The 15 Most Memorable TV Shows Celebrating Their 25th Anniversaries in 2021

Before there was Veep, there was Spin City, a satirical comedy about the day-to-day work of the deputy mayor of New York City and his staff. Even if you've never seen an episode of the show, you can see bits of its influence in the political shows that came later: the focus on the comedy of local government in Parks and Recreation, Veep's skewering of overambitious politicians, and The West Wing's interest in the niche moments of government.