They say money is the root of all evil and that may be why TV shows about rich people are so fascinating to those of us without it. For those who don't have it and for the lucky ones who do, money can create some serious problems. When TV shows feature the rich, one of the clearest aspects of their lives is that they have many of the same problems the rest of the world does. Whether it's their relationships, legal troubles, or simply not being able to afford the 75 foot yacht, rich people have their problems too.
Looking back through the years, there have been plenty of TV shows about rich people with some topping the charts of critical and audience acclaim. Shows like Arrested Development hilariously examine the lives of rich people who are seeming up to no good while other series like Downton Abbey are less about the money and more about the role of money in society. Whatever genre interests you, there's bound to be a recommendation or two on this list that are certain to entertain. For more recommendations, browse this list and feel free to add any similar shows and movies you think are missing!
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708190Gossip Girl
Blake Lively, Leighton MeesterPremiered: 2007
Gossip Girl (The CW, 2007) is an American teen drama television series created by Josh... more on Wikipedia
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27984Succession
Brian Cox, Jeremy StrongPremiered: 2018
Succession (HBO, 2018) is an American television drama series created by Jesse Armstrong. When... more on Wikipedia3
19261Elite
María Pedraza, Itzan EscamillaPremiered: 2018
Elite (Netflix, 2018) is a Spanish thriller teen drama web television series created by Carlos... more on Wikipedia4
294127Billions
Damian Lewis, Paul GiamattiPremiered: 2016
Billions (Showtime, 2016) is an American television drama series created by Brian Koppelman,... more on Wikipedia5
302139Dynasty
John Forsythe, Linda EvansPremiered: 1981
Dynasty (ABC, 1981) is an American prime time television soap opera created by Richard and... more on Wikipedia6
19577Downton Abbey
Hugh Bonneville, Phyllis LoganPremiered: 2010
Downton Abbey (ITV, 2010) is a British historical drama television series created by Julian... more on Wikipedia7
18272The Crown
Claire Foy, Matt SmithPremiered: 2016
The Crown (Netflix, 2016) is an American-British biographical drama series created by Peter... more on Wikipedia8
210101Revenge
Emily VanCamp, Madeleine StowePremiered: 2011
Revenge (ABC, 2011) is an American drama television series created by Mike Kelley, inspired by... more on Wikipedia9
14069Big Little Lies
Reese Witherspoon, Nicole KidmanPremiered: 2017
Big Little Lies (HBO, 2017) is an American dramatic miniseries created by David E. Kelley,... more on Wikipedia10
14776The O.C.
Mischa Barton, Adam BrodyPremiered: 2003
The O.C. (Fox, 2003) is an American teen drama television series created by Josh Schwartz. A... more on Wikipedia11
17097The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Will Smith, James AveryPremiered: 1990
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is an American television sitcom that originally aired on NBC from... more on Wikipedia12
1327290210
Rob Estes, Shenae GrimesPremiered: 2008
90210 (The CW, 2008) is an American teen drama television series developed by Rob Thomas, Gabe... more on Wikipedia13
12673The Royals
Elizabeth Hurley, William MoseleyPremiered: 2012
The Royals (E!, 2015) is an American drama television series created by Mark Schwahn. Helena... more on Wikipedia14
10169Scream Queens
Emma Roberts, Jamie Lee CurtisPremiered: 2015
Scream Queens (Fox, 2015) is an American comedy horror television series created by Ryan... more on Wikipedia15
9666Sex and the City
Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim CattrallPremiered: 1998
Sex and the City (HBO, 1998) is an American romantic comedy-drama television series created by... more on Wikipedia16
7752Empire
Terrence Howard, Taraji P. HensonPremiered: 2015
Empire (Fox, 2015) is an American musical drama television series created by Lee Daniels and... more on Wikipedia17
8158Entourage
Kevin Connolly, Adrian GrenierPremiered: 2004
Entourage is an American comedy-drama television series that premiered on HBO on July 18, 2004... more on Wikipedia18
8160Arrow
Stephen Amell, Katie CassidyPremiered: 2012
Arrow (The CW, 2012) is an American superhero television series developed by Greg Berlanti,... more on Wikipedia19
8565Ballers
Dwayne Johnson, Rob CorddryPremiered: HBO
Ballers (HBO, 2015) is an American comedy-drama television series created by Stephen Levinson.... more on Wikipedia20
8565Arrested Development
Jason Bateman, Michael CeraPremiered: 2003
Arrested Development (Fox, 2003) is an American television sitcom created by Mitchell Hurwitz.... more on Wikipedia21
7253House of Cards
Kevin Spacey, Robin WrightPremiered: 2013
House of Cards (Netflix, 2013) is an American political drama television series developed by... more on Wikipedia22
7054The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Rachel Brosnahan, Michael ZegenPremiered: 2017
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon Video, 2017) is an American period comedy-drama web... more on Wikipedia23
4022Grand Hotel
Demian Bichir, Roselyn SanchezPremiered: 2019
Grand Hotel (ABC, 2019) is an American drama television series based on the Spanish TV series.... more on Wikipedia24
4529Dallas
Larry Hagman, Ken KerchevalPremiered: 1978
Dallas is a long-running American prime time television soap opera that aired from April 2,... more on Wikipedia25
50Bridgerton
Adjoa Andoh, Julie AndrewsPremiered: 2020
Bridgerton (Netflix, 2020) is an American period drama television series created by Shonda... more on Wikipedia
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