When we think of New York City, we think of taxi cabs, sure, but we also think of shows like Friends, Seinfeld, 30 Rock, and Sex and the City.
It takes more than just a few establishing shots to make a city truly come alive on television; it takes time, effort, and a determination to make the setting as much a part of the story as the human characters. Some of the most memorable TV shows in recent history were defined by their cities in a huge way. A good way to tell how big a role a given city plays in a TV series is to imagine the story taking place somewhere else; if the move seems impossible or even just weird, or if it would fundamentally change the nature of the stories, chances are the show is one that was totally married to its location.
Here are some TV shows set in various cities in the U.S. and U.K. Can you identify the main cities where these TV series took place?
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Only TV Nerd Can Name Cities Where TV Shows Took Place Quiz Questions
In which city does 'The Golden Girls' take place?
Charlotte, North Carolina
Denver, Colorado
Miami, Florida
Los Angeles, California
In which city does 'Sex and the City' take place?
Dallas, Texas
Chicago, Illinois
New York City, New York
San Francisco, California
In which city does 'ER' take place?
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Portland, Oregon
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Chicago, Illinois
In which city does 'Breaking Bad' take place?
Columbus, Ohio
Albuquerque, New Mexico
San Antonio, Texas
Las Vega, Nevada
In which city does 'The X-Files' take place?
San Jose, California
Phoenix, Arizona
Washington, D.C.
Houston, Texas
In which city does 'Grey's Anatomy' take place?
San Francisco, California
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Boston, Massachusetts
Seattle, Washington
In which city does 'Home Improvement' take place?
Detroit, Michigan
Memphis, Tennessee
Cleveland, Ohio
Baltimore, Maryland
In which city does 'Dexter' take place?
San Francisco, California
Seattle, Washington
New York City, New York
Miami, Florida
In which city does 'The Sopranos' take place?
Boston, Massachusetts
Newark, New Jersey
Portland, Oregon
Nashville, Tennessee
In which city does 'Seinfeld' take place?
Chicago, Illinois
New York City, New York
San Antonio, Texas
Los Angeles, California
In which city does 'Cheers' take place?
Boston, Massachusetts
Kansas City, Missouri
San Jose, California
Denver, Colorado
In which city does 'The Walking Dead' start from?
Detroit, Michigan
Miami, Florida
Atlanta, Georgia
Dallas, Texas
In which city does 'Peaky Blinders' take place?
Birmingham, England
London, England
Edinburgh, Scotland
Manchester, England
In which city does 'Orange Is the New Black' take place?
Salt Lake City, Utah
Danbury, Connecticut
Cleveland, Ohio
Colorado Springs, Colorado
In which city does 'The Wire' take place?
Charleston, South Carolina
Phoenix, Arizona
Baltimore, Maryland
Portland, Oregon
2 Comments
9 / 15 – 60% There were a fair few shows I`ve never seen.
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