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101 most popular English shows on television

Will and Grace (1998 TV series): Will and Grace is set in New York City and focuses on the relationship between Will Truman, a gay lawyer and his best friend Grace Adler, a Jewish woman who owns an interior design firm. Also featured are their friends Karen Walker, a rich socialite and Jack McFarland, a struggling gay actor/singer/dancer who has numerous other brief careers. The interplay of relationships features the trials and tribulations of dating, marriage, divorce and casual s*x, as well as comical key stereotypes in Jewish culture.

101 most popular English shows on television

Will and Grace (1998 TV series): Will and Grace is set in New York City and focuses on the relationship between Will Truman, a gay lawyer and his best friend Grace Adler, a Jewish woman who owns an interior design firm. Also featured are their friends Karen Walker, a rich socialite and Jack McFarland, a struggling gay actor/singer/dancer who has numerous other brief careers. The interplay of relationships features the trials and tribulations of dating, marriage, divorce and casual s*x, as well as comical key stereotypes in Jewish culture.

101 most popular English shows on television

Mike and Molly (2010 TV series): Mike, a Chicago police officer, meets fourth-grade teacher Molly at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting and they fall in love, thanks in part to their mutual love of pie and the desire to resist it. Both face challenges in their quest to lose weight Molly from her slender sister and mother and Mike at the diner where he frequently eats. But having found each other, they still support each other as they try to achieve their goals, be it weight loss or Mollys decision to quit teaching and pursue her dream as a writer.

101 most popular English shows on television

Mike and Molly (2010 TV series): Mike, a Chicago police officer, meets fourth-grade teacher Molly at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting and they fall in love, thanks in part to their mutual love of pie and the desire to resist it. Both face challenges in their quest to lose weight Molly from her slender sister and mother and Mike at the diner where he frequently eats. But having found each other, they still support each other as they try to achieve their goals, be it weight loss or Mollys decision to quit teaching and pursue her dream as a writer.

101 most popular English shows on television

Keeping up with the Kardashians (2007 TV series): This show focuses on the personal and professional lives of the Kardashian-Jenner family. Its premise originated with Ryan Seacrest, who additionally serves as an executive producer. The series focuses on sisters Kimm, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian, It additionally places emphasis on their brother Rob Kardashian, their mother Kris Jenner, their step-father Caitlyn Jenner (then Bruce Jenner), half sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner and Kourtneys boyfriend Scott Disick.

101 most popular English shows on television

Keeping up with the Kardashians (2007 TV series): This show focuses on the personal and professional lives of the Kardashian-Jenner family. Its premise originated with Ryan Seacrest, who additionally serves as an executive producer. The series focuses on sisters Kimm, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian, It additionally places emphasis on their brother Rob Kardashian, their mother Kris Jenner, their step-father Caitlyn Jenner (then Bruce Jenner), half sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner and Kourtneys boyfriend Scott Disick.

101 most popular English shows on television

2 Broke Girls (2011 TV series): The series chronicles the lives of 2 waitresses in their mid-20s: Max Black (Kat Dennings), the child of a poor working-class mother and an unknown father, and Caroline Channing (Beth Behrs), who was born rich but is now disgraced and penniless due to her father, Martin Channing, getting caught operating a Bernard Madoff-esque Ponzi scheme, The 2 work together at a Brooklyn diner, soon becoming roommates and friends while building towards their dream of opening a cupcake shop. Among those working with them at the restaurant are their boss, Han Lee (Matthew Moy); Oleg (Jonathan Kite), an upbeat but perverted Ukrainian cook; and Earl (Garrett Morris), a 75-year old cashier.

101 most popular English shows on television

2 Broke Girls (2011 TV series): The series chronicles the lives of 2 waitresses in their mid-20s: Max Black (Kat Dennings), the child of a poor working-class mother and an unknown father, and Caroline Channing (Beth Behrs), who was born rich but is now disgraced and penniless due to her father, Martin Channing, getting caught operating a Bernard Madoff-esque Ponzi scheme, The 2 work together at a Brooklyn diner, soon becoming roommates and friends while building towards their dream of opening a cupcake shop. Among those working with them at the restaurant are their boss, Han Lee (Matthew Moy); Oleg (Jonathan Kite), an upbeat but perverted Ukrainian cook; and Earl (Garrett Morris), a 75-year old cashier.

101 most popular English shows on television

Heartland (2007 TV series): The series is based on the Heartland book series by Lauren Brooke. The show changes the settings from Virginia, USA (in the original novels) to the Alberta Rockies in Alberta, Canada. Heartland follows Sister Amy and Lou Fleming, Ty Borden and their grandfather Jack Bartlett through the highs and lows of life on a horse ranch in cattle country. The story details how, although Amy and Lous mother was killed in a car accident, they continue to keep their mothers dream alive by healing abused and neglected horses through their family business. Amy (Amber Marshall) faces adversity, but she overcomes every obstacle that stands in front of her.

101 most popular English shows on television

Heartland (2007 TV series): The series is based on the Heartland book series by Lauren Brooke. The show changes the settings from Virginia, USA (in the original novels) to the Alberta Rockies in Alberta, Canada. Heartland follows Sister Amy and Lou Fleming, Ty Borden and their grandfather Jack Bartlett through the highs and lows of life on a horse ranch in cattle country. The story details how, although Amy and Lous mother was killed in a car accident, they continue to keep their mothers dream alive by healing abused and neglected horses through their family business. Amy (Amber Marshall) faces adversity, but she overcomes every obstacle that stands in front of her.

101 most popular English shows on television

Desperate Housewives (2004 TV series): The main setting of the show was Wisteria Lane, a street in the fictional American town of Fairview in the fictional Eagle State. The show followed the lives of a group of women as seen through the eyes of a dead neighbor who committed suicide in the very first episode. The storyline covers 13 years of the womens lives over 8 seasons. They worked through domestic struggles and family life while facing the secrets, crimes and mysteries hidden behind the doors of their surface beautiful and seemingly perfect suburban neighborhood. The show featured an ensemble cast headed by Teri Hatcher as Susan Mayer, Felicity Huffman as Lynette Scavo, Marcia Cross as Bree Van de Kamp and Eva Longoria as Gabrielle Solis. Brenda Strong narrated the show as the deceased Mary Alice Young, appearing sporadically in flashbacks or dream sequences.

101 most popular English shows on television

Desperate Housewives (2004 TV series): The main setting of the show was Wisteria Lane, a street in the fictional American town of Fairview in the fictional Eagle State. The show followed the lives of a group of women as seen through the eyes of a dead neighbor who committed suicide in the very first episode. The storyline covers 13 years of the womens lives over 8 seasons. They worked through domestic struggles and family life while facing the secrets, crimes and mysteries hidden behind the doors of their surface beautiful and seemingly perfect suburban neighborhood. The show featured an ensemble cast headed by Teri Hatcher as Susan Mayer, Felicity Huffman as Lynette Scavo, Marcia Cross as Bree Van de Kamp and Eva Longoria as Gabrielle Solis. Brenda Strong narrated the show as the deceased Mary Alice Young, appearing sporadically in flashbacks or dream sequences.

101 most popular English shows on television

Ugly Betty (2006 TV series): The series focuses on the life of wannabe writer Betty Suarez, a plain girl from Queens, New York City, who is sorely lacking in fashion sense. She is known to be bold, good-hearted, and nave. She is abruptly thrust into a different world when she lands a job at Mode, a trendy, high fashion magazine based in Manhattan that is part of the publishing empire of the wealthy Bradford Meade. Bradford hires the inexperienced Betty as his womanizing sons newest personal assistant to curb his habit of sleeping with his assistants. As time goes by, Betty and Daniel become friends and help each other navigate their individual professional and personal lives.

101 most popular English shows on television

Ugly Betty (2006 TV series): The series focuses on the life of wannabe writer Betty Suarez, a plain girl from Queens, New York City, who is sorely lacking in fashion sense. She is known to be bold, good-hearted, and nave. She is abruptly thrust into a different world when she lands a job at Mode, a trendy, high fashion magazine based in Manhattan that is part of the publishing empire of the wealthy Bradford Meade. Bradford hires the inexperienced Betty as his womanizing sons newest personal assistant to curb his habit of sleeping with his assistants. As time goes by, Betty and Daniel become friends and help each other navigate their individual professional and personal lives.

101 most popular English shows on television

s*x and the City (1998 TV series): Set and filmed in New York City and based on the book of the same name by Candace Bushnell, the show follows the lives of a group of 4 women three in their mid-30s and one in her 40s, who despite their different natures and ever-changing s*x lives, remain inseparable and confide in each other. Starring Sarah Jessica Parker (as Carrie Bradshaw), Kim Cattrall (as Samantha Jones), Kristin Davis (as Charlotte York) and Cynthia Nixon (as Miranda Hobbes), this quirky TV show has multiple continuing storylines that tackled relevant and modern social issues such as sexuality, safe s*x, promiscuity and femininity while exploring the difference between friendships and romantic relationships.

101 most popular English shows on television

s*x and the City (1998 TV series): Set and filmed in New York City and based on the book of the same name by Candace Bushnell, the show follows the lives of a group of 4 women three in their mid-30s and one in her 40s, who despite their different natures and ever-changing s*x lives, remain inseparable and confide in each other. Starring Sarah Jessica Parker (as Carrie Bradshaw), Kim Cattrall (as Samantha Jones), Kristin Davis (as Charlotte York) and Cynthia Nixon (as Miranda Hobbes), this quirky TV show has multiple continuing storylines that tackled relevant and modern social issues such as sexuality, safe s*x, promiscuity and femininity while exploring the difference between friendships and romantic relationships.

101 most popular English shows on television

Full House (1987 TV series): After news reporter Danny Tanners wife Pam is killed in a car crash by a drunk driver, he recruits his brother-in-law Jesse Katsopolis (an exterminator turned rock musician) and quirky best friend Joey Gladstone (who works as a stand-up comedian) to help raise his 3 daughters: D.J, Stephanie and Michelle in his San Francisco home. Over time, the 3 men as well as the children bond and become close to one another. In season 2, Danny is reassigned from his duties as sports anchor by his television station to become co-host of a local morning TV show Wake Up, San Francisco and is teamed up with Nebraska native Rebecca Donaldson. Jesse and Rebecca eventually fall in love and get married in season 4. In season 5, Rebecca gives birth to twin sons, Nicky and Alex.

101 most popular English shows on television

Full House (1987 TV series): After news reporter Danny Tanners wife Pam is killed in a car crash by a drunk driver, he recruits his brother-in-law Jesse Katsopolis (an exterminator turned rock musician) and quirky best friend Joey Gladstone (who works as a stand-up comedian) to help raise his 3 daughters: D.J, Stephanie and Michelle in his San Francisco home. Over time, the 3 men as well as the children bond and become close to one another. In season 2, Danny is reassigned from his duties as sports anchor by his television station to become co-host of a local morning TV show Wake Up, San Francisco and is teamed up with Nebraska native Rebecca Donaldson. Jesse and Rebecca eventually fall in love and get married in season 4. In season 5, Rebecca gives birth to twin sons, Nicky and Alex.

101 most popular English shows on television

South Park (1997 TV series): South Park is an American adult animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for the Comedy Central. The show follows the exploits of 4 boys: Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman and Kenny McCormick. The boys live in the fictional small town of South Park, central Colorado. The town is also home to an assortment of frequent characters such as students, families, elementary school staff and various other residents who tend to regard South Park as a bland and quiet place to live. Stan is portrayed as the everyman of the group; Kyle is the lone Jew among the group, and his portrayal in this role is often dealt with satirically. Stan is modeled after Parker, while Kyle is modeled after Stone. Stone and Kyle are best friends. Eric is a loud, obnoxious, manipulative, racist and obese literal psychopath and is portrayed as an antagonist and Kenny comes from a poor family, wears his parka hood so tightly that it covers most of his face and muffles his speech.

101 most popular English shows on television

South Park (1997 TV series): South Park is an American adult animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for the Comedy Central. The show follows the exploits of 4 boys: Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman and Kenny McCormick. The boys live in the fictional small town of South Park, central Colorado. The town is also home to an assortment of frequent characters such as students, families, elementary school staff and various other residents who tend to regard South Park as a bland and quiet place to live. Stan is portrayed as the everyman of the group; Kyle is the lone Jew among the group, and his portrayal in this role is often dealt with satirically. Stan is modeled after Parker, while Kyle is modeled after Stone. Stone and Kyle are best friends. Eric is a loud, obnoxious, manipulative, racist and obese literal psychopath and is portrayed as an antagonist and Kenny comes from a poor family, wears his parka hood so tightly that it covers most of his face and muffles his speech.

101 most popular English shows on television

Two and a Half Men (2003 TV series): Chiropractor and single father Alan Harper lives in a beachfront house with divorced Internet billionaire Waden Schmidt, who bought the house following the untimely death of Alans brother, Charlie. As they acclimate to their living arrangement, the tightly wound Alan finds himself taking on a mentor role with Walden, whose lifelong dependence on being taken care of has left him a bit nave. Despite his unsuccessful romantic history, Alan also tries to help Walden overcome his limited experiences with dating. Berta, a sharp-tongued, unapologetic housekeeper, is also featured in the series.

101 most popular English shows on television

Two and a Half Men (2003 TV series): Chiropractor and single father Alan Harper lives in a beachfront house with divorced Internet billionaire Waden Schmidt, who bought the house following the untimely death of Alans brother, Charlie. As they acclimate to their living arrangement, the tightly wound Alan finds himself taking on a mentor role with Walden, whose lifelong dependence on being taken care of has left him a bit nave. Despite his unsuccessful romantic history, Alan also tries to help Walden overcome his limited experiences with dating. Berta, a sharp-tongued, unapologetic housekeeper, is also featured in the series.

101 most popular English shows on television

Family Guy (1999 TV series): Family Guy is an American adult animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane. The show revolves around the adventures of the Griffin family, consisting of father Peter Griffin, a bumbling yet well-intentioned blue collar worker; Lois, a stay-at-home mother and piano teacher who is a member of the wealthy Pewterscmidt family; Meg, their awkward teenage daughter who is constantly ridiculed and ignored by the family; Chris, their teenage son, who is overweight, unintelligent and a younger version of his father in many respects and Stewie, their diabolical infant son of ambiguous sexual orientation who has adult mannerisms and uses stereotypical archvillain phrases. Living with their family is their witty, sarcastic, anthropomorphic dog Brian, who drinks Martinis and engages in human conversation, though he is still considered a pet in many respects.

101 most popular English shows on television

Family Guy (1999 TV series): Family Guy is an American adult animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane. The show revolves around the adventures of the Griffin family, consisting of father Peter Griffin, a bumbling yet well-intentioned blue collar worker; Lois, a stay-at-home mother and piano teacher who is a member of the wealthy Pewterscmidt family; Meg, their awkward teenage daughter who is constantly ridiculed and ignored by the family; Chris, their teenage son, who is overweight, unintelligent and a younger version of his father in many respects and Stewie, their diabolical infant son of ambiguous sexual orientation who has adult mannerisms and uses stereotypical archvillain phrases. Living with their family is their witty, sarcastic, anthropomorphic dog Brian, who drinks Martinis and engages in human conversation, though he is still considered a pet in many respects.

101 most popular English shows on television

F.R.I.E.N.D.S (1994 TV series): This epic American TV sitcom has been created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman. Rachel Green flees her wedding day and seeks out childhood friend Monica Geller, a New York City chef. They become roommates, and Rachel joins Monicas social circle of single people in the mid-20s: struggling actor Joey Tribbiani, business professional Chandler Bing, masseuse and musician Phoebe Buffay and newly divorced palentoloist Ross Geller, Monicas older brother. To support herself, Rachel becomes a waitress at Central Park, a Manhattan coffee house where the group often hangs out, and when not there, the 6 are usually at Monica and Rachels nearby West Village apartment, or Joey and Chandlers across the hall. The show depict the friends comedic and romantic adventures and career issues such as Joey auditioning for roles or Rachel seeking jobs in the fashion industry. The 6 characters each have many dates and serious relationships such as Monica with Richard Burke and Ross with Emily Waltham. Ross and Rachels intermittent relationship is the most often-recurring storyline: during the 10 seasons of the show they repeatedly date and break-up, even while Ross briefly marries Emily, he and Rachel have a child, Chandler and Monica date and marry each other, and Phoebe marries Mike Hannigan. Other frequently recurring characters include Ross and Monicas parents in Long Island, Ross ex-wife and their son, Central Perk barista Gunther, Chandlers ex-girlfriend Janice and Phoebes twin sister Ursule.

101 most popular English shows on television

F.R.I.E.N.D.S (1994 TV series): This epic American TV sitcom has been created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman. Rachel Green flees her wedding day and seeks out childhood friend Monica Geller, a New York City chef. They become roommates, and Rachel joins Monicas social circle of single people in the mid-20s: struggling actor Joey Tribbiani, business professional Chandler Bing, masseuse and musician Phoebe Buffay and newly divorced palentoloist Ross Geller, Monicas older brother. To support herself, Rachel becomes a waitress at Central Park, a Manhattan coffee house where the group often hangs out, and when not there, the 6 are usually at Monica and Rachels nearby West Village apartment, or Joey and Chandlers across the hall. The show depict the friends comedic and romantic adventures and career issues such as Joey auditioning for roles or Rachel seeking jobs in the fashion industry. The 6 characters each have many dates and serious relationships such as Monica with Richard Burke and Ross with Emily Waltham. Ross and Rachels intermittent relationship is the most often-recurring storyline: during the 10 seasons of the show they repeatedly date and break-up, even while Ross briefly marries Emily, he and Rachel have a child, Chandler and Monica date and marry each other, and Phoebe marries Mike Hannigan. Other frequently recurring characters include Ross and Monicas parents in Long Island, Ross ex-wife and their son, Central Perk barista Gunther, Chandlers ex-girlfriend Janice and Phoebes twin sister Ursule.

101 most popular English shows on television

Glee (2009 TV series): This show focuses on the fictitious William McKinley High school glee club, New Directions, which competes on the show choir competition circuit while its disparate members deal with social issues, especially regarding sexuality and race, relationships, and learning to become an effective team. The initial 12-member cast included club director and Spanish teacher Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison), cheerleading coach Sur Sylvester (Jane Lynch), guidance counselor Emma Pillsbury (Jayma Mays), Wills wife Terri (Jessalyn Gilsig). As the students find themselves, they also enjoy a respite from the harsh realities of life. Mr Schuester hopes to help the kids in every way he can, and also dreams of taking the group to nationals. As Schuester and the glee club pursue their goal, they face opposition from a conniving cheerleading coach, Sue Sylvester, who tries to sabotage the group at every turn.

101 most popular English shows on television

Glee (2009 TV series): This show focuses on the fictitious William McKinley High school glee club, New Directions, which competes on the show choir competition circuit while its disparate members deal with social issues, especially regarding sexuality and race, relationships, and learning to become an effective team. The initial 12-member cast included club director and Spanish teacher Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison), cheerleading coach Sur Sylvester (Jane Lynch), guidance counselor Emma Pillsbury (Jayma Mays), Wills wife Terri (Jessalyn Gilsig). As the students find themselves, they also enjoy a respite from the harsh realities of life. Mr Schuester hopes to help the kids in every way he can, and also dreams of taking the group to nationals. As Schuester and the glee club pursue their goal, they face opposition from a conniving cheerleading coach, Sue Sylvester, who tries to sabotage the group at every turn.

101 most popular English shows on television

Greys Anatomy (2005 TV series): Greys Anatomy is an American romantic medical TV drama series that focuses on a group of doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital in Seattle, including several who began their careers at the facility as interns. One of the doctors and the shows namesake, Meredith Grey, is the daughter of a famous surgeon. She struggles to maintain relationships with her colleagues, particularly the hospitals one-time chief of surgery, Richard Webber, due to a pre-existing relationship between them Webber and Merediths mother had a personal relationship when Meredith was young.

101 most popular English shows on television

Greys Anatomy (2005 TV series): Greys Anatomy is an American romantic medical TV drama series that focuses on a group of doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital in Seattle, including several who began their careers at the facility as interns. One of the doctors and the shows namesake, Meredith Grey, is the daughter of a famous surgeon. She struggles to maintain relationships with her colleagues, particularly the hospitals one-time chief of surgery, Richard Webber, due to a pre-existing relationship between them Webber and Merediths mother had a personal relationship when Meredith was young.

101 most popular English shows on television

Bones (2005 TV series): The show focuses on the alliance between forensic anthropologist Dr Temperance Bones Brennan and FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth. Brennan is the central character and team leader of the fictional Jeffersonian Institute Medico-Legal Lab, a federal institution that collaborates with the FBI, mirroring the real life relationships between the FBI and the Smithsonian Institution. Set in Washington D.C, the show revolves around solving Federal legal cases by examining the remains of humans of murder victims. In addition to the murder cases featured in each episode, the series explores the backgrounds and relationships of its characters. An important ongoing dynamic between Brennan and Booth is their disagreement about science and faith. The series is also known for its dark comic undertones to lighten the gravity of the shows intense subject.

101 most popular English shows on television

Bones (2005 TV series): The show focuses on the alliance between forensic anthropologist Dr Temperance Bones Brennan and FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth. Brennan is the central character and team leader of the fictional Jeffersonian Institute Medico-Legal Lab, a federal institution that collaborates with the FBI, mirroring the real life relationships between the FBI and the Smithsonian Institution. Set in Washington D.C, the show revolves around solving Federal legal cases by examining the remains of humans of murder victims. In addition to the murder cases featured in each episode, the series explores the backgrounds and relationships of its characters. An important ongoing dynamic between Brennan and Booth is their disagreement about science and faith. The series is also known for its dark comic undertones to lighten the gravity of the shows intense subject.

101 most popular English shows on television

The Vampire Diaries (2009 TV series): This TV series is developed by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec based on the popular book series of the same name written by L.J.Smith. The series follows the life of Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev), a teenage girl who falls deeply in love with a 162-year old vampire named Stefan Salvatore (Paul Wesley). Their relationship becomes increasingly complicated as Stefans vicious, malevolent and mysterious older brother Damon Salvatore (Ian Somerhalder) returns with a plan to wreack havoc on the town, seeking revenge against his younger brother for turning him into a vampire against his will. Because Elena resembles their past love Katherine Pierce, Damon also falls in love with Elena. The series is set in the fictional town of Mystic Falls, Virginia, a town charged with supernatural history since its settlement of migrants from New England in the late 19th century. Additional story lines revolve around the other inhabitants of the town, most notably Elenas younger brother Jeremy Gilbert (Steven R.McQueen), her best friends Bonnie Bennett (Kat Graham) and Caroline Forbes (Candice Accola), and their mutual friends Tyler Lockwood (Michael Trevino) and Matt Donovan (Zach Roerig). The towns politics are orchestrated by descendants of the original founding families, all comprising a Founders Council. They guard the town from vampires, warewolves, witches and ghosts.

101 most popular English shows on television

The Vampire Diaries (2009 TV series): This TV series is developed by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec based on the popular book series of the same name written by L.J.Smith. The series follows the life of Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev), a teenage girl who falls deeply in love with a 162-year old vampire named Stefan Salvatore (Paul Wesley). Their relationship becomes increasingly complicated as Stefans vicious, malevolent and mysterious older brother Damon Salvatore (Ian Somerhalder) returns with a plan to wreack havoc on the town, seeking revenge against his younger brother for turning him into a vampire against his will. Because Elena resembles their past love Katherine Pierce, Damon also falls in love with Elena. The series is set in the fictional town of Mystic Falls, Virginia, a town charged with supernatural history since its settlement of migrants from New England in the late 19th century. Additional story lines revolve around the other inhabitants of the town, most notably Elenas younger brother Jeremy Gilbert (Steven R.McQueen), her best friends Bonnie Bennett (Kat Graham) and Caroline Forbes (Candice Accola), and their mutual friends Tyler Lockwood (Michael Trevino) and Matt Donovan (Zach Roerig). The towns politics are orchestrated by descendants of the original founding families, all comprising a Founders Council. They guard the town from vampires, warewolves, witches and ghosts.

101 most popular English shows on television

Orange is the new Black (2013 TV series): This TV series is created by Jenji Kohan. The story revolves around Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling), a woman living in New York City, who is sentenced to 15 months in a womens federal prison called Litchfield Penitentiary. She has been convicted of transporting a suitcase full of drug money to her now former girlfriend Alex Vause (Laura Prepon), an international drug smuggler. The offence had occurred 10 years prior to the start of the series, and in that time Piper had moved on to a quiet, law-abiding life and so her sudden and unexpected arrest disrupts her relationships with her fianc and family. In prison, Piper is reunited with Alex (who named Piper in her trial, resulting in her arrest) and they re-examine their relationship and deal with their fellow prisoners. The show often shows flashbacks of significant events from various inmates pasts. As the story continues, the focus on Piper lessens, so that many inmates form an ensemble cast with many concurrent plot themes.

101 most popular English shows on television

Orange is the new Black (2013 TV series): This TV series is created by Jenji Kohan. The story revolves around Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling), a woman living in New York City, who is sentenced to 15 months in a womens federal prison called Litchfield Penitentiary. She has been convicted of transporting a suitcase full of drug money to her now former girlfriend Alex Vause (Laura Prepon), an international drug smuggler. The offence had occurred 10 years prior to the start of the series, and in that time Piper had moved on to a quiet, law-abiding life and so her sudden and unexpected arrest disrupts her relationships with her fianc and family. In prison, Piper is reunited with Alex (who named Piper in her trial, resulting in her arrest) and they re-examine their relationship and deal with their fellow prisoners. The show often shows flashbacks of significant events from various inmates pasts. As the story continues, the focus on Piper lessens, so that many inmates form an ensemble cast with many concurrent plot themes.

101 most popular English shows on television

Seinfeld (1989 TV series): This popular American TV sitcom ran for 9 seasons on NBC from 1989 to 1998. It was created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, the latter starring as a fictionalized version of himself. Set predominantly in an apartment in Manhattan, New York, features Jerrys friends and acquaintances, best friend George Costanza (Jason Alexander), former girlfriend Elaine Benes (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and neighbor across the hall Cosmo Kramer (Michael Richards) and how this bunch deal with the absurdities of everyday life.

101 most popular English shows on television

Seinfeld (1989 TV series): This popular American TV sitcom ran for 9 seasons on NBC from 1989 to 1998. It was created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, the latter starring as a fictionalized version of himself. Set predominantly in an apartment in Manhattan, New York, features Jerrys friends and acquaintances, best friend George Costanza (Jason Alexander), former girlfriend Elaine Benes (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and neighbor across the hall Cosmo Kramer (Michael Richards) and how this bunch deal with the absurdities of everyday life.

101 most popular English shows on television

The Big Bang Theory (2007 TV series): This American sitcom is created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, both of whom serve as executive producers on the show along with Steven Molaro. The show is primarily centered on 5 characters living in Pasadena, California: Leonard Hofstadter and Sheldon Cooper both are physicists at Caltech and share an apartment; Penny, a waitress and an aspiring actress who later becomes a pharmaceutical representative and lives across the hall. Leonard and Sheldons similarly geeky and socially awkward friends and co-workers-aerospace engineer Howard Wolowitz and astrophysicist Raj Koothrappali. Geekiness and intellect of the 4 guys is contrasted for comic effect with Pennys social skills and common sense. Over time, supporting characters have been promoted to starring roles: Bernadette Rostenkowski, Howards girlfriend (later his wife), a microbiologist and former part-time waitress alongside Penny.

101 most popular English shows on television

The Big Bang Theory (2007 TV series): This American sitcom is created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, both of whom serve as executive producers on the show along with Steven Molaro. The show is primarily centered on 5 characters living in Pasadena, California: Leonard Hofstadter and Sheldon Cooper both are physicists at Caltech and share an apartment; Penny, a waitress and an aspiring actress who later becomes a pharmaceutical representative and lives across the hall. Leonard and Sheldons similarly geeky and socially awkward friends and co-workers-aerospace engineer Howard Wolowitz and astrophysicist Raj Koothrappali. Geekiness and intellect of the 4 guys is contrasted for comic effect with Pennys social skills and common sense. Over time, supporting characters have been promoted to starring roles: Bernadette Rostenkowski, Howards girlfriend (later his wife), a microbiologist and former part-time waitress alongside Penny.

101 most popular English shows on television

Lost (2004 TV series): Lost is a drama series containing elements of science, fiction and the supernatural. It follows the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 crashed on a lush, mysterious island somewhere in the South Pacific Ocean. The story is told in a heavily serialized manner where each person possesses a shocking secret. Episodes typically feature a primary story line set on the island augmented by flashback or flash forward sequences, providing insights of the involved characters. The survivors have got nothing on the island, which harbors a monstrous security system, a series of underground bunkers and a group of violent survivalists hidden in the shadows.

101 most popular English shows on television

Lost (2004 TV series): Lost is a drama series containing elements of science, fiction and the supernatural. It follows the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 crashed on a lush, mysterious island somewhere in the South Pacific Ocean. The story is told in a heavily serialized manner where each person possesses a shocking secret. Episodes typically feature a primary story line set on the island augmented by flashback or flash forward sequences, providing insights of the involved characters. The survivors have got nothing on the island, which harbors a monstrous security system, a series of underground bunkers and a group of violent survivalists hidden in the shadows.

101 most popular English shows on television

24 (2001 TV series): This American TV series is created by Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran and stars Kiefer Sutherland as Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU) agent Jack Bauer. Each 24-episode season covers 24 hours in the life of Bauer, using the real time method of narration. To emphasize the real-world flow of events, a clock is prominently displayed on-screen during the show and there is a regular use of split screens, a technique used to depict multiple scenes occurring at the same time. A typical plot has Bauer racing against the clock as he attempts to thwart multiple terrorist plots, including presidential assassination attempts, weapons of mass destruction, bio-terrorism, cyber attacks as well as conspiracies which deal with government and corporate corruption.

101 most popular English shows on television

24 (2001 TV series): This American TV series is created by Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran and stars Kiefer Sutherland as Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU) agent Jack Bauer. Each 24-episode season covers 24 hours in the life of Bauer, using the real time method of narration. To emphasize the real-world flow of events, a clock is prominently displayed on-screen during the show and there is a regular use of split screens, a technique used to depict multiple scenes occurring at the same time. A typical plot has Bauer racing against the clock as he attempts to thwart multiple terrorist plots, including presidential assassination attempts, weapons of mass destruction, bio-terrorism, cyber attacks as well as conspiracies which deal with government and corporate corruption.

101 most popular English shows on television

Arrow (2012 TV series): Arrow is an American TV series developed by writer Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg. It is based on the DC Comics character Green Arrow, a costumed crime-fighter created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp. The series follows billionaire playboy, Oliver Queen played by Stephen Amell who five years after being stranded on a hostile island, returns home to fight crime and corruption as a secret vigilant whose weapon of choice is bow and arrow. Unlike in the comic books, Queen does not go by the alias Green Arrow. Arrow focuses on the humanity of Oliver Queen and how he was changed by time spent shipwrecked on an island. Most episodes have flashback scenes to the 5 years in which he was missing.

101 most popular English shows on television

Arrow (2012 TV series): Arrow is an American TV series developed by writer Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg. It is based on the DC Comics character Green Arrow, a costumed crime-fighter created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp. The series follows billionaire playboy, Oliver Queen played by Stephen Amell who five years after being stranded on a hostile island, returns home to fight crime and corruption as a secret vigilant whose weapon of choice is bow and arrow. Unlike in the comic books, Queen does not go by the alias Green Arrow. Arrow focuses on the humanity of Oliver Queen and how he was changed by time spent shipwrecked on an island. Most episodes have flashback scenes to the 5 years in which he was missing.

101 most popular English shows on television

Modern Family (2009 TV series): This super-hit TV series revolves around 3 families living in Los Angeles who are interrelated through Jay Pritchett and his children, Claire and Mitchell. Patriarch Jay (Ed ONeill) is remarried to a much younger woman, Gloria (Sofia Vergara), a passionate Colombian with whom he has a baby son, Fulgencio (Joe) Pritchett and a son from Glorias previous marriage, Manny (Rico Rodriguez). Jays daughter Claire (Julie Bowen) is a homemaker married to Phil Dunphy (Ty Burrell), a real-estate agent and self-professed cool dad. They have 3 children: Haley (Sarah Hyland), the stereotypical teenage girl, Alex (Ariel Winter), a nerdy smart middle child and Luke (Nolan Gould), the offbeat only son. Jays lawyer son Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and his husband Cameron (Eric Stonestreet) have adopted Vietnamese daughter Lily (Ella and Jaden Hiller). Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan conceived the series while sharing stories of their own modern famililes. The series is presented in mockumentary style, with the fictional characters talking into the camera.

101 most popular English shows on television

Modern Family (2009 TV series): This super-hit TV series revolves around 3 families living in Los Angeles who are interrelated through Jay Pritchett and his children, Claire and Mitchell. Patriarch Jay (Ed ONeill) is remarried to a much younger woman, Gloria (Sofia Vergara), a passionate Colombian with whom he has a baby son, Fulgencio (Joe) Pritchett and a son from Glorias previous marriage, Manny (Rico Rodriguez). Jays daughter Claire (Julie Bowen) is a homemaker married to Phil Dunphy (Ty Burrell), a real-estate agent and self-professed cool dad. They have 3 children: Haley (Sarah Hyland), the stereotypical teenage girl, Alex (Ariel Winter), a nerdy smart middle child and Luke (Nolan Gould), the offbeat only son. Jays lawyer son Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and his husband Cameron (Eric Stonestreet) have adopted Vietnamese daughter Lily (Ella and Jaden Hiller). Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan conceived the series while sharing stories of their own modern famililes. The series is presented in mockumentary style, with the fictional characters talking into the camera.

101 most popular English shows on television

Criminal Minds (2005 TV series): is an American procedural TV series created by Jeff Davis starring Mandy Patinkin and Joe Mantegna. Criminal Minds is set primarily at the FBIs Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) based in Quantico, Virginia. In accordance with the shows plot, Criminal Minds differs from many procedural dramas by focusing on profiling the criminal, called the unsub or unknown subject rather than the actual crime itself. The focal point of the series revolves around a talented group of FBI profilers who set about catching various criminals through behavioral profiling. The plot focuses on the working cases and the personal lives of the characters, depicting the hardened life and statutory requirements of an FBI profiler.

101 most popular English shows on television

Criminal Minds (2005 TV series): is an American procedural TV series created by Jeff Davis starring Mandy Patinkin and Joe Mantegna. Criminal Minds is set primarily at the FBIs Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) based in Quantico, Virginia. In accordance with the shows plot, Criminal Minds differs from many procedural dramas by focusing on profiling the criminal, called the unsub or unknown subject rather than the actual crime itself. The focal point of the series revolves around a talented group of FBI profilers who set about catching various criminals through behavioral profiling. The plot focuses on the working cases and the personal lives of the characters, depicting the hardened life and statutory requirements of an FBI profiler.

101 most popular English shows on television

How I Met Your Mother (2005 TV series): This cult TV series is created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays, who also served as the shows executive producers and writers. The show follows the adventures of Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) and how me the mother of his children. As a framing device, Ted in the year 2030, recounts to his son and daughter the events that led him to meeting their mother. The story starts with the younger Mosby living in New York and working as an architect. The narrative deals with his best friends including the long-lasting couple Marshall Eriksen (Jason Segel) and Lily Aldrin (Alyson Hannigan), the eccentric, womanizing playboy Barney Stinson (Neil Patrick Harris) and the Canadian news anchor Robin Scherbatsky (Cobie Smulders). The series explores many storylines, from relationships to career to love to break-ups. The show focuses on Teds prior relationships and his dissatisfaction with those women, and how his friends got involved, thus setting the stage for his eventual happiness with Tracy. The show does not introduce Teds wife (Cristin Milioti) until its final season.

101 most popular English shows on television

How I Met Your Mother (2005 TV series): This cult TV series is created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays, who also served as the shows executive producers and writers. The show follows the adventures of Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) and how me the mother of his children. As a framing device, Ted in the year 2030, recounts to his son and daughter the events that led him to meeting their mother. The story starts with the younger Mosby living in New York and working as an architect. The narrative deals with his best friends including the long-lasting couple Marshall Eriksen (Jason Segel) and Lily Aldrin (Alyson Hannigan), the eccentric, womanizing playboy Barney Stinson (Neil Patrick Harris) and the Canadian news anchor Robin Scherbatsky (Cobie Smulders). The series explores many storylines, from relationships to career to love to break-ups. The show focuses on Teds prior relationships and his dissatisfaction with those women, and how his friends got involved, thus setting the stage for his eventual happiness with Tracy. The show does not introduce Teds wife (Cristin Milioti) until its final season.

101 most popular English shows on television

Prison Break (2005 TV series): This American TV drama was created by Paul Scheuring. The series revolve around 2 brothers: one who has been sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit and the other plots an elaborate plan to help his brother escape prison and clear his name. Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) is a desperate man in a desperate situation. His brother Lincold Burrows (Dominic Purcell) convicted for a crime is put on Death Row. Michael holds up a bank to get him incarcerated alongside his brother in Fox River State Penitentiary, and then sets in motion a series of plans to break Lincoln out and prove his innocence. Once out of jail, the brothers flee to escape recapture and battle an intricate political conspiracy that puts everyones life at risk.

101 most popular English shows on television

Prison Break (2005 TV series): This American TV drama was created by Paul Scheuring. The series revolve around 2 brothers: one who has been sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit and the other plots an elaborate plan to help his brother escape prison and clear his name. Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) is a desperate man in a desperate situation. His brother Lincold Burrows (Dominic Purcell) convicted for a crime is put on Death Row. Michael holds up a bank to get him incarcerated alongside his brother in Fox River State Penitentiary, and then sets in motion a series of plans to break Lincoln out and prove his innocence. Once out of jail, the brothers flee to escape recapture and battle an intricate political conspiracy that puts everyones life at risk.

101 most popular English shows on television

Castle (2009 TV series): Created by Andrew W.Marlowe, Castle follows Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, a famous mystery novelist who has killed off the main character in his book series and has writers block. He is brought in by the New York Police Department for questioning regarding a copy-cat murder based on one of his novels. He is intrigued by this new window into murder and uses his connection with the mayor to charm his way into shadowing Detective Kate Beckett played by Stana Katic. Castle decides to use Beckett as the model for Nikki Heat, the main character of his next book series. Beckett, an avid reader of Castles books, initially disapproves of having Castle shadow her work but later warms up and recognizes Castle as a useful resource in her investigations. The overarching plot of the series focuses on the romance between the two lead characters and the murder of Becketts mother.

101 most popular English shows on television

Castle (2009 TV series): Created by Andrew W.Marlowe, Castle follows Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, a famous mystery novelist who has killed off the main character in his book series and has writers block. He is brought in by the New York Police Department for questioning regarding a copy-cat murder based on one of his novels. He is intrigued by this new window into murder and uses his connection with the mayor to charm his way into shadowing Detective Kate Beckett played by Stana Katic. Castle decides to use Beckett as the model for Nikki Heat, the main character of his next book series. Beckett, an avid reader of Castles books, initially disapproves of having Castle shadow her work but later warms up and recognizes Castle as a useful resource in her investigations. The overarching plot of the series focuses on the romance between the two lead characters and the murder of Becketts mother.

101 most popular English shows on television

The Mentalist (2008 TV series): The show was created by Bruno Heller who is also the shows executive producer. The show follows Patrick Jane (Simon Baker), who is an independent consultant for the CBI based in California. Although not an officer of the law, he uses skills to read peoples minds. The real reason for Patrick Janes involvement with law enforcement is to track down the serial killer Red John who was responsible for the brutal murders of his wife and daughter. He admits to faking the supernatural aspects of his skills, often asserting that there is no such thing as psychics, yet he has finely honed skills in cold reading, hypnosis and picking pockets as well as powerful observational skill and deep insight into the human psyche and behavior.

101 most popular English shows on television

The Mentalist (2008 TV series): The show was created by Bruno Heller who is also the shows executive producer. The show follows Patrick Jane (Simon Baker), who is an independent consultant for the CBI based in California. Although not an officer of the law, he uses skills to read peoples minds. The real reason for Patrick Janes involvement with law enforcement is to track down the serial killer Red John who was responsible for the brutal murders of his wife and daughter. He admits to faking the supernatural aspects of his skills, often asserting that there is no such thing as psychics, yet he has finely honed skills in cold reading, hypnosis and picking pockets as well as powerful observational skill and deep insight into the human psyche and behavior.

101 most popular English shows on television

Dexter (2006 TV series): Set in Miami, the series centers on Dexter Morgan (Michael C.Hall), a blood spatter pattern analyst for the fictional Miami Metro Police Deparment who also leads a secret life as a serial killer, hunting down the murderers who have slipped through the cracks of the justice system. The shows first season was derived from the novel Darkly Dreaming Dexter (2004), the first of the Dexter series novel by Jeff Lindsay. Orphaned at the age of 3 due to the brutal murder of his mother in a shipping container and harboring a traumatic secret, Dexter was adopted by Miami policeman Harry Morgan (James Remar) who recognized his homicidal tendencies and taught him to channel his gruesome passion for human dissection in a constructive way by killing only heinous criminals (child molesters, mob assassins, rapists, serial killers, etc). Although his drive to kill is unflinching, he is able to affect normal emotions and keep up his appearance as a socially responsible human being.

101 most popular English shows on television

Dexter (2006 TV series): Set in Miami, the series centers on Dexter Morgan (Michael C.Hall), a blood spatter pattern analyst for the fictional Miami Metro Police Deparment who also leads a secret life as a serial killer, hunting down the murderers who have slipped through the cracks of the justice system. The shows first season was derived from the novel Darkly Dreaming Dexter (2004), the first of the Dexter series novel by Jeff Lindsay. Orphaned at the age of 3 due to the brutal murder of his mother in a shipping container and harboring a traumatic secret, Dexter was adopted by Miami policeman Harry Morgan (James Remar) who recognized his homicidal tendencies and taught him to channel his gruesome passion for human dissection in a constructive way by killing only heinous criminals (child molesters, mob assassins, rapists, serial killers, etc). Although his drive to kill is unflinching, he is able to affect normal emotions and keep up his appearance as a socially responsible human being.

101 most popular English shows on television

Sherlock (2010 TV series): Sherlock is a crime drama series and a contemporary adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyles Sherlock Holmes detective series. Created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, the show stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman as Doctor John Watson. Sherlock depicts consulting detective Sherlock Holmes solving various mysteries in London. Holmes is assisted by his flatmate and friend Dr John who has returned from military service in Afghanistan with the Royal Army Medical Corps. Although the series depicts a variety of crimes and perpetrators, Holmes conflict with Jim Moriarty (Andrew Scott) is a recurring feature. Molly Hooper (Louise Brealey), a pathologist at St Barts Hospital occasionally assists Holmes in his cases. Other recurring roles include Una Stubbs as Mrs Hudson, Holmes and Watsons landlady and series co-creator Mark Gatiss as Holmes elder brother Mycroft.

101 most popular English shows on television

Sherlock (2010 TV series): Sherlock is a crime drama series and a contemporary adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyles Sherlock Holmes detective series. Created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, the show stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman as Doctor John Watson. Sherlock depicts consulting detective Sherlock Holmes solving various mysteries in London. Holmes is assisted by his flatmate and friend Dr John who has returned from military service in Afghanistan with the Royal Army Medical Corps. Although the series depicts a variety of crimes and perpetrators, Holmes conflict with Jim Moriarty (Andrew Scott) is a recurring feature. Molly Hooper (Louise Brealey), a pathologist at St Barts Hospital occasionally assists Holmes in his cases. Other recurring roles include Una Stubbs as Mrs Hudson, Holmes and Watsons landlady and series co-creator Mark Gatiss as Holmes elder brother Mycroft.

101 most popular English shows on television

The Sopranos (1999 TV series): The Sopranos is a crime drama TV series created by David Chase. Revolving around the fictional character and family of New Jersey based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), the show portrays the difficulties he faces while balancing the conflicting requirements of his home and his criminal organization. These are highlighted during his therapy sessions with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi (Lorrain Bracco). The series features Tonys family members and Mafia colleagues and rivals. He deals with personal and professional power struggles, affairs, violence, threat of exposure and betrayal and a whole bunch of people being whacked.

101 most popular English shows on television

The Sopranos (1999 TV series): The Sopranos is a crime drama TV series created by David Chase. Revolving around the fictional character and family of New Jersey based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), the show portrays the difficulties he faces while balancing the conflicting requirements of his home and his criminal organization. These are highlighted during his therapy sessions with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi (Lorrain Bracco). The series features Tonys family members and Mafia colleagues and rivals. He deals with personal and professional power struggles, affairs, violence, threat of exposure and betrayal and a whole bunch of people being whacked.

101 most popular English shows on television

Game of Thrones (2011 TV series): This American fantasy drama series created by David Benioff and D.B.Weiss, is an adaptation of A Song of Ice and Fire which is George R.R.Martins series of fantasy novels, the first of which is titled A Game of Thrones. The series is filmed in a Belfast studio and on location elsewhere in Northern Ireland, Croatia, Iceland, Morocco, Spain, Malta, Scotland and US. Set in the fictional Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, the series chronicles the violent dynastic struggles among the realms noble families for control of the Iron Throne. The first season was a faithful adaptation of the novel, but later seasons, began to diverge with significant changes. According to David Benioff, the show is about adapting the series as a whole and following the map George laid out hitting the major milestones, but not necessarily each of the stops along the way.

101 most popular English shows on television

Game of Thrones (2011 TV series): This American fantasy drama series created by David Benioff and D.B.Weiss, is an adaptation of A Song of Ice and Fire which is George R.R.Martins series of fantasy novels, the first of which is titled A Game of Thrones. The series is filmed in a Belfast studio and on location elsewhere in Northern Ireland, Croatia, Iceland, Morocco, Spain, Malta, Scotland and US. Set in the fictional Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, the series chronicles the violent dynastic struggles among the realms noble families for control of the Iron Throne. The first season was a faithful adaptation of the novel, but later seasons, began to diverge with significant changes. According to David Benioff, the show is about adapting the series as a whole and following the map George laid out hitting the major milestones, but not necessarily each of the stops along the way.

101 most popular English shows on television

Better Call Saul (2014 TV series): Better Call Saul is created by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould. It is a prequel of the TV show Breaking Bad which was also created by Gilligan in 2008. Set in 2002, Better Call Saul follows the story of a small-time lawyer James Morgan Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk), 6 years before his appearance on Breaking Bad as Saul Goodman when he became Walter Whites attorney. From parking tickets to mass murder, from slip-and-fall to bond fraud, Saul handles it all. In July 2012, Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan hinted at a possible spin-off about Saul Goodman.

101 most popular English shows on television

Better Call Saul (2014 TV series): Better Call Saul is created by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould. It is a prequel of the TV show Breaking Bad which was also created by Gilligan in 2008. Set in 2002, Better Call Saul follows the story of a small-time lawyer James Morgan Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk), 6 years before his appearance on Breaking Bad as Saul Goodman when he became Walter Whites attorney. From parking tickets to mass murder, from slip-and-fall to bond fraud, Saul handles it all. In July 2012, Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan hinted at a possible spin-off about Saul Goodman.

101 most popular English shows on television

Breaking Bad (2008 TV series): This American crime drama TV show was created and produced by Vince Gilligan. The show told the story of Walter White (Bryan Cranston), a struggling high school chemistry teacher diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer, who with his ex-student Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) turns into a crime scene by producing and selling crystallized methamphetamine to secure his familys finances before he dies. The name of the show Breaking Bad is from a southern colloquialism which means raise h**l. Breaking Bad was filmed in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This TV series has been considered as one of the greatest and intriguing TV series of all time. By the time the series finale aired, the series was among the most-watched shows on American television. Also in 2013, Breaking Bad entered the Guinness World Records as the highest rated show of all time.

101 most popular English shows on television

Breaking Bad (2008 TV series): This American crime drama TV show was created and produced by Vince Gilligan. The show told the story of Walter White (Bryan Cranston), a struggling high school chemistry teacher diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer, who with his ex-student Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) turns into a crime scene by producing and selling crystallized methamphetamine to secure his familys finances before he dies. The name of the show Breaking Bad is from a southern colloquialism which means raise h**l. Breaking Bad was filmed in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This TV series has been considered as one of the greatest and intriguing TV series of all time. By the time the series finale aired, the series was among the most-watched shows on American television. Also in 2013, Breaking Bad entered the Guinness World Records as the highest rated show of all time.

101 most popular English shows on television

Mr Robot (2015 TV series): Mr Robot is an American cyberpunk thriller TV series created by Sam Esmail. The show revolves around Elliot Anderson, a young cyber-security engineer living in New York City who assumes the role of a vigilant hacker by night. Elliot meets a mysterious anarchist Mr Robot who recruits Elliot to join his team of hackers called fsociety. Elliot has a social anxiety disorder but connects to people by hacking them. The series follows Mr Robots attempts to engage Elliot in his mission to destroy the corporation Elliot is paid to protect. Compelled by his beliefs, Elliot struggles to resist the chance to take down the MNC CEOs that are running and ruining the world.

101 most popular English shows on television

Mr Robot (2015 TV series): Mr Robot is an American cyberpunk thriller TV series created by Sam Esmail. The show revolves around Elliot Anderson, a young cyber-security engineer living in New York City who assumes the role of a vigilant hacker by night. Elliot meets a mysterious anarchist Mr Robot who recruits Elliot to join his team of hackers called fsociety. Elliot has a social anxiety disorder but connects to people by hacking them. The series follows Mr Robots attempts to engage Elliot in his mission to destroy the corporation Elliot is paid to protect. Compelled by his beliefs, Elliot struggles to resist the chance to take down the MNC CEOs that are running and ruining the world.

101 most popular English shows on television

True Detective (2014 TV series): This crime drama TV series is created and written by Nic Pizzolatto. Pizzolatto initially conceived the series as a novel but as it began taking definite form, it was decided to be a TV show. Engineered as an anthology, each season of True Detective introduces new cast, characters and self-contained narratives. The shows first season is based in Louisiana and follows a pair of Louisiana State Police homicide detectives (Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson) and their pursuit of a serial killer over the course of 17 years. The second season takes place in California and follows the interweaving stories of officers from 3 cooperating police departments (Farrell, McAdams and Kitsch) and a criminal-turned businessman (Vaughn) after the body of a corrupt city manager is found on the highway. This show has been highly acclaimed by critics and has been rated as one of the strongest programs on American TV.

101 most popular English shows on television

True Detective (2014 TV series): This crime drama TV series is created and written by Nic Pizzolatto. Pizzolatto initially conceived the series as a novel but as it began taking definite form, it was decided to be a TV show. Engineered as an anthology, each season of True Detective introduces new cast, characters and self-contained narratives. The shows first season is based in Louisiana and follows a pair of Louisiana State Police homicide detectives (Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson) and their pursuit of a serial killer over the course of 17 years. The second season takes place in California and follows the interweaving stories of officers from 3 cooperating police departments (Farrell, McAdams and Kitsch) and a criminal-turned businessman (Vaughn) after the body of a corrupt city manager is found on the highway. This show has been highly acclaimed by critics and has been rated as one of the strongest programs on American TV.

101 most popular English shows on television

Fargo (2014 TV series): Fargo is an American black comedy-crime drama written and created by Noah Hawley. The show is inspired by the 1996 film of the same name directed by Coen brothers. The story is about Lorne Malvo played by Billy Bob Thornton, who is a manipulative man, who meets a small town insurance salesman Lester Nygaard (Martin Freeman) and changes his life forever, by convincing Lester to get involved in search of a killer. The future seasons will follow an anthology format with each season being set in a different era along with different story, cast and characters.

101 most popular English shows on television

Fargo (2014 TV series): Fargo is an American black comedy-crime drama written and created by Noah Hawley. The show is inspired by the 1996 film of the same name directed by Coen brothers. The story is about Lorne Malvo played by Billy Bob Thornton, who is a manipulative man, who meets a small town insurance salesman Lester Nygaard (Martin Freeman) and changes his life forever, by convincing Lester to get involved in search of a killer. The future seasons will follow an anthology format with each season being set in a different era along with different story, cast and characters.

101 most popular English shows on television

Six Feet Under (2001 TV series): Laced with irony and dark humor, the show was created and produced by Alan Ball. The show spans for 5 seasons and 63 episodes. The show stars Peter Krause as Nathaniel Samuel Nate Fisher Jr whose funeral director father (Richard Jenkins) dies and bequeaths to him and his brother David (Michael C.Hall) co-ownership of the family funeral business. On one level, the show is a conventional family drama, dealing with issues such as interpersonal relationships, infidelity and religion. At the same time, the show is distinguished by its unblinking focus on death, which it explores on multiple levels. Each episode begins with a death anything from heart attack or murder to sudden infant death syndrome and that death usually sets the tone for each episode, allowing the characters to reflect on their current fortunes and misfortunes in a way that is illuminated by death and its aftermath.

101 most popular English shows on television

Six Feet Under (2001 TV series): Laced with irony and dark humor, the show was created and produced by Alan Ball. The show spans for 5 seasons and 63 episodes. The show stars Peter Krause as Nathaniel Samuel Nate Fisher Jr whose funeral director father (Richard Jenkins) dies and bequeaths to him and his brother David (Michael C.Hall) co-ownership of the family funeral business. On one level, the show is a conventional family drama, dealing with issues such as interpersonal relationships, infidelity and religion. At the same time, the show is distinguished by its unblinking focus on death, which it explores on multiple levels. Each episode begins with a death anything from heart attack or murder to sudden infant death syndrome and that death usually sets the tone for each episode, allowing the characters to reflect on their current fortunes and misfortunes in a way that is illuminated by death and its aftermath.

101 most popular English shows on television

Sons of Anarchy (2008 TV series): This American crime drama TV series was created by Kurt Sutter. The show revolved around the lives of a close-knit outlaw motorcycle club operating in Charming, a fictional town in Californias Central Valley. The show centers on protagonist Jackson Jax Teller (Charlie Hunnam), initially the vice president of the club, who begins questioning the club and himself. Each season involves 2 parallel plotlines that intertwine and overlap. The first season centers on the personal life of Jackson Jax Teller and his immediate family while the second season deals with SAMCRO (Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, RedwoodOriginal). SAMCRO is involved with gun-running throughout the western United States and deals with many rival gangs and local politicians. As Vice-president and then president of the motorcycle club, Jax struggles with the dealings of SAMCRO and the legacy of his father, the founder of the club.

101 most popular English shows on television

Sons of Anarchy (2008 TV series): This American crime drama TV series was created by Kurt Sutter. The show revolved around the lives of a close-knit outlaw motorcycle club operating in Charming, a fictional town in Californias Central Valley. The show centers on protagonist Jackson Jax Teller (Charlie Hunnam), initially the vice president of the club, who begins questioning the club and himself. Each season involves 2 parallel plotlines that intertwine and overlap. The first season centers on the personal life of Jackson Jax Teller and his immediate family while the second season deals with SAMCRO (Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, RedwoodOriginal). SAMCRO is involved with gun-running throughout the western United States and deals with many rival gangs and local politicians. As Vice-president and then president of the motorcycle club, Jax struggles with the dealings of SAMCRO and the legacy of his father, the founder of the club.

101 most popular English shows on television

The Wire (2002 TV series): The Wire is a crime drama TV series set in and around Baltimore, Maryland. Created and initially written by author and former police reporter David Simon. Each season of The Wire introduced a different institution in the city of Baltimore and its relationship with law enforcement illegal drug trade, the seaport system, the city government and bureaucracy, the school system, and the print news media, while continuing on the characters from previous season. The large cast consists of character actors who are little known for their roles as well as numerous guests and recurring appearances by real-life Baltimore and Maryland figures. The show is about the American city and how institutions have an effect on individuals. Whether one is a cop, a drug dealer, a politician, a judge or a lawyer, all are compromised and must contend with whatever institution to which they are committed. The show is recognized for its realistic portrayal of urban life, its literally thematic and its uncommonly deep exploration of social and political themes.

101 most popular English shows on television

The Wire (2002 TV series): The Wire is a crime drama TV series set in and around Baltimore, Maryland. Created and initially written by author and former police reporter David Simon. Each season of The Wire introduced a different institution in the city of Baltimore and its relationship with law enforcement illegal drug trade, the seaport system, the city government and bureaucracy, the school system, and the print news media, while continuing on the characters from previous season. The large cast consists of character actors who are little known for their roles as well as numerous guests and recurring appearances by real-life Baltimore and Maryland figures. The show is about the American city and how institutions have an effect on individuals. Whether one is a cop, a drug dealer, a politician, a judge or a lawyer, all are compromised and must contend with whatever institution to which they are committed. The show is recognized for its realistic portrayal of urban life, its literally thematic and its uncommonly deep exploration of social and political themes.

101 most popular English shows on television

House of Cards (2013 TV series): House of Cards is an American political drama written and produced by Beau Willimon. It is an adaptation of BBCs mini- series of the same name and is based on the novel by Michael Dobbs. Set in present-day Washington D.C., House of Cards is the story of Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey), a democrat from South Carolinas 5th congressional district and House Majority Whip, who after being passed over for appointment as Secretary of State, initiates an elaborate plan to get him into a position of greater power, aided by his wife Claire Underwood (Robin Wright). The show deals with themes of ruthless pragmatism, manipulation and power.

101 most popular English shows on television

House of Cards (2013 TV series): House of Cards is an American political drama written and produced by Beau Willimon. It is an adaptation of BBCs mini- series of the same name and is based on the novel by Michael Dobbs. Set in present-day Washington D.C., House of Cards is the story of Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey), a democrat from South Carolinas 5th congressional district and House Majority Whip, who after being passed over for appointment as Secretary of State, initiates an elaborate plan to get him into a position of greater power, aided by his wife Claire Underwood (Robin Wright). The show deals with themes of ruthless pragmatism, manipulation and power.

101 most popular English shows on television

Deadwood (2004 TV series): The show is created, produced and written by David Milch. The show is set in the 1870s in Deadwood, South Dakota, before and after the areas annexation by the Dakota Territory. The series shows Deadwoodgrowth from camp to town, incorporating themes ranging from the formation of communities to western capitalism. The show features a large cast and many historical figures such as Seth Bullock, Al Swearengen, Wild Bill Hickok, Sol Star, Calamity Jane, Wyatt Earp, George Crook, E.B.Farnum, Charlie Utter, Jack McCall and George Hearst. Milch used actual diaries and newspapers from 1870s Deadwood residents as reference points for characters, events and the feel of the show.

101 most popular English shows on television

Deadwood (2004 TV series): The show is created, produced and written by David Milch. The show is set in the 1870s in Deadwood, South Dakota, before and after the areas annexation by the Dakota Territory. The series shows Deadwoodgrowth from camp to town, incorporating themes ranging from the formation of communities to western capitalism. The show features a large cast and many historical figures such as Seth Bullock, Al Swearengen, Wild Bill Hickok, Sol Star, Calamity Jane, Wyatt Earp, George Crook, E.B.Farnum, Charlie Utter, Jack McCall and George Hearst. Milch used actual diaries and newspapers from 1870s Deadwood residents as reference points for characters, events and the feel of the show.

101 most popular English shows on television

Mad Men (2007 TV series): Man Men is an American period drama created by Matthew Weiner. Mad Men is set primarily in the 1960s, initially at the fictional Sterling Cooper advertising agency on Madison Avenue, New York City and later at the newly created firm, Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. According to the plot of the show, the phrase Mad Men was a slang term coined in the 1950s by advertisers working on Madison Avenue to refer to themselves. The focal point of the series is Don Draper (Jon Hamm), initially the talented creative director at Sterling Cooper and later a founding partner at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. The plot revolves on the business of the agencies and the personal lives of the characters, regularly depicting changing moods and social mores of the US across the 1960s. This TV show got wide critical acclaim for its writing, acting and historical authenticity.

101 most popular English shows on television

Mad Men (2007 TV series): Man Men is an American period drama created by Matthew Weiner. Mad Men is set primarily in the 1960s, initially at the fictional Sterling Cooper advertising agency on Madison Avenue, New York City and later at the newly created firm, Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. According to the plot of the show, the phrase Mad Men was a slang term coined in the 1950s by advertisers working on Madison Avenue to refer to themselves. The focal point of the series is Don Draper (Jon Hamm), initially the talented creative director at Sterling Cooper and later a founding partner at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. The plot revolves on the business of the agencies and the personal lives of the characters, regularly depicting changing moods and social mores of the US across the 1960s. This TV show got wide critical acclaim for its writing, acting and historical authenticity.

101 most popular English shows on television

Homeland (2011 TV series): Homeland is a political thriller developed by Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa based on the Israeli series Hatufim (English title: Prisoners of War) created by Gideon Raff. The series stars Claire Danes as Carrie Mathison, a CIA officer with bipolar disorder and from Season 1 to 3, Damian Lewis as Nicholas Brody, a US Marine Corps Scout Sniper. Mathison comes to believe that Brody, who was held captive by Al-Qaeda as prisoner of war, was turned by the enemy and posed a threat to the United States. Carrie is assigned to one of the CIAs most volatile and dangerous stations in the Middle East, where she is in the heart of battle in the war of terror.

101 most popular English shows on television

Homeland (2011 TV series): Homeland is a political thriller developed by Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa based on the Israeli series Hatufim (English title: Prisoners of War) created by Gideon Raff. The series stars Claire Danes as Carrie Mathison, a CIA officer with bipolar disorder and from Season 1 to 3, Damian Lewis as Nicholas Brody, a US Marine Corps Scout Sniper. Mathison comes to believe that Brody, who was held captive by Al-Qaeda as prisoner of war, was turned by the enemy and posed a threat to the United States. Carrie is assigned to one of the CIAs most volatile and dangerous stations in the Middle East, where she is in the heart of battle in the war of terror.

101 most popular English shows on television

Vikings (2013 TV series): An Irish-Canadian historical drama, Vikings is written and created by Michael Hirst. Vikings is inspired by the sagas of Viking Ragnar Lothbrok, one of the best-known legendary Norse heroes and notorious as the scourge of England and France. It portrays Ragnar as a former farmer who rises to fame by successful raids into England and eventually becomes the King of Denmark, with the support of his family and fellow warriors: his brother Rollo, his son Bjorn Ironside and wives Shieldmaiden Lagertha and princess Aslaug. Ranar wants to head West, across the ocean to discover new civilizations. Through the years Ragnar, who claims to be a direct descendant of the G*d Odin, continues to struggle with Earl until two face each other in a final battle for supremacy.

101 most popular English shows on television

Vikings (2013 TV series): An Irish-Canadian historical drama, Vikings is written and created by Michael Hirst. Vikings is inspired by the sagas of Viking Ragnar Lothbrok, one of the best-known legendary Norse heroes and notorious as the scourge of England and France. It portrays Ragnar as a former farmer who rises to fame by successful raids into England and eventually becomes the King of Denmark, with the support of his family and fellow warriors: his brother Rollo, his son Bjorn Ironside and wives Shieldmaiden Lagertha and princess Aslaug. Ranar wants to head West, across the ocean to discover new civilizations. Through the years Ragnar, who claims to be a direct descendant of the G*d Odin, continues to struggle with Earl until two face each other in a final battle for supremacy.

101 most popular English shows on television

House M.D (2004 TV series): House is an American TV medical drama that originally ran on FOX for eight seasons. At fictional Princeton Plainsboro Teaching Hospital in New Jerssey, prickly genius Dr Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) tackles health mysteries as would a medical Sherlock Holmes, all while playing mind games with colleague that include his best friend, Oncologist James Wilson (Robert Sean Leonard). House, an acerbic infectious disease specialist, solves medical puzzles with the help of a team of young diagnosticians. House often clashes with his fellow physicians, including his own team because many of his hypotheses about patients illnesses are based on subtle or controversial insights. Flawless instincts and unconventional thinking help earn House great respect, despite his brutal honesty and antisocial tendencies.

101 most popular English shows on television

House M.D (2004 TV series): House is an American TV medical drama that originally ran on FOX for eight seasons. At fictional Princeton Plainsboro Teaching Hospital in New Jerssey, prickly genius Dr Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) tackles health mysteries as would a medical Sherlock Holmes, all while playing mind games with colleague that include his best friend, Oncologist James Wilson (Robert Sean Leonard). House, an acerbic infectious disease specialist, solves medical puzzles with the help of a team of young diagnosticians. House often clashes with his fellow physicians, including his own team because many of his hypotheses about patients illnesses are based on subtle or controversial insights. Flawless instincts and unconventional thinking help earn House great respect, despite his brutal honesty and antisocial tendencies.

101 most popular English shows on television

Supernatural (2005 TV series): Supernatural is an American fantasy horror television created by Eric Kripke. Starring Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester and Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester, the series follows the two brothers as they hunt demons, ghosts, monsters and other supernatural beings in the world. After losing their mother to a supernatural force, the brothers were raised by their father as soldiers who track mysterious and demonic creatures. Violent memories and relationship-threatening secrets add additional burdens on Sam and Dean as they investigate all things that go bump in the night. As old tricks and tools are rendered useless, the brothers rely on each other as they encounter new enemies.

101 most popular English shows on television

Supernatural (2005 TV series): Supernatural is an American fantasy horror television created by Eric Kripke. Starring Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester and Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester, the series follows the two brothers as they hunt demons, ghosts, monsters and other supernatural beings in the world. After losing their mother to a supernatural force, the brothers were raised by their father as soldiers who track mysterious and demonic creatures. Violent memories and relationship-threatening secrets add additional burdens on Sam and Dean as they investigate all things that go bump in the night. As old tricks and tools are rendered useless, the brothers rely on each other as they encounter new enemies.

101 most popular English shows on television

Misfits (2009 TV series): Misfits is a British science fiction comedy drama about a group of 5 juvenile offenders working together on a community service program. Shortly thereafter, they find that they are developing superpowers after a strange electrical storm hits the town. Paranoid Kelly can hear the thoughts of others, while Simon who has always been overlooked can make himself invisible. Curtis can turn back time while Alisha finds that anyone who touches her will l**t after her. Nathan suffers no after effects of the storm. The show observes the characters development throughout the series and how they grow from self-obsessed young offenders into responsible adults.

101 most popular English shows on television

Misfits (2009 TV series): Misfits is a British science fiction comedy drama about a group of 5 juvenile offenders working together on a community service program. Shortly thereafter, they find that they are developing superpowers after a strange electrical storm hits the town. Paranoid Kelly can hear the thoughts of others, while Simon who has always been overlooked can make himself invisible. Curtis can turn back time while Alisha finds that anyone who touches her will l**t after her. Nathan suffers no after effects of the storm. The show observes the characters development throughout the series and how they grow from self-obsessed young offenders into responsible adults.

101 most popular English shows on television

Entourage (2004 TV series): Entourage is an American comedy-drama created and written by Doug Ellin and chronicles the acting career of Vincent Chase, a young A-list movie star, and his childhood friends from Queens, New York, as they navigate the unfamiliar terrains of Los Angeles. The series deals with the themes of male friendship and real-life situations in modern day Hollywood. The show is still known for its array of famous guests, having features several actors, athletes and other celebrities in cameo roles, often playing fictionalized versions of themselves.

101 most popular English shows on television

Entourage (2004 TV series): Entourage is an American comedy-drama created and written by Doug Ellin and chronicles the acting career of Vincent Chase, a young A-list movie star, and his childhood friends from Queens, New York, as they navigate the unfamiliar terrains of Los Angeles. The series deals with the themes of male friendship and real-life situations in modern day Hollywood. The show is still known for its array of famous guests, having features several actors, athletes and other celebrities in cameo roles, often playing fictionalized versions of themselves.

Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/english/Kirsten-Storms-to-take-temporary-break-from-General-Hospital/articleshow/52515425.cms

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VIDEOS: John Cena Talks Getting into Trouble As a Kid, Learns to Booty-Pop, Talks Hot Dog Sandwich Debate and ...

John Cena returns to WWE and officially enters WWE"s New Era: Raw, May 30, 2016

WWE star John Cena, who will be returning to WWE TV on Raw tonight, hosted the Today show this morning and below are some video highlights:

John Cena: A taco is a delicacyGuest host John Cena joins Tamron Hall and Dylan Dreyer for TODAYs Take, where the topics include the controversy ignited by Merriam-Webster over whether a hot dog is a sandwich. Whats a taco? Tamron inquires. A taco is a delicacy, Cena rejoins.

John Cena: I was in trouble from ages 2 to 15WWE icon and guest host John Cena fields questions from the Celebrity Fishbowl with TODAYs Tamron Hall and Dylan Dreyer, revealing that he was in trouble pretty much continuously from ages 2 through 15. And Dylan has a revelation too: I used to have dreams about Michael J. Fox.

Watch Fifth Harmony teach John Cena how to booty-popAlly Brooke, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane, Camila Cabello, and Lauren Jauregui, the members of chart-topping group Fifth Harmony, tell TODAY about their new album, 7/27, and their summer tour, which begins on that date. Theyre also impressed to meet guest host John Cena, and they give the WWE icon an impromptu dance lesson.

Source: http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/713373-videos-john-cena-talks-getting-into-trouble-as-a-kid-learns-to-booty-pop-talks-hot-dog-sandwich-debate-and-more

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Memorial Day weekend closes with 4 shot on West Side, hit by brunt of holiday violence

Memorial Day: Fattest Thing You"ve Done - The Drop Presented by ADD

Just after midnight Tuesday, in one of the last shootings of the Memorial Day weekend, two people pulled out guns and started firing in East Garfield Park.

The first call to police was for one person shot on Homan Avenue. Then a second victim. Then a third. Then someone walked into a hospital a few minutes later.

In all, 27 of the 69 people hit by gunfire over the weekend were shot in or near the Harrison District, one of the city"s most violent and one of the most heavily patrolled by police.

So many people were shot there that Deputy Superintendent John Escalante promised Sunday to beef up patrols. Nine more people were shot there by early Tuesday.

The rest of the weekend shootings were scattered across Chicago. They happened as far north as West Rogers Park and northwest as Jefferson Park and as far south as the West Pullman neighborhood. The violence centered on the West Side, though. Seven of the shooting incidents on the West Side had more than one victim.

While the number of shootings was up from last year, the number of deaths were down. Last year, 12 people were killed and 44 wounded over the holiday weekend. This weekend, 13 more people were shot, but six fewer people were killed.

There were no shooting deaths for more than 48 hours starting late Saturday afternoon through late Monday.

The breakdown from the weekend is: Three people killed and 12 people wounded Friday afternoon through early Saturday; one person killed and 24 people wounded Saturday evening through early Sunday; 13 people wounded Sunday afternoon through early Monday; and 16 people shot Monday into early Tuesday, two of them fatally.

The holiday weekend was police Superintendent Eddie Johnson"s first since Mayor Rahm Emanuel picked the veteran cop to lead the embattled department in late March. The department sought volunteers to work overtime over the weekend, although police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi did not release figures on how many officers worked. Instead of hiring more cops during a city budget crunch, Emanuel instead has relied heavily on overtime to try to tamp down violence.

The weekend shooting scenes played out from a gas station in Dunning on the Northwest Side to a narrow tree-lined street in the South Side"s West Pullman neighborhood. Residents and passersby at times grabbed towels and ice packs to aid the wounded. Others tried to figure out if the victims were friends or loved ones.

Left mourning were family members, including those of Veronica Lopez. The 15-year-old was the youngest of the murder victims, shot as she rode with two older men police identified as known gang members along Lake Shore Drive near Fullerton Avenue about 1:30 a.m. Saturday. One of the men also was hit but survived.

That afternoon, her mother, Diana Mercado, wept outside her family"s home above a storefront in the Belmont Craigin neighborhood. She said she had begun planning to move with Veronica to Florida in a year because of the city"s violence.

"Now they took my baby," she said.

Later that day, in the Lawndale neighborhood, the mother of another teen, Shequita Evans, walked up to a scene of a woman who was shot in the neck while driving down Lexington Avenue near Pulaski Road. Evans lamented that she had to get through "one more summer" until her 17-year-old could graduate high school and attend college outside the city.

At another scene in the Back of the Yards, a woman had to explain to a small boy how the loud pops they had heard weren"t fireworks from the White Sox game. The boy smoothed the cape of a Superman doll as he asked officers if they had gotten the bad guys.

In addition to Lopez, the homicides included:

Mark Lindsey, 25, shot while sitting in a parked car in front of his mother"s house in the 3700 block of West 75th Place in the Ashburn neighborhood around 11:20 p.m. Friday.

Garvin Whitmore, 27, shot in the head about 5:20 p.m. Saturday in the South Side"s Fuller Park neighborhood. He was sitting in a car with his fiancee, Ashley Harrison, 26, who picked up a gun and fired warning shots in the air. She was charged with a felony.

Damien Cionzynski, 25, was shot by one of two men with whom he was arguing inside a BP gas station at Narragansett and Montrose avenues around 5:15 a.m. Saturday. Police have issued arrest warrants for two men.

James Taylor, 44, was shot in the 5100 block of South Calumet Avenue. Taylor, of the 6500 block of South Ellis Avenue, was pronounced dead at 11:20 p.m. Monday at the scene, according to the Cook County medical examiner"s office.

Johan Jean, 39, was shot in the 6400 block of North Rockwell Avenue. Jean, of the 100 block of Ashland Avenue in Evanston, was pronounced dead at 11:44 p.m. at St. Francis Hospital, according to the medical examiner"s office.

The tally doesn"t count a woman run over on Lake Shore Drive early Sunday. Her boyfriend, who also was hit in traffic, told police they were fleeing a group of armed robbers, and detectives have located evidence of a group of men in the area.

By Tuesday morning, the tally of those shot in Chicago this year was around 1,500, according to data compiled by the Tribune, with at least 250 killed. By this time last year, 957 had been shot, with 164 killed.

So far, shootings are up more than 50 percent this year, although the pace of increased violence had slowed from earlier this year, when Chicago was on track to see shooting victims nearly double.

Chicago police have said the violence has been fueled by gang conflicts and a proliferation of guns, mixed with weak gun law enforcement. The department has blamed most of the violence on a core group of about 1,300 people whom they have used data analytics to pinpoint whom the department has termed "strategic subjects."

It can be tougher to pinpoint exactly when that violence can explode, with spikes that can spring up on any warm weekend. Over Mother"s Day weekend, more than 50 people were shot, eight fatally, in the most violent weekend in Chicago since September.

The 60 homicides this month have outpaced those in each of the previous three years in Chicago, according to Tribune data. By May 30, 2015, there had been 45 homicides, with 41 by the same date in 2014 and 47 in 2013.

Following are the other shootings from the last 15 hours of the holiday weekend:

A 30-year-old man was injured about 1:45 a.m. Tuesday in the 10200 block of South LaSalle Street in the Fernwood neighborhood. He was taken in in stable condition to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, police said. He had been shot in the shoulder.

A 17-year-old girl and 21-year-old man standing in the 2600 block of East 73rd Street were shot about 12:50 a.m. Paramedics brought the girl to Northwestern Memorial Hospital with a back wound, and the man walked in for treatment. The girl"s condition was stabilized, and the man is in good condition.

Four people were shot when two people opened fire on a group in the East Garfield Park neighborhood on the West Side. It happened about 12:20 a.m. in the 3300 block of West Huron Street. A 53-year-old was taken to Norwegian American Hospital with a foot wound and police believe he was not the intended target. An 18-year-old woman, a 19-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man were treated at Mount Sinai Hospital for leg wounds. The 30-year-old has a history of drug-related arrests and is a documented gang member, police said.

A 24-year-old man was shot in the right arm and left leg about 9:30 p.m. Monday in the Grand Crossing neighborhood, police said. The attack happened in the 1500 block of East 73rd Street. The man was wounded in a drive-by and taken to Stroger Hospital, where his condition was stabilized.

A 17-year-old boy was shot in the 3600 block of West 30th Street in the Little Village neighborhood about 5:25 p.m., police said. The boy was shot in the hand by a known male attacker who fired from across the street, police said. The boy was taken to St. Anthony Hospital in good condition.

Someone shot a 16-year-old boy in the 8700 block of South Escanaba Avenue in the South Chicago neighborhood. He was wounded about 4:55 p.m. and taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center, where his condition was stabilized. He was outside when someone emerged from a gangway and shot him in the leg.

About 3:55 p.m., a 15-year-old boy was shot in the city"s Englewood neighborhood on the South Side. That shooting happened in the 6700 block of South Sangamon Street, said Officer Kevin Quaid, a police spokesman. The boy was outside when he heard shots and felt pain, according to preliminary information. He was taken with a gunshot wound to the back to Advocate Christ Medical Center, where his condition was stabilized, Quaid said.

Someone shot two men about 10:45 a.m. in the 3800 block of West Gladys Avenue, said Officer Bari Lemmon, a police spokeswoman. According to preliminary reports, someone in a black Nissan fired at two men, ages 28 and 21. The older man suffered a wound to his lower back and was taken in serious condition to Stroger Hospital. The younger man was shot in the left elbow and was taken to Mount Sinai, where his condition was stabilized, Lemmon said.

Someone shot a 17-year-old boy about 10:35 a.m. in the 4800 block of West Monroe Street. Reports indicated the boy was outside when a black SUV drove by and someone fired shots, striking him twice in the hip, Lemmon said. The boy was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was listed in fair condition.

Source: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-shootings-memorial-day-20160530-story.html

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May 30 News Update: John Cena Returns on Raw from Green Bay

John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio - United States Championship Match: Raw, December 28, 2015

**If you missed The LAW, the show is up on the site with Jason Agnew & Dan Lovranski having a big discussion on the return of the WWE brand split and all the issues it brings up to change Smackdown and make the brand split viable this time around. On the show, Dave Meltzer stops by to discuss the brand split and the news from the past week and his thoughts on Will Ospreay vs. Ricochet, plus a review of the UFC Fight Night card, your phone calls and more. The show is up at http://fightnetwork.com/news/6559154:may-29-edition-of-the-law-wwe-brand-split-returns/ and also on iTunes and the free Stitcher app.

**Tonight the Raw tapings are in Green Bay, Wisconsin with the return of John Cena for the first time since WrestleMania. Its almost a certainty they will shoot an angle for Cena tonight and line up his program for Money in the Bank. Tonights show will be going up against Game 7 of the Golden State Warriors vs. Oklahoma City Thunder game, which starts at 9pm Eastern as well as Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals and therefore heavy competition for Raw tonight, along with it being a holiday Monday in the U.S.

**They are also doing a tease with a series of Twitter posts promoting a Hatching that will take place tonight.

**We will be back tonight with a new edition of Review-A-Raw as Wai Ting and I review Raw from Green Bay. We will also be giving out a pair of VIP passes to the Niagara Falls Comic Con for this weekend with a number of wrestling personalities appearing over the weekend. The show will be posted tonight on the site and airs Tuesday at 11am and 7pm Eastern on Fight Network.

**The Best of the Super Juniors tournament continues on Tuesday morning with a card from Hiroshima and the tournament matches being posted to New Japan World later in the day. Below are the tournament matches in the A Block that are scheduled for Tuesday with the point totals in brackets:*Bushi (2) vs. David Finlay (2)*Matt Sydal (6) vs. Rocky Romero (4)*Kushida (4) vs. Gedo (2)*Kyle OReilly (6) vs. Ryusuke Taguchi (6)

**William Regal weighed in on the recent Will Ospreay vs. Ricochet match with the following:

I watched the match and was shocked. You need to start doing real stuff like people from my era like kip ups,flying head scissors,cart wheels and criss crosses. Get a grip! When I started the job in 83 a lot of the older fellas used to say that Marc Rocco and Marty Jones (who were the real pioneers of the CW style) had killed the business because they did to much. Although they may not admit it anymore, most of the heavyweights in Europe thought the brilliant lightweight and middleweight wrestlers were bad for the job because their style was not believable enough.. Every country I worked in before I came to the US had different styles and ways of doing things.As long as theres effort then its right.If the people paying you are happy and you get reactions then make your stuff as good as it can be with what skills you have.May not be for everyone but thats ok.In the match I saw two fellas who looked like fighters having an excellent,hard competed match in a different style.Win win!

**Matt Hardy posted a video message discussing his new Broken Matt Hardy character and both the praise and negativity the character has received on Impact. Hardy stated that its an attempt to gain more casual viewers, which he notes is something that TNA has lost since they were on Spike TV and that its an audience TNA needs to be going after. He also praised the writing team for the quality of the show since moving to POP. He also stated that TNA was not going anywhere and Smackdown moving to Tuesday nights would not kill TNA.

**Enzo Amore and Sasha Banks were both back working in the ring this past weekend and therefore been cleared. Lana also worked this past weekend teaming with Dana Brooke.

**Smash Wrestling announced at their show on Sunday in Toronto that they will be doing two events with Progress Wrestling on September 17th and 18th at the Franklin Horner Community Centre. Tickets went on sale Monday morning for the two shows.

**Fight Network has announced a deal to carry a show called British Wrestling Weekly featuring matches from the New Generation Wrestling promotion and will have a slot late Thursday nights at 2am Eastern following Insane Championship Wrestling at 1am and both shows premiere this week.

**Jake Roberts turns 61 years old today.

**The WWE stock closed at $17.51 on Monday.

LAW MMA UPDATE

**The UFC Fight Night card from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on Sunday night drew an announced crowd of 5,193 and a gate of $359,000, which is indicative of the market and while a good action card, this didnt have the star power. Below are the results from the show:*Adam Milstead def. Chris De La Rocha by TKO at 4:01 of Round 2 Milstead was punishing him with shot-after-shot and the referee finally stepped in and stopped in with De La Rocha on his feet and it was the right call.*Bryan Caraway def. Aljamain Sterling by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) This was a notable upset as most saw Sterling as being a big contender with a win here. Sterling dominated the first round after taking Caraways back but Caraway responded with a good second round and then out grappled Sterling in the third.*Erik Koch def. Shane Campbell by rear-n***d choke at 3:02 of Round 2 Koch hasnt fought since May 2014 and looked great in this fight both with his striking and later taking Campbell down and getting his back and submitting him. Koch was once scheduled to fight Jose Aldo for the featherweight title but injuries and losses have curbed his momentum.*Jake Collier def. Alberto Uda by TKO at 1:06 of Round 2 Uda won the first round and may have broken Colliers nose with a knee. Collier responded in the second with a pair of spinning back kicks to the body, the second one stopped Uda.*Abel Trujillo def. Jordan Rinaldi by unanimous decision (29-28 all) Trujillo won the first and third rounds, Rinaldi was tough throughout the fight but Trujillo fought a smart fight and was the difference.*Sara McMann def. Jessica Eye by unanimous decision (30-27 all) Both were coming off a pair of losses and Eye just didnt show anything in this fight. The crowd was booing after the first round where both were inactive and then McMann got more aggressive by throwing strikes and getting takedowns as Eye just survived for the rest of the fight. McMann said she wanted to fight for the title again but after losing 3 of her last 4 before the Eye win and having losses to Miesha Tate, Amanda Nunes and Ronda Rousey, its going to be a bit of a path to get back to fighting for the title.*Paul Felder def. Josh Burkman by unanimous decision (29-28 all) This was an entertaining fight and when Felder let his hands go, the momentum shifted along with Burkman not being able to maintain his pace set in the first round. Burkman won the first and Felder the last two rounds.*Lorenz Larkin def. Jorge Masvidal by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) I felt Larkin won the first two rounds and the third was a very close round and gave the slight edge to Masvidal.*Chris Camozzi def. Vitor Miranda by unanimous decision (30-27 all) Not a very exciting fight as Miranda couldnt deal with the strikes from Camozzi, who was just a better fighter on this night and no round was in doubt for Camozzi.*Rick Story def. Tarec Saffiedine by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) Story hadnt fought since October 2014 and returned to form. Story can take a lot of shots, he has very good wrestling and his striking is relentless. The second round was the closest of the three but it was a volume game from Story, who put Saffiedine against the cage and was busy with his hands to the head and body. I scored all three rounds for Story.*Jeremy Stephens def. Renan Barao by unanimous decision (29-28 all) This was a great fight and easily the best of the night and a huge win for Stephens. Barao won the first as he was much quicker and was landing consistently. The tide changed in the second as Barao was much more tired and ate so many big shots in the second. The third was the closest round as both landed but Stephens had a strong finish to the fight and I had it 29-28 for Stephens. Barao will probably stick around at featherweight but hes not the same fighter that dominated the bantamweight division for all those years.*Cody Garbrandt def. Thomas Almeida by KO at 2:53 of Round 1 Garbrandt was composed on his feet and started landing and it was two big rights that connected and the second sent Almeida down and he was done. Garbrandt improves to 9-0 and is now in the contender mix at bantamweight, which will no doubt be a big topic this week as his teammate Urijah Faber challenges for the title.

**The Fight of the Night bonus went to Jeremy Stephens and Renan Barao and the Performance bonuses went to Cody Garbrandt and Jake Collier for $50,000 each.

**It was announced on the UFC broadcast on Sunday night that former heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum will return on September 10th at UFC 203 and fight Ben Rothwell in the co-feature of UFC 203. That same card is headlined by Stipe Miocic and Alistair Overeem for the heavyweight title and gives a backup in case either of the main eventers are injured before the event. Werdum will look to rebound after dropping the title to Miocic earlier this month in Curitiba and Rothwell is coming off a loss to Junior dos Santos in April.

**The Sun in the U.K. was the first to report that the main event of the UFC Fight Night event on September 3rd in Hamburg, Germany will be between former champions Andrei Arlovski and Josh Barnett. These two almost surely would have fought over a decade ago as Barnett was the UFC heavyweight champion in 2002 but was stripped of the title after failing a drug test following his win over Randy Couture in March of that year (in fact, Arlovski fought on that same card, losing to Pedro Rizzo that night). Arlovski would become interim heavyweight champion after Frank Mirs motorcycle accident and later the official champion and held it until 2006. Barnett returned to the UFC in 2013 and Arlovski returned in 2014 with Barnett last fighting Ben Rothwell and being submitted this past January and Arlovski is coming off a pair of TKO losses to Stipe Miocic and Alistair Overeem this year.

*****THE LAW: LIVE AUDIO WRESTLING May 30th(Jason Agnew & Dan Lovranski discuss all the issues regarding the return of the WWE brand split and Smackdown going live, they welcome Dave Meltzer to chat the weeks news, John Pollock reviews the UFC card and your calls)http://cdn.fightnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/LAW-MAY-29-2016.mp3*****JAPANESE AUDIO WRESTLING May 27th(Chris Charlton & WH Park discuss the mid-way point of the Best of the Super Juniors tournament, Tanahashis injuries, Super J Cup this summer, Jushin Liger doc, your feedback and questions)http://cdn.fightnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/LAW-Japanese-Audio-Wrestling-May-27-2016.mp3*****THE MMA REPORT May 27th(John Pollock discusses all the key news from the past week, bantamweight Cody Garbrandt chats main event with Thomas Almeida and UFC featherweight Jeremy Stephens discusses fight with Renan Barao on Sunday)http://cdn.fightnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/THE-MMA-REPORT-MAY-27-2016.mp3*****whtsNXT May 26th(Jason Agnew & Braden Herrington review this weeks show, discuss the brand split, Takeover The End, take your feedback and more)http://cdn.fightnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/138-whtsNXT-2016-05-26.mp3*****BAUER & POLLOCK May 25th(The show drops early with John Pollock & Court Bauer discussing Smackdowns move to Tuesday, the draft returning and all the issues coming out of this story, plus all the other news from the past week)http://cdn.fightnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/LAW-BAUER-POLLOCK-MAY-25-2016.mp3******REVIEW-A-WAI WCW Monday Nitro (Hall & Nash debut)(John Pollock & Wai Ting review the May 27th and June 10th, 1996 episodes of Nitro with Hall and Nash appearing, plus Paul Heymans comments from a 2006 LAW interview on their use in WCW)http://cdn.fightnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/REVIEW-A-WAI-WCW-Nitro-May-27-June-10-1996.mp3*****

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