Here you’ll find 66 TV shows that start with B, organized from “Babylon” to “Buzz Lightyear of Star Command”. They span science fiction, drama, comedy, and children’s animation. Use the list for discovery, research, or quick reference.
TV shows that start with B are television series whose official titles begin with the letter B. From “Babylon 5” influencing serialized sci-fi to “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” shaping teen drama, many B-titles became cultural touchstones.
Below you’ll find the table with title, original outlet, first aired, and genre.
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Genre: Identifies the primary and an optional secondary genre, making it easier to find shows that match your interests.
TV shows that start with B
| Title | Original network/platform | First aired | Genre | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babylon 5 | PTEN | 1994 | Sci‑Fi | Space‑station epic about politics, war and prophecy; a landmark serialized sci‑fi with a devoted fanbase. |
| Battlestar Galactica | Sci Fi Channel | 2004-12-08 | Sci‑Fi/Drama | Gritty reboot following human survivors vs. Cylons; praised for its moral complexity and character drama. |
| Battlestar Galactica | ABC | 1978-09-17 | Sci‑Fi/Adventure | Original late‑’70s space opera about the last humans fleeing a robot enemy; classic genre TV. |
| Breaking Bad | AMC | 2008-01-20 | Drama/Crime | Chemistry teacher becomes a meth kingpin; widely acclaimed for writing, acting and moral descent. |
| Better Call Saul | AMC | 2015-02-08 | Drama/Crime | Slow‑burn prequel to Breaking Bad following Jimmy McGill’s transformation into Saul Goodman; character‑driven legal drama. |
| Buffy the Vampire Slayer | The WB | 1997-03-10 | Supernatural/Drama | Teen slayer balances school life with demon hunting; cult favorite known for wit and strong characters. |
| Black Mirror | Channel 4 | 2011 | Sci‑Fi/Anthology | Standalone episodes exploring tech’s dark side; gained global fame after Netflix distribution. |
| Blue Bloods | CBS | 2010-09-24 | Crime/Family Drama | Multi‑generation New York police family navigating duty, politics and family dynamics. |
| Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Fox | 2013-09-17 | Comedy/Police | Ensemble sitcom set in a Brooklyn precinct; celebrated for humor, heart and diverse cast. |
| Big Bang Theory | CBS | 2007-09-24 | Comedy | Sitcom about scientists and their social lives; one of the most popular sitcoms of its era. |
| Big Little Lies | HBO | 2017-02-19 | Drama/Mystery | Drama about secrets among affluent mothers; notable limited series with starry cast. |
| Big Brother | CBS | 2000-07-05 | Reality/Competition | Houseguests live together under constant camera surveillance while competing in social strategy and challenges. |
| Boy Meets World | ABC | 1993 | Comedy/Coming‑of‑Age | Family sitcom following Corey Matthews from adolescence into adulthood; ’90s nostalgia staple. |
| Black-ish | ABC | 2014-09-24 | Comedy/Drama | Sitcom about an upper‑middle‑class Black family tackling identity, race and social topics with humor. |
| Bones | Fox | 2005-09-13 | Crime/Procedural | Forensic anthropologist teams with an FBI agent to solve murders; long‑running procedural with chemistry. |
| Boardwalk Empire | HBO | 2010-09-19 | Drama/Crime | Prohibition‑era Atlantic City drama focused on politics, crime and power; cinematic HBO production. |
| Bron/Broen | SVT1/DR1 | 2011 | Crime/Thriller | Swedish‑Danish cross‑border police procedural (The Bridge) known for bleak tone and strong leads. |
| Bates Motel | A&E | 2013-03-18 | Drama/Thriller | Contemporary prequel to Psycho exploring Norma and Norman Bates’ volatile relationship. |
| Black Sails | Starz | 2014-01-25 | Adventure/Drama | Dark, character‑driven pirate prequel to Treasure Island with politics and gritty action. |
| BoJack Horseman | Netflix | 2014-08-22 | Animation/Comedy‑Drama | Animated series about a washed‑up sitcom star grappling with fame, depression and redemption. |
| Bridgerton | Netflix | 2020-12-25 | Period Drama/Romance | Regency romance series notable for lush production, modern sensibility and diverse casting. |
| Babylon | Channel 4 | 2014-05-28 | Comedy/Drama | Satirical look at a police PR unit in London; sharp, topical workplace comedy‑drama. |
| Blackadder | BBC One | 1983 | Comedy/Historical | British historical sitcom following cunning antiheroes across eras; Rowan Atkinson’s iconic roles. |
| Boys | Amazon Prime Video | 2019-07-26 | Superhero/Drama | Violent, satirical deconstruction of superheroes and celebrity culture; provocative and darkly funny. |
| Black Lightning | The CW | 2018-01-16 | Superhero/Drama | Superpowered family battles crime and social issues in this grounded DC series. |
| Blue Planet | BBC One | 2001 | Documentary/Nature | Groundbreaking ocean documentary series praised for cinematography and environmental storytelling. |
| Band of Brothers | HBO | 2001-09-09 | War/Drama | WWII miniseries following Easy Company; acclaimed for realism, ensemble cast and production values. |
| Bachelor | ABC | 2002-03-25 | Reality/Relationship | Dating competition where one person courts multiple suitors; a long‑running cultural phenomenon. |
| Blacklist | NBC | 2013-09-23 | Crime/Thriller | Ex‑criminal helps the FBI hunt dangerous fugitives while hiding his own agenda. |
| Bodyguard | BBC One | 2018-08-26 | Thriller/Drama | Political thriller about a war veteran assigned to protect a controversial home secretary; tense and widely discussed. |
| Being Human | BBC Three | 2008-01-25 | Supernatural/Drama | Vampire, werewolf and ghost roommates try to live ordinary lives; mix of horror and heart. |
| Broadchurch | ITV | 2013-03-04 | Crime/Drama | Small‑town murder mystery focused on community trauma and brilliant performances. |
| Ballykissangel | BBC One | 1996 | Drama | Rural Irish drama about community life, romance and the clash of tradition and modernity. |
| Bosch | Amazon Prime Video | 2014-02-13 | Crime/Drama | Gritty Los Angeles detective series based on Michael Connelly’s novels; procedural with moral depth. |
| Bluey | ABC Kids (AU) | 2018-10-01 | Children/Animation | Australian animated series about a playful Blue Heeler pup; beloved for warmth and parental appeal. |
| Ben 10 | Cartoon Network | 2005-12-27 | Animation/Action | Boy discovers an alien device transforming him into multiple heroes; launched a major kids’ franchise. |
| Beverly Hills, 90210 | Fox | 1990-10-04 | Drama/Teen | Iconic teen soap about affluent teens dealing with relationships, identity and social issues. |
| Blindspot | NBC | 2015-09-21 | Crime/Thriller | Woman with mysterious tattoos is found in NYC; each clue reveals a new conspiracy. |
| Black Books | Channel 4 | 2000-09-14 | Comedy | Quirky sitcom set in a dysfunctional bookshop; cult favorite for dry British humor. |
| Burn Notice | USA Network | 2007-06-28 | Spy/Drama | Ex‑spy helps clients while trying to learn who “burned” him; smart mix of action and procedural beats. |
| Billions | Showtime | 2016-01-17 | Drama | Power struggle between a hedge‑fund titan and a U.S. attorney; stylish finance drama. |
| Bargain Hunt | BBC One | 1997 | Reality/Antiques | Teams buy antiques and try to resell them for profit; a popular long‑running daytime show in the UK. |
| Bonanza | NBC | 1959-09-12 | Western | Classic Western following the Cartwright family on the Ponderosa; one of television’s longest‑running westerns. |
| Better Things | FX | 2016-10-08 | Comedy/Drama | Semi‑autobiographical series about a single mother balancing acting and parenting; praised for honesty. |
| Brooklyn Bridge | CBS | 1991 | Comedy/Drama | Nostalgic family dramedy about a Jewish family in 1950s Brooklyn; gentle, character‑driven storytelling. |
| Berlin Station | Epix | 2016-10-16 | Spy/Drama | Modern intelligence drama centered on a CIA outpost in Berlin uncovering leaks and conspiracies. |
| Being Erica | CBC | 2009-01-05 | Comedy/Drama | Woman revisits life choices through time‑travel therapy; warm, clever Canadian dramedy. |
| Body of Proof | ABC | 2011-03-29 | Crime/Procedural | Medical examiner uses forensics to solve murders while rebuilding her personal life. |
| Bull | CBS | 2016-09-20 | Drama | Jury‑consultant builds cases using psychology and tech; inspired by a real trial consultant’s career. |
| Brotherhood | Showtime | 2006-07-10 | Drama/Crime | Rhode Island political family drama exploring loyalty, crime and moral ambiguity. |
| BattleBots | Comedy Central | 2000 | Reality/Competition | Competitive robot combat tournament featuring DIY teams and inventive designs; cult fanbase. |
| Bar Rescue | Spike | 2011-07-17 | Reality/Makeover | Consultant Jon Taffer renovates failing bars and restructures operations in dramatic makeovers. |
| Blue’s Clues | Nick Jr. | 1996-09-08 | Children/Educational | Interactive preschool series using clues and songs to teach problem‑solving skills. |
| Borgen | DR1 | 2010 | Drama/Political | Danish political drama following a leader’s rise to prime minister; acclaimed for realism and character depth. |
| Batman | ABC | 1966-01-12 | Action/Comedy | Campy live‑action series starring Adam West; iconic for its style, catchphrases and cultural impact. |
| Buzz Lightyear of Star Command | Fox Kids | 2000-09-09 | Animation/Action | Toy Story spin‑off following Space Ranger Buzz on intergalactic missions; action‑oriented kids’ series. |
| Babylon Berlin | Sky Deutschland | 2017-10-13 | Crime/Drama | Lavish Weimar‑era crime drama known for production design and historical depth. |
| Black Summer | Netflix | 2019-04-11 | Drama/Horror | Gritty early‑days zombie survival series focused on atmosphere and human behavior. |
| Bloodline | Netflix | 2015-03-20 | Drama/Thriller | Family secrets unravel in the Florida Keys; a slow‑burn thriller with shifting loyalties. |
| Baywatch | NBC | 1989-09-22 | Action/Drama | Lifeguards balancing rescues, romance and soap elements; became a global pop culture phenomenon. |
| Being Mary Jane | BET | 2013-07-02 | Drama | Drama centered on a successful TV journalist navigating career, family and romance. |
| Batman: The Animated Series | Fox Kids | 1992-09-05 | Animation/Superhero | Dark, influential animated Batman series praised for tone, voice work and storytelling. |
| Blue Planet II | BBC One | 2017 | Documentary/Nature | Sequel updating ocean exploration with new tech and award‑winning cinematography. |
| Broad City | Comedy Central | 2014-01-22 | Comedy | Two friends navigate life and misadventures in New York; celebrated for surreal humor and female friendship. |
| Buck Rogers in the 25th Century | NBC | 1979-09-20 | Sci‑Fi/Adventure | Space‑faring adventures of a 20th‑century astronaut in the future; campy late‑’70s sci‑fi. |
| Battle Creek | CBS | 2015-03-01 | Crime/Comedy | Odd‑couple police partnership in a small Michigan city blending comedy and procedural beats. |