This list includes 68 TV shows that start with P, from “PEN15” to “The Prisoner”. These entries span decades, genres, and countries, and serve fans, researchers, and casual browsers seeking quick reference.
TV shows that start with P are television series whose official titles begin with the letter P. They range from contemporary comedies like “PEN15” to influential dramas such as “The Prisoner”, a 1960s cult classic.
Below you’ll find the table with Title, Network/Platform, First aired, and Genre.
Title: The canonical show title, quoted when helpful, so you can identify and search for the exact series quickly.
Network/Platform: Name of the original broadcaster or streaming service, so you can track where the show first appeared.
First aired: The year or full premiere date so you can place the show in time and compare different eras.
Genre: Primary genre and one secondary when useful, to help you filter shows by mood, style, or theme.
TV shows that start with P
| Title | First Aired | Original Network/Platform | Genre (primary; secondary optional) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | 2009-04-09 | NBC | Comedy; Mockumentary |
| Peaky Blinders | 2013-09-12 | BBC Two | Drama; Crime |
| Peppa Pig | 2004-05-31 | Channel 5 | Children’s; Animation |
| Penny Dreadful | 2014-05-11 | Showtime | Drama; Horror |
| Penny Dreadful: City of Angels | 2020-04-26 | Showtime | Drama; Supernatural |
| Person of Interest | 2011-09-22 | CBS | Crime; Sci-fi |
| Perry Mason | 1957-09-21 | CBS | Legal Drama; Mystery |
| Perry Mason | 2020-06-21 | HBO | Drama; Legal |
| Power | 2014-06-07 | Starz | Crime; Drama |
| Psych | 2006-07-07 | USA Network | Comedy; Detective |
| Poldark | 2015-08-08 | BBC One | Historical; Drama |
| Prison Break | 2005-08-29 | Fox | Drama; Action |
| Project Runway | 2004-12-01 | Bravo | Reality; Fashion |
| Project Greenlight | 2001 | HBO | Reality; Filmmaking |
| Providence | 1999-01-08 | NBC | Drama; Family |
| Prime Suspect | 1991 | ITV | Crime; Drama |
| Primeval | 2007-02-10 | ITV | Sci-fi; Adventure |
| Private Practice | 2007-09-26 | ABC | Drama; Medical |
| Pretty Little Liars | 2010-06-08 | ABC Family | Teen Drama; Mystery |
| Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin | 2022-07-28 | HBO Max | Teen Horror; Mystery |
| Party of Five | 1994-09-12 | Fox | Drama; Family |
| Party Down | 2009-03-20 | Starz | Comedy; Workplace |
| Parenthood | 2010-03-02 | NBC | Drama; Family |
| Powerless | 2017-02-02 | NBC | Comedy; Superhero |
| Portlandia | 2011-01-21 | IFC | Comedy; Sketch |
| Pose | 2018-06-03 | FX | Drama; Social |
| Power Book II: Ghost | 2020-09-06 | Starz | Crime; Drama |
| Power Book III: Raising Kanan | 2021-07-18 | Starz | Crime; Drama |
| Power Book IV: Force | 2022-12-06 | Starz | Crime; Drama |
| Patriot | 2015-11-05 | Amazon Prime Video | Drama; Thriller |
| Peacemaker | 2022-01-13 | HBO Max | Action; Superhero |
| Pawn Stars | 2009-07-19 | History | Reality; Antiques |
| Police Squad! | 1982-03-04 | ABC | Comedy; Parody |
| Police Woman | 1974-09-13 | NBC | Crime; Drama |
| Preacher | 2016-05-22 | AMC | Drama; Supernatural |
| The Price Is Right | 1972-09-04 | CBS | Game Show; Reality |
| Pushing Daisies | 2007-10-03 | ABC | Comedy; Fantasy |
| Public Morals | 2015-10-06 | TNT | Crime; Drama |
| Pure Genius | 2016-10-27 | CBS | Medical; Drama |
| Picket Fences | 1992-09-18 | CBS | Drama; Mystery |
| Playhouse 90 | 1956-10-04 | CBS | Anthology; Drama |
| Playmakers | 2003-10-17 | ESPN | Drama; Sports |
| Private Eyes | 2016-04-26 | Global (Canada) | Comedy; Crime |
| Project Blue Book | 2019-05-08 | History | Drama; Sci-fi |
| Pride and Prejudice | 1995-09-24 | BBC One | Drama; Romance |
| Please Like Me | 2013-02-18 | ABC2 (Australia) | Comedy; Drama |
| Peep Show | 2003-09-19 | Channel 4 | Comedy; Sitcom |
| Phineas and Ferb | 2007-08-17 | Disney Channel | Animation; Comedy |
| Phoenix Nights | 2001-10-08 | Channel 4 | Comedy; Sitcom |
| The Player | 2015-09-24 | NBC | Drama; Action |
| The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story | 2016-02-02 | FX | True Crime; Drama |
| Pokémon | 1997-04-01 | TV Tokyo | Animation; Adventure |
| Patrick Melrose | 2018-05-12 | Showtime | Drama; Miniseries |
| Peter Kay’s Car Share | 2015-05-28 | BBC One | Comedy; Sitcom |
| Press | 2018-06-10 | BBC One | Drama; Workplace |
| Primal | 2019-10-07 | Adult Swim | Animation; Action |
| The Prisoner | 1967-09-17 | ITV | Drama; Mystery |
| Poirot | 1989-01-08 | ITV | Crime; Mystery |
| Porridge | 1974-09-05 | BBC One | Comedy; Sitcom |
| Port Charles | 1997-06-01 | ABC | Soap; Drama |
| Paw Patrol | 2013-08-12 | TVOKids (Canada) | Children’s; Animation |
| Punky Brewster | 1984-09-20 | NBC | Comedy; Family |
| PEN15 | 2019-02-08 | Hulu | Comedy; Coming-of-age |
| Profiler | 1996-09-03 | NBC | Crime; Drama |
| Primeval: New World | 2012-01-19 | Space (Canada) | Sci-fi; Adventure |
| Planet Earth | 2006-03-05 | BBC One | Documentary; Nature |
| Paper Girls | 2022-07-29 | Prime Video | Sci-fi; Drama |
| Profiler | 1996-09-03 | NBC | Crime; Drama |
Descriptions
Parks and Recreation
Mockumentary sitcom about an optimistic parks department bureaucrat (Leslie Knope) and her quirky co-workers in small-town Indiana.
Peaky Blinders
Stylish historical crime drama following the Shelby family as they build a criminal empire in post‑WWI Birmingham.
Peppa Pig
Short animated episodes following Peppa, a cheeky preschool pig, and her family learning simple lessons through play.
Penny Dreadful
Gothic horror series that weaves classic literary characters into dark, psychological storylines in Victorian London.
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
A spin-off set in 1930s Los Angeles mixing social tensions with supernatural and occult elements.
Person of Interest
A reclusive billionaire and a former CIA agent use a surveillance AI to prevent violent crimes before they occur.
Perry Mason
Classic courtroom drama following defense lawyer Perry Mason as he solves crimes and defends seemingly hopeless clients.
Perry Mason
Reimagined origin story of Perry Mason set in 1930s Los Angeles, blending legal drama with noir mystery.
Power
Crime drama about a nightclub owner leading a double life as a major player in New York’s drug trade.
Psych
Lighthearted detective series about a faux psychic consultant and his skeptical best friend solving crimes for the police.
Poldark
Period drama following Ross Poldark as he returns from war to rebuild his life and family in 18th‑century Cornwall.
Prison Break
High-stakes series about a man who deliberately gets incarcerated to break his brother out of prison.
Project Runway
Competition series where fashion designers create collections to win funding and industry recognition.
Project Greenlight
Reality series documenting emerging filmmakers competing for a chance to direct a studio feature.
Providence
Family drama centered on a woman who returns home to care for her family and reconcile personal and professional challenges.
Prime Suspect
British police procedural starring a detective who battles crime and institutional sexism while solving complex cases.
Primeval
Sci‑fi adventure about a team confronting prehistoric creatures that appear through time anomalies in modern Britain.
Private Practice
Grey’s Anatomy spin-off following a talented doctor who joins a private medical practice in Los Angeles.
Pretty Little Liars
Teen mystery-drama about four friends haunted by a mysterious figure threatening to reveal their darkest secrets.
Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin
A darker, modern reimagining that follows a new generation of teens tormented by an anonymous adversary.
Party of Five
Family drama about five siblings navigating loss, relationships and adulthood after their parents’ absence.
Party Down
Comedy about a group of struggling actors and writers working for a Los Angeles catering company between gigs.
Parenthood
Multigenerational family drama exploring the joys and struggles of parenting and relationships across different ages.
Powerless
Workplace comedy set in an insurance company trying to keep ordinary people safe in a world of superheroes and supervillains.
Portlandia
Sketch comedy series satirizing Portland, Oregon’s hipster culture through a series of quirky, character-driven bits.
Pose
Drama set in the late‑80s/early‑90s New York ballroom scene, focusing on Black and Latino LGBTQ+ communities and chosen family.
Power Book II: Ghost
Spin-off following Tariq St. Patrick as he navigates college life while building his own criminal enterprise.
Power Book III: Raising Kanan
Prequel exploring the origins of Kanan Stark as he rises into the 1990s drug trade.
Power Book IV: Force
Spin-off centered on Tommy Egan as he seeks to build his own violent empire in a new city.
Patriot
Offbeat spy drama about an intelligence officer whose covert work forces him into increasingly absurd and dangerous situations.
Peacemaker
Violent, irreverent series following a jingoistic antihero on a personal mission after events from the wider superhero universe.
Pawn Stars
Reality series set in a Las Vegas pawn shop where owners appraise, buy and sell curious and valuable items.
Police Squad!
Short-lived cult parody of police procedurals filled with deadpan visual gags and absurdist humor.
Police Woman
One of the earliest TV dramas focusing on a female police officer balancing dangerous investigations and personal life.
Preacher
Darkly comic series about a small‑town preacher imbued with a mysterious power who embarks on a violent, metaphysical search.
The Price Is Right
Long-running daytime game show where contestants guess prices to win prizes and cash.
Pushing Daisies
Visually whimsical series about a pie-maker who can revive the dead and teams up to solve murders with his resurrected love.
Public Morals
Period crime drama exploring police corruption and organized crime in 1960s New York.
Pure Genius
Drama about a tech billionaire who funds a cutting-edge hospital where unconventional medicine and innovation collide.
Picket Fences
Offbeat small-town drama blending legal and social issues with eccentric characters and moral dilemmas.
Playhouse 90
Golden Age anthology drama presenting live 90-minute plays covering a wide range of serious topics and adaptations.
Playmakers
Short-lived dramatic series offering a behind-the-scenes look at the personal and professional lives of a pro football team.
Private Eyes
Light procedural about a former hockey player turned private investigator and his licensed PI partner solving Toronto cases.
Project Blue Book
Historical drama inspired by the USAF’s Project Blue Book investigations into UFO sightings and related mysteries.
Pride and Prejudice
Beloved BBC mini-series adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel focusing on manners, marriage and social class.
Please Like Me
Dry, honest comedy-drama following a young man navigating relationships, mental health and adulthood in Australia.
Peep Show
Unique POV sitcom following two dysfunctional flatmates in London, mixing cringe humor with sharp social observation.
Phineas and Ferb
Animated series about two inventive stepbrothers who build outrageous projects while their sister tries to bust them.
Phoenix Nights
British comedy centered on a working men’s club and its hapless owner’s increasingly absurd attempts to stay afloat.
The Player
Crime-action series about a reformed gambler recruited to help wealthy patrons bet on outcomes of dangerous criminal games.
The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Anthology season dramatizing the O.J. Simpson murder trial and its cultural, legal and media fallout.
Pokémon
Long-running anime about Ash and Pikachu traveling to catch creatures, battle trainers, and grow as friends and competitors.
Patrick Melrose
Five-part adaptation following a troubled aristocrat confronting family trauma and addiction across decades.
Peter Kay’s Car Share
Gentle British sitcom about two colleagues who form a close bond while sharing a car commute to work.
Press
Drama about rival national newspapers navigating ethical dilemmas, competition and changing media landscapes.
Primal
Visually driven animated series by Genndy Tartakovsky following a caveman and a dinosaur bonded by loss, surviving a brutal world.
The Prisoner
Surreal 1960s cult series about a former secret agent held in a mysterious coastal village where identity and freedom are controlled.
Poirot
Agatha Christie adaptation starring Hercule Poirot, the meticulous Belgian detective solving intricate murder mysteries.
Porridge
Classic British sitcom set inside a prison, focusing on cunning inmate Norman Stanley Fletcher and his humorous schemes.
Port Charles
Soap opera spin-off of General Hospital set in Port Charles, blending medical plots with long-running soap storylines.
Paw Patrol
Animated preschool show about a boy and his team of rescue pups protecting Adventure Bay with teamwork and problem-solving.
Punky Brewster
Family sitcom about an irrepressible young girl in foster care whose optimism affects everyone around her.
PEN15
Bold comedy where adult creators play their teenage selves, recreating awkward middle-school life with cringe and heart.
Profiler
Crime drama about an FBI profiler who uses psychological expertise to hunt serial killers while facing personal dangers.
Primeval: New World
Canadian spin-off of Primeval featuring anomalies that release prehistoric creatures into modern North America.
Planet Earth
Landmark nature documentary series showcasing Earth’s habitats and wildlife with groundbreaking cinematography.
Paper Girls
Adaptation of the comic about young newspaper delivery girls who become embroiled in a time‑traveling mystery.
Profiler
Forensic profiler uses psychological insight to track serial killers while juggling personal dangers.