These are the TV shows we said goodbye to in 2019

These are the shows that have ended or will end in 2019.

The Big Bang Theory: After 12 seasons, 'The Big Bang Theory' called it quits, despite being one of the most popular shows on television. These are the shows that have ended or will end in 2019.

The Big Bang Theory: After 12 seasons, 'The Big Bang Theory' called it quits, despite being one of the most popular shows on television. Photo: CBS Photo: CBS Image 1 of / 162 Caption Close These are the TV shows we said goodbye to in 2019 1 / 162 Back to Gallery

2019 is quickly coming to an end, and with it, over 100 television series.

Two of the most popular shows on television ended this year: network TV's biggest series, "The Big Bang Theory" ended after 12 seasons, and HBO's epic fantasy series, "Game of Thrones," ended after eight seasons with a finale that left many fans disappointed.

A number of critically-acclaimed comedies also ended this year, including "Veep," "Baskets," "You're the Worst," "Broad City," "Jane the Virgin," "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," and "Silicon Valley."

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Other notable shows that ended this year include the popular Marvel series, "The Punisher," and "Jessica Jones," whose cancellations at Netflix were a result of Disney wanting to consolidate their Marvel properties ahead of the launch of Disney+. And "Transparent," a groundbreaking series that dealt sensitively about trans issues, found itself caught in the #MeToo storm after its star Jeffrey Tambor was accused of inappropriate behavior by other members of the cast.

The longest-running series to end in 2019 will be PBS's "Nightly Business Report" after airing for nearly 41 years.

As for the rest of the series in the gallery, alas, their time has come.

Therese Odell writes about television at FoolishWatcher.com.

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