What's The Most Famous TV Show Set In Every State?
Some shows, like Hawaii Five-O, are inextricably linked to the states in which they're set. Others have seemingly nothing to do with their setting. The Pretender, for example, is set in Delaware but could've happened anywhere. Still, there are famous TV shows from every state (well, there are shows set in every state, though they may vary in degrees of fame).
There are famous movies from each state and every US citizen knows the funny cliche about his or her hometown. In fact, many people love their respective states so much because Hollywood has glamorized them. The familiar neighborhood coffee shop that you grew up with is even better because Jerry goes there all the time in Seinfeld.
Does your hometown have any landmarks that ended up on primetime TV?
1Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn- Premiered: January 20, 2008
- Genres: Crime,Drama
Walter White's story is known by so many. Those who haven't seen Breaking Bad are often considered to be pop culture pariahs. The series won 146 awards with 225 nominations, putting Albuquerque, NM on the map.
2Trey Parker, Matt Stone- Premiered: August 13, 1997
- Genres: Animation,Comedy
With over 20 seasons under its belt, South Park is one of the most famous shows in American pop culture. It's more relevant than ever. Almost everybody is familiar with the crude fourth graders from the small mountain town of South Park, CO. No other Colorado show can boast such an illustrious run.
3Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green- Premiered: January 31, 1999
- Genres: Animation,Comedy
With over 15 seasons and a handful of Emmy Awards, Family Guy is a pretty easy choice for Rhode Island's most famous show. Even though Providence takes place in the state's capital, Family Guy is more well known. The animated series even survived cancelation. It can't be stopped.
![Massachusetts - 'Cheers']()
4Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman, George Wendt- Premiered: September 30, 1982
- Genres: Comedy
Cheers ran for 11 seasons, winning 28 Emmy Awards, six Golden Globes, and a heap of other accolades. Maybe you're too young to have seen the show, but you probably know lyrics from the Cheers theme song and want to go "where everybody knows your name." Additionally, Cheers characters Sam and Diane were the original Ross and Rachel. This groundbreaking show helped make Massachusetts even more famous.
![Michigan - 'Home Improvement']()
5Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Earl Hindman- Premiered: September 17, 1991
- Genres: Comedy
Tim Allen is pretty outspoken about his Michigan roots. He even voices the state tourism campaign, "Pure Michigan." It's no wonder that Allen's show, Home Improvement, is set in his Detroit stomping ground. After running for eight seasons and giving the world a positive glimpse of the Great Lakes State, it's no wonder that the show even spawned a video game, Home Improvement: Power Tool Pursuit.
![New Jersey - 'The Sopranos']()
6James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco- Premiered: January 10, 1999
- Genres: Crime,Drama
The Sopranos is more Jersey than The Jersey Shore. In just six seasons, this show racked up 301 award nominations and 118 wins. It's easily regarded as one of the best shows of all time, even if people hate the final scene.
