List of films and television shows set in Miami


The city of Miami, Florida in the United States is a popular location for the filming and setting of movies and television shows, both fictional and non-fictional. The following article provides a list of films and television shows which have been partially or wholly set in or shot in Miami. The listed shows span a wide variety of genres and range from shows almost entirely shot and set in the city to those containing only a small number of scenes shot or set in Miami.
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Context

Because of its climate and the high sunshine amounts, Florida has long been a favoured location for filmmakers, and the early silent film industry in the state rivaled Hollywood's in production. Film in Florida is still a major industry in the state, with Florida ranking third in the U.S. for film production based on revenue generated. In particular, Miami has long been a popular filming location in Florida and continues to grow as the entertainment industry expands throughout the state.
Worldwide, Miami is one of the largest production and distribution centers for commercial advertising, film, music, new media, still photography, and television industries. The industry's combined economic impact in the local economy is about two billion dollars annually, with $100 to $150 million coming from more than 1,000 location filming shoots each year. There are approximately 3,000 companies working in film and entertainment in Miami-Dade County, employing an estimated 15,000 workers.

Spanish-language productions

Miami's large Hispanic population and close proximity to Latin America have made Miami a center for Latin television and film production. As a result, many Spanish-language programs are filmed in Miami's numerous television production studios, predominantly in Hialeah and Doral. These include game shows, news programs, reality shows, telenovelas, and variety shows.

Films set in or shot in Miami

English-language films set in or shot in Miami

Spanish-language films set in or shot in Miami

Television series set in or shot in Miami

English-language television series set in or shot in Miami

TitleYearNotes
8th & Ocean2006MTV reality television series, set in Miami
Alright Already1997-1998
American Scene Magazine1964-1970First two seasons filmed in New York City, 1962-64; taped in Miami Beach, 1964-1970; officially titled The Jackie Gleason Show
'2004-2011Animal Planet reality television series, set in Miami
Austin & Ally2011-2016Disney Channel Original Series, set in Miami
Bad Girls Club: Miami2010, 2013Seasons 5 and 11 of Oxygen's The Bad Girls Club reality TV show
Ballers2015-presentHBO series set in Miami
Basketball Wives2010-2013VH1 reality TV series
'2007TruTV reality TV series set in Miami
The Boy In The Golden KimonoItalian television series
Brooke Knows Best2008VH1 reality TV series; a spinoff of Hogan Knows Best
Burn Notice2007–2013Set and filmed in Miami
Cane2007-2008
The Catalina2012The CW reality TV series
Charlie's Angels2011Reboot of the 1970s detective series of the same name; set in Miami, produced by ABC
The Crew1995–1996
'2002–2012Set in Miami
Danger Coast2010–presentCMT reality TV series set in Miami
Dave's World1993-1997
Dexter2006-2013Set and filmed partially in Miami
The Ed Sullivan Show1964Second episode with the Beatles was filmed in Miami Beach
Empty Nest1988-1995Sitcom based in Miami
Eve2003-2006Filmed in Miami Beach
Every Witch Way2014-2015Nickelodeon, set in Miami
The First 482003-2006A&E reality TV series set in Miami
Flipper1964-1967, 1995-2000Filmed in Coral Key
The Glades2010-2013Set in Miami
The Golden Girls1985-1992Sitcom based in Miami
The Golden Palace1992-1993
Good Morning, Miami2002-2004In Miami Beach; fictionally based on the workings of a Miami television station
Grapevine1992, 2000
Hogan Knows Best2005-2007VH1 reality TV series set in Miami
I Love Lucy1951-1957Miami is the backdrop for three episodes; aired originally in 1956
Invasion2005-2006Filmed in Homestead
Jane the Virgin2014-presentCW original series; began airing in 2014
Jersey Shore 2009-2012MTV reality TV series; Season 2 aired in 2010
Karen Sisco2003-2004Spin off from Out of Sight film
Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami2009-2013E! reality TV series takeoff on The Kardashians
Law & Order2011USA Network
'2018-PresentVH1
Lost2004-2010Various episodes
Magic City2012-2013A 1960s Mad Men-esque themed series set in Miami; produced by Starz and local producer Mitch Glazer
Making the Band MTV reality TV series
Making JakeIrish reality TV series
Making MenudoMTV reality TV series
Maximum Bob1998
Miami 71999Starring S Club 7; future series were set in Los Angeles and Barcelona
Miami Animal Police2004-2010Animal Planet reality television series, set in Miami
Miami Ink2005-2008TLC reality television series, set in Miami
Miami Medical2010Set in Miami
Miami Social2009Bravo reality TV services set in Miami
Miami Vice1984-1990Based and filmed in the Miami area
Michael Shayne1960-1961Set in Miami, based on the "private eye" character created by Brett Halliday
'Moon Over Miami1993
Nip/Tuck2003-2006Set in Miami
Nurses1991-1994
Ocean Ave.2002–2003
Odd Man Out1999-2000
One World1998-2001
Privileged2008-2009Set in Miami
The Real Housewives of Miami2011–2013Bravo reality TV series set in Miami
'2006MTV reality TV series set in Key West
1996MTV reality TV series set in Miami Beach
Room Raiders2004–2006MTV reality TV series set in Miami
Rosewood2015-2017Set in Miami
Silk Stalkings1991-1999In West Palm Beach
South Beach1993Also known as Miami Beach
South Beach2006
South Beach Classics2011
South Beach Tow2011–2014Reality show shot on location in South Beach
Startup2016Set in Miami
Surfside 61960-1962In Miami Beach
Top Chef 2007Bravo reality TV series
Wiseguy1987-1990
The X Effect''2007–2009MTV reality TV series set in Miami

Spanish-language television series set in or shot in Miami

Awards shows hosted in Miami

In keeping with its modern music tradition, the city has hosted a number of music awards shows: