This list includes 46 TV shows that start with I, from “I Am Cait” to “iZombie”. It covers dramas, comedies, reality series, animated shows, and international productions useful for research, discovery, or casual browsing.
TV shows that start with I are television series whose official titles begin with the letter I. They range from long-running franchises to short-lived cult favorites. A notable example is “iZombie,” which popularized the lowercase “i” in a mainstream TV title.
Below you’ll find the table with Title, Original network/platform, First aired, and Genre.
Title: Shows the official series name so you can search exact listings, episode guides, and streaming catalogs.
Original network/platform: Indicates where the show first aired or streamed, helping you track regional availability and original distribution.
First aired: Gives the premiere year or date so you can place the show in its historical and television-era context.
Genre: Lists primary and one secondary genre to help you quickly judge tone and similar shows to explore.
TV shows that start with I
| Title | Original outlet | First aired | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Love Lucy | CBS (US) | 1951-10-15 | Sitcom; Comedy |
| I, Claudius | BBC Two (UK) | 1976 | Historical drama; Political |
| I Am Weasel | Cartoon Network (US) | 1997 | Animated; Comedy |
| I Am Cait | E! (US) | 2015-07-26 | Reality; Biography |
| Impractical Jokers | truTV (US) | 2011-12-15 | Reality; Comedy |
| Inspector Morse | ITV (UK) | 1987-11-06 | Crime drama; Mystery |
| Insecure | HBO (US) | 2016-10-09 | Comedy-drama; Romance |
| Iron Chef | Fuji TV (Japan) | 1993-10-11 | Cooking; Competition |
| It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia | FX (US) | 2005-08-04 | Sitcom; Dark comedy |
| I Spy | NBC (US) | 1965-09-15 | Spy drama; Action |
| I Dream of Jeannie | NBC (US) | 1965-09-18 | Sitcom; Fantasy |
| I Know What You Did Last Summer | Prime Video (US) | 2021-10-15 | Horror; Thriller |
| I Am Not Okay With This | Netflix (US) | 2020-02-26 | Teen drama; Supernatural |
| iZombie | The CW (US) | 2015-03-17 | Comedy-drama; Supernatural |
| Industry | HBO (US) | 2020-11-09 | Drama; Workplace |
| Invincible | Amazon Prime Video (US) | 2021-03-26 | Animated; Superhero |
| Inside No. 9 | BBC Two (UK) | 2014-02-05 | Dark comedy; Anthology |
| Inside Amy Schumer | Comedy Central (US) | 2013-04-30 | Sketch comedy; Satire |
| In Treatment | HBO (US) | 2008-05-28 | Drama; Psychological |
| In Living Color | Fox (US) | 1990-04-15 | Sketch comedy; Variety |
| In the Heat of the Night | NBC (US) | 1988-03-06 | Crime drama; Social issues |
| In the Dark | The CW (US) | 2019-04-04 | Drama; Mystery |
| Iron Fist | Netflix (US) | 2017-03-17 | Superhero; Action |
| Interrogation | CBS All Access (US) | 2020-09-10 | Crime drama; Anthology |
| Imposters | Bravo (US) | 2017-02-07 | Comedy-drama; Thriller |
| Impulse | YouTube Premium (US) | 2018-06-06 | Sci‑fi; Thriller |
| Infinite Challenge | MBC (South Korea) | 2005-04-23 | Variety; Comedy |
| I Am the Night | TNT (US) | 2019-01-28 | Crime drama; Miniseries |
| Is It Cake? | Netflix (US) | 2022-03-18 | Reality; Baking |
| It’s a Sin | Channel 4 (UK) | 2021-01-22 | Drama; LGBTQ |
| It’s Garry Shandling’s Show | Showtime (US) | 1986-09-10 | Sitcom; Meta comedy |
| It’s Bruno! | Netflix (US) | 2019-06-14 | Comedy; Slice-of-life |
| If Loving You Is Wrong | OWN (US) | 2014-09-09 | Drama; Soap opera |
| Inhumans | ABC (US) | 2017-09-29 | Superhero; Sci‑fi |
| Inside the NBA | TNT (US) | 1989 | Sports; Studio talk |
| In Plain Sight | USA Network (US) | 2008-06-01 | Crime drama; Procedural |
| In the Flesh | BBC Three (UK) | 2013-03-17 | Supernatural; Drama |
| The IT Crowd | Channel 4 (UK) | 2006-02-03 | Sitcom; Workplace |
| The Incredible Hulk | CBS (US) | 1977-03-10 | Action; Sci‑fi |
| iCarly | Nickelodeon (US) | 2007-09-08 | Teen sitcom; Comedy |
| Ice Road Truckers | History (US) | 2007-06-17 | Reality; Documentary |
| It Takes a Thief | NBC (US) | 1968-09-22 | Action; Heist |
| It’s a Living | ABC (US) | 1980-10-30 | Sitcom; Workplace |
| I Married Joan | CBS (US) | 1952-03-24 | Sitcom; Comedy |
| Invader Zim | Nickelodeon (US) | 2001-03-30 | Animated; Sci‑fi comedy |
| I Love the ’80s | VH1 (US) | 2002 | Documentary; Nostalgia |
Descriptions
I Love Lucy
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz star in this landmark 1950s sitcom about a zany housewife and her showbiz husband, famous for physical comedy and live-audience antics (1951–1957).
I, Claudius
Dense adaptation of Robert Graves’ novels following Rome’s Julio-Claudian dynasty, starring Derek Jacobi in a critically acclaimed 1976 series of palace intrigue.
I Am Weasel
Cartoon Network spin-off featuring the hyper-competent Weasel and rival Baboon; zany shorts that ran through the late 1990s.
I Am Cait
Caitlyn Jenner’s 2015 docu-series following her gender transition and public life, blending personal interviews and activist themes.
Impractical Jokers
Hidden-camera improv show starring The Tenderloins quartet who dare each other into outrageous public pranks; longtime hit since 2011.
Inspector Morse
Classic British detective series starring John Thaw as cerebral Inspector Morse solving Oxford murders (1987–2000).
Insecure
Issa Rae’s acclaimed series about modern Black women’s friendships, careers and dating in Los Angeles (2016–2021).
Iron Chef
Influential Japanese culinary competition where challengers face resident “Iron Chefs,” spawning numerous international versions.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Long-running ensemble comedy about selfish friends who run a Philadelphia bar, noted for edgy humor and longevity.
I Spy
Groundbreaking 1960s espionage series that paired Bill Cosby and Robert Culp as globetrotting agents, notable for location shooting and social impact.
I Dream of Jeannie
1960s sitcom about an astronaut and the mischievous genie he frees, starring Barbara Eden (1965–1970).
I Know What You Did Last Summer
TV reimagining of the slasher franchise following teens stalked by a mysterious killer, released on Prime Video.
I Am Not Okay With This
Short-lived coming-of-age series about a teen discovering telekinetic powers while grappling with grief and sexuality, based on a graphic novel.
iZombie
Light procedural about a zombie medical examiner who solves murders by eating victims’ brains and inheriting memories.
Industry
Cutthroat drama about young finance professionals in London navigating ambition, ethics and personal lives in high finance.
Invincible
Adult animated adaptation of Robert Kirkman’s comic about a teen discovering powers and complex superhero politics.
Inside No. 9
Anthological British series by Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton—each episode a standalone darkly comic twist set in a different “No. 9” location.
Inside Amy Schumer
Amy Schumer’s sketch show mixing stand-up, sketches and interviews to lampoon gender, relationships and culture.
In Treatment
Intimate drama centered on therapy sessions between a psychotherapist and his clients, notable for dialogue-driven storytelling.
In Living Color
Groundbreaking early-1990s sketch show from the Wayans family that launched stars like Jim Carrey and Jennifer Lopez.
In the Heat of the Night
Police drama set in the American South based on the novel/film, exploring crime and racial tensions.
In the Dark
Series about a blind woman who becomes entangled in a murder investigation and criminal underworld; ran 2019–2022.
Iron Fist
Marvel/Netflix series following Danny Rand, a martial-arts hero balancing mystical powers and corporate intrigue.
Interrogation
Serialized true-crime inspired drama presented nonlinearly; viewers could watch episodes in any order to piece the investigation together.
Imposters
Darkly comic series about a con artist who marries and manipulates people, and the victims who band together to hunt her down.
Impulse
Young-adult series about a teen who manifests teleportation powers while caught in a dangerous conspiracy.
Infinite Challenge
Long-running Korean variety show combining games, stunts and celebrity challenges; hugely influential in K-variety.
I Am the Night
Limited series inspired by a real LA true-crime investigation, starring Chris Pine in a dark noir-tinged story.
Is It Cake?
Viral reality competition where bakers make hyper-realistic cakes to fool celebrity judges and contestants.
It’s a Sin
Powerful British drama chronicling five friends in 1980s London amid the AIDS crisis, praised for emotional storytelling.
It’s Garry Shandling’s Show
Groundbreaking 1980s sitcom that broke the fourth wall and influenced later meta-comedies, starring Garry Shandling.
It’s Bruno!
Short-form comedy about a New Yorker and his beloved dog Bruno navigating quirky neighborhood happenings.
If Loving You Is Wrong
Tyler Perry-created serialized drama about complicated relationships and moral dilemmas in a tight-knit community.
Inhumans
Marvel TV series focused on the royal Inhuman family, notable for its theatrical first two episodes and mixed reception.
Inside the NBA
Long-running postgame studio show known for candid analysis and chemistry among analysts like Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson.
In Plain Sight
Drama about a U.S. Marshal working in the Witness Protection Program while juggling family and personal issues.
In the Flesh
British drama that follows “rehabilitated” undead people reintegrating into society with emotional, political themes.
The IT Crowd
Cult British sitcom about socially awkward IT staff and their clueless office manager, known for absurd humor.
The Incredible Hulk
1970s series starring Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno about a scientist who transforms into a powerful green alter ego.
iCarly
Miranda Cosgrove stars as a teen who runs a popular web show with friends; spawned online-era comedy and a 2021 revival.
Ice Road Truckers
Reality series following truckers navigating treacherous frozen routes in remote regions, notable for high-stakes work.
It Takes a Thief
1968 series starring Robert Wagner as a reformed thief recruited to steal for the government in high-stakes missions.
It’s a Living
1980s sitcom about waitresses and staff at a rooftop restaurant, later syndicated and remembered for its theme song.
I Married Joan
1950s sitcom starring Joan Davis and Jim Backus about a zany housewife and her more restrained husband.
Invader Zim
Cult animated series about an inept alien invader’s attempts to conquer Earth, known for dark humor and distinctive style.
I Love the ’80s
VH1 nostalgia series where comedians and celebrities reminisce about 1980s pop culture, music and trends.