

    23. Sirens

    20116 epsTV Series
    8.0 (2.4K)
    An insight into the lives of three paramedics, who must deal with the stress and tribulations of the job as well as their personal lives.
    CreatorBrian FillisStarsRhys ThomasKayvan NovakRichard Madden
  • Kevin Daniels, Michael Mosley, and Kevin Bigley in Sirens (2014)

    24. Sirens

    2014–201523 epsTV-14TV Series
    7.8 (7K)
    A comedy that follows three Chicago EMTs who despite their narcissistic and self-destructive personalities are uniquely qualified to save lives.
    CreatorsBob FisherDenis LearyStarsMichael MosleyKevin DanielsKevin Bigley
  • Russell Tovey, Lenora Crichlow, and Aidan Turner in Being Human (2008)

    25. Being Human

    2008–201337 epsTV-14TV Series
    7.8 (27K)
    A vampire, a werewolf and a ghost live together as they deal with the challenges of being supernatural creatures.
    CreatorToby WhithouseStarsLenora CrichlowRussell ToveyAidan Turner

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