

Glimpses of the White House. An iconic pan across the National Mall. A train pulling away from the Metro station.
- That’s what it looks like when a show is set— or allegedly set — in D.C.
Yes, but: Despite some snafus (see: the infamous “Cathedral Heights” Metro station in House of Cards or Jack Ryan’s improbable commute), we all have our favorite shows.
📺 What’s happening: We’re holding a type of Sweet 16 tournament, collecting votes to crown the best television show set in D.C.
Flashback: You helped us earlier this year crown the National Cathedral as D.C.’s best building.
Methodology: This informal contest is meant to be fun.
- Choose based on whether you feel the show best represents D.C., has the most interesting characters, or is just a show you just can’t get out of your head.
🗳️ Vote here in Round 1 by 2 pm today. We’ll play all week.
Email us if you have additional thoughts or just want to complain about a show we left out.
See you on the big screen, D.C.!

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