This list includes 38 TV shows that start with Y, from “The Young Ones” to “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters”. They cover decades and formats, from British sitcoms to anime and American dramas.
TV shows that start with Y are television series whose official titles begin with the letter Y. Examples include the anarchic British sitcom “The Young Ones” and the global anime hit “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters”.
Below you’ll find the table with Title, Network/Platform, First aired, and Genre.
Title: Use the official show title so you can quickly find or recognize a specific series by name.
Network/Platform: Indicates the original broadcaster or streaming home, helping you locate episodes and understand regional release context.
First aired: Shows the year or date of the premiere, so you can place the series in its historical timeline.
Genre: Lists primary genre and a secondary tag when relevant, letting you quickly judge tone and likely audience.
TV shows that start with Y
| Title | Original Network/Platform | First Aired | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone | Paramount Network (USA) | 2018-06-20 | Drama (Western) |
| Yellowjackets | Showtime (USA) | 2021-11-14 | Drama (Thriller) |
| You | Lifetime (USA) | 2018-09-09 | Thriller (Drama) |
| Younger | TV Land (USA) | 2015-03-31 | Comedy (Drama) |
| Young Sheldon | CBS (USA) | 2017-09-25 | Comedy (Sitcom) |
| Young Justice | Cartoon Network (USA) | 2010-11-26 | Animation (Superhero) |
| Young & Hungry | Freeform (USA) | 2014-06-25 | Comedy (Romance) |
| The Young and the Restless | CBS (USA) | 1973-03-26 | Soap (Drama) |
| The Young Ones | BBC Two (UK) | 1982-11-09 | Comedy (Sketch) |
| The Young Pope | Sky Atlantic (Italy) | 2016-10-21 | Drama (Satire) |
| Young Royals | Netflix (Sweden) | 2021-07-01 | Drama (Romance) |
| Young Americans | The WB (USA) | 2000-07-12 | Drama (Teen) |
| Young Dracula | CBBC (UK) | 2006 | Comedy (Horror) |
| Y: The Last Man | FX on Hulu (USA) | 2021-09-13 | Drama (Sci-Fi) |
| Yo Gabba Gabba! | Nickelodeon (USA) | 2007-10-11 | Children’s (Musical) |
| Yo! MTV Raps | MTV (USA) | 1988-08-06 | Music (Variety) |
| Yo-kai Watch | TV Tokyo (Japan) | 2014-01-08 | Animation (Adventure) |
| Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters | TV Tokyo (Japan) | 2000-04-18 | Animation (Adventure) |
| Yu Yu Hakusho | Fuji TV (Japan) | 1992-10-10 | Animation (Action) |
| Yowamushi Pedal | TV Tokyo (Japan) | 2013-10-07 | Animation (Sports) |
| Yakitate!! Japan | TV Tokyo (Japan) | 2004-10-12 | Animation (Comedy) |
| Yasuke | Netflix (Japan) | 2021-04-29 | Animation (Historical) |
| You Are Wanted | Amazon Prime Video (Germany) | 2017-03-17 | Thriller (Drama) |
| Your Honor | Showtime (USA) | 2020-12-06 | Drama (Crime) |
| Your Lie in April | Fuji TV (Japan) | 2014-10-10 | Animation (Drama) |
| You’re the Worst | FXX (USA) | 2014-07-17 | Comedy (Romance) |
| You Can’t Do That on Television | CTV (Canada) | 1979-09-05 | Comedy (Kids) |
| You Bet! | ITV (UK) | 1988-09-03 | Game Show (Variety) |
| Yo Soy Betty, la Fea | RCN (Colombia) | 1999-10-25 | Comedy (Romance) |
| Years and Years | BBC One (UK) | 2019-05-14 | Drama (Sci-Fi) |
| Yeh Meri Family | TVF (India) | 2018 | Comedy (Family) |
| Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | Star Plus (India) | 2009-01-12 | Soap (Drama) |
| Yong-pal | SBS (South Korea) | 2015-05-07 | Drama (Medical) |
| Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches | Fuji TV (Japan) | 2015-04-12 | Animation (Comedy) |
| Yes Minister | BBC Two (UK) | 1980-02-25 | Comedy (Political) |
| Yes, Prime Minister | BBC One (UK) | 1986-02-17 | Comedy (Political) |
| Yes, Dear | CBS (USA) | 2000-10-02 | Comedy (Sitcom) |
| Yogi Bear | CBS (USA) | 1961-01-30 | Animation (Comedy) |
Descriptions
Yellowstone
Modern Western family drama about the Duttons, ranch politics and land conflicts anchored by strong performances and cinematic scenery.
Yellowjackets
Survival-horror-adjacent drama following a high school girls’ soccer team after a plane crash and the dark lives they build years later.
You
Psychological thriller about a bookstore manager whose obsessive infatuations become dangerous, later picked up globally by Netflix.
Younger
Light, witty series about a 40-something woman who pretends to be younger to restart her career in publishing.
Young Sheldon
A prequel spin-off following a young Sheldon Cooper growing up in Texas, blending family humor with heartfelt moments.
Young Justice
Animated superhero series that follows teenage sidekicks forming a covert team amid DC Universe politics.
Young & Hungry
Sitcom about a young food blogger working as a personal chef for a wealthy tech entrepreneur, mixing romance and workplace humor.
The Young and the Restless
Long-running daytime soap centered on Genoa City’s families, power struggles and romantic entanglements.
The Young Ones
Cult British sitcom about four chaotic students sharing a squalid house, known for anarchic humor and surreal sketches.
The Young Pope
Stylized drama about a fictional American pope whose volatile tenure upends Vatican tradition and global politics.
Young Royals
Swedish teen drama about a prince navigating duty, identity and a secret romance at a elite boarding school.
Young Americans
Short-lived teen drama exploring privilege and relationships at an elite New England boarding school.
Young Dracula
Family-friendly series about a vampire family trying to live hidden among humans while dealing with adolescent drama.
Y: The Last Man
Adaptation of the comic about the sole surviving man after a mysterious plague wipes out male mammals; political and speculative themes.
Yo Gabba Gabba!
Colorful preschool series mixing music, guest stars and life lessons with energetic puppetry and animation.
Yo! MTV Raps
Influential music and culture show that introduced hip-hop artists to mainstream TV audiences worldwide.
Yo-kai Watch
Popular anime about a boy who befriends quirky invisible creatures called yo-kai; family-friendly adventures and comedy.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters
Card-game-centered anime that launched a global franchise, following duelists and supernatural tournaments.
Yu Yu Hakusho
Action-packed anime about a teen spirit detective tackling demons, tournaments and complex friendships.
Yowamushi Pedal
Sports anime focused on high-school cycling teams, training, rivalries and the thrill of racing.
Yakitate!! Japan
Baking-themed anime that combines culinary creativity, competitions and over-the-top comedy.
Yasuke
Anime inspired by the historical African samurai, blending fantasy, action and alternate-history elements.
You Are Wanted
German-language techno-thriller about a man whose digital life is hacked, drawing him into conspiracies and danger.
Your Honor
Legal thriller about a respected judge whose son is involved in a hit-and-run, forcing moral compromises and tense alliances.
Your Lie in April
Emotionally resonant anime about a piano prodigy who rediscovers music and life through an eccentric violinist.
You’re the Worst
Subversive romantic comedy about two self-destructive people trying to have a relationship amid personal dysfunction.
You Can’t Do That on Television
Boundary-pushing Canadian sketch show for kids that became a Nickelodeon staple in the U.S.
You Bet!
Family-friendly British game show where contestants accept dares and bets for cash prizes and comedic moments.
Yo Soy Betty, la Fea
Iconic Colombian telenovela about an underestimated but brilliant heroine who transforms personally and professionally.
Years and Years
Near-future drama following one family across decades as politics, technology and climate change reshape society.
Yeh Meri Family
Warm-hearted Indian web series set in the 1990s, seen through a child’s nostalgic view of family life.
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai
Long-running Indian family drama exploring relationships, traditions and generational conflicts.
Yong-pal
Korean series about a night-shift doctor-for-hire who becomes entwined with a chaebol heiress and dangerous secrets.
Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches
Supernatural romantic-comedy anime about a student who swaps bodies and uncovers school secrets via “kisses.”
Yes Minister
Sharp political satire chronicling the comic power-play between a cabinet minister and his permanent secretary.
Yes, Prime Minister
Sequel to Yes Minister, following the same witty, satirical look at government and bureaucracy.
Yes, Dear
Family sitcom contrasting two very different couples learning about parenting, marriage and household chaos.
Yogi Bear
Classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon about the picnic-snatching bear Yogi and his sidekick Boo-Boo in Jellystone Park.