Sister show


Sister shows, also known as companion series, are two or more television series which exist in the same fictional universe and which may have crossovers. They differ to a degree from spin-offs, in that they are established independently from one another. The popularity of most series is limited to a few seasons, and sister shows allow expanding the immediate audience and ratings share. This is accomplished by using mostly different actors and production facilities. Sister shows often shift styles or target audience slightly, for a larger overall market. Thus The Beverly Hillbillies emphasizes slapstick, while Green Acres emphasizes surreal humor.

Examples

  • Arrow, Constantine, The Flash, Black Lightning, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow and Batwoman.
  • Daredevil, The Punisher, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, and The Defenders.
  • The Real World and Road Rules
  • Band of Brothers and The Pacific.
  • The King of Queens and Everybody Loves Raymond.
  • Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena: Warrior Princess and Young Hercules.
  • All My Children and One Life to Live.
  • Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis and Stargate Universe.
  • Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager and Star Trek: Enterprise.
  • Petticoat Junction, Green Acres and The Beverly Hillbillies.
  • The Trumptonshire series had Camberwick Green, Trumpton and Chigley villages in the same area. Gordon Murray stated that the area of "Trumptonshire" is "representative of real locations which are one-and-a-half miles from each other in an equidistant triangle". Several characters appear in guest roles in other villages.
  • The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful.
  • As the World Turns, Guiding Light and Another World.
  • Family Guy, The Cleveland Show and American Dad!
  • The Simpsons and Futurama
  • He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and She-Ra: Princess of Power
  • The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead.
  • Phineas and Ferb and Milo Murphy's Law.
  • The Loud House and The Casagrandes.
  • Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra.
  • The X-Files, Millennium and The Lone Gunmen.
  • Eureka, Warehouse 13 and Alphas.
  • Ally McBeal, The Practice, Boston Public and Boston Legal.
  • Casualty, Holby City and HolbyBlue.
  • Doctor Who, Torchwood, The Sarah Jane Adventures, K9 and Class.
  • Hawaii Five-O, Magnum, P.I., Simon & Simon and Murder, She Wrote
  • Battlestar Galactica and Caprica.
  • The Flintstones and The Jetsons.
  • The Fairly OddParents, Danny Phantom, T.U.F.F. Puppy and Bunsen Is a Beast.
  • The Honeymooners and Here's Lucy.
  • 77 Sunset Strip, Hawaiian Eye, Surfside 6 and Bourbon Street Beat.
  • The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and The Girl from U.N.C.L.E..
  • ThunderCats, SilverHawks and TigerSharks.
  • Batman and The Green Hornet.
  • Jake and the Fatman, Diagnosis: Murder and Matlock.
  • Las Vegas and Crossing Jordan.
  • One Tree Hill and Life Unexpected.
  • Bones, The Finder, Rosewood and Sleepy Hollow.
  • The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Rhoda, Phyllis and Lou Grant.
  • All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Maude, Archie Bunker's Place and Good Times.
  • Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, Joanie Loves Chachi and Mork & Mindy.
  • The Love Boat, Charlie's Angels and Fantasy Island.
  • The Dukes of Hazzard, Enos and The Dukes.
  • Cheers, Wings, Frasier, Caroline in the City, Friends, Mad About You, The John Larroquette Show and Joey
  • Lilo & Stitch: The Series, American Dragon: Jake Long, The Proud Family, Kim Possible and Recess.
  • Golden Girls, The Golden Palace, Nurses and Empty Nest.
  • Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., Chicago Med and Chicago Justice, Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Law & Order: Trial by Jury and Law & Order: Organized Crime
  • Ultimate Spider-Man, Avengers Assemble, ''Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. and Guardians of the Galaxy
  • Narcos, Narcos: Mexico
  • Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, The New Batman Adventures, Justice League, Justice League Unlimited, Batman Beyond and The Zeta Project
  • Thomas the Tank Engine and TUGS
  • iCarly and Victorious
  • Every Witch Way and WITS Academy
  • Jessie, Bunk'd, Austin & Ally and Good Luck Charlie
  • The Office and Parks & Recreation
  • WWE Raw, WWE Smackdown and WWE NXT
  • The Thundermans, Henry Danger and Danger Force
  • Raven's Home and That's So Raven
  • The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and The Suite Life on Deck
  • Rugrats and The Wild Thornberrys
  • Bob's Burgers, The Great North and Central Park
  • Sons of Anarchy and Mayans M.C.
  • American Horror Story, American Crime Story and American Horror Stories
  • House and Nurse Jeffrey
  • Desperate Housewives and Devious Maids
  • Riverdale , Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Katy Keene
  • Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss
  • Big Mouth and Human Resources
  • SpongeBob SquarePants and The Patrick Star Show
  • Scandal and How To Get Away With Murder''