This list includes 60 TV shows that start with A, from “A.P. Bio” to “The Avengers”. It covers network classics, cult favorites and recent streaming originals, useful for viewers, researchers and casual browsers.
TV shows that start with A are series whose official titles begin with A, ignoring initial articles like “The”. They range from early British and American classics to modern streaming hits such as “A Series of Unfortunate Events”.
Below you’ll find the table with Title, Network/Platform, First Aired, and Genre.
Title: The official show name, so you can quickly find and recognize a series in this A‑Z list.
Network/Platform: The original broadcaster or streaming home, helping you know where the show first appeared.
First Aired: The year or date the series premiered, useful when you want to place shows in time.
Genre: The primary genre and an occasional secondary tag, so you can filter by tone or subject quickly.
TV shows that start with A
| Title | Network/Platform | First Aired | Genre(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | ABC | 2013-09-24 | Action; Sci-Fi |
| The A-Team | NBC | 1983-01-23 | Action; Adventure |
| The Americans | FX | 2013-01-30 | Spy Drama; Thriller |
| American Horror Story | FX | 2011-10-05 | Horror; Anthology |
| American Idol | Fox | 2002-06-11 | Reality; Competition |
| Archer | FX | 2009-09-17 | Animated; Comedy |
| Arrow | The CW | 2012-10-10 | Action; Superhero |
| Arrested Development | Fox | 2003-11-02 | Comedy; Satire |
| Avatar: The Last Airbender | Nickelodeon | 2005-02-21 | Animated; Fantasy |
| Avatar: The Legend of Korra | Nickelodeon | 2012-04-14 | Animated; Action |
| Alf | NBC | 1986-09-22 | Comedy; Sitcom |
| All in the Family | CBS | 1971-01-12 | Sitcom; Social Comedy |
| All Creatures Great and Small | BBC One | 1978 | Drama; Period |
| Allo ‘Allo! | BBC One | 1982 | Comedy; Sitcom |
| Atypical | Netflix | 2017-08-11 | Comedy-Drama; Coming-of-Age |
| The Amazing Race | CBS | 2001-09-05 | Reality; Competition |
| Amphibia | Disney Channel | 2019-06-17 | Animated; Adventure |
| Anne with an E | CBC | 2017-03-19 | Drama; Period |
| Animaniacs | Fox Kids | 1993-09-13 | Animated; Comedy |
| Andor | Disney+ | 2022-09-21 | Sci-Fi; Drama |
| And Just Like That… | Max (HBO Max) | 2021-12-09 | Drama; Comedy-Drama |
| The Andy Griffith Show | CBS | 1960-10-03 | Comedy; Family |
| The Apprentice | NBC | 2004-01-08 | Reality; Competition |
| America’s Next Top Model | UPN | 2003-05-20 | Reality; Competition |
| Alias | ABC | 2001-09-30 | Spy Thriller; Drama |
| Alcatraz | Fox | 2012-01-16 | Sci-Fi; Mystery |
| Altered Carbon | Netflix | 2018-02-02 | Sci-Fi; Cyberpunk |
| All American | The CW | 2018-10-10 | Drama; Sports |
| Another Life | Netflix | 2019-07-25 | Sci-Fi; Drama |
| Another Period | Comedy Central | 2015-06-09 | Comedy; Period Satire |
| Anne of Green Gables | CBC | 1985-04-07 | Drama; Period |
| And Then There Were None | BBC One | 2015-12-26 | Mystery; Drama |
| Alone | History | 2015-06-18 | Reality; Survival |
| Abbott Elementary | ABC | 2021-12-07 | Comedy; Workplace |
| Absolutely Fabulous | BBC Two | 1992-11-12 | Comedy; Sitcom |
| Acapulco | Apple TV+ | 2021-10-08 | Comedy; Period |
| A.P. Bio | NBC | 2018-02-01 | Comedy; Sitcom |
| Agent Carter | ABC | 2015-01-06 | Action; Period Drama |
| Adventure Time | Cartoon Network | 2010-04-05 | Animated; Fantasy |
| Andromeda | Tribune/Syndication | 2000-10-02 | Sci-Fi; Space Opera |
| Angels in America | HBO | 2003-12-07 | Drama; Miniseries |
| Automan | ABC | 1983-10-10 | Sci-Fi; Action |
| The Avengers | ITV | 1961-01-07 | Spy; Action |
| Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes | Disney XD | 2010-10-20 | Animated; Superhero |
| Alias Grace | CBC | 2017-09-25 | Drama; Historical |
| American Gods | Starz | 2017-04-30 | Fantasy; Drama |
| American Dad! | Fox | 2005-02-06 | Animated; Comedy |
| Army Wives | Lifetime | 2007-06-03 | Drama; Soap |
| As Time Goes By | BBC | 1992 | Romantic Comedy; Sitcom |
| All That | Nickelodeon | 1994-04-16 | Comedy; Sketch |
| The Addams Family | ABC | 1964-09-18 | Comedy; Fantasy |
| The Affair | Showtime | 2014-10-12 | Drama; Romance |
| American Crime | ABC | 2015-03-05 | Crime; Drama |
| American Crime Story | FX | 2016-02-02 | True Crime; Anthology |
| America’s Got Talent | NBC | 2006-06-21 | Reality; Talent |
| Angel | The WB | 1999-10-05 | Supernatural; Drama |
| Anger Management | FX | 2012-06-28 | Comedy; Sitcom |
| Alias Smith and Jones | ABC | 1971-01-10 | Western; Adventure |
| Alphas | Syfy | 2011-07-11 | Sci-Fi; Drama |
| Avengers Assemble | Disney XD | 2013-05-26 | Animated; Superhero |
Descriptions
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Marvel team-based series following Phil Coulson leading S.H.I.E.L.D. agents through superhuman threats and covert missions.
The A-Team
Ex-military mercenaries on the run, famous for clever plans, big stunts and personalities like B.A. Baracus.
The Americans
Cold War drama about two Soviet sleeper agents posing as an American suburban couple, noted for tense realism and moral complexity.
American Horror Story
Ryan Murphy anthology series with each season exploring different horror themes and recurring ensemble cast members in new roles.
American Idol
High-profile singing competition that launched multiple pop stars and reshaped TV talent shows with nationwide auditions.
Archer
Irreverent animated spy comedy centered on egotistical secret agent Sterling Archer and his dysfunctional intelligence agency.
Arrow
Modern vigilante drama about Oliver Queen becoming the Green Arrow, spawning a shared DC TV universe known as the Arrowverse.
Arrested Development
Cult sitcom about the wealthy, dysfunctional Bluth family; praised for meta-humor, running gags and ensemble cast.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Beloved animated series about Aang, the last Airbender, who must master the elements to restore balance to the world.
Avatar: The Legend of Korra
Sequel following Korra, the next Avatar, navigating political unrest and spiritual challenges in a changing world.
Alf
Fish-out-of-water sitcom about a wisecracking alien named ALF living covertly with a suburban family.
All in the Family
Groundbreaking sitcom starring Archie Bunker that tackled social issues with sharp satire and family conflict.
All Creatures Great and Small
Gentle, pastoral drama based on James Herriot’s veterinary memoirs set in rural Yorkshire.
Allo ‘Allo!
Farce about a café owner in occupied France; popular for slapstick, double entendres and running jokes.
Atypical
Heartfelt series about Sam, a teen on the autism spectrum, as he seeks independence, love and self-understanding.
The Amazing Race
Teams race around the world completing cultural and physical challenges for a grand prize in this long-running global series.
Amphibia
Coming-of-age animated adventure about a teenager transported to a world of talking amphibians and surprising friendships.
Anne with an E
Reimagined adaptation of Anne of Green Gables focusing on identity, belonging and social issues through Anne Shirley’s eyes.
Animaniacs
Zany variety cartoon featuring the Warner siblings, music, satire and sketches aimed at kids and adults.
Andor
Grounded Star Wars prequel following Cassian Andor’s transformation from thief to Rebel operative; praised for political depth.
And Just Like That…
Sequel to Sex and the City following Carrie and friends as they navigate midlife, relationships and New York’s changes.
The Andy Griffith Show
Warm small-town sitcom about Sheriff Andy Taylor balancing law, family and community life in Mayberry.
The Apprentice
Business-focused reality competition where contestants complete entrepreneurial tasks to win a high-profile job or investment.
America’s Next Top Model
Modeling competition created by Tyra Banks, featuring photoshoots, runway challenges and international exposure for contestants.
Alias
High-stakes espionage drama following double agent Sydney Bristow juggling undercover missions and personal secrets.
Alcatraz
Cold-case investigators discover prisoners and guards from Alcatraz reappearing in modern times with no memory of decades passed.
Altered Carbon
Futuristic noir where human consciousness can transfer between bodies, exploring identity, power and societal inequality.
All American
Football drama inspired by real-life player Spencer Paysinger, exploring class, race and ambition in Los Angeles.
Another Life
Space drama about astronauts investigating an alien artifact and searching for extraterrestrial intelligence amid interpersonal tensions.
Another Period
Mockumentary-style satire lampooning early 20th-century aristocracy with modern jokes and celebrity cameos.
Anne of Green Gables
Beloved miniseries adaptation of L.M. Montgomery’s classic about the imaginative orphan Anne Shirley in Prince Edward Island.
And Then There Were None
Faithful, suspenseful adaptation of Agatha Christie’s locked-room mystery about ten strangers stranded on an island.
Alone
Contestants survive alone in the wilderness with minimal supplies, filming their own struggle for a cash prize.
Abbott Elementary
Mockumentary sitcom about dedicated, underfunded public school teachers striving to help students and each other.
Absolutely Fabulous
Satirical British comedy following two hedonistic friends in fashion and PR, known for outrageous humor and guest stars.
Acapulco
1980s-set coming-of-age comedy about a young man pursuing a dream job at a luxury resort in Acapulco.
A.P. Bio
Down-on-his-luck scholar becomes an AP biology teacher, using students to execute petty schemes rather than teach biology.
Agent Carter
Marvel spin-off following Peggy Carter juggling espionage, sexism and a quest to prove herself in post-WWII America.
Adventure Time
Surreal adventures of Finn and his shape-shifting dog Jake through the fantastical Land of Ooo with layered storytelling.
Andromeda
Captain Dylan Hunt leads the starship Andromeda to restore a fallen interstellar Commonwealth in this Roddenberry-inspired series.
Angels in America
Television adaptation of Tony Kushner’s play about AIDS, religion and politics in 1980s America with an acclaimed ensemble cast.
Automan
Short-lived 1980s series about a police computer programmer who creates a holographic crime-fighting partner.
The Avengers
Iconic British series featuring suave agent John Steed and memorable partners solving stylish and eccentric espionage cases.
Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes
Animated adaptation of Marvel’s Avengers, blending classic comic storylines with serialized action.
Alias Grace
Adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s novel about Grace Marks, a servant implicated in a 19th-century Canadian murder.
American Gods
Neil Gaiman adaptation following Shadow Moon amid a war between fading mythic gods and modern deities.
American Dad!
Seth MacFarlane animated sitcom satirizing American politics and family life through CIA agent Stan Smith’s household.
Army Wives
Ensemble drama focusing on the personal and family challenges of military spouses and their community.
As Time Goes By
British romantic sitcom about rekindled love between former wartime sweethearts, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer.
All That
Kid-focused sketch-comedy show that launched many young performers and comedic sketches on Nickelodeon.
The Addams Family
Black-comedy sitcom about the macabre but loving Addams family and their clash with suburban normalcy.
The Affair
Multi-perspective drama exploring the emotional fallout of an extramarital relationship with shifting viewpoints.
American Crime
Anthology crime drama examining systemic issues through interconnected criminal cases and social context.
American Crime Story
Anthology series dramatizing high-profile crimes and trials, starting with the O.J. Simpson story.
America’s Got Talent
Wide-ranging talent competition showcasing singers, acrobats, comedians and novelty acts judged by celebrity panel.
Angel
Buffy the Vampire Slayer spinoff following Angel, a vampire with a soul, seeking redemption in Los Angeles.
Anger Management
Charlie Sheen stars as a former baseball player turned therapist using unconventional methods to treat anger issues.
Alias Smith and Jones
Light-hearted western about two charming outlaws on a quest for pardon while evading bounty hunters.
Alphas
Group of people with superhuman abilities investigate mysterious cases for a secret government program.
Avengers Assemble
Modern animated Avengers series aimed at younger viewers with team-based superhero adventures.