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Language and Characterisation in Television Series: A corpus-informed approach to the construction of social identity in the media
Monika Bednarek
[Studies in Corpus Linguistics 106] 2023
► pp. 211–219

List of TV series (and movies)

30 Rock (2006–2013)
Fey, T. (Creator, Executive producer). 2006–2013. 30 Rock. Produced by Broadway Video, Little Stranger, Inc., & Universal Television.Google Scholar
3rd Rock from the Sun (1996–2001)
Turner, B. & Turner, T. (Creators, Executive producers). 1996–2001. 3rd Rock from the Sun. Produced by The Carsey-Werner Company.Google Scholar
8MMM Aboriginal Radio (2015)
Morton-Thomas, T. (Creator, Writer, Producer), Cadden, A., Clements, R. (Creators, Producers), & Dare, S. (Creator, Writer). 2015. 8MMM Aboriginal Radio. Produced by Brindle Films & Princess Pictures.Google Scholar
A Chance Affair (2017)
Oliver, S. (Creator, Writer). 2017. A Chance Affair. Produced by M. Heath & Noble Savage Pictures.Google Scholar
All My Friends Are Racist (2021)
Mailangi, E. (Creator, Writer). 2021. All My Friends Are Racist. Produced by K. Bedford, D. Glover, L. Munoz, N. Mayfield, T. Robertson, L. Purcell, & Maximo Entertainment.Google Scholar
Ally McBeal (1997–2002)
Kelley, D. E. (Creator, Executive producer). 1997–2002. Ally McBeal. Produced by David E. Kelley Productions & 20th Century Fox Television.Google Scholar
And Just Like That… (2021–present)
King, M. P. (Creator, Executive producer) & Star, D. (Original creator). 2021–present. And Just Like That… Produced by Michael Patrick King Productions, Pretty Matches Productions, & Rialto Films.Google Scholar
Aussie Rangers (2017)
Walley, S. (Producer, Writer) & Kelly, M. (Producer). 2017. Aussie Rangers. Produced by Factor 30 Films.Google Scholar
Baby Daddy (2012–2017)
Berendsen, D. (Creator, Executive producer). 2012–2017. Baby Daddy. Produced by Don’t Borrow Trouble.Google Scholar
The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Lorre, C. & Prady, B. (Creators, Executive producers). 2007–2019. The Big Bang Theory. Produced by Chuck Lorre Productions & Warner Bros. Television.Google Scholar
The Big C (2010–2013)
Hunt, D. (Creator, Executive producer). 2010–2013. The Big C. Produced by Perkins Street Productions, Farm Kid Films, Original Film, Sony Pictures Television, & Showtime Networks.Google Scholar
Black Comedy (2014–2020)
O’Toole, M. & Shelpher, K. (Producers). 2014–2020. Black Comedy. Produced by Scarlett Pictures.Google Scholar
Bones (2005–2017)
Hart, H. (Creator, Executive producer). 2005–2017. Bones. Produced by Josephson Entertainment, Far Field Productions, & 20th Century Fox Television.Google Scholar
Boyz n the Hood (1991)
Singleton, J. (Director, Writer). 1991. Boyz n the Hood. Produced by S. Nicolaides. Inglewood, CA: Columbia Pictures.Google Scholar
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Gilligan, V. (Creator, Executive producer). 2008–2013. Breaking Bad. Produced by High Bridge Entertainment, Gran Via Productions, & Sony Pictures Television.Google Scholar
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)
Goor, D. & Schur, M. (Creators, Executive producers). 2013–2021. Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Produced by Fremulon, Dr. Goor Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment, & Universal Television.Google Scholar
bro’Town (2004–2009)
Mitchel, E. (Creator, Director) & Naked Samoans (Creator). 2004–2009. bro’Town. Produced by Firehorse Films, NZ on Air, DQ Entertainment, & Toon City Animation.Google Scholar
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1999–2003)
Whedon, J. (Creator, Executive producer). 1999–2003. Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Produced by Mutant Enemy Productions, Sandollar Television, Kuzui Enterprises, & 20th Century Fox Television.Google Scholar
Castle (2009–2016)
Marlowe, A. W. (Creator, Executive producer). 2009–2016. Castle. Produced by ABC Studios, Beacon Pictures, The Barry Schindel Company (Season 1), Experimental Pictures (Seasons 2–5), & Milmar Pictures (Seasons 6–7).Google Scholar
Cleverman (2016–2017)
Griffen, R. (Creator). 2016–2017. Cleverman. Produced by Goalpost Pictures, Pukeko Pictures, Red Arrow International, Sundance Studios, & ABC TV.Google Scholar
Days of Our Lives (1965–present)
Corday, T. & Corday, B. (Creators). 1965–present. Days of Our Lives. Produced by Corday Productions, Screen Gems (1965–1974), Columbia Pictures Television (1974–2001), Columbia TriStar Domestic Television (2001–2002), & Sony Pictures Television (2002–present).Google Scholar
Dexter (2006–2013)
Manos, J., Jr. (Creator). 2006–2013. Dexter. Produced by The Colleton Company, John Goldwyn Productions, Clyde Phillips Productions (Seasons 2–5), 801 Productions (Season 6), & Devilina Productions (Seasons 7–8).Google Scholar
Dexter: New Blood (2021–2022)
Phillips, C. (Creator, Executive producer). 2021–2022. Dexter: New Blood. Clyde Phillips Productions, John Goldwyn Production, The Colleton Company, & Showtime Networks.Google Scholar
Dollhouse (2009–2010)
Whedon, J. (Creator, Executive producer). 2009–2010. Dollhouse. Produced by Mutant Enemy Productions & 20th Century Fox Television.Google Scholar
Eastbound & Down (2009–2013)
Best, B., Hill, J., & McBride, D. (Creators, Executive producers). 2009–2013. Eastbound & Down. Produced by Gary Sanchez Productions, Rough House Pictures, & Enemy MIGs ProductionsGoogle Scholar
Enlightened (2011–2013)
White, M. & Dern, L. (Creators, Executive producers). 2011–2013. Enlightened. Produced by Rip Cord Productions.Google Scholar
Entourage (2004–2011)
Ellin, D. (Creator, Executive producer). 2004–2011. Entourage. Produced by Leverage Entertainment, Closest to the Hole Productions, & Fly the Coop Entertainment (Season 8).Google Scholar
Father Ted (1995–1998)
Linehan, G. & Mathews, A. (Creators, Writers). 1995–1998. Father Ted. Produced by Hat Trick Productions.Google Scholar
Full House (1987–1995)
Franklin, J. (Creator, Executive producer). 1987–1995. Full House. Produced by Jeff Franklin Productions, Miller-Boyett Productions, Lorimar-Telepictures (Season 1), Lorimar Television (Seasons 2–6), & Warner Bros. Television (Seasons 7–8).Google Scholar
Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Sherman-Palladino, A. (Creator, Executive producer). 2000–2007. Gilmore Girls. Produced by Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions, Hofflund/Polone, & Warner Bros. Television.Google Scholar
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (2016)
Sherman-Palladino, A. (Creator, Executive producer, Writer, Director). 2016. Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. Produced by Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions & Warner Bros. Television.Google Scholar
The Gods of Wheat Street (2014)
Bell, J. (Creator, Writer). 2014. The Gods of Wheat Street. Produced by Every Cloud Productions.Google Scholar
The Golden Girls (1995–1998)
Harris, S. (Creator, Executive producer). 1995–1998. The Golden Girls. Produced by Witt/Thomas/Harris Productions & Touchstone Television.Google Scholar
Goldstone (2016)
Sen, I. (Director, Writer). 2016. Goldstone. Produced by D. Jowsey & G. Simpkin. Middleton, QLD: Bunya Productions.Google Scholar
The Handmaid’s Tale (2017–present)
Miller, B. (Creator, Executive producer). 2017–present. The Handmaid’s Tale. Produced by Daniel Wilson Productions, Inc., The Littlefield Company, White Oak Pictures, & MGM Television.Google Scholar
House (2004–2012)
Shore, D. (Creator, Executive producer). 2004–2012. House. Produced by Heel and Toe Films Shore Z Productions, Bad Hat Harry Productions, NBC Universal Television Studio (Seasons 1–4), Universal Media Studios (Seasons 4–8), & Universal Television (Season 8).Google Scholar
House of Cards (2013–2018)
Willimon, B. (Creator, Executive producer). 2013–2018. House of Cards. Produced by MRC, Trigger Street Productions, Wade/Thomas Productions, & Knight Takes King Productions.Google Scholar
Human Target (2010–2011)
Steinberg, J. E. (Creator, Executive producer). 2010–2011. Human Target. Produced by Wonderland Sound and Vision, DC Entertainment, & Warner Bros. Television.Google Scholar
Jane the Virgin (2014–2019)
Urman, J. S. (Creator, Executive producer). 2014–2019. Jane the Virgin. Produced by Poppy Productions, RCTV International, Electus, Warner Bros. Television, & CBS Television Studios.Google Scholar
Jericho (2004–2008)
Chbosky, S. (Creator, Executive producer), Schaer, J., & Steinberg, J. E. (Creators). 2004–2008. Jericho. Produced by CBS Paramount Network Television, Junction Entertainment, & Fixed Mark Productions.Google Scholar
KGB (2019)
Riches, L. & Riches, D. (Creators, Writers, Directors). 2019. KGB. Produced by T. Laffar, L. Elliott, & Mad Kids Pty Ltd.Google Scholar
Kiki and Kitty (2017)
Lui, N. (Creator, Writer). 2017. Kiki and Kitty. Produced by K. Martin & Porchlight Films.Google Scholar
The L-Word (2004–2009)
Chaiken, I. (Creator, Executive producer), Abbot, M., & Greenberg, K. (Creators). 2004–2009. The L-Word. Produced by Anonymous Content, Dufferin Gate Productions, Coast Mountain Films, Posse, Showtime Networks, & MGM Television.Google Scholar
Little Britain (2003–2007)
Walliams, D. & Lucas, M. (Creators, Writers). 2003–2007. Little Britain. Produced by the BBC.Google Scholar
Little J & Big Cuz (2017–present)
Lander, N. (Producer). 2017–present. Little J & Big Cuz. Produced by Ned Lander Media.Google Scholar
Lost (2004–2010)
Lieber, J. (Creator), Abrams, J. J., & Lindelof, D. (Creators, Executive producers). 2004–2010. Lost. Produced by Bad Robot Productions, Touchstone Television (Season 1–3), & ABC Studios (Season 4–6).Google Scholar
The Middle (2009–2018)
Heisler, E. & Heline, D. (Creators, Executive producers). 2009–2018. The Middle. Produced by Blackie and Blondie Productions & Warner Bros. Television Studios.Google Scholar
Mike & Molly (2010–2016)
Roberts, M. (Creator, Executive producer). 2010–2016. Mike & Molly. Produced by Chuck Lorre Productions & Warner Bros. Television.Google Scholar
Molly and Cara (2019)
Higgs, A. (Executive producer) & Jolakoska, E. (Producer). 2019. Molly and Cara. Produced by Oui Disco Films.Google Scholar
Mrs Brown’s Boys (2011–present)
O’Carroll, B. (Creator, Writer, Executive producer). 2011–present. Mrs Brown’s Boys. Produced by BBC Studios Comedy Productions, BBC Scotland, & BOC-PIX.Google Scholar
My Name is Earl (2005–2009)
Garcia, G. (Creator, Executive producer). 2005–2009. My Name is Earl. Produced by Amigos de Garcia Productions & 20th Century Fox Television.Google Scholar
Mystery Road (2018–2020)
Sen, I. & Riley, S. (Executive producers). 2018–2020. Mystery Road. Produced by Bunya Productions Pty Ltd.Google Scholar
NCIS (2003–present)
Bellisario, D. P. (Creator, Executive producer) & McGill, D. (Creator). 2003–present. NCIS. Produced by Belisarius Productions, Paramount Network Television (Seasons 1–3), CBS Paramount Network Television (Seasons 4–6), CBS Television Studios (Seasons 7–17), & CBS Studios (Season 18–present).Google Scholar
The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006–2010)
Lizer, K. (Creator, Executive producer). 2006–2010. The New Adventures of Old Christine. Produced by Kari’s Logo Here & Warner Bros. Television.Google Scholar
No Country for Old Men (2007)
Coen, J. & Coen, E. (Directors, Writers, Producers). 2007. No Country for Old Men. US/Mexico: Scott Rudin Productions; Mike Zoss Productions.Google Scholar
Northern Exposure (1990–1995)
Brand, J. & Falsey, J. (Creators). 1990–1995. Northern Exposure. Produced by Universal Television, Cine-Nevada Productions (Season 1), Falahey/Austin Street Productions (Seasons 1–3), Finnegan-Pinchuk Productions (Seasons 2–6), & Brand/Falsey Productions (Seasons 4–6).Google Scholar
Nurse Jackie (2009–2015)
Brixius, L., Wallem, L., & Dunsky, E. (Creators). 2009–2015. Nurse Jackie. Produced by Caryn Mandabach Productions, Jackson Group Entertainment, Madison Grain Elevator, Lionsgate Television, & De Long Lumber Company.Google Scholar
Orange is the New Black (2013–2019)
Kohan, J. (Creator, Executive producer). 2013–2019. Orange is the New Black. Produced by Tilted Productions & Lionsgate Television.Google Scholar
Orphan Black (2013–2017)
Manson, G. & Fawcett, J. (Creators, Executive producers). 2013–2017. Orphan Black. Produced by Temple Street Productions, BBC America, & Bell Media.Google Scholar
Parenthood (2010–2015)
Katims, J. (Creator, Executive producer). 2010–2015. Parenthood. Produced by True Jack Productions, Imagine Television, Open 4 Business Productions, Universal Media Studios (Seasons 1–3), & Universal Television (Seasons 3–6).Google Scholar
Pennies from Heaven (1978)
Potter, D. (Writer) & Haggard, P. (Director). 1978. Pennies from Heaven. Produced by BBC Television.Google Scholar
Prison Break (2005–2017)
Scheuring, P. (Creator, Executive producer). 2005–2017. Prison Break. Produced by Rat Entertainment (Pilot), 20th Century Fox Television, Original Film, Adelstein/Parouse Productions (Seasons 1–4), Dawn Olmstead Productions (Season 5), Adelstein Productions (Season 5), & One Light Road Productions (Season 5).Google Scholar
Pushing Daisies (2007–2009)
Fuller, B. (Creator, Executive producer). 2007–2009. Pushing Daisies. Produced by The Jinks/Cohen Company, Living Dead Guy Productions, & Warner Bros. Television.Google Scholar
Redfern Now (2012–2013)
Dale, D. & Dear, M. (Producers). 2012–2013. Redfern Now. Produced by Blackfella Films.Google Scholar
Redfern Now: Promise Me (2015)
Perkins, R. (Director) & McGregor, S. (Writer). 2015. Redfern Now: Promise Me. Australia: Blackfella Films.Google Scholar
Reservation Dogs (2021–present)
Harjo, S. & Waititi, T. (Creators, Executive producers). 2021–present. Reservation Dogs. Produced by FXP, Piki Films, & Film Rites.Google Scholar
Robbie Hood (2019)
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Samson & Delilah (2009)
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The Sapphires (2012)
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Saving Grace (2007–2010)
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Scent of a Woman (1992)
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The Secret Daughter (2016–2017)
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Sex and the City (1998–2004)
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Shameless (2004–2013)
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Sherlock (2010–2017)
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The Shield (2002–2008)
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Snakes on a Plane (2006)
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The Sopranos (1999–2007)
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Southland (2009–2013)
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Star Trek (1966–1969)
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Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001)
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Total Control (2019–2021)
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Tru Calling (2003–2005)
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True Blood (2008–2014)
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Twin Peaks (1990–2017)
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Veep (2012–2019)
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The Warriors (2017)
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The West Wing (1999–2006)
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Will & Grace (1998–2020)
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The Wire (2002–2008)
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Workaholics (2011–2017)
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Wrong Kind of Black (2018)
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The X-Files (1993–2018)
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The Young Pope (2016)
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