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Top 15 popular American TV shows

How to quickly learn the language and adapt to the USA in emigration? One way is to watch TV shows. This will help you immerse yourself in local and world news, learn to understand American humor, and improve your English.

A list of TV shows going on in 2025

So, 15 popular American TV shows to watch after work:

  • The Daily Show - news from Jon Stewartdiscussed with American humor. Airs Monday through Friday on Comedy Central;
    • Last Week Tonight - a weekly news program with John Oliverwith an entertaining pitch. It airs every week on HBO;
    • Jimmy Kimmel Live (JKL) - an hour-long entertainment program for midnighters on ABC. It airs Monday through Friday around midnight. Among the interesting things is a block in which stars read unflattering tweets about themselves.
    • The Tonight Show - the oldest talk show in the world, on NBC since 1954! It airs weekdays around midnight. The guests of the studio participate in funny games and often appear before the audience in ridiculous images;
    • The Late Show - CBS late-night TV show with by Stephen Colbert. It airs weekdays through Thursdays. The anchor discusses political news with the guests in a satirical manner.
    • The Price is Right - the world's longest-running game show. It airs on the CBS channel on weekdays. The essence of the game is that the participants have to guess the price of various goods that will be shown to them in the studio. The show is so popular in the United States that references to it can be found in American cinema. Unfortunately, production was suspended on January 8, 2025 due to a massive fire in Los Angeles.
    • Let's Make a Deal (LMAD) - an ideal English language learning game show that also airs weekdays on CBS. The essence of the show is that the viewers make a deal with the host without knowing about the prize itself. It has gained immense popularity because of the epathetic costumes of the viewers.
    • Wheel of Fortune - a game show on the CBS channel, with prizes for participants. Russians are very familiar with the Russian version of this show, "Field of Miracles", which has been on since 1990. The American show has been broadcast since 1952!
    • Jeopardy! - a question-and-answer quiz show, has aired on NBC since 1962.Production was also suspended in January 2025 due to the Los Angeles fires.
    • Hot Bench - a courtroom show with actors on CBS. It airs weekdays. A great way to add legal terms to your vocabulary.
    • The Bachelor - a romantic entertainment show where a man chooses a bride from several applicants. Aired on ABC since 2002.
    • America's Got Talent (AGT) - a talent show on NBC, airs during the summer season. The contestants showcase their talents in various fields and compete for cash prizes.
    • American Pickers - A television series in which the hosts travel all over the states looking for antique artifacts. It airs Wednesdays on the History Channel.
    • American Idol - the iconic musical show for up-and-coming artists. It airs in seasons on the FOX channel.
    • America's Funniest Home Videos - a funny TV program with funny video episodes sent in by viewers. The Russian equivalent is "Self-Director". It is aired on ABC and is currently in its 35th season.

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