You May Be a Basic Bro If You Love These TV Shows

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Updated July 15, 2023 6.0K votes 615 voters
Over 600 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of You May Be a Basic Bro If You Love These TV Shows
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List includes current TV shows only - can be from any network or streaming platform.
Latest additions: UFC Primetime, WWE, Monday Night Football
Most divisive: The Big Bang Theory

 From quoting Seth MacFarlane shows to playing The Walking Dead drinking games, the signs of the basic bro TV fan are many. ESPN is likely the most watched channel on his TV, and he can quote Mac and Charlie from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia with eerie accuracy. Among this list are some of the top basic bro shows - these shows can most likely be made into a drinking game at a moment's notice and are the perfect addition to that dude bro life.

Chances are the bro in question has even stopped listing to his girlfriend mid-sentence to turn up the volume on one of these TV shows for guys, because they play to the very core of basic bro-ey interests: sports, explosive action, chicks, drinking, and bro bonding. And this list doesn't even take Monday Night Football into account. Giggity, giggity, giggity!

Know any other bro TV shows all the dudes and bros like? Be sure to add them if they aren't already listed.
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  • Family Guy
    1

    Family Guy

    Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green
    270 votes
    • Premiered: January 31, 1999
    • Genres: Animation,Comedy
    In the realm of animated television, one show has consistently kept audiences engaged with its satirical humor and unapologetic take on pop culture. Family Guy, a multiple Emmy award-winning sitcom, showcases the Griffin family's antics as they navigate life in the fictional town of Quahog, Rhode Island. The show features iconic characters such as bumbling yet lovable father Peter Griffin (voiced by Seth MacFarlane), his sensible wife Lois (Alex Borstein), and their three children, alongside a talking dog named Brian (also voiced by Seth MacFarlane). With its clever storytelling and memorable catchphrases, Family Guy remains a staple in modern television comedy.

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  • South Park
    2

    South Park

    Trey Parker, Matt Stone
    278 votes
    • Premiered: August 13, 1997
    • Genres: Animation,Comedy
    South Park, a satirical animated series, masterfully balances humor and social commentary while pushing the boundaries of television. Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone bring to life the eccentric residents of a small Colorado town, with notable characters such as the mischievous Eric Cartman (Trey Parker) and the ever-optimistic Stan Marsh (also Trey Parker). The show's unapologetic approach to tackling controversial issues has garnered it numerous accolades, including five Primetime Emmy Awards. Over the course of more than 20 seasons, South Park has captivated audiences with its razor-sharp wit and distinctive animation style, leaving viewers eager for more insightful hilarity.

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  • American Dad!
    3

    American Dad!

    Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Rachael MacFarlane
    236 votes
    • Premiered: February 6, 2005
    • Genres: Animation,Comedy
    In the realm of animated sitcoms, American Dad! stands out with its satirical take on family life, politics, and American culture. The series primarily revolves around the eccentric Smith family, consisting of CIA agent Stan Smith (voiced by Seth MacFarlane), his loving yet peculiar wife Francine (Wendy Schaal), their two teenage children Hayley (Rachael MacFarlane) and Steve (Scott Grimes), a sassy extraterrestrial named Roger (also voiced by Seth MacFarlane), and Klaus (Dee Bradley Baker), a talking goldfish with the brain of an East German athlete. Over the years, this Emmy-nominated show has expertly balanced humor and heart, while delivering biting commentary on contemporary issues, making it a beloved favorite for many viewers.

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  • UFC Primetime
    4

    UFC Primetime

    Georges St-Pierre, Johny Hendricks
    13 votes
    • Premiered: 2009
    • Genres: Sports, Sports film, Documentary, Reality television
    UFC Primetime is a television series currently airing on FX in the United States. The show chronicles the training regimens of two UFC fighters prior to their next upcoming main event bout.
  • SportsCenter
    5

    SportsCenter

    Neil Everett, Jalen Rose, Jenn Brown
    199 votes
    • Premiered: September 7, 1979
    • Genres: Talk show, Sports film
    SportsCenter is a daily sports news television program and the flagship program of American cable and satellite television network ESPN since the network's launch on September 7, 1979. Originally broadcast only once daily, SportsCenter is now shown up to twelve times a day, replaying the day's scores and highlights from major sporting events, along with commentary, previews and feature stories. The show has aired more than 50,000 unique episodes, more than any other program on American television, and is shot in ESPN's studio facilities in Bristol, Connecticut and Los Angeles, California.
  • WWE
    6

    WWE

    20 votes
    World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an American publicly traded, privately controlled entertainment company that deals primarily in professional wrestling, with major revenue sources also coming from film, music, product licensing and direct product sales. WWE also refers to the professional wrestling promotion itself, founded by Jess McMahon and Toots Mondt in 1952 as Capitol Wrestling Corporation. As of 2014, it is the largest wrestling promotion in the world, holding approximately 320 televised and non-televised events a year, and broadcasting to about 36 million viewers in more than 150 countries. The company's headquarters are located in Stamford, Connecticut, with offices in New York City, Los Angeles, London, Shanghai, Tokyo, Singapore, Munich, Mumbai, and Mexico City. As in other professional wrestling promotions, WWE shows are not legitimate sporting contests, but purely entertainment-based, featuring storyline-driven, scripted, and choreographed matches, though they often include moves that can put performers at risk of injury if not performed correctly.