5 of the Most Influential TV Shows of the 2000's

Friends is an iconic American sitcom, which aired from 1994-2004. The show had 10 seasons, and followed six friends as they navigated life, love, and careers in Manhattan. This show was known for its memorable characters and lighthearted themes that made it a huge hit in the early 2000s.

Lizzie McGuire is a nostalgic 2001-2004 Disney Channel sitcom that follows the life of the main character, Lizzie McGuire, through middle school friendships and rivalries. This show is famous for its lighthearted front, while still going into deep themes in friendship, family, and social hurdles.

Greys Anatomy is a long-running medical drama that premiered in 2005. The show follows Meredith Grey and her colleagues at the start of their surgical internship, and through their whole medical career. It navigates themes of friendship and love throughout its well known dramatic finales, memorable music, and overall significant cultural impact.

Gilmore Girls is a fan favorite dramedy that aired from 2000-2007. This show is centered on Lorelai Gilmore and her daughter Rory as they go through life and as Rory navigates high school and college. This show is loved for its cozy setting in the fictional town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, and how it highlights the amazing mother-daughter relationship that Rory and Lorelai share.

Lost is a TV series that aired from 2004-2010 and was about the survivors of a plane crash on a mysterious, possibly deserted island, which combines drama and sci-fi as it follows the survivors struggle to stay alive. This show uses flashbacks to reveal characters connected pasts to one another, and goes into philosophical themes about fate and purpose. This show was known for its complex and mysterious plot.