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Sometimes it's not enough to watch your favorite television shows every week. Sometimes you need that extra fix. What could be more exciting and bring you closer to your favorite shows than to see them up close and personal? Why not visit the studio where the show is filmed and sit in the audience as the show is taped?

AudiencesUnlimited is a resource for finding tickets to television shows, specials, award shows, and pilots. The free tickets are available approximately 30 days before filming on a first come, first served basis. Audience size can vary from 150 -200 people and are sometimes overbooked so to ensure your seat it's important to show up at least one hour before the scheduled taping. Filming generally lasts 2-3 hours and if you're lucky the stars of your favorite show will greet the audience or possibly sign autographs. Photos of any kind are forbidden, however. Shows are taped in Burbank, Culver City, and Hollywood. Maps are available on the website to help you find the studios. Depending on the show's content there may be a minimum age restriction. For many shows this age is 18, but there are some shows that allow children as young as 10 to attend. Group tickets and fundraising opportunities are also available.