20 Groundbreaking TV Shows
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1.
M*A*S*H
71 points - added 10 years ago by kimmik -
2.
All in the family
70 points - added 6 years ago by redbarron80 -
3.
The X Files
61 points - added 10 years ago by guest -
4.
Pushing Daisies
So original and clever. Died way too soon.
17 points - added 8 years ago by larryco_ -
5.
I Love Lucy
First show to star a female comedian.
13 points - added 10 years ago by kimmik -
6.
The Twilight Zone
9 points - added 10 years ago by kimmik -
7.
Mary Tyler Moore Show
The first show to feature a married couple in the same bed.
7 points - added 10 years ago by kimmik -
8.
Saturday Night Live
5 points - added 10 years ago by kimmik -
9.
The Simpsons
5 points - added 10 years ago by kimmik -
10.
Star Trek
Show starred actors of different races and had the first on-screen interracial kiss.
3 points - added 10 years ago by kimmik -
11.
The New Normal
This show follows the story of a gay couple whose child was carried by a surrogate mother. It also touches on the subjects of homosexuality in kids and gender-neutral roles.
3 points - added 10 years ago by kimmik -
12.
The Jeffersons
One of the first shows with an interracial couple.
3 points - added 10 years ago by kimmik -
13.
The Brady Bunch
One of the first shows to portray a blended family.
3 points - added 10 years ago by kimmik -
14.
Seinfeld
2 points - added 10 years ago by kimmik -
15.
The Honeymooners
1 point - added 10 years ago by kimmik -
16.
Three's Company
1 point - added 10 years ago by kimmik -
17.
American Idol
1 point - added 10 years ago by kimmik -
18.
24
0 points - added 10 years ago by kimmik -
19.
M*
0 points - added 10 years ago by kimmik -
20.
Modern Family
-1 point - added 10 years ago by kimmik -
21.
The Cosby Show
-6 points - added 10 years ago by kimmik -
22.
Will and Grace
-9 points - added 10 years ago by kimmik -
23.
Sex and the City
-11 points - added 10 years ago by kimmik -
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