Proof network TV could look like a storybook and still break hearts.
Why it matters
Episode guide
22 episodes across 2 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
A pie-maker who can revive the dead with a touch solves murders while forbidden to touch the woman he loves. Whimsy with a tragic engine.
Network & studio
- ABC — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 2000s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Proof network TV could look like a storybook and still break hearts.
Creators
Bryan Fuller
Key cast
- Lee Pace as Ned
- Anna Friel as Chuck Charles
- Kristin Chenoweth as Olive Snook
- Chi McBride as Emerson Cod
- Ellen Greene as Vivian Charles
- Swoosie Kurtz as Lily Charles
Flash facts
- Visually unique among network dramas.
- Chenoweth's Olive became a fan favorite.
- Canceled after two shortened seasons.
FAQ
What network aired Pushing Daisies?
Pushing Daisies is associated with ABC (2007–2009).
Why is Pushing Daisies in the TV Flash top 100 for the 2000s?
Proof network TV could look like a storybook and still break hearts.
Who are the key names behind Pushing Daisies?
Creators and principals include Bryan Fuller.
Official & further reading
External sites for further reading — TV Flash is not affiliated with these networks or studios.
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