Looking for some good shows about senior citizens to catch? Of the many different types of people underrepresented on television, none are as rarely depicted as senior citizens. It's strange when you consider the ever-increasing population of elderly folk, but most of television is devoted to the 18-34 demographic, which means the majority of characters shown on screen are in their 20s or 30s. That isn't to say a senior citizen doesn't make an appearance in those shows, but they rarely stand as a main character. Fortunately, Hollywood hasn't completely ignored the elder demographic and there are some fabulous series on television viewers of all ages can enjoy.
The series most people immediately think of when coming up with a good series about senior citizens is Golden Girls—featuring the beloved TV grump Sophia Petrillo—and it's far from the only one. Recent additions like Downton Abbey feature a large cast of seniors while classics like Matlock were filmed well into the actors' early seventies. In short, there's a decent list of shows about older people—and you can find the best of them below.
For some great recommendations on shows about the elderly, browse this list and feel free to add any similar shows you think are missing! You can also check out some movies featuring seniors and shows that focus specifically on old folks who have retired.
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9519The Golden Girls
Bea Arthur, Betty WhiteThe Golden Girls is an American sitcom, created by Susan Harris, that originally aired on NBC... more
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5734Grace and Frankie
Jane Fonda, Lily TomlinGrace and Frankie (Netflix, 2015) is an American comedy-drama web television series created by... more- 33923
Murder, She Wrote
Angela Lansbury, William WindomThis show is a television mystery series starring Angela Lansbury as mystery writer and... more - 43016
The Cool Kids
Vicki Lawrence, Martin MullThe Cool Kids (Fox, 2018) is an American sitcom television series created by Charlie Day and... more - 53523
Hot in Cleveland
Valerie Bertinelli, Jane LeevesHot in Cleveland is an American sitcom on TV Land starring Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves,... more - 63017
Matlock
Andy Griffith, Linda PurlMatlock is an American television legal drama, starring Andy Griffith in the title role of... more - 72817
Downton Abbey
Hugh Bonneville, Phyllis LoganDownton Abbey (ITV, 2010) is a British historical drama television series created by Julian... more - 82820
Columbo
Peter Falk, Mike LallyColumbo is an American television series starring Peter Falk as a detective with the Los... more - 91910
Soap
Rod Roddy, Katherine HelmondSoap is an American sitcom that originally ran on ABC from 1977 into 1981. The show was... more - 101912
Blue Bloods
Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget MoynahanBlue Bloods is an American police procedural drama series shown on CBS in the United States... more - 112115
Dallas
Larry Hagman, Ken KerchevalDallas is a long-running American prime time television soap opera that aired from April 2,... more - 122115
Betty White's Off Their Rockers
Richard Herd, Ted LangeBetty White's Off Their Rockers (NBC, 2012) is an American comedy television series based on... more - 131712
In the Heat of the Night
Carroll O'Connor, Howard RollinsIn the Heat of the Night is an American television series based on the film and the novel of... more - 142117
Dynasty
John Forsythe, Linda EvansDynasty (ABC, 1981) is an American prime time television soap opera created by Richard and... more 
1500Me and My Grandma
Eva Gutowski, Shelby RabaraMe and My Grandma (YouTube Red, 2017) is an American comedy web series created by Eva Gutowski... more- 16126
Last Tango in Halifax
Sarah Lancashire, Nicola WalkerLast Tango in Halifax is a British romantic drama series that started airing on BBC One on 20... more - 171714
The Waltons
Jon Walmsley, Mary Beth McDonoughThe Waltons is an American television series created by Earl Hamner, Jr., based on his book... more - 18106
Harry's Law
Kathy Bates, Nate CorddryHarry's Law is an American legal comedy-drama television series created by David E. Kelley,... more - 191514
Call The Midwife
Jessica Raine, Miranda HartCall the Midwife (BBC, 2012) is a British period drama series created by Heidi Thomas. The... more - 2097
Midsomer Murders
Suzi Quatro, John NettlesThis is a British television detective drama that has aired on ITV since 1997. The show is... more - 211314
House of Cards
Kevin Spacey, Robin WrightHouse of Cards (Netflix, 2013) is an American political drama television series developed by... more - 221620
The West Wing
Martin Sheen, Rob LoweThe West Wing (NBC, 1999) is an American serial political drama television series created by... more - 2389
Men of a Certain Age
Ray Romano, Scott BakulaMen of a Certain Age is an American comedy-drama television series, which premiered on TNT on... more - 241316
Bleep My Dad Says
William Shatner, Jonathan Sadowski$#*! My Dad Says is an American television sitcom produced by Warner Bros. Television that... more - 2558
Amazing Stories
Charles Durning, Douglas SealeAmazing Stories is a fantasy, horror, and science fiction television anthology series created... more
