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The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the use of English TV drama had any effect on low-proficiency students’ attitude and satisfaction toward learning English. This study was carried out at a 2-year college in January, 2015, and the participants in this study were 50 low-proficiency students in a 3-week winter semester course. Three questionnaires were administered to measure the learners' attitudes, satisfaction and motivation. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods were conducted. The results of the study show that there were significant differences in attitude before and after English TV drama was used as teaching material. The learners thought that using English TV drama in the classroom was more helpful and interesting than following a course-book, as they could gain self-confidence and satisfaction in learning. It was also found that using TV drama as material for English had positive effects on re-motivation of low-proficiency students. Based on the findings of this study, the use of TV drama turned out to be a pedagogically appropriate teaching device to facilitate positive learning attitudes and motivation for low-proficiency students. The study concludes with educational implications and limitations.