This is a list of television programs that have been produced by France. It includes series made by France alone as well as those produced in collaboration with various other countries. Almost all are in the French language; exceptions to this rule are also included in this list.
Most of the programs on this list are original French creations. However, many French game shows and reality shows are based on one or more series or television show franchises from other countries, most commonly from the UK. These and other programs that have been remade in France are also included in another section, at the bottom of this article.
Jean-Marc Doniak has documented all the French fiction series that have been programmed on French television in 2 volumes published in 1998: Volume 1 with 15,000 titles and covering the years 1945–1990 and Volume 2 with 5,000 titles and covering the years 1991–1996.
Original French programs
Action-drama Original title in FranceEnglish title(or literal meaning)Year Country of originOriginal languageSummary Reporters– N/A 2007–2009 FranceBelgium French In the competitive field of journalism, television and newspaper reporters face diverse challenges and dangers while pursuing the truth and trying to keep the public interested.
Animated
Children's series (non-animated) Original title in FranceEnglish title(or literal meaning)Year Country of originOriginal languageSummary Belle et Sébastien Belle and Sebastian 1965–1968 France French After his Romani mother dies giving birth to him, Sébastien is raised by an old shepherd along with his own two grandchildren. When Sébastien is six years old, he meets Belle, a white Pyrenean mountain dog. They become inseparable and have many adventures together. Cécile Aubry wrote and directed the series, which she based on her novel Belle et Sébastien. Her son, Mehdi El Glaoui, plays Sébastien. Two series followed, titled Sébastien parmi les hommes and Sébastien et la Mary-Morgane. La Baie des fugitifs Runaway Bay 1992–1993 FranceUnited KingdomUnited States English A group of children have adventures on the Caribbean island of Martinique. Barnèy et Ses Amis Barney & Friends. 1992–2009 FranceUnited States English Children loves Barney, a purple loving-hugging Dinosaur in the world. Tèlètubbiès Teletubbies. 1997–2001 and 2015–present FranceUnited Kingdom English Teletubbies are wonderful place called Teletubbyland. Bob le Bricoleur Bob the Builder. 1998–2015 and 2015–present FranceUnited KingdomUnited States English Bob and the gang who working hard together.
Comedy
Comedy Original title in FranceEnglish title(or literal meaning)Year Country of originOriginal languageSummary Des soucis et des hommes– Partners, Fathers, Lovers (lit. Worries and men) 2012 France French Also known in English as Partners, Fathers and Lovers. Fais pas ci, fais pas ça– Desperate Parents(lit. Don't do this, Don't do that) 2007–2017 France French Two couples, the free spirited Bouleys and the conservative-authoritarian Lepics, agree to star in a reality program along with their children. The focus is mainly on the differences between how both sets of parents raise their children and how the children differ from their parents expectations. The first season is a mockumentary/pretend reality show. From the second season on all documentary aspects are discarded and the two families have become next-door neighbors. Kaboul Kitchen (lit. Kabul Kitchen) 2012–present France French The series is based on the true story of Radio France Internationale journalist Marc Victor, who ran a restaurant for French expatriates in Kabul until 2008. Nos enfants chéris (lit. Our precious children) 2007–2008 France French The series follows the 2003 French film of the same name in which childhood sweethearts Constance and Martin, both married with children, reunite and leave their spouses for each other. The series begins three years later as the new couple, with their respective children, leave for a relaxing vacation at Martin's parents' house. Once there, their rest is constantly interrupted by family, friends and exes. Vive la colo ! (lit. Long live the colony !) 2012–2013 France French Thirty-five-year-old Morgane has just broken up with her significant other and her father has been hospitalized. She goes to fill in for her father as director of a summer camp for 10- to 14-year-olds.
Comedy-drama Original title in FranceEnglish title(or literal meaning)Year Country of originOriginal languageSummary Clash– N/A 2012 France French Six episodes of 52 minutes length following a group of adolescent friends. Each episode focuses on a different member of the group and examines their relationship with their parents and family. Hard N/A 2008–present France French Retired lawyer, Sophie's spouse dies and she discovers that instead of running a successful software company, he actually ran a pornographic film company, which she has now inherited. Une famille formidable A Wonderful Family 1992–present France French Follows the lives of the Beaumont family. Victoire Bonnot– N/A (Title is main character's name.) 2010–2012 France French
Satire Original title in FranceEnglish title(or literal meaning)Year Country of originOriginal languageSummary Le Bébête Show 1982–1995 France French Les Guignols de l'info (lit. The Puppets of info) 1988–2018 France French Satirical news show with puppets.C’est Canteloup 2011–2025FranceFrenchSatirical news commentary
Shortcom Shortcom or programme court is a television program genre that is between sketch comedy and sitcom. Shortcom episodes typically range in length from one to seven minutes, though many shortcom series do include longer episodes. Un gars, une fille, based on the French-language Canadian series of the same name, began in 1999 and was the first shortcom series that was not a sequence in another series to air in France. Original title in FranceEnglish title(or literal meaning)Year Country of originOriginal languageSummary 4 jeunes, 1 voiture (lit. 4 young people, 1 car) 2013–2015 France French Djamel, Stéphanie, Patrick and Samuel are four young people who encounter comical situations while driving around together in the same car and taking turns at the wheel. bref. (lit. brief) The word is used in this case to mean something like, in brief, in short or anyway. 2011–2012 France French Episodes that are less than two minutes long follow an unnamed young man in his, often failed, attempts to better his love/sex life, career, housing situation, etc. Originally aired as a segment of Le Grand Journal series. Caméra Café (lit. Coffee Camera) 2001–2004 France French Series consisting of seven-minute episodes taking place in an office lunch room. All action is shot from the point of view of the coffee machine. Kaamelott N/A (Intentional misspelling of Camelot, which is spelt the same in both French and English.) 2004–2009 France French Medieval fantasy, comedy about the legendary King Arthur and his quest for the Holy Grail. The episodes range in duration from three and a half minutes to forty-four minutes, getting longer as the series progresses. nos chers voisins (lit. our dear neighbours) 2012–2017 France French Families with children, single people, partying roommates, old people... The life and neighbourhood relations of the inhabitants of a building located at 28, rue de la Source, who meet on the landing, in the hall, the courtyard or in the elevator. . Objectif: Nul (lit. Objective: None) 1987 France French With absolutely no mission to complete, Capitaine Lamar and his crew roam the cosmos in their spaceship, Libérator (lit. Liberator). Objectif: Nul is a spoof of popular sci-fi multimedia that was originally a segment of the series Nulle Part Ailleurs. Pep's - Parents - Eleves - Profs. (lit: Pep's - parents - students - teachers) 2013–2015 France French Whether you work there as a teacher, study there or drop off your children every morning, the school leaves no one indifferent. Depressive teachers, stressed parents and daydreamer students, Pep's plunges us into the daily life of this infernal triangle. In front of the gate, in the cafeteria, in the hallways or in the classrooms, relationships are intertwined for better and often for worse. . Samantha oups! (lit. Samantha oops!) 2004–2007 France French The daily lives of two young women, Samantha Lo and Chantal Matieu, played by two young male actors, David Strajmayster and Guillaume Carcaud. Soda (Anagram for Ados, lit. Teens or Teenagers.) 2011–present France French Adam is a carefree teenager who spends most of his time having fun with his two friends and being bothered by his little sister. Sophie et Sophie (lit. Sophie and Sophie) 2012–2013 France French A spin-off of the 2012–present series, WorkinGirls, which is a French adaptation of the 2008–present Dutch series, Toren C. Sophie and Sophie are a pair of lazy receptionists who work in the same office and always wear matching uniforms. They are rude to the clients and constantly critical of their coworkers.
Sitcom