This list includes 58 TV shows that start with H, from “H2O: Just Add Water” to “Hunters”. It covers dramas, comedies, reality series and children’s programs from broadcast and streaming platforms worldwide. Use it as a quick reference for fans, researchers, and casual browsers.
TV shows that start with H are television series whose official titles begin with the letter H. They include long-running classics and cult hits, such as “Hawaii Five-O” and “His Dark Materials”.
Below you’ll find the table with Title, Original platform, First aired, and Genre.
Title: Official show name as billed on release, so you can quickly find the exact series or edition.
Original platform: The network or streaming service where the show first aired, helping you locate original episodes or production context.
First aired: The premiere year (or date) shows when the series debuted, useful for chronological research or era comparisons.
Genre: The primary and secondary genres summarize tone and style, so you can judge if a show fits your interests.
TV shows that start with H
| Title | Original outlet | First aired | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hacks | HBO Max | 2021-05-13 | Comedy/Drama |
| Halt and Catch Fire | AMC | 2014-06-01 | Drama |
| Halo | Paramount+ | 2022-03-24 | Sci‑fi/Action |
| Handmaid’s Tale | Hulu | 2017-04-26 | Drama/Sci‑fi |
| Hannibal | NBC | 2013-04-04 | Crime/Horror |
| Happy Days | ABC | 1974-01-15 | Comedy |
| Happy Valley | BBC One | 2014-04-29 | Crime/Drama |
| Hawaii Five-O | CBS | 1968-09-20 | Police/Crime |
| Hawaii Five-0 | CBS | 2010-09-20 | Police/Action |
| He-Man and the Masters of the Universe | Syndication | 1983 | Animation/Action |
| Heathers | Paramount Network | 2018-03-07 | Dark comedy/Drama |
| Hell on Wheels | AMC | 2011-11-06 | Western/Drama |
| Hell’s Kitchen | ITV | 2004 | Reality/Cooking |
| Hemlock Grove | Netflix | 2013-04-19 | Horror/Drama |
| Henry Danger | Nickelodeon | 2014-07-26 | Comedy/Action |
| Heroes | NBC | 2006-09-25 | Sci‑fi/Drama |
| Heroes Reborn | NBC | 2015-09-24 | Sci‑fi |
| Hey Arnold! | Nickelodeon | 1996-10-07 | Animation/Comedy |
| High School Musical: The Musical: The Series | Disney+ | 2019-11-12 | Musical/Comedy |
| Highlander: The Series | Syndication | 1992-10-03 | Fantasy/Action |
| High Maintenance | HBO | 2016-09-16 | Drama/Comedy |
| Hill Street Blues | NBC | 1981-01-15 | Drama/Police |
| Hills | MTV | 2006-05-31 | Reality/Drama |
| Hogan’s Heroes | CBS | 1965-09-17 | Comedy/Sitcom |
| Holmes on Homes | HGTV Canada | 2001 | Reality/DIY |
| Holby City | BBC One | 1999-01-12 | Medical/Drama |
| Hole Crown | BBC Two | 2012-05-30 | Historical/Drama |
| Hollown Crown | BBC Two | 2012-05-30 | Historical/Drama |
| Horrible Histories | CBBC | 2009-04-14 | Comedy/Educational |
| Hot in Cleveland | TV Land | 2010-06-16 | Comedy |
| House | Fox | 2004-11-16 | Medical/Drama |
| House of Cards | Netflix | 2013-02-01 | Political/Drama |
| House of Cards | BBC Two | 1990 | Political/Drama |
| House of the Dragon | HBO | 2022-08-21 | Fantasy/Drama |
| House Hunters | HGTV | 1999 | Reality/Real estate |
| House of Payne | TBS | 2006-06-21 | Comedy |
| House of Lies | Showtime | 2012-06-08 | Comedy/Drama |
| House of Anubis | Nickelodeon | 2011-01-05 | Mystery/Drama |
| How I Met Your Mother | CBS | 2005-09-19 | Comedy/Romance |
| How to Get Away with Murder | ABC | 2014-09-25 | Thriller/Drama |
| How To with John Wilson | HBO | 2020-10-23 | Documentary/Comedy |
| How It’s Made | Discovery Channel Canada | 2001-01-17 | Documentary/Educational |
| Hilda | Netflix | 2018-09-21 | Animation/Adventure |
| Homicide: Life on the Street | NBC | 1993-01-31 | Police/Drama |
| Hooten and the Lady | Sky1 | 2016-01-07 | Adventure/Drama |
| Hotel | ABC | 1983-09-21 | Drama |
| Hunters | Amazon Prime Video | 2020-02-21 | Drama/Thriller |
| Hunter | NBC | 1984 | Police/Drama |
| Hunted | BBC One | 2015-09-07 | Reality/Crime |
| H2O: Just Add Water | Network Ten | 2006-07-07 | Fantasy/Drama |
| Heartland | CBC | 2007-10-14 | Family/Drama |
| Heartstopper | Netflix | 2022-04-22 | Romance/Drama |
| Hoarders | A&E | 2009 | Documentary/Reality |
| Hit & Miss | Sky Atlantic | 2012-06-17 | Drama |
| Hit the Floor | VH1 | 2013-05-27 | Drama/Sports |
| Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy | BBC Two | 1981-09-05 | Sci‑fi/Comedy |
| Hollywood | Netflix | 2020-05-01 | Drama/Historical |
| Hoarders | A&E | 2009 | Documentary/Reality |
Descriptions
Hacks
Sharp workplace comedy about a legendary Las Vegas comedian (Jean Smart) and a young writer forced into a creative partnership; praised for writing and performances.
Halt and Catch Fire
Period drama following engineers and entrepreneurs during the 1980s–90s PC and internet revolutions; ensemble cast and character-driven tech storytelling.
Halo
Live-action adaptation of the Xbox game franchise following Master Chief and humanity’s war with the alien Covenant across large-scale sci‑fi battles.
Handmaid’s Tale
Dystopian drama based on Margaret Atwood’s novel about a theocratic society; Elisabeth Moss stars as Offred in a harrowing tale of resistance.
Hannibal
Stylish psychological thriller about FBI profiler Will Graham and psychiatrist-turned-serial-killer Hannibal Lecter, noted for visuals and performances by Mads Mikkelsen.
Happy Days
Iconic nostalgia sitcom set in 1950s–60s America, launching characters like Fonzie and producing long cultural influence and spin-offs.
Happy Valley
British crime drama centered on a determined police sergeant (Sarah Lancashire) in a Northern English town tackling gritty, emotional cases.
Hawaii Five-O
Long-running police procedural set in Hawaii featuring an elite state task force; launched a popular catchphrase and cultural touchstones.
Hawaii Five-0
Reboot of the classic series starring Alex O’Loughlin and Scott Caan; modernized, action-heavy police drama set in Hawaii.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
Classic 1980s animated action series following Prince Adam/He-Man defending Eternia; a defining toy-driven cartoon franchise.
Heathers
Controversial small-screen reimagining of the cult film; teen dark comedy-drama about cliques and high-school power dynamics.
Hell on Wheels
Post–Civil War drama about the construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad and the lawlessness of mobile town “Hell on Wheels.”
Hell’s Kitchen
Gordon Ramsay’s competitive cooking reality format (original UK series), known for intensity, drama and high-pressure kitchen challenges.
Hemlock Grove
Creepy Netflix original supernatural thriller set in a small town with werewolves, vampires and dark family secrets.
Henry Danger
Kid-friendly live-action series about a teen sidekick to a masked superhero; mix of slapstick comedy and action for younger viewers.
Heroes
Ensemble drama about ordinary people discovering superhuman abilities and interconnected destinies; launched a devoted fandom in its early seasons.
Heroes Reborn
Limited event series continuing the Heroes universe with new characters and a global-scale threat; intended as a closed revival.
Hey Arnold!
Animated series about a fourth-grader with a football-shaped head navigating city life, friendships and childhood dilemmas.
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
Meta-musical series set at the high school where the original movie was filmed, following students staging a production of High School Musical.
Highlander: The Series
Immortal swordsman drama following Duncan MacLeod’s adventures across decades; mixes action, history and serialized mythology.
High Maintenance
Anthology-style series about a cannabis courier in NYC and the eclectic clients he encounters; character-focused vignettes with dark humor.
Hill Street Blues
Groundbreaking, ensemble police drama that redefined serialized TV storytelling with gritty realism and complex characters.
Hills
Reality series chronicling the lives of young adults in Los Angeles; known for glossy production and reality-TV influence.
Hogan’s Heroes
WWII sitcom set in a German POW camp featuring a group of American prisoners running covert operations from inside enemy lines.
Holmes on Homes
Home-renovation series where contractor Mike Holmes rescues poorly fixed houses, emphasizing quality workmanship and consumer advocacy.
Holby City
Long-running British hospital drama following surgeons and staff at Holby City Hospital; character-driven medical storylines and soap elements.
Hole Crown
Anthology of Shakespeare history plays adapted for television featuring high-profile British casts and cinematic production (commonly “The Hollow Crown”).
Hollown Crown
Alternative spelling entry kept consistent for indexing; historical Shakespeare adaptations noted for prestige casting and production.
Horrible Histories
Children’s sketch comedy that makes history funny and accessible through sketches, songs and absurdist humor.
Hot in Cleveland
Sitcom about three middle-aged women who move to Cleveland and find new purpose, starring Valerie Bertinelli and Betty White.
House
Medical procedural led by the brilliant but misanthropic Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie), known for medical mysteries and sharp writing.
House of Cards
U.S. adaptation starring Kevin Spacey as a ruthless politician; binge-released Netflix series that helped define streaming prestige drama.
House of Cards
Original miniseries adapted from Michael Dobbs’ novels starring Ian Richardson; gritty British political drama precursor to the U.S. version.
House of the Dragon
Game of Thrones prequel about House Targaryen’s civil war; large-scale fantasy political drama with dragons and dynastic conflict.
House Hunters
Long-running reality series following prospective homebuyers touring properties and making purchasing decisions.
House of Payne
Tyler Perry-created sitcom about an extended African-American family navigating life, faith and relationships with humor.
House of Lies
Sharp comedy-drama about ruthless management consultants and corporate manipulation, led by Don Cheadle; fast-paced and satirical.
House of Anubis
Teen mystery drama set in a boarding school where students unravel Egyptian-themed puzzles and conspiracies.
How I Met Your Mother
Sitcom narrated as a father telling his children the long, twisty story of how he met their mother; known for running gags and a serialized arc.
How to Get Away with Murder
Legal thriller starring Viola Davis as a law professor entangled in conspiracies and murders; intense, twist-driven storytelling.
How To with John Wilson
Offbeat documentary-comedy series featuring John Wilson’s observational essays about everyday quirks and human behavior in New York.
How It’s Made
Informative series showing manufacturing processes behind everyday items with concise, visual explanations and calm narration.
Hilda
Animated fantasy following young Hilda exploring a magical world of trolls, elves and city life; praised for heart and art style.
Homicide: Life on the Street
Baltimore-based police procedural noted for realism, ensemble cast and influence on subsequent prestige crime dramas.
Hooten and the Lady
Light adventure series following an antiques dealer and a museum curator traveling the world to recover artifacts and solve mysteries.
Hotel
1980s ensemble soap set in a luxurious San Francisco hotel, adapting Arthur Hailey’s novel into serialized interpersonal drama.
Hunters
Period drama about Nazi hunters in 1970s New York, led by Al Pacino in a revenge-driven, pulp-tinged narrative.
Hunter
1980s-90s action crime series following Detective Rick Hunter as he fights organized crime; notable for gritty street-level policing.
Hunted
British reality competition where fugitives attempt to evade capture by a team of investigators; tense social experiment format.
H2O: Just Add Water
Australian teen drama about three girls who become mermaids with mysterious powers; mixes coming-of-age themes with fantasy elements.
Heartland
Canadian drama about a family ranch healing through horses and relationships; long-running and heartwarming rural series.
Heartstopper
Affectionate coming-of-age series about two British teens falling in love; praised for warmth, representation and gentle storytelling.
Hoarders
Documentary-style series exploring compulsive hoarding disorders through home cleanouts, expert interventions and psychological context.
Hit & Miss
Dark drama starring Chloë Sevigny as a transgender contract killer balancing covert work and unexpected parenthood.
Hit the Floor
Dramatic series set around a professional basketball team and its dance squad, mixing soap-style storylines with sports intrigue.
Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
TV adaptation of Douglas Adams’ cult sci‑fi comedy about Arthur Dent’s surreal, interstellar misadventures; a cult classic.
Hollywood
Alternate-history drama about post‑WWII Hollywood dreamers reimagining Hollywood and confronting industry injustices; Ryan Murphy-produced limited series.
Hoarders
Repeated for indexing consistency—long-running documentary series examining extreme hoarding behavior and family interventions.