Set in a post-apocalyptic Seattle, this successful series ran for two seasons and served to kickstart Alba’s career.
This comedy-drama series was first broadcast on The WB in October 2000. It ran for seven seasons, with the final season airing on The CW in May 2007.
The initial success of 'Gilmore Girls' led to its revival in the Netflix miniseries 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.'
The show was canceled in 2008, but the girls reunited in October 2019 on Ross' current show, 'Black-ish.'
The first episode of this series was aired on UPN in September 2000 and starred Tracee Ellis Ross, Golden Brooks, Persia White, and Jill Marie Jones.
The first series in the world-renowned CSI franchise, 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' was first aired on CBS in October 2000.
Following the lives of contestants living in isolation and under constant surveillance, the show gained instant momentum and is still going strong today.
This world-famous reality TV show premiered on CBS in July 2000.
The 'Jack***' franchise grew nonetheless, and now includes four feature films.
This reality comedy series was first aired on MTV in October 2000. Featuring stunts and pranks that were often dangerous, the show was canceled in 2002.
After eleven series on Channel 4, the show ended in September 2010. It then moved to Channel 5 in 2011, where it aired until November 2018.
Starring a young Jessica Alba, this cyberpunk series first aired on Fox in October 2000.
This hit comedy starring Larry David debuted on HBO in October 2000.
Twenty years later, the series is still going strong (albeit with a six-year interlude), and season 10 is set to premiere on January 19.
This sitcom was first broadcast on Fox in January 2000, and ran until May 2006.
This drama series debuted on Showtime in June 2000 and ran for four seasons.
In 2019, it was announced that the series will make a return in 2020.
The series is often recognized as the first on US primetime television to feature a predominantly African-American cast.
The series ran for six seasons, and had the distinction of being the "highest-rated original drama on basic cable in 2001."
Another MTV reality series, 'Making the Band' premiered on ABC in March 2000. Bringing together musical acts such as O-Town, Da Band, and Danity Kane, all 12 seasons of the series were overseen by Diddy.
The brainchild of Whoopi Goldberg and Tammy Ader, this medical drama was first aired on the Lifetime network in July 2000.
Often heralded as the pioneer of American reality TV, this hugely popular series premiered on CBS in May 2000.
The 40th season is scheduled to premiere in February 2020, which is a tribute to the show’s popularity and place in the reality TV landscape.
This British quiz show was first broadcast in August 2000 and was presented by Anne Robinson.
The series ran until September 2015, and its success led to a number of spin-offs, including 'CSI: Miami' and 'CSI: New York.'
The family favorite starred Frankie Muniz, Jane Kaczmarek, and Bryan Cranston, who later went on to star as Walter White in the hit series 'Breaking Bad.'
The British version of 'Big Brother' debuted on Channel 4 in July 2000.
With the turn of the decade, we look forward to celebrating the 20th anniversary of a number of beloved TV shows. The year 2000 brought the premiere of countless shows across the globe, some of which aired for one season only, and some of which still grace our screens today. Check out this gallery to see the hit TV shows that turn 20 this year.
Iconic TV shows that turn 20 in 2020
Browse the hit television series that turn 20 this year
TV Anniversary
With the turn of the decade, we look forward to celebrating the 20th anniversary of a number of beloved TV shows. The year 2000 brought the premiere of countless shows across the globe, some of which aired for one season only, and some of which still grace our screens today. Check out this gallery to see the hit TV shows that turn 20 this year.