14 Best American TV Shows That Are Worth Your Time

If there is one hobby that has become almost everyone’s favorite by now, it is binge-watching TV shows and what’s better than American TV shows. The content is full of creativity with impressive storylines, hot characters, and the most epic love stories. Whether it is a new TV series or an old one, Americans are seen ruling both our hearts and our screens. 

There is a psychological reason behind everything that we do, right? While streaming a show, our brain produces dopamine, a chemical that gives our body a natural reward of pleasure keeping us engrossed in doing this same activity. It is a natural way of communication in which the brain tells our body This feels relaxing, keep doing this! How can your body go against anything that provides both pleasures and feels good to indulge in at the same time? 

Now that you know how your brain and body react to something that you watch on a daily basis, you might as well watch the American TV shows that are best in every field and will help you relax after a tiring day at work. Today we have a few shows like Friends, The Vampire Diaries, Suits, House MD, etc. that are going to work like magic on both your body and brain. Watching these shows is going to help produce a good dose of dopamine for your brain that will give your body all the pleasure that’s needed after a tiring day at work.

If you want to stay happy and relaxed all the time, read the full article below to have a look at the best American shows that will prove to be worthy of your time. These TV shows are going to keep you happy and intrigued just like the elite marvel shows releasing on Disney+

14 Best American TV Shows That Are Worth Your Time 

Read along the article to find what makes these the best American TV shows.

Suits

Suits is an American TV show that focuses on the life of Mike, a college dropout who is on the run for his life after a drug deal that he was involved in, went wrong. On the other side, there is Harvey one of New York’s best lawyers who is tired of interviewing law school graduates. 

Mike comes across Harvey in an interview while running for his life and Harvey impressed by Mike’s talent immediately hires him. Nw, the real question is how far will Harvey and Mike go to keep their secret hidden? Who is Louis and what will he do if he finds out about the secret?

Genre: Legal drama 

IMDB Ratings: 8.5/10

Number of Seasons: 9

Where to Stream: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video 

Friends 

The greatest American TV show of all time followed the lives of six friends Monica, Chandler, Phoebe, Rachel, Joey, and Ross. The series showcases their messed up lives through a journey of 10 seasons where we see the friends learning, and growing in Manhattan city. During the run, the friends go through a lot of struggles but make it to the end. 

The show was and still, after 26 years of release, is loved by people of all generations and recently a reunion has also been announced for the fans of the series. 

Genre: Sitcom 

IMDB Ratings: 8.9/10

Number of Seasons: 10

Where to Stream: Premiering on HBO in May 

Breaking Bad 

Breaking Bad is an American TV show revolving around the life of an underpaid chemistry teacher Walter White who is also a loyal and loving father. Walter is devastated when he finds that he is suffering from stage 3 terminal cancer. After being informed, that he only has 2 more years to live, Walter takes a life-changing decision to secure his family’s future financially. 

Walter contacts his ex chemistry student Jesse Pinkman and soon the two start working together to produce and sell methamphetamine. Soon the duo starts making a name in the drug world which lands them in trouble. 

Genre:  Crime-Serial Drama, Black Comedy, Neo-Western, Tragedy, Thriller 

IMDB Ratings: 9.5/10 

Number of Seasons: 5

Where to Stream: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video

The Big Bang Theory 

Big Bang Theory follows the life of four friends and Caltech university colleagues Leonard Hofstader, Howard Wolowitz, Sheldon cooper, and Rajesh Koothrapali. The four are very sweet but complete social retards who have high hopes of dating girls except for Sheldon who only has his eyes on the Noble Prize. 

One day, a girl named Penny who is a waitress with big dreams of becoming an actress moves across the room in the hallway and starts hanging out with the group. How will this new neighbor change their boring lives? 

Genre: Sitcom 

IMDB Ratings: 8.1/10 

Number of Seasons: 12

Where to Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Netflix 

Narcos 

The series revolved around the life of Pablo Escobar, how he became a drug kingpin by producing and smuggling cocaine illegally. During the first two installments, the show focuses on Pablo’s interaction with the members of opposing parties, mafia lords, and DEA agents. While as in the third season, it is shown how rivalries and internal politics lead to the downfall of Pablo Escobar’s empire. 

Genre: Crime Drama, Biographical 

IMDB Ratings: 8.8/10

Number of Seasons: 3

Where to Stream: Netflix

Stranger Things 

Stranger Things is an American TV show revolving around the investigation of Will Byers, a young kid who has disappeared all of a sudden. Amidst the disappearance, local officials(police) and people find strange supernatural activities going around their town. 

Wills investigation case leads the police officials to find a top-secret mystery involving strange Government experiments in a government laboratory, the same place where Will had gone missing. 

Genre: Horror, Science fiction, Mystery thriller 

IMDB Ratings: 8.7/10

Number of Seasons: 3

Where to Stream: Netflix 

Family Guy

This animated American TV show revolves around the life of the Griffin family, who is a less than normal family in an equally less than normal world. The family has six members- Peter the Dad, Lois the Mom, Chris the son, Stewie the ferocious baby, Meg the daughter, and Brian the dog who is the only smartest in this family. 

The show was is appreciated for its spontaneous dark humor thrown around in a very metafictional way. The show is one of the most-watched animated sitcoms of all time and is an 8 time Emmy award winner with a total of 27 nominations. 

Genre: Animated sitcom 

IMDB Ratings: 8.1/10

Number of Seasons: 19

Where to Stream: Disney+

House of Cards 

House of cards is an American political drama set in Washington, DC. This American TV show is based on the life of Frank Underwood, a political figure who is happy after being promised the position of Secretary of State. Frank’s world shatters when he realizes that he has been passed over and someone else has been given the position. 

Frank quickly regains his lost temper and puts on the face of a trustworthy Lieutenant to the President so that he can work on his agenda behind the President’s back. Frank along with his equally clever wife starts working on his revenge plan. 

Genre: Political thriller-drama 

IMDB Ratings: 8.7/10

Number of Seasons: 6

Where to Stream: Netflix

House MD

House MD is an American TV show revolving around the lives of a team of medical experts. The head of the team is Dr. Gregory House who even after being a doctor by profession remains a pain killer addict due to his right leg. The doctor along with his team of medical professionals cures patients with diseases that no other doctor can. 

Gregory is a lone guy who lives an anti-social life. His only partners in life are his wit and arrogance. The doctor is often seen getting into trouble with the hospital’s dean Dr. Lisa Cuddy due to his unconventional methods of treatment. 

Genre: Medical drama 

IMDB Ratings: 8.7/10

Number of Seasons: 8

Where to Stream: Amazon Prime Video 

Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones is one of the most-watched American TV shows with an ensemble of cast. The series is well known for its portrayal of undying chaos across the mysterious fictional worlds Westeros and Essos spread in the North Realm, the intense bloody battles, the glorious sword-fights, never-ending plot holes, and the dramatic romance that no one can imagine. 

 Game of Thrones is a rare show just like a dragon in the king’s landing. If you are a fan of dragons, intense violence, and bloodshed then this show is a must-watch for you. 

Genre: Tragedy, Serial drama, Fantasy 

IMDB Ratings: 9.3/10 

Number of Seasons: 8

Where to Stream: HBO Go, HBO Now 

The Vampire Diaries

This American TV show became popular sooner than anyone thought with its charismatic cast members and a vampire fantasy storyline. The series follows the life of the Salvatore brothers, Stefan and Damon who are back in their hometown Mystic Falls after 165+ years. 

Stefan is here to see Elena Gilbert, who made him fall in love the minute he saw her. While Damon has other plans of seeking revenge on his little brother whereas destiny has its plans for the three of them. As the show progresses, you will witness werewolves, hybrids, withes all getting involved in their lives somehow. 

Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Horror, Supernatural 

IMDB Ratings: 7.7/10

Number of Seasons: 16

Where to Stream: Netflix 

The Originals

The series is a spin-off to The Vampire Diaries and follows the life of Klaus and his siblings as they go back to the place which once was their kingdom. The show follows the Mikaelson family’s life in the French Quarter and how they become a part of its supernatural politics as Marcel Gerald is the new ruler of town. 

Over time, new relationships are formed, old alliances are seen broken while new friendships are in full blossom. Death surrounds the Mikaelson’s in no time and the original family of vampires learn shocking truths about their family’s past. 

Genre: Supernatural, Fantasy, Horror 

IMDB Ratings: 8.6/10

Number of Seasons: 5

Where to Stream: Netflix 

Brooklyn Nine-Nine 

This American TV show follows the adventures of Jake Peralta and his colleagues, the officers located in NYPD’s 99th Precinct. The show focuses on Jake’s life when Captain Ray Holt takes over as the commanding officer of the Precinct and turns Jake’s life upside down. 

Jake’s character is portrayed as a very carefree police offer who only does what he wants to do. But that’s not the actual case, he is a hardworking officer who can go to any extent to save the lives of New York City’s people and help make the city crime-free. 

Genre: Sitcom, Comedy, Police procedural 

IMDB Ratings: 8.4/10

Number of Seasons: 7

Where to Stream: Netflix 

The Office

The Office is an American TV show that revolves around the life of a group of people working together in the same company. This documentary offers an insight into the life of office hustlers who are dead inside but still make it to the company every day. Rather than focusing on a single character, the show focuses on different characters in each episode making it one of its kind and one of the most-watched in television history.

Genre: Sitcom, Mockumentary

IMDB Ratings: 8.9/10

Number of Seasons: 9

Where to Stream: Amazon Prime Video

Final Pronouncement: 

These are some of the best American TV shows that you can spend your time on and will be worth it. I am pretty sure that you may have already seen a few of these TV series but if you have not, take out some time and do watch them. My favorites from the list are TVD, FRIENDS, The Originals, Suits, and The Big Bang Theory. If you think the list deserves more such shows, let us know in the comments below. 

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