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15 TV Shows You Didnt Know Were Based On A True Story

The real-world roots of shows like The Wire and Orange is the New Black are well known.

Source tvline.com AI Summary Updated January 27, 2026

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The real-world roots of shows like The Wire and Orange is the New Black are well known. But would you believe Scrubs is based on actual events?

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