10 Shows & Movies Like Friends in Low Places

Description: A family drama set in rural Virginia during the Great Depression and WWII, focusing on the bonds between generations and the challenges of hardscrabble living.

Fact: The show was based on Earl Hamner Jr.'s semi-autobiographical novel 'Spencer's Mountain.' The famous 'Goodnight' closing scenes were inspired by Hamner's own family tradition.

Description: A prime-time soap opera centered on a wealthy Texas oil family, featuring dramatic power struggles, betrayals, and the clash between old money and new ambitions.

Fact: The 'Who Shot J.R.?' cliffhanger became a national phenomenon, with the reveal episode becoming the second-highest rated television program in U.S. history at the time.

Description: A lighthearted action-comedy about two cousins outwitting corrupt officials in rural Georgia, featuring car chases, Southern charm, and family bonds.

Fact: The General Lee jump stunts were performed by real stunt drivers without special effects. Over 300 Dodge Chargers were used during the show's run due to the destructive nature of the stunts.

Description: A heartfelt drama about a small Texas town where high school football unites and divides the community, focusing on the personal lives of players, coaches, and families.

Fact: The show was filmed using a unique documentary-style technique with multiple cameras to create a more natural feel. Many scenes were improvised by the actors.

Description: A gritty drama about an outlaw motorcycle club that functions as a surrogate family, exploring themes of loyalty, violence, and the struggle between criminal and legitimate lives.

Fact: Creator Kurt Sutter originally conceived the show as a modern adaptation of Hamlet. The motorcycle club's name was inspired by a real 1960s biker gang called the Sons of Silence.

Description: A neo-Western crime drama with sharp dialogue and complex characters, focusing on a U.S. Marshal's return to his rural Kentucky hometown and the conflicts that arise.

Fact: The character Raylan Givens was originally created by Elmore Leonard for his short story 'Fire in the Hole.' The show's writers would often consult with Leonard before his death in

Description: A contemporary Western crime drama featuring a stoic lawman navigating personal and professional challenges in rural Wyoming, blending procedural elements with character-driven storytelling.

Fact: The show was based on a series of mystery novels by Craig Johnson. Despite being canceled by A&E after three seasons, fan demand led Netflix to revive it for three additional seasons.

Description: A musical drama set in the country music capital, following the intertwining lives of established and aspiring artists, with themes of ambition, rivalry, and artistic expression.

Fact: All cast members performed their own songs live on set. The show's concert scenes were often filmed in front of actual audiences at real Nashville venues.

Description: This modern Western drama explores themes of family loyalty, power struggles, and the clash between tradition and progress, set against a sprawling ranch backdrop.

Fact: The show's creator originally envisioned it as a limited series but its popularity led to multiple seasons. Many of the ranch scenes are filmed at a real Montana ranch that's been in the same family for generations.

Description: A fish-out-of-water comedy-drama about a New York doctor adjusting to small-town Southern life, featuring quirky characters and romantic entanglements.

Fact: The fictional town of Bluebell was inspired by real Alabama towns like Fairhope and Monroeville. Many exterior shots were filmed on the same set used for Gilmore Girls.