Can You Guess The Most Famous TV Show That Takes Place In Illinois?

By Kelly Fisher

August 18, 2021

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When it comes to binge watching, it’s easy to have something next in the queue after finishing your current series — but some shows hit closer to home than others.

There’s at least one iconic TV show set in every state in the U.S., and Insider took the liberty of highlighting the most famous TV show in each one. Here’s how its team got to work:

“We looked at how many awards any given show has won or was nominated for using IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes, as well as its cultural impact in today's world to determine the most famous TV show in every state.”

There are tons of movies and TV shows filmed in Chicago — but which one is the most famous show set in Illinois?

Roseanne.

The show first premiered in 1998 and ended in 1997, with a revival in 2018. Here’s what Insider said about it:

Roseanne revolves around the working-class Conners family in Illinois. The stars of the show, Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, and Laurie Metcalf, received four Emmy wins and two Golden Globes during its initial run. The series was named one of TV Guide's Top 50 Shows of All Time.
In 2018, Roseanne returned to TV. The premiere delivered massive ratings, which resulted in an early renewal for an 11th season. However, after Barr was fired in May 2018, the show rebranded as The Conners. Its third season is currently airing in 2021.”

See the rest of the famous TV shows on Insider's list here.

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