TV Show Web Designs: Trends and Examples

Looking at websites from major industries that involve various forms of media can be interesting practice. In the past we have showcased websites from movies and from musicians on the Billboard charts, and today we’ll feature the websites of more than 50 TV shows. The websites of TV shows are intended to generate interest in the show to improve ratings, and to provide information about the show (and sometimes past episodes) for those people who are already fans of the show. To accomplish this they attempt to create an attractive, interactive website that appeals to visitors.
Trends in TV Show Websites:
As you browse through the sites that are featured in this showcase, here are some of the trends that you may notice:
1. On the Network’s DomainMany, but not all, websites of TV shows are located on the networks domain. This helps to unify the websites of the various shows on the network and can even help visitors of the site to remember what network a particular show is on.
2. Similarities of Sites from the Same NetworkLike other types of networks of websites, TV networks tend to use similar layouts or design styles for the sites of their various shows. While things like pictures, color schemes, background images and other details will change, the basic layout will often be the same as the sites of other shows. It’s also common for the network’s sites to have a standard navigation menu or header that will also link to the other sites on the network.
3. VideoNot surprisingly, video is very common on the websites of TV shows. Most sites include trailers and/or episodes that can be watched online.
4. VibrantTV show websites tend to include a lot of color, big backgrounds, and vibrant images and photos. In an entertainment-driven industry, making the sites visually appealing and attention-grabbing is the typical approach.
Showcase of TV Show Websites
Californication

Dexter

Lie To Me

Dr. House

Fringe

Curb Your Enthusiasm

In Treatment

Simpsons

True Blood

Gossip Girl

NCIS

Family Guy

Listener

Bones

Terminator

24

Great American Road Trip

King of Queens

Reaper

Canada’s Next Top Model

Dancing with the Stars

Heroes

Flashpoint

The Late Show

Skins

Brothers and Sisters

More to Love

Dollhouse

Prison Break

The Middle

Big Brother

House of Jazmin

Lost

American Idol

Kitchen Nightmares

Cougar Town

Harper’s Island

The Tonight Show

Desperate Housewives

Parks and Recreation

Grey’s Anatomy

America’s Got Talent

Chopping Block

The T.O. Show

Monk

About the Author
Steven Snell is a web designer and freelance blogger. You can see more of his work at DesignM.ag, or connect with him on Twitter.