This is a list of American television series whose production was impacted by the

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Production suspended, postponed and/or modified

These tables include series that adopted remotely-filmed and home-based productions for one or more episodes, or resumed studio-based production with additional safety protocols, such as reduced staff, lack of studio audience, alternate locations, and/or visible

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Unscripted

Scripted

Talk shows

Sports entertainment

Animated

Seasons ended prematurely

Unscripted and talk shows

Scripted

New thematic programming produced in the wake of the pandemic

This includes series that are set during the pandemic, or are otherwise designed around remote/at-home production.

Series cancelled due to factors brought upon by the pandemic

References

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