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

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.”

Insider's list included everything from throwback shows (like the original Hawaii Five-0, airing for 12 seasons from 1968 to 1980, with a revival in 2010) to current favorites (like The Walking Dead, based in Georgia).

So, which TV show is the most famous one that takes place in Nebraska?

The Young Riders.

The show ran for three seasons, ending in 1992. Here’s what Insider said about it:

The Young Riders is a fictionalized account of the Pony Express riders of the 1800s. The Nebraska-based series was the beginning of Josh Brolin and Stephen Baldwin's acting careers.”

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