The Most Beautiful & Classic TV Shows Ever

TV shows never fail to enchant and entertain us. The quality of the storytelling, the complexity of the characters, the vivid settings and aesthetics – these all combine to form a unique captivating journey. It’s these wonderful stories that stay with us for years – and some even for decades.

We have curated the list of the most beautiful and classic TV shows that have made it on our top 10 list. These shows have all made history with their quality of production and longevity of their impact on us.

1. Mad Men (2007 - 2015)

Mad Men is an American period drama that aired for six season from 2007-2015 on AMC. It takes place in New York during the late 1950s to mid 1960s and follows the journey of a creative director at an advertising agency. It was written by Matthew Weiner and stars seven actors, most of whom won Emmy awards for their acting.

2. Breaking Bad (2008 - 2013)

Breaking Bad is an American neo-western crime drama produced and created by Vince Gilligan. This show aired five seasons from 2008-2013 on the the AMX network. It follows the story of an unassuming chemistry teacher Walter White as he slowly descends into the world of drugs and crime. The show has been acclaimed by both viewers and critics, garnering 16 prestigious Emmy awards over its five seasons.

3. The Simpsons (1989 - Present)

The Simpsons is an animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. It is the longest-running, animated television series and sitcom with 27 seasons and 615 episodes. The show follows the lives of the Simpson family and the town of Springfield in which they live. It consistently places amongst the top-rated shows on television and holds the record for the most Emmy Awards.

4. The Sopranos (1999 - 2007)

The Sopranos is an American crime drama television show that ran for six seasons from 1999-2007 on the HBO network. The show follows the life of a New Jersey Mob boss Tony Soprano and his journey to balance the demands of his family with the demands of his criminal organization. The show is regarded as one of the best television drams of all time, winning a total of 21 Emmy awards.

5. Game of Thrones (2011 - 2019)

Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series airing on HBO from 2011-2019. Created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, Game of Thrones follows the journey of various noble families in the fictional kingdom of Westeros as they fight for the Iron Throne. It received unprecedented success and critical acclaim, winning 12 Emmy awards and becoming the most watched HBO series ever.

6. Friends (1994 - 2004)

Friends is an American television sitcom that aired for ten seasons from 1994-2004 on NBC. It follows the journey of six friends in Manhattan who learn to navigate through love, loss, work and family in their late twenties and early thirties. Friends is one pf the most beloved television shows ever made, winning six Emmy awards and gaining international popularity.

7. The Office (2005 - 2013)

The Office is an American comic mockumentary-style sitcom aired on NBC for nine seasons fron 2005 to 2013. It followed the everyday lives of the workers of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company and portrayed their struggles with both workplace and personal issues. With its unique comedic style, The Office garnered 22 Emmy awards and became one of the most successful and long lasting TV shows.

8. Seinfeld (1989 - 1998)

Seinfeld is an American sitcom that aired for nine season from 1989 to 1998 on NBC. It followed the journey of stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his three friends George, Elaine, and Kramer as they navigate their lives in the city of New York. It is considered one of the most successful and critically acclaimed sitcoms ever made, winning 10 Emmy awards and gaining worldwide popularity.

9. The Vicar of Dibley (1994 - 2007)

The Vicar of Dibley is a British sitcom that aired on BBC One from 1994-2007. Written by Richard Curtis and Paul Mayhew-Archer, the show follows the journey of female vicar Geraldine Granger as she finds her place in the English village of Dibley. The showreceived 12 BAFTA award nominations and has been credited for sparking a debate about sexism in certain parts of the Church of England.

10. M*A*S*H (1972 - 1983)

M*A*S*H (Mobile Army Surgical Hospital) is an American war comedy-drama that aired for eleven seasons from 1972-1983 on CBS. It follows a team of doctors and support staff stationed at a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital in South Korea during the Korean War. This show was both critically acclaimed and popular, with it’s finale becoming the most watched movie or TV show episode in American television history.

These are all great TV shows that are remembered and timeless in their story telling brilliance and captivating aesthetics. From classic comedy sketches to more serious dramas, these shows will always remain a turning point in the history of television.