Broad City
Abbi and Ilana’s NYC chaos — weed, hustle, and female friendship as sitcom jet fuel.
Web-series-to-TV pipeline success; redefined buddy comedy for millennial women.
Why it matters
Episode guide
50 episodes across 5 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Two best friends scrape by in New York with maximum chaos and loyalty. Episodes are urban picaresques. Friendship over plot, forever.
Network & studio
- Comedy Central — cable network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 2010s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Web-series-to-TV pipeline success; redefined buddy comedy for millennial women.
Gossip hook. Ilana’s feral energy and guest-star New York cameo sport.
Creators
Ilana Glazer · Abbi Jacobson
Key cast
- Abbi Jacobson as Abbi Abrams
- Ilana Glazer as Ilana Wexler
- Hannibal Buress as Lincoln
- Arturo Castro as Jaime
- Paul W. Downs as Trey Pucker
Flash facts
- Started as a web series; Comedy Central run 2014–2019.
- Touchstone of 2010s feminist stoner comedy.
- Ended on its own terms after five seasons.
- Proved digital-native creators could own linear comedy.
FAQ
What network aired Broad City?
Broad City is associated with Comedy Central (2014–2019).
Why is Broad City in the TV Flash top 100 for the 2010s?
Web-series-to-TV pipeline success; redefined buddy comedy for millennial women.
Who are the key names behind Broad City?
Creators and principals include Ilana Glazer, Abbi Jacobson.
Official & further reading
External sites for further reading — TV Flash is not affiliated with these networks or studios.
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