There is no argument that the U.K. produces some of the best television in the world, so it's easy to understand why so many British productions find themselves travelling so far and so wide. From heavy crime dramas and witty comedies to daytime game shows, the British blueprint has influenced many. Although there is one country which continues to pull from British screens more than any other: The U.S.
Unfortunately, the results aren't always great. It is now almost a ritual for a hit British TV show to receive a somewhat botched American facelift.
Keep on reading below to find out which American TV series didn't live up to their British counterparts.