These TV Shows Are Filming In Atlanta Right Now

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If you watch a lot of TV there’s no doubt that you’ve caught a series, documentary or sitcom that was filmed in Atlanta. Georgia’s largest city is this millennium’s new movie mecca.

How can we make such a grand statement, you ask? Well, Georgia is #1 for TV and movie production. In this article, we’re going to show you the TV shows being filmed in Atlanta right now.

What TV Shows Film In Atlanta?

Atlanta has a lot of movies filming right now, but TV shows are also in production. The city is a great place to start an acting career or even make your own movie.

Now let’s get into the TV shows being filmed in Atlanta:

1000 LB Sisters

The TLC show 1000-Lb Sisters features two siblings that struggle with obesity. As a result, 31-year-old Amy Slaton and her sister, 32-year-old Tammy Slaton choose to have weight-loss surgery.

Architect

Architect is a show that features the best buildings that showcase architecture and design.

Black Lightning

If you’re wondering where Black Lightning is filmed, the TV show is primarily shot in Atlanta. Other locations, including as far as Canada, have been selected depending on the episode.

What Channel Is Black Lightning On?

Black Lightning airs on The CW.

Dish Nation

With such local personalities as Ricky Smiley, Porsha Williams and now Sheree Williams, Dish Nation entered filming for season 9 in 2020.

What Station Does Dish Network Come On?

Dish Nation comes on Fox. See here to find your local Fox affiliate TV station

Creepshow

Creepshow began filming for Season 2 with some major production work being done in Atlanta. The show, which is shown on AMC as well as the horror streaming service Shudder, features several episodes filmed locally.

Where Can I Watch Creepshow?

You can watch Creepshow on the following channels and streaming platforms:

Divorce Court

 

If you want to see some entertaining court antics, Divorce Court is back this year with a new judge at the helm: Judge Faith Jenkins.

What Channel Is Divorce Court On?

Divorce Court airs on several network affiliates around the country. See here to find a TV station near you.

First 48

The First 48 is a crime docuseries that has done its production from Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Where To Watch The First 48

The First 48 airs on A&E. See here for past First 48 episodes.

Genius Aretha

Cynthia Erivo stars as the queen of soul in this docuseries about Aretha Franklin’s rise to fame in the music world.

What Cannel Does Genius Aretha Come ON?

Genius Aretha airs on the National Geographic channel on cable.

Heels

Heels is a TV show about a small-town couple who make a nice living in pro wrestling on the minor circuit. Heels was written by Michael Waldron and Mike O’Malley is the showrunner.

What TV Station Does Heels Come On?

Heels airs on Starz. See episodes here.

Legacies

Legacies is a vampire drama starring  Hope (Danielle Rose Russell) and Landon (Aria Shahghasemi). The series is filmed in metro Atlanta as well as other parts of Atlanta.

Family By The Ton

If you like reality TV shows about real people dealing with real problems, Family by the Ton is the show for you.

What Channel Does Family By The Ton Come On?

Family By The Ton airs on TLC. See episodes here.

Little Women Atlanta

Little Women Atlanta is back again with another season of filming locally. Watch to see if your favorite restaurant is featured as a filming location.

What Station Does Little Women Atlanta Come Om?

Little Women Atlanta airs on Lifetime. See episodes here.

Mama June: From Hot To Not

Mama June: From Hot to Not has resumed filming after a brief stoppage due to COVID-19. The show, which is a spinoff of Honey Boo Boo, features Mama June looking for love.

What Station Does Mama June Come On?

Mama June airs on WeTV. See episodes here.

Married To Medicine

Married to Medicine is an Atlanta-filmed reality TV show that chronicles the life of five women with various occupations and problems.

What Channel Does Married To Medicine Come On?

Married to Medicine airs on Bravo. See current episodes here.

Real Housewives Of Atlanta

The premiere Bravo franchise, RHOA is set to begin a new season after filming with a bare-bones crew amid COVID-19.

What Channel Does RHOA Come On?

The Real Housewives of Atlanta airs on Bravo TV. See current episodes here.

Because of the steady flow of movie and TV productions, Atlanta has been called the Hollywood of the South and it’s not just a label.. If you want to be an actor, the city has classes you can take as well as places that provide headshots and more. You can also audition at numerous casting calls to build your movie and TV reel.  
 
With more than 900 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.
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