25. MIAMI VICE
NBC (1984-89)
With the cop show's atmospheric mood and slick MTV feel, Michael Mann's Vice was visually compelling for more than just its trendsetting tieless fashions. And the music industry still owes it a thank-you note for making TV dramas a valuable forum for hyping new tunes.
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