The Best New TV Shows of 2000
by MichaelWipf | created - 26 Jul 2022 | updated - 26 Jul 2022 | Public- Instant Watch Options
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1. Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Larry David stars as an over-the-top version of himself in this comedy series that shows how seemingly trivial details of day-to-day life can precipitate a catastrophic chain of events.
Stars: Larry David, Cheryl Hines, Jeff Garlin, Susie Essman
Votes: 147,682
2. Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family
A gifted young teen tries to survive life with his dimwitted, dysfunctional family.
Stars: Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, Justin Berfield, Erik Per Sullivan
Votes: 142,665
3. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Drama
A dramedy centering around the relationship between a thirtysomething single mother and her teen daughter living in Stars Hollow, Connecticut.
Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Keiko Agena, Scott Patterson
Votes: 148,264
4. Black Books (2000–2004)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
Bernard Black runs a book shop, though his customer service skills leave something to be desired. He hires Manny as an employee. Fran runs the shop next door. Between the three of them many adventures ensue.
Stars: Dylan Moran, Bill Bailey, Tamsin Greig, Paul Beech
Votes: 61,953
5. Coupling (2000–2004)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
Six best friends talk about all aspects of sex and relationships on their never-ending quest to find true love.
Stars: Jack Davenport, Gina Bellman, Sarah Alexander, Kate Isitt
Votes: 47,724
6. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In Las Vegas, a squad of forensic investigators are trained to solve crimes by meticulously examining the evidence. They employ advanced technology and their rationality to detect the perpetrators.
Stars: William Petersen, Laurence Fishburne, Ted Danson, George Eads
Votes: 89,176
7. Jackass (2000–2007)
TV-14 | 535 min | Action, Comedy, Reality-TV
The cast performs various crazy stunts for our amusement.
Stars: Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Chris Pontius, Dave England
Votes: 27,662
8. Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2000–2023)
TV-MA | 15 min | Animation, Comedy
The misadventures of a milkshake, an order of fries, a meatball, and their retired next door neighbor in the suburbs of New Jersey.
Stars: Dave Willis, Carey Means, Dana Snyder, Matt Maiellaro
Votes: 26,814
9. Survivor (2000– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Adventure, Game-Show, Reality-TV
A reality show where a group of contestants are stranded in a remote location with little more than the clothes on their back. The lone survivor of this contest takes home a million dollars.
Stars: Jeff Probst, Lillian Morris, Jon Dalton, Rob Mariano
Votes: 27,447
10. Yu-Gi-Oh! (I) (2000–2006)
TV-Y | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Yugi Moto solves an Ancient Egyptian Puzzle and brings forth a dark and powerful alter ego. Whenever he and his friends are threatened by evil in Duel Monster Card Game, this alter ego breaks out to save them.
Stars: Dan Green, Wayne Grayson, Amy Birnbaum, Gregory Abbey
Votes: 23,414
11. Jackie Chan Adventures (2000–2005)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Jackie Chan teams up with his 11-year-old niece, Jade, traveling the globe to locate a dozen magical talismans before the sinister Dark Hand does. Helping Jackie and Jade is Uncle, a cantankerous but wise antiquities expert.
Stars: Jackie Chan, James Sie, Stacie Chan, Sab Shimono
Votes: 21,532
12. Da Ali G Show (2000–2004)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Sacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat Sagdiyev and Brüno Gehard.
Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, T.N.T. Crew, Steve Ellington
Votes: 18,295
13. Happy Tree Friends (2000–2016)
TV-MA | 21 min | Animation, Comedy, Horror
A series of horrible sudden deaths keep happening to a group of creatures caused by themselves doing the most stupid things.
Stars: David Winn, Ellen Connell, Warren Graff, Kenn Navarro
Votes: 18,334
14. Inuyasha (2000– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A teenage girl periodically travels back in time to feudal Japan to help a young half-demon recover the shards of a jewel of great power.
Stars: Kappei Yamaguchi, Richard Ian Cox, Sarah Hauser, Darren Pleavin
Votes: 17,927
15. Even Stevens (2000–2003)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The Stevens family live in Sacramento, California, where the two younger children in the family, Ren and Louis, who have opposing personalities, often clash.
Stars: Shia LaBeouf, Christy Carlson Romano, A.J. Trauth, Nick Spano
Votes: 15,335
16. Clerks (2000–2001)
R | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The continuing adventures of clerks Dante and Randal, who try to make the best of their menial labor, with no help from Jay and Silent Bob.
Stars: Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith
Votes: 13,083
17. X-Men: Evolution (2000– )
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
This rendition of X-Men features Cyclops, Jean Grey, Rogue, Nightcrawler, Shadowcat and Spike as teenagers as they fight for a world that fears and hates them.
Stars: Scott McNeil, Meghan Black, Christopher Judge, Kirby Morrow
Votes: 13,319
18. Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law (2000–2007)
TV-MA | 15 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Third-rate superhero Harvey Birdman gets a new lease on life when he becomes a lawyer.
Stars: Gary Cole, Stephen Colbert, Thomas Michael Allen, John Michael Higgins
Votes: 12,140
19. Big Brother (II) (2000– )
TV-MA | 44 min | Reality-TV
Contestants must compete against each other for a chance to win $500,000 in a house wired with cameras and microphones, capturing their every move for a TV and Internet audience.
Stars: Julie Chen Moonves, Clayton Halsey, Phil Proctor, Nicole Franzel
Votes: 11,272
20. Sealab 2021 (2000–2005)
TV-14 | 11 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The drama of an oft-doomed aquatic colony and its personnel, who hate each other.
Stars: Harry Goz, Erik Estrada, Ellis Henican, Brett Butler
Votes: 8,350
21. Fighting Spirit (2000–2002)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
Ippo, a teenage boy with a pure heart and unrelenting determination, discovers a passion for boxing after veteran fighter Takamura saves him from bullies.
Stars: Rikiya Koyama, Kôhei Kiyasu, Steve Staley, Richard Epcar
Votes: 9,783
22. Dora the Explorer (2000–2019)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Along with her friend Monkey Boots, Dora goes on adventures.
Stars: Fatima Ptacek, Regan Mizrahi, Alexandria Suarez, Caitlin Sanchez
Votes: 7,844
23. Wonder Showzen (2005–2007)
TV-MA | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
An all-cynical, all-evil absurdist variety show that parodies the classic educational PBS shows of the 1970s, made up of old cartoons and educational films, children, and puppets from one's worst nightmares.
Stars: Vernon Chatman, John Lee, Alyson Levy, Evan Seligman
Votes: 4,881
24. 7 Numara (2000–2003)
45 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A couple with no kids, four city girls and three country boys, all under the same roof: arguing, fighting and sometimes understanding they are not that much different.
Stars: Emin Olcay, Engin Yüksel, Nuray Uslu, Engin Hepileri
Votes: 5,029
25. Kaun Banega Crorepati? (2000– )
60 min | Game-Show
An Indian version of the popular quiz show, "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" Contestants start off with easy questions, but as they move forward the questions get more and more challenging.... See full summary »
Stars: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Kapil Sharma
Votes: 4,280
26. Unit One (2000–2004)
75 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A mobile task force is dispatched across Denmark to help local police solve tough cases.
Stars: Charlotte Fich, Mads Mikkelsen, Lars Brygmann, Waage Sandø
Votes: 4,124
27. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (II) (2000–2004)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Yu-Gi-Oh! follows the adventures of high school student Yugi, who has a magical secret that comes to life when he plays his favorite card game: 'Duel Monsters.
Stars: Dan Green, Amy Birnbaum, Wayne Grayson, Eric Stuart
Votes: 3,694
28. The Weekenders (2000–2004)
TV-Y7 | 15 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The humorous Friday through Sunday misadventures of four best friends.
Stars: Kath Soucie, Grey Griffin, Jason Marsden, Phil LaMarr
Votes: 2,855
29. Al-Zeer Salem (2000–2001)
TV-MA | Action, Biography, Drama
Its events on Zeer Salem, which sparked the forty years war about the killing of his brother.
Stars: Salloom Haddad, Abed Fahed, Farah Bsieso, Samer al Masri
Votes: 3,063
30. Office Office (2000– )
Comedy
The show follows the comedy of a man struggling to get his work done in corrupt offices.
Stars: Pankaj Kapur, Deven Bhojani, Sanjay Mishra, Manoj Pahwa
Votes: 2,482
31. I Love You - You Love Me (2000–2002)
25 min | Comedy
A comedy following a Greek couple and their silly antics.
Stars: Dimitra Papadopoulou, Thodoris Atheridis, Manos Tsotras, Vassiliki Deliou
Votes: 2,257
32. Ghost Stories (2000–2001)
TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
A group of school kids and a possessed cat fight ghosts in their neighborhood.
Stars: Takako Honda, Kurumi Mamiya, Tomoko Kawakami, Makoto Tsumura
Votes: 2,695
33. Paths of Glory (1957)
Approved | 88 min | Drama, War
After a failed attack on a German position, a general orders three soldiers, chosen at random, court-martialed for cowardice and their commanding officer must defend them.
Director: Stanley Kubrick | Stars: Kirk Douglas, Ralph Meeker, Adolphe Menjou, George Macready
Votes: 212,457
34. In de Gloria (2000–2002)
30 min | Comedy
Tired of human intrest shows? These people are. "In de Gloria" looks like one of the shows where ordinary people are presented like freaks just to get a cheap laugh. The show doesn't mock ... See full summary »
Stars: Sien Eggers, Frank Focketyn, An Miller, Wim Opbrouck
Votes: 1,740
35. Higher Ground (2000)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
Former Wall Street mogul Peter Scarbrow becomes headmaster of Mount Horizon, a progressive school for teens at risk, high in the mountains of the Northwestern United States.
Stars: Joe Lando, Hayden Christensen, A.J. Cook, Kandyse McClure
Votes: 1,621
36. Raid (2000)
TV-14 | 504 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A police official is assassinated by a sniper through a glass window, this action and its sub sequential investigation introduces us a slew of interesting characters and gets the whole story rolling.
Stars: Kai Lehtinen, Oiva Lohtander, Pekka Huotari, Kirsti Valve
Votes: 1,473
37. CardCaptors (I) (2000–2003)
TV-Y7 | 20 min | Animation, Action, Drama
CardCaptors is the North American version of the Japanese anime Card Captor Sakura.
Stars: Carly McKillip, Matt Hill, Rhys Huber, Maggie Blue O'Hara
Votes: 1,304
38. FreakyLinks (2000–2001)
TV-14 | 60 min | Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi
A take-off on "The Blair Witch Project," in which a guy finds out that his supposedly dead brother isn't dead after all when he sees him on the Internet. It's all about his spooky adventures in finding the truth.
Stars: Ethan Embry, Lisa Sheridan, Karim Prince, Lizette Carrion
Votes: 963
39. A History of Britain (2000–2002)
60 min | Documentary, History
A comprehensive historical survey of the British Isles.
Stars: Simon Schama, Michael Kitchen, Samuel West, Lindsay Duncan
Votes: 945
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