How to quickly learn the language and adapt to the USA in emigration? One way is to watch TV shows. This will help you immerse yourself in local and world news, learn to understand American humor, and improve your English.
We've gathered the best US shows that will help you not only have fun, but also improve your English.
Popular TV shows of 2025: top 15
So, 15 popular American TV shows to watch after work:
- The Daily Show - news from Jon Stewartdiscussed with American humor. Airs Monday through Friday on Comedy Central;
- Last Week Tonight - a weekly news program with John Oliverwith an entertaining pitch. It airs every week on HBO;
- Jimmy Kimmel Live (JKL) - an hour-long entertainment program for midnighters on ABC. It airs Monday through Friday around midnight. The program has an interesting part where guest stars read unpleasant comments about themselves from social networks.
- The Tonight Show - has been on NBC since 1954 and is considered the oldest talk show in the world! The show can be watched on weekdays around midnight. The specialty of the program is that guests are dressed in funny costumes and invited to take part in pranks;
- The Late Show - late-night TV show with a host by Stephen Colbert. It airs on CBS from Monday through Friday. The guests of the studio with the host discuss political news, jokes and in a satirical manner.
- The Price is Right - the longest-running game show since 1956. It airs on CBS on weekdays. Contestants play a game of guess the prices of items they are shown. Over the years, it has become so popular nationally that it is even mentioned in several American movies. In early January 2025, filming was suspended due to the Los Angeles fires, but new episodes can be seen today.
- Let's Make a Deal (LMAD) - the best American show for learning English. It airs weekdays on CBS, but you can find recordings online. Unlike other game shows, the contestants are audience members from the audience. They try to win a prize without knowing what the host has prepared. Became immensely popular because of the audience's epathetic costumes.
- Wheel of Fortune - another TV game show that dates back to 1952! It airs on CBS. Participants spin a drum and win prizes. Russians are familiar with the Russian equivalent of this show, Field of Miracles, which has been on since 1990.
- Jeopardy! - a popular quiz show with questions and answers. It has been airing on NBC since 1962. In January 2025, production was also suspended due to the Los Angeles fires, but new episodes are available today.
- Hot Bench - if you like to try cases with defendants, defense attorneys and jurors, this is the show for you. It airs weekdays on CBS. Guaranteed to enrich your vocabulary with English legal terms.
- The Bachelor - If you like reality TV shows in the USA, then you should definitely watch The Bachelor, the iconic romantic program where a man chooses a bride from several contestants. It has been on ABC since 2002.
- America's Got Talent (AGT) - America's favorite talent show, airs on NBC in the summer. Contestants showcase their creative acts in various fields to win the top cash prize.
- American Pickers - is a weekly television show that airs on the History Channel on Wednesdays. Unlike other shows, the hosts do not sit in the studio, but travel around the country in search of valuable antiques.
- American Idol - the iconic musical show for up-and-coming artists. It airs in seasons on the FOX channel.
- America's Funniest Home Videos - a funny TV program with funny video episodes sent in by viewers. The Russian equivalent is "Self-Director". It is aired on ABC and is currently in its 35th season.
What else is useful to read about the USA in our blog: a selection of movies about life in the U.S. will allow you to learn more about the life of ordinary Americans, the list of best stores and Russian stores in the U.S., as well as work options for a foreigner with no knowledge of English.
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