British and American television shows are different. Between aspects such as the sense of humor, budget allocations, beauty standards and length of the series, the two nations produce two very different kinds of television entertainment. If you’re unfamiliar British TV shows, here’s a list to introduce you to the world of British "telly."

1. "Coupling"

If you liked the American show "Friends," then you’ll probably like this. "Coupling" is a hilarious show about six friends as they navigate relationships, talk about sex and search for true love. The show only had four seasons before it was canceled in 2004, and it can be found on Hulu and Amazon Video.

2. "Doctor Who"

"Doctor Who" is a show about a time-traveling alien from the planet Gallifrey. He stole a TARDIS (Time And Relative Dimension In Space) and now travels through time and space. Along the way, he meets friends, enemies, aliens and humans, and he even takes some for a ride. While it is classified as a children’s show, it is entertaining for all ages and addresses some deep topics and moral dilemmas, and "Doctor Who" has very intricate storylines. It is also the longest running sci-fi television show. The history of "Doctor Who" is so long that most fans agree that it is a good idea for newcomers to start watching "New Who," which starts with Christopher Eccleston as the Doctor in 2005 when the series came off of its long hiatus. Fans have been told to expect season 10 in spring 2017. Currently, watching "Doctor Who" in America is quite difficult and can only be found on Amazon Video, Google Play and iTunes, although there is news that there will be another streaming option available to the US later this year.

3. "Downton Abbey"

"Downton Abbey" follows the aristocratic Grantham family in the early 20th century. The show highlights some of the trials and tribulations an upper-class family faced at the turn of the century. The show follows more than the family, though, as the abbey has numerous servants whose plots sometimes intertwine with the Granthams'. "Downton Abbey" wrapped up in 2015 after six successful seasons. It can be watched on the PBS website and Amazon Video. It can also be purchased on Google Play and iTunes.

4. "Fresh Meat"

This is the story of six housemates as they go off on the greatest adventure of all… university. It’s no surprise that this is a comedy, seeing as it stars Jack Whitehall, a British comedian and actor. The show finished earlier this year and had a total of four seasons. Episodes of "Fresh Meat" can be found on Hulu.

5. "The Game"

Tom Hughes plays Joe Lambe, a spy for MI5 in 1972. The show takes place in London as the spy agency works to unravel a Soviet Union plot to destroy Great Britain. This is a fast paced and thrilling miniseries with only six episodes and can be watched on BBC America’s website or purchased on iTunes.

6. "The Inbetweeners"

"The Inbetweeners" is an outrageous comedy that depicts the lives of four young men in their final years of school before university. This show does a great job of proving that the main characters are no longer boys, but not quite men either. They’re somewhere "inbetween." There were only three seasons of "The Inbetweeners," before it was canceled in 2010. This television show can be found on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Video and Google Play.

7. "In the Flesh"

"In the Flesh" is not your average zombie thriller. The show starts four years after "the Rising," basically after the dead came back as zombies, and follows Kieran Walker (Luke Newberry) as he returns to his small hometown to rehabilitate as a zombie. The show has a more-than-spectacular story line, and it is also a social commentary. The miniseries only had two seasons and finished airing in 2014. "In the Flesh" can be found on Amazon Video and Google Play.

8. "London Hospital"

This period piece takes place in, you guessed it, London—specifically in the Royal London Hospital about a century ago. It’s centered around the romances and medical cases the nurses and doctors of the hospital stumble across. The show does a wonderful job of capturing an era and putting it on a screen. This medical drama is educational as well as entertaining. Unfortunately, it can only be found on Amazon Video. There are only two seasons of "London Hospital," the last airing in 2009.

9. "Merlin"

Collin Morgan and Bradley James star as Merlin and Arthur, respectively, in a period piece that retells Arthurian legends. That being said, the language used is very modern and the themes are very applicable to today. While the special effects leave something to be desired, the writing and character development are what really sell the show. There are six seasons in total, and the show’s final episode aired in 2012. "Merlin" can be watched on Netflix and Hulu or purchased on Google Play.

10. "Miranda"

Miranda is over 6 feet tall. She’s socially inept and gets into all sorts of awkward and hilarious situations with her friend Stevie and her crush Gary. "Miranda" wrapped up it’s fourth and final season in 2015 and can be watched on Hulu.

11. "Misfits"

When the five main characters showed up to do their community service in "Misfits," they probably wished they’d thought twice before committing the crimes that got them in their orange jumpsuits. But they don’t have much time to dwell on that before a bolt of lightning from a freak thunderstorm strikes them and leaves them with superpowers. "Misfits" finished in 2015 after five seasons. It can be found on Amazon Video, Google Play and Hulu.

12. "The Musketeers"

This show is inspired by Alexander Dumas' "The Three Musketeers." The show is set in Paris and follows four of the bodyguards, Athos, Aramis, Pathos and, of course, D’Artagnan, who protect the king of France during the 17th century. "The Musketeers" can be found on Amazon Video and Google Play.

13. "The Office"

Can you imagine "The Office" without Jim, Pam and Micheal Scott? Well, now you don’t have to! Say hello to Tim, Dawn and David Brent. That’s right, the BBC aired the original version of "The Office" in 2001, five years before Dwight Schrute ever graced American television screens. "The Office" starred Martin Freeman and Ricky Gervais. It ended in 2003 after only three seasons. "The Office" can be seen on Netflix, Google Play and Hulu.

14. "Orphan Black"

Tatiana Maslany plays most of the main characters in "Orphan Black," a show about a woman called Sarah Manning who finds out she is a clone. Sarah and her many doppelgangers work to find out why they’ve been cloned and uncover several more mysteries on the way. "Orphan Black" is expected to return to the BBC this spring. It’s classified as a sci-fi action drama and can be found on Amazon Video, Google Play and iTunes.

15. "Pride and Prejudice"

Any Jane Austen purists out there? Then this might be for you. This adaption of "Pride and Prejudice" is six episodes long and the closest thing to the book you could get… without the actual book. The miniseries aired in 1995 and stars Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle. This breathtaking rendition of "Pride and Prejudice" can be found on Amazon Video and Google Play.

16. "Sherlock"

This is another popular British show that stars Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock) and Martin Freeman (John Watson) in modern renditions of the beloved "Sherlock Holmes" stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. There are some sources that say that the fourth season of "Sherlock" will be airing January 1, 2017. Before you get too invested, it’s only fair you know that "Sherlock" releases three episodes about every three years. It’s painful. "Sherlock" can be streamed on Netflix and Amazon Video and purchased on iTunes and Google Play.

17. "Spy"

Tim’s just your average guy. He’s locked in a battle with his wife over the custody of his son and looking for a new job. He thinks he’s applied for a simple civil servant job doing data entry, but he gets hired by MI5 instead. This insanely funny take on the spy comedy genre is completely British with its wit, wicked humor and small absurdities. Unfortunately, the show was canceled after two seasons, but don’t let that dissuade you. "Spy" can be found on Hulu.

18. "A Young Doctor’s Notebook"

This show is based on the works of Mikhail Bulgakov, a Russian writer and playwright, and it tells the story of a young doctor assigned to a small, cold, isolated Russian village during World War I. The show uses a farcical and dark humor to tell its tale and stars Daniel Radcliffe (yes, Harry Potter) and John Hamm. The show has the most interesting twist that you’ll never see coming. While the second season aired in 2012, whether or not a third will emerge is still up in the air as both starring actors are currently working on other projects, so keep an eye out.