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Elizabeth Meriwether at the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton on January 10, 2023, Amy Sherman-Palladino arrives for the 72nd Annual Directors Guild Of America Awards at The Ritz Carlton

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Blanche, Sophia and Dorothy laugh in "The Golden Girls"

The Golden Girls is just one example of a highly entertaining TV program that was created by a woman.

Shonda Rhimes attends the "Bridgerton" Series 2 World Premiere at Tate Modern on March 22, 2022 in London, England

Mindy Kaling attends the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 13th Governors Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on November 19, 2022 in Los Angeles, California

Issa Rae arrives to the 54th Annual NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 25, 2023 in Pasadena, California

[Issa](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/issa-rae) co-created _Insecure_ with Larry Wilmore, and she additionally starred in the show.

_**Insecure**_

Do you recall which hit show was co-created by Issa Rae?

Elizabeth Meriwether at the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton on January 10, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California

Elizabeth created [_New Girl_](https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/jarettwieselman/how-new-girl-lost-its-way-and-found-itself-again-in-season-4), the fan-favorite sitcom starring Zooey Deschanel, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, and Lamorne Morris.

_**New Girl**_

What series is a creation by Elizabeth Meriwether?

Shonda Rhimes attends the 74th Primetime Emmys at Microsoft Theater on September 12, 2022 in Los Angeles, California

[Shonda](https://movieweb.com/shonda-rhimes-shows/) is the creator of _Grey's Anatomy_.

_**Grey's Anatomy**_

Shonda Rhimes has created several TV shows, such as...

Writer/producer Susan Harris arrives to the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' Hall of Fame Committe's 20th Annual Induction Gala on January 20, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California

[Susan](https://www.emmys.com/bios/susan-harris) has created several shows, with her most famous one being _The Golden Girls_.

_**The Golden Girls**_

What series did Susan Harris create?

Writer Sarah Lampert poses for a picture during the 2020 and 2021 BAFTA Breakthrough Portraits on November 12, 2021 in New York City

Sarah is [_Ginny & Georgia_](https://www.buzzfeed.com/kellymartinez/ginny-and-georgia-behind-the-scenes-photos-that-prove)'s creator.

_**Ginny & Georgia**_

Which of these is a series by Sarah Lampert?

Quinta Brunson attends the 2023 Writers Guild of America Awards at the Fairmont Century Plaza on March 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California

Quinta created and stars in _[Abbott Elementary](https://www.buzzfeed.com/joshrodgers/abbott-elementary-exposes-real-school-issues),_ and she [won an Emmy](https://www.buzzfeed.com/jenniferabidor/abbott-elementary-cast-on-first-red-carpet-vs-emmy-awards) for her writing on the show in 2022.

_**Abbott Elementary**_

Let's see if you know which acclaimed TV program was created by Quinta Brunson.

US comedian Liz Feldman arrives for the season three premiere of Netflix's "Dead To Me," at the Tudum Screening Room in Los Angeles, California, on November 15, 2022

Liz is the creator of [_Dead to Me_](https://www.buzzfeed.com/noradominick/dead-to-me-behind-the-scenes-facts-liz-feldman-interview).

_**Dead to Me**_

Liz Feldman created...

Mindy Kaling attends the 2023 Producers Guild Awards at The Beverly Hilton on February 25, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California

Mindy [created](https://movieweb.com/mindy-kaling-tv-shows-creator/#never-have-i-ever) and took on the titular part in _The Mindy Project_.

_**The Mindy Project**_

Which of these TV shows did Mindy Kaling create?

Amy Sherman-Palladino arrives for the 72nd Annual Directors Guild Of America Awards at The Ritz Carlton on January 25, 2020 in Los Angeles, California

_Gilmore Girls_ is the [show that Amy created](https://www.buzzfeed.com/krystieyandoli/your-life-should-not-have-a-bow-on-it-at-32).

_**Gilmore Girls**_

How about the 2000s classic that was created by Amy Sherman-Palladino?

Jenji Kohan attends the Willis Wonderland Foundation event in honor of Allee Willis at Valentine DTLA on September 21, 2022 in Los Angeles, California

Jenji is the creator of [this 2010s Netflix series](https://www.buzzfeed.com/noradominick/orange-is-the-new-black-behind-the-scenes-facts-from-cast).

_**Orange Is the New Black**_

And do you know what series had Jenji Kohan as its creator?

US showrunner and executive producer Yvette Lee Bowser arrives for Hulu's premiere of "UnPrisoned" at the Hollywood Legion Theatre in Los Angeles on March 2, 2023

[Yvette](https://ew.com/tv/living-single-creator-yvette-lee-bowser-game-changers-interview/) is the creator of _Living Single_.

_**Living Single**_

Which one of these '90s sitcoms did Yvette Lee Bowser create?

Executive Producer Tina Fey attends the Peacock's "Girls5eva" Season 2 Premiere at The Roxy Hotel on May 01, 2022 in New York City

Tina is the creator of the sitcom [_30 Rock_](https://www.wga.org/writers-room/101-best-lists/101-best-written-tv-series/30-rock), which she also starred in as Liz Lemon.

_**30 Rock**_

TV fans will likely recall which series Tina Fey created.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2023 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 19, 2023 in London, England

[Phoebe](https://www.buzzfeed.com/keelyflaherty/phoebe-waller-bridge-interview) created and starred in the Amazon show _Fleabag_.

_**Fleabag**_

Phoebe Waller-Bridge created...

Mara Brock Akil attends amfAR Gala Los Angeles 2022 at Pacific Design Center on November 03, 2022 in West Hollywood, California

[Mara](https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a33970111/mara-brock-akil-influence-of-girlfriends-interview/) is the creator of _Girlfriends_.

_**Girlfriends**_

Try to match Mara Brock Akil to the show she created.

Jennie is the [creator of](https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/krystieyandoli/jane-the-virgin-series-finale-surprise-ending) [_Jane the Virgin_](https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/krystieyandoli/jane-the-virgin-series-finale-surprise-ending). The show [was in part inspired by](https://www.bustle.com/articles/43782-how-is-jane-the-virgin-different-from-its-venezuelan-counterpart-let-us-count-the-ways) the telenovela _Juana la Virgen_.

_**Jane the Virgin**_

Jennie Snyder Urman created which popular show?

Michaela Coel attends the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" European Premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square on November 03, 2022 in London, England

Michaela created and took on the lead role in _I May Destroy You_, which [resulted in her earning an Emmy](https://www.buzzfeed.com/natalieoganesyan/michaela-coel-2021-emmys-speech) in 2021.

_**I May Destroy You**_

Michaela Coel is the creator of...

Marta Kauffman attends the Los Angeles Special FYC Event For Netflix's "Grace And Frankie" at NeueHouse Los Angeles on April 23, 2022 in Hollywood, California

[Marta](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/comedy/friends-marta-kauffman-big-rt-interview/) created _Friends_ with David Crane.

_**Friends**_

Lastly, which of these legendary shows was co-created by Marta Kauffman?

You probably aren't an avid TV viewer, or you aren't informed on which series were created by women. If you haven't seen them yet, give the shows from this quiz a try – they're hits for a reason!

Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues shrugs in "Abbott Elementary"

Not your best quiz result.

You may not be the biggest TV fan in the world, but you have a pretty solid awareness of which popular shows were created by women. Nice job on the quiz – you earned an impressive result.

You know the work of many of these creative women.

There are many TV series you love that have been created by awesome women. Keep on watching these entertaining shows and exploring new projects by female creatives!

Rachel and Phoebe clap enthusiastically in "Friends"

Amazing job!

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These 17 Women All Created Popular TV Shows – How Many Of Their Series Can You Accurately Match To Them?

Over the years, many amazing television series have been introduced by women.

Shonda Rhimes has created shows you know and love like Inventing Anna and Scandal.

As has Mindy Kaling, the co-creator of shows such as Never Have I Ever and The Sex Lives of College Girls.

And there are many more to mention. Here's a list of 17 women you can credit for your initiating some of your favorite series. Can you match them to the shows they made possible?

These 17 Women All Created Popular TV Shows – How Many Of Their Series Can You Accurately Match To Them?

Over the years, many amazing television series have been introduced by women.

Shonda Rhimes has created shows you know and love like Inventing Anna and Scandal.

As has Mindy Kaling, the co-creator of shows such as Never Have I Ever and The Sex Lives of College Girls.

And there are many more to mention. Here's a list of 17 women you can credit for your initiating some of your favorite series. Can you match them to the shows they made possible?

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