33 Shows You Need to Watch If You Are Obsessed With NYC

Though there are plenty of shows set in the United States, New York City might be the most popular singular location. From Gossip Girl to Sex in the City and everything between, each series showcases the city in a special way. If you just can't get enough of the city that never sleeps, then you should definitely check out these classic shows.

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Younger
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Younger

After lying about her age, Liza (Sutton Foster) scores a a job in the highly competitive world of publishing. Not only are the shots of the city simply breathtaking, but the eye candy isn't so bad either.

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Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Netflix

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Let's just say it: Tina Fey is a genius when it comes to writing about NYC. This hilarious Netflix original will make you wish you had your very own Kimmy Schmidt as she tries to make a life for herself in the Big Apple with the help of some very interesting friends.

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Beauty and the Beast
The CW

Beauty and the Beast

The show may be filmed in Toronto, but it still holds true to NYC's aesthetic with the bustling city and the classic fire escape scenes.

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Castle
ABC

Castle

After Richard Castle struggles to find inspiration for his next murder mystery novel, he shadows Detective Kate Beckett on her cases around the city.

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The Jeffersons
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The Jeffersons

One African-American couple deals with the struggles of racism when they "move on up" to the east side of Manhattan in this classic comedy.

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Friends
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Friends

Don't we all wish we could find a coffee spot as trendy as Central Perk? This hit show about six friends will have you searching the city for that perfect place to hang out after work.

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Ugly Betty
ABC

Ugly Betty

If you're an aspiring journalist in the big city, you will totally admire Betty Suarez (America Ferrera)'s strong work ethic as she tries to make a name for herself in a high-fashion magazine.

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Seinfeld
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Seinfeld

When it comes to NYC shows, Seinfeld is a staple for your viewing list. If you live in New York, you will certainly appreciate all the on-point cultural references.

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30 Rock
NBC

30 Rock

Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin make one heck of a duo as they play colleagues working at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

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Diff'rent Strokes
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Diff'rent Strokes

This show about two African-American boys from Harlem will make you laugh and cry as these lovable kids deal will some very serious issues when they move down to Park Avenue.

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Sex and the City
HBO

Sex and the City

These four best girlfriends perfectly personify what it's like to balance love, friendship, and work in the city that never sleeps.

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All in the Family
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All in the Family

Archie Bunker (Carroll O'Connor) may be a controversial character, but you will come to love his quirky family. Not only will the series make you laugh, but it also showcases various shots of Astoria.

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The Carrie Diaries
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The Carrie Diaries

See what Carrie Bradshaw's life was really like before she was a big journalist in Manhattan in this lovable Sex and the City prequel.

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How I Met Your Mother
NBC

How I Met Your Mother

This hit show will make you want to suit up and hit up that perfect local beer pub downtown.

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The Cosby Show
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The Cosby Show

If you're looking for something that isn't set in Manhattan, then you might want to try out this classic show about the Cosby family from Brooklyn.

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Will & Grace
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Will & Grace

Aside from groundbreakingly showcasing the LGBT community on TV, it also portrays the unique city.

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Everbody Hates Chris
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Everbody Hates Chris

This sitcom will have you laughing until your sides hurt as Chris Rock narrates this hilarious story about his teenage experiences growing up Bed-Stuy in the 1980s.

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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

The Special Victims Unit may be a fictional version of the 16th Precinct of the New York City Police Department, but the show's scenery is very real. It is primarily shot on location.

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What I Like About You
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What I Like About You

Most newcomers to the big city can totally relate to Amanda Bynes's character Holly as she finds her whole life turned upside down when she moves in with her big sister in NYC.

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Flight of the Conchords
HBO

Flight of the Conchords

The two guys in a band from New Zealand are a couple of fish out of water when they move from their hometown to seek fame and success in New York City.

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Girls
HBO

Girls

Taking a page out of Sex and the City's book, Lena Dunham's show follows four girls trying to navigate life and relationships in NYC, one mistake at a time.

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Smash
NBC

Smash

If you're a theater kid, you will definitely appreciate this NBC show about a group of performers developing a new Broadway musical.

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Spin City
ABC

Spin City

Who doesn't love Michael J. Fox? The actor stars as the the deputy mayor of New York, running local government in the big city.

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Broad City
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Broad City

This hit Comedy Central show follows all the crazy misadventures of two young American women living in NYC.

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Brooklyn Nine-Nine
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Brooklyn Nine-Nine

If you're looking for a funny cop show, then you have to check out the award-winning series about a team of detectives in the fictional 99th Precinct of the NYPD in Brooklyn. Did we mention it stars Andy Samberg?

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The King of Queens
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The King of Queens

If the title didn't give it away, the show is all about a man living with his family in Queens. The show may have been filmed in LA, but it definitely holds true to the working-class lifestyle of families from New York, and everywhere, really.

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Louie
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Louie

After he and his wife divorce, a stand-up comedian struggles to raise his two daughters as a single parent in NYC.

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The Mindy Project
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The Mindy Project

Get ready to fall in love with Mindy Lahiri. Honestly, the character is the quirky best friend we all wish we had in the city.

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Rescue Me
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Rescue Me

So, cop shows aren't really your thing? Then you should try out this series about a veteran New York City firefighter dealing with life after 9/11.

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The Nanny
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The Nanny

A brash Queens native tries her best to fit in when she is hired as the nanny of three children from New York's high society.

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Gossip Girl
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Gossip Girl

If you're looking for all the hot places to scope out on the Upper East Side, this hit show about the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite is your best bet.