The Best New York TV Shows on Starz

What it's about: A successful New York entrepreneur lives a double life as the head of a drug empire that serves only the rich and influential, all while wanting to escape the underworld and keep his family safe.

Where to Watch: 58 episodes (98%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Hulu & Starz). 58 episodes (98%) are available to stream on a popular TV everywhere service (Starz). 49 episodes (83%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 6 services (iTunes, Google Play & 4 others).

What it's about: Young, urban newlyweds Paul and Jamie Buchman try to sustain their marital bliss while sidestepping the hurdles of love in the '90s.

Where to Watch: 167 episodes (97%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Starz). 166 episodes (96%) are available to stream on a popular TV everywhere service (Starz). 25 episodes (14%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 3 services (iTunes, Prime Video & Verizon).

What it's about: Shortly after arriving in New York City, 22-year-old Tess lands a job at a celebrated downtown restaurant. Swiftly introduced to the world of drugs, alcohol, love, lust, dive bars, and fine dining, she learns to navigate the chaotically alluring, yet punishing life she has stumbled upon.

Where to Watch: 14 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Starz). 14 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular TV everywhere service (Starz). 14 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 3 services (iTunes, Prime Video & Vudu).

What it's about: The Jeffersons is an American sitcom that was broadcast on CBS from January 18, 1975, through July 2, 1985, lasting 11 seasons and a total of 253 episodes. The show was produced by the T.A.T. Communications Company from 1975–1982 and by Embassy Television from 1982–1985. The Jeffersons is one of the longest-running sitcoms in the history of American television.The show focuses on George and Louise Jefferson, an affluent Black couple living in New York City. The show was launched as the second spin-off of All in the Family, on which the Jeffersons had been the neighbors of Archie and Edith Bunker.The show was the creation of prolific television producer Norman Lear. However, it was less sharply political in tone than some of his shows. The Jeffersons evolved into more of a traditional sitcom, relying more on the characters' interactions with one another than on explicitly political dialogue or storylines. It did, however, tackle a few controversial topics, including racism, suicide, gun control and adult illiteracy. Also, the words "nigger" and "honky" were used occasionally, especially during the earlier seasons.The Jeffersons had one spin-off, titled Checking In. The short-lived series was centered around the Jeffersons' housekeeper, Florence. Checking In only lasted four episodes, after which Florence returned to The Jeffersons.

Where to Watch: 251 episodes (99%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Starz). 250 episodes (99%) are available to stream on a popular TV everywhere service (Starz). 48 episodes (19%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 3 services (iTunes, Prime Video & Verizon).

What it's about: The series stars Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges as Arnold and Willis Jackson, two African American boys from Harlem who are taken in by a rich white Park Avenue businessman named Phillip Drummond and his daughter Kimberly, for whom their deceased mother previously worked. During the first season and first half of the second season, Charlotte Rae also starred as the Drummonds' housekeeper, Mrs. Garrett.

Where to Watch: 189 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Starz). 189 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular TV everywhere service (Starz).