“BLACK-ISH”
This ABC comedy about an affluent African-American family drew strong reactions when it debuted, with real estate mogul Donald Trump calling the show racist.
“HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER”
Viola Davis plays an enigmatic law professor who becomes entangled in a murder plot in Shonda Rhimes’ breakout hit of 2014.
“FRESH OFF THE BOAT”
An Asian-American family relocates to a mostly white suburban neighborhood in this ABC comedy, one of the first American shows in history to feature a mostly Asian cast.
“EMPIRE”
Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson star in this Fox drama set within a hip-hop dynasty. The show has broken records for continually surging in the ratings since its debut.
“GREY’S ANATOMY”
The long-running ABC medical drama has consistently featured a diverse cast of young doctors, even though series regular Isaiah Washington left the show after calling castmate T.R. Knight a homophobic slur.
“SCANDAL”
Kerry Washington leads this ABC drama about a former White House aide who starts her own crisis management firm in another Shonda Rhimes smash hit.
“THE GOLDBERGS”
An 11-year-old Jewish-American boy documents his family’s life in this ABC comedy. Charlie Sheen recently filmed a guest spot for the show, paying homage to his role in the John Hughes classic “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.”
“ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK”
This popular Netflix series is based on Piper Kerman’s memoir about her time spent in a women’s prison. It was celebrated for casting transgender actress Laverne Cox in a major role.
“THE HAVES AND HAVE NOTS”
This Tyler Perry drama about the intersecting lives of rich and poor black families is the Oprah Winfrey Network’s most popular series to date.
“IF LOVING YOU IS WRONG”
Another Tyler Perry drama, about the lives of several married couples living on the same street, was an adaptation of one of Perry’s films.
“THE FLASH”
The DC Comics adaptation, which started as a spin-off from The CW hit “Arrow,” has been called ““the most diverse superhero show on TV.”
“JANE THE VIRGIN”
Gina Rodriguez won a Golden Globe for her role in this Latino-centric comedy about a girl who accidentally becomes pregnant.
“THE MCCARTHYS”
CBS recently canceled this comedy about an Irish-American family in Boston.
“DELORES AND JERMAINE”
Whoopi Goldberg is returning to scripted TV with a new ABC comedy based on the life of comedian Jermaine Fowler
“DR. KEN”
“Hangover” breakout star Ken Jeong will star in a comedy pilot for ABC based on his real-life experience as a doctor.
“DOUBT”
Transgender actress Laverne Cox will star in this CBS drama pilot about a lawyer who becomes involved with a client accused of a brutal crime.
