The 400 Most Notable TV Shows Set in New York City
What we now consider the City of New York was founded in 1624, as a trading post, eventually called "New Amsterdam" by the Dutch who were running things for awhile, before it became the Megalopolis it is, now. Of course that ignores the fact that people were likely living on that land centuries before Julius Caesar led the Roman Empire, but hey, it doesn't count until the Europeans do it, right?
That 1624 date means that 2024 is the 400th Anniversary of New York City and to celebrate that historic year, I have compiled a list of the 400 Most Notable Television Shows that were set in NYC.
The Ground Rules:
New York City needs to be a primary location for the action. So, for example, even though "The Simpsons" visited New York in an episode, that wouldn't count. It's not about visiting the city; it's about being here.
Also, some shows change their locale; they may either move from or to NYC. We can consider those programs, presuming at least one season of the show was New York based.
And some shows split focus between two or more locations within their episodes. If one of those regular settings is a part of New York City, that qualifies it to be considered.
NOTE: This list is in reverse order. The show listed as 1 is, in fact, show #400.
Also - the list expands during the year, to reach 400 before the end of 2024.
That 1624 date means that 2024 is the 400th Anniversary of New York City and to celebrate that historic year, I have compiled a list of the 400 Most Notable Television Shows that were set in NYC.
The Ground Rules:
New York City needs to be a primary location for the action. So, for example, even though "The Simpsons" visited New York in an episode, that wouldn't count. It's not about visiting the city; it's about being here.
Also, some shows change their locale; they may either move from or to NYC. We can consider those programs, presuming at least one season of the show was New York based.
And some shows split focus between two or more locations within their episodes. If one of those regular settings is a part of New York City, that qualifies it to be considered.
NOTE: This list is in reverse order. The show listed as 1 is, in fact, show #400.
Also - the list expands during the year, to reach 400 before the end of 2024.
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