This list includes 48 TV shows that start with F, from “F Is for Family” to “Future Man”. Titles span animated, drama, comedy and sci-fi, useful for browsing, research, or discovering new series.
TV shows that start with F are television series whose official titles begin with the letter F. Many reflect trends from decades of broadcasting, from classic network sitcoms to modern streaming originals.
Below you’ll find the table with Title, Original outlet, First aired, and Genre.
Title: The official show name, so you can scan listings quickly and recognize specific series at a glance.
Original outlet: The network or streaming service that first broadcast the series, helping you locate where it originally appeared.
First aired: The premiere year or date so you can place the series in time and compare eras.
Genre: The primary (and sometimes secondary) category that describes the show’s tone and helps you narrow choices.
TV shows that start with F
| Title | Original outlet | First aired | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash | The CW | 2014-10-07 | Superhero, action |
| Friends | NBC | 1994-09-22 | Sitcom, ensemble comedy |
| Frasier | NBC | 1993-09-16 | Sitcom, character comedy |
| Firefly | Fox | 2002-09-20 | Sci‑fi, space western |
| Futurama | Fox | 1999-03-28 | Animated sci‑fi, comedy |
| Fargo | FX | 2014-04-15 | Crime, anthology dark comedy |
| Fear the Walking Dead | AMC | 2015-08-23 | Horror, drama |
| Family Guy | Fox | 1999-01-31 | Animated sitcom, adult comedy |
| Full House | ABC | 1987-09-22 | Sitcom, family comedy |
| Fuller House | Netflix | 2016-02-26 | Sitcom, family revival |
| Freaks and Geeks | NBC | 1999-09-25 | Comedy‑drama, teen |
| Fringe | Fox | 2008-09-09 | Sci‑fi, procedural drama |
| Frontline | PBS | 1983-01-17 | Documentary, investigative journalism |
| Fawlty Towers | BBC Two | 1975-09-19 | Sitcom, British comedy |
| Fleabag | BBC Three | 2016-07-21 | Comedy‑drama, dark comedy |
| Flight of the Conchords | HBO | 2007-06-17 | Comedy, musical |
| F Is for Family | Netflix | 2015-12-18 | Animated comedy, period dramedy |
| Firefly Lane | Netflix | 2021-02-03 | Drama, friendship |
| Father Ted | Channel 4 | 1995-04-21 | Sitcom, satirical comedy |
| Family Matters | ABC | 1989-09-22 | Sitcom, family comedy |
| First Dates | Channel 4 | 2013-07-11 | Reality, dating |
| First 48 | A&E | 2004 | True crime, investigative |
| Face Off | Syfy | 2011-01-26 | Reality, competition |
| Flashpoint | CTV | 2008-07-11 | Police procedural, drama |
| Falling Skies | TNT | 2011-06-19 | Sci‑fi, post‑apocalypse |
| Foyle’s War | ITV | 2002-05-28 | Period detective, historical drama |
| Father Brown | BBC One | 2013-01-14 | Detective, period drama |
| Franklin & Bash | TNT | 2011-06-01 | Legal dramedy, workplace |
| Fairy Tail | TV Tokyo | 2009-10-12 | Anime, fantasy |
| Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood | MBS | 2009-04-05 | Anime, fantasy adventure |
| Filthy Rich | Fox | 2020-09-21 | Soap opera, drama |
| Falling Water | USA Network | 2016-09-27 | Mystery, psychological drama |
| Fortitude | Sky Atlantic | 2015-01-29 | Psychological thriller, crime |
| Flash Gordon | Sci‑Fi Channel | 2007-08-10 | Sci‑fi, adventure |
| Forensic Files | TLC | 1996 | True crime, documentary |
| Family | ABC | 1976 | Drama, family |
| Flight 29 Down | Discovery Kids | 2005 | Adventure, teen drama |
| Finding Carter | MTV | 2014-07-08 | Drama, teen |
| Finding Bigfoot | Animal Planet | 2011-04-01 | Reality, cryptozoology |
| Fixer Upper | HGTV | 2013 | Home renovation, reality |
| Flip or Flop | HGTV | 2013-04-16 | Reality, home renovation |
| Food Network Star | Food Network | 2005 | Reality, culinary competition |
| Future Man | Hulu | 2017-11-14 | Sci‑fi, comedy |
| FBI | CBS | 2018-09-25 | Crime procedural, drama |
| FBI: Most Wanted | CBS | 2020-01-07 | Crime procedural, spin‑off |
| FBI: International | CBS | 2021-09-21 | Crime procedural, spin‑off |
| Fort Boyard | France Télévisions | 1990 | Game show, adventure |
| Futurama (revival note) | Hulu/Fox | 2023 | Animated sci‑fi, comedy |
Descriptions
Flash
CW superhero drama following Barry Allen, a forensic scientist who becomes the Scarlet Speedster and protects Central City across time-traveling, science-driven storylines.
Friends
Iconic sitcom about six friends navigating life, love and careers in 1990s New York City; a cultural touchstone and ongoing streaming favorite.
Frasier
Spin-off of Cheers centered on radio psychiatrist Frasier Crane, mixing sophisticated humor with family and relationship stories in Seattle.
Firefly
Joss Whedon’s cult space-western about a ragtag crew surviving on the fringes of space — short-lived but hugely influential.
Futurama
Matt Groening’s animated series about a 20th-century man who wakes up in the 31st century; witty sci‑fi satire with strong character work.
Fargo
Anthology crime drama inspired by the Coen brothers’ tone: new cast and crimes each season with darkly comic twists.
Fear the Walking Dead
The Walking Dead companion series that explores the outbreak’s early days and survivors’ moral choices on the West Coast.
Family Guy
Irreverent animated series following the Griffin family’s surreal cutaways and pop-culture satire.
Full House
Family sitcom about a widowed dad raising daughters with help from friends and family in a warm, sentimental style.
Fuller House
Sequel/revival of Full House following D.J. Tanner-Fuller raising her kids with help from familiar faces in San Francisco.
Freaks and Geeks
Cult classic single-season series chronicling high‑school misfits and popular kids in the 1980s with authentic teen drama and humor.
Fringe
Sci‑fi procedural about an FBI team investigating unexplained phenomena, blending mythology, fringe science, and emotional arcs.
Frontline
PBS’s long-running documentary series producing in-depth investigations and profiles on politics, society, and global events.
Fawlty Towers
John Cleese stars as the manic, bungling hotel owner in this acclaimed, razor-sharp British sitcom (two short series).
Fleabag
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s inventive, fourth-wall–breaking comedy-drama about a witty, troubled young woman in London.
Flight of the Conchords
Deadpan comedy series about a New Zealand folk duo trying to make it in NYC, blending music and awkward humor.
F Is for Family
Animated series set in the 1970s following a blue-collar family and the comic frustrations of suburban life.
Firefly Lane
Drama about two lifelong friends whose bond is tested across decades of careers, love, and personal change.
Father Ted
Absurdist sitcom about three inept priests exiled to a small Irish island; celebrated British/Irish comedy classic.
Family Matters
Sitcom centered on the Winslow family and their nerdy neighbor Steve Urkel; a staple of 1990s family TV.
First Dates
British reality series following real singles on blind dates, filmed in a cosy restaurant with candid conversations.
First 48
Long-running documentary series following detectives during the first 48 hours of homicide investigations.
Face Off
Makeup and special-effects artists compete in weekly challenges to create movie-quality characters and creatures.
Flashpoint
Canadian tactical-police drama focusing on members of an elite SRU team balancing high-pressure rescues and moral dilemmas.
Falling Skies
Post-apocalyptic drama following survivors organizing resistance after an alien invasion, produced by Steven Spielberg.
Foyle’s War
Detective drama set during and after WWII, following DCI Christopher Foyle investigating crimes with wartime context.
Father Brown
Gentle British detective series based on G.K. Chesterton’s priest-detective solving local mysteries in 1950s England.
Franklin & Bash
Legal dramedy about two unconventional lawyers shaking up a traditional law firm with irreverent tactics.
Fairy Tail
Anime adaptation of the manga about a guild of wizards undertaking adventures, friendships, and large-scale magical battles.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Faithful anime adaptation of the Fullmetal Alchemist manga: brothers use alchemy to seek the Philosopher’s Stone.
Filthy Rich
Contemporary soap about a wealthy, religious businessman’s family secrets and the power struggles that follow his death.
Falling Water
Surreal drama following unconnected people who discover they share the same dream and the implications for reality.
Fortitude
Atmospheric Arctic-set thriller where strange crimes and mounting paranoia unsettle a remote community.
Flash Gordon
Modern TV adaptation of the classic space-adventure hero, blending campy action with serialized plotlines.
Forensic Files
Long-running true-crime series showing how forensic science solves violent crimes and mysteries.
Family
1970s American drama focusing on a middle-class family’s personal and social struggles; acclaimed for realistic characterization.
Flight 29 Down
Adventure series about stranded teenagers on a deserted island, blending survival and group dynamics.
Finding Carter
Teen drama about a girl who discovers she was abducted as a child and must rebuild life with her biological family.
Finding Bigfoot
Documentary-style series following search teams investigating Bigfoot sightings across North America.
Fixer Upper
Property renovation series where a couple buys, remodels, and sells houses, sparking a national design trend.
Flip or Flop
Two-host series flipping distressed properties for profit while showcasing renovation challenges and design choices.
Food Network Star
Competition series where aspiring TV chefs compete for their own Food Network show and culinary stardom.
Future Man
Genre-mixing comedy about a janitor recruited by time travelers to save humanity, full of pop-culture nods and absurdity.
FBI
Procedural drama focusing on the inner workings of the FBI’s New York office handling major federal cases.
FBI: Most Wanted
Spin-off following the FBI’s Fugitive Task Force as they track the nation’s most dangerous criminals.
FBI: International
CBS procedural about the FBI’s international arm protecting Americans and pursuing fugitives worldwide.
Fort Boyard
French-origin adventure game show set in a fortress where teams face physical and mental challenges for prizes.
Futurama (revival note)
Ongoing franchise revivals continued via Hulu and other outlets; continued satire and new episodic adventures.