Best TV Show
209 items ranked
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1.
Nature
Long-running show on PBS.
1147 points - added 1 year ago by pandora -
2.
miami vice ~
1052 points - added 1 year ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
Is this site maintained by Don Johnson or his fan club? Not even sure how I found this ridiculous dite.
Added 1 year ago by guest, 0 points
3.
nash bridges ~
1025 points - added 1 year ago by guest - 2 comments
Comments:
why is this show high on every list???
Added 1 year ago by wrestla88, 0 points
Who is the hater? Everytime this crappy show goes up, dozens of good shows go down. This was one of the worst shows ever on TV and does not even belong on a list of the Best TV Shows, let alone above Saturday Night Live, Dragnet, or Gilligan's Island.
Added 1 year ago by guest, 0 points
4.
Nova
613 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
5.
The Simpsons
487 points - added 1 year ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
Can anybody explain me the mystery behind this phenomenon. It passed me completely.
Added 1 month ago by guest, 0 points
6.
The Mentalist
Great stories and a harmonious and talented acting ensemble, combined with wry humor and a very sexy leading man in Simon Baker.
469 points - added 2 years ago by pandora - 1 comment
Comments:
I love this show! I watch it all the time! Absolutely love it!
Added 1 year ago by guest, 0 points
7.
Castle
Great plots, lots of action, beautifully photographed - and one of the sexiest lead actors ever.
336 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
8.
The X-Files
282 points - added 3 years ago by Haskel - 1 comment
Comments:
this show started out ok then got stupid as hell..
Added 2 years ago by try1234, -1 points
9.
House, M.D.
274 points - added 3 years ago by piotr - 2 comments
Comments:
The dumbest doctor on House is smarter than the smartest doctor on Grey's Anatomy.
Added 12 months ago by StainBuster, 0 points
One of the top 5 shows of the last 10 years.
Added 2 years ago by tboneya, 0 points
10.
Quantum Leap
just awesome, great acting, very funny, often emotional. teaches about history and moral issues. but ultimately just entertaining.
245 points - added 8 months ago by guest -
11.
NCIS
Great cast, great plots, never boring!
218 points - added 2 years ago by pandora - 1 comment
Comments:
Abby! I love you! Im am the biggest fan of this show! NCIS forever!
Added 1 year ago by guest, 0 points
12.
All In The Family
The Best ever
207 points - added 2 years ago by guest - 2 comments
Comments:
Used by Norman Lear for his bully pulpit. Lear is a misguided dolt. Toss in Rob Reiner as well.
Added 5 months ago by guest, 0 points
In the top 5, without a doubt the best acted and well thought out show in history. Carroll O'Connor showed his genius. His was the best job of acting I've ever seen in a television series.
Added 2 years ago by tboneya, 0 points
13.
M*A*S*H
190 points - added 3 years ago by Haskel - 6 comments
Comments:
Yes, the leaving of Col. Blake and Trapper John.
The addition of BJ, Charles Emerson Winchester, and Col. Potter.
The defeminization of Klinger and the softening of Hotlips all coincided with the show's Jumping of the Shark.
An excellent show derailed by an agenda.
Added 5 months ago by guest, 0 points
Yes Henry Blake was a great character and so was Trapper John, who also left the series early.
Added 2 years ago by Albert Hand, 0 points
The day McLean Stevenson left created a void unfilled and considerably more serious than we realized at the time.
Added 2 years ago by pandora, 0 points
The first few years, before McLean Stevenson left, was some of the best comedy I've ever seen. Then it turned into a liberal soapbox for Alan Alda and Mike Farrell. Still one of the top ten shows in history.....
Added 2 years ago by tboneya, 0 points
can be really funny at times
Added 2 years ago by try1234, 0 points
My name is Raye, and I'm addicted to M*A*'S*H..
Added 2 years ago by raye, 0 points
14.
Futurama
186 points - added 2 years ago by xxjordyTHxx -
15.
Saturday Night Live
161 points - added 3 years ago by Haskel - 2 comments
Comments:
Great in the 70s.
Added 12 months ago by StainBuster, 0 points
How is this ranked so low??
Added 1 year ago by gillesma89, 0 points
16.
Star Trek (Original)
158 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
17.
The Cosby Show
157 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
18.
The Prisoner
Rated by many critics as the best TV program ever.
157 points - added 2 years ago by tboneya -
19.
Monk
Every episode in its long run has been fascinating and hilarious.
153 points - added 2 years ago by pandora - 2 comments
Comments:
I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!! I know what it's like to have OCD because my mom has it. Tony Shaloub plays the part perfectly! Love it!
Added 1 year ago by guest, 0 points
He can irritate some and be loved by others but Tony Shaloub is incredible as the OCD sufferer.
Added 1 year ago by Albert Hand, 0 points
20.
South Park
143 points - added 3 years ago by Haskel - 7 comments
Comments:
Totally agree with tboneya
Added 1 year ago by guest, 0 points
This show crosses the line with me. If you like this sort of sacreligious, sickening humor, enjoy. As for me, I'm better than this show........
Added 2 years ago by tboneya, -1 points
I watch the show and I do get it. It's a very clever and often hilarious but if we're talking about the best TV ever ther will be shows that voters haven't seen due to age group or indifference. It would be like dismissing great music from the last few decades purely because it doesn't get played on chart music radio.
Added 2 years ago by Albert Hand, 0 points
I think it has a lot of votes because its a good show. Most the other shows on this list are not even on t.v. anymore. South Park is great ! You have to really watch the show to "get it" and the characters. There is a reason its going into its 14th season.
Added 2 years ago by try1234, 0 points
While this is a good show, favorite does not mean best. As for giving it so many votes so that no other shows can catch it, is a bit childish.
Added 2 years ago by Albert Hand, 0 points
SOUTH PARK IS THE BEST SHOW ON T.V. BY FAR !!!!! THEY DO TELL IT HOW IT IS.... NOT LIKE ALL THE OTHER SHOWS THAT ARE AFRAID TO LAY IT ALL ON THE LINE!!!
Added 2 years ago by JUGGALO, 0 points
Love it! Love it! Love it! The episodes are always timely, and they tell it like it is..Cartman rocks!
Added 2 years ago by raye, 0 points
21.
Happy Endings
141 points - added 4 months ago by guest -
22.
History Detectives
141 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
23.
Simpsons
141 points - added 3 years ago by Haskel - 1 comment
Comments:
totaly
Added 2 years ago by zfire, 6 points
24.
Columbo [1971-1978 ]
Peter Falk
138 points - added 1 year ago by pandora -
25.
Frazier.
Terrific clever comedy.
135 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
26.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
129 points - added 4 months ago by guest -
27.
Friends
121 points - added 3 years ago by Haskel - 2 comments
Comments:
The first four series were great when they were genuinely in their late 20s but it just went on a bit too long. They were way beyond being cute or funny when they got well in to their 30s.
Added 1 year ago by Albert Hand, 0 points
Why is this so low it was funny and popular?
Added 2 years ago by golden123, 0 points
28.
I Love Lucy
101 points - added 3 years ago by Haskel -
29.
Star Trek: The Next Generation
100 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
30.
Third Rock From The Sun.
Brilliant comedy.
85 points - added 2 years ago by guest - 2 comments
Comments:
This show is hilarious!
Added 1 year ago by gillesma89, 0 points
John Lithgow found his true calling as a comic actor in this show after years of serious roles.
Added 1 year ago by Albert Hand, 0 points
31.
It's always sunny in Philidelphia
82 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
32.
Kenan & Kel
76 points - added 4 months ago by guest -
33.
My Wife And Kids
76 points - added 4 months ago by guest -
34.
Psych
75 points - added 2 years ago by rwd40 -
35.
The West Wing
72 points - added 3 years ago by Haskel -
36.
Cheers
71 points - added 3 years ago by Haskel -
37.
Married... With Children
71 points - added 3 years ago by Haskel - 5 comments
Comments:
This show was always very funny.
Added 1 year ago by Albert Hand, 0 points
A guilty pleasure of mine. This is one of the funniest shows I've ever seen......
Added 1 year ago by tboneya, 0 points
This show was always able to make me laugh, even after I'd had a hard day!
Added 2 years ago by pandora, 0 points
True family comedy, ha ha ha.
Added 2 years ago by try1234, 0 points
CLASSIC!!
Added 2 years ago by JUGGALO, 0 points
38.
The Carol Burnett Show
69 points - added 1 year ago by andrewh -
39.
Dexter
One of the most successful crime dramas of all time
67 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
40.
Hawaii Five-O
66 points - added 1 year ago by pandora -
41.
Moonlighting
66 points - added 3 years ago by Haskel -
42.
Remington Steele (1982-1987)
Starred Pierce Brosnan, later to go on to movie star fame and the role of James Bond.
64 points - added 1 year ago by pandora -
43.
Mad About You
63 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
44.
Magnum PI
Tom Selleck
63 points - added 1 year ago by pandora -
45.
Everyone Loves Raymond
Every episode makes me laugh! Plus Debra and Estefania are easy on the eyes.
63 points - added 1 year ago by Ubergoober - 2 comments
Comments:
Funny show and Everybody Loves Raymond
Added 1 year ago by andrewh, 6 points
Wasn't it Everybody Loves Raymond?
Added 1 year ago by pandora, 0 points
46.
The Big Bang Theory
One of the best sitcoms of the decade
60 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
47.
Fox News
59 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
48.
Hogan's Heros
59 points - added 2 years ago by tboneya -
49.
The Bob Newhart Show
59 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
50.
Seinfeld
56 points - added 3 years ago by Haskel - 2 comments
Comments:
Always watchable and funny.
Added 1 year ago by Albert Hand, 0 points
Very good, very funny, very unique. Still, it's overrated by the high nosed media. I still think it's one of the top 20 shows of all-time, but it isn't #1, like they try and make it out to be.....
Added 2 years ago by tboneya, 0 points
51.
NYPD Blue
55 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
52.
Family Ties
51 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
53.
spongebob
49 points - added 1 year ago by -silverknife- -
54.
That 70's Show
49 points - added 2 years ago by pete1061 - 2 comments
Comments:
This was a great show! It captured the era great and very funny.
Added 1 year ago by guest, 0 points
hated this show !!
Added 1 year ago by andrewh, 0 points
55.
Two and a Half Men
48 points - added 1 year ago by papasmurf -
56.
prison break
its best
47 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
57.
Sesame Street
46 points - added 3 years ago by Haskel -
58.
Golden Girls
43 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
59.
X Factor [U.S.A.]
40 points - added 1 month ago by Anadilite -
60.
O'Reilly Factor
38 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
61.
Deadwood
38 points - added 3 years ago by Haskel -
62.
American Idol
35 points - added 3 years ago by Haskel -
63.
Carnivale
33 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
64.
Family Guy
33 points - added 2 years ago by guest - 2 comments
Comments:
love this show... its a sexy party!
Added 2 years ago by try1234, 0 points
Always on the edge...Great writing. Hilariously funny! Seldom a disappointing episode..
Added 2 years ago by raye, 0 points
65.
Happy Days
29 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
66.
Sopranos
26 points - added 3 years ago by Haskel - 3 comments
Comments:
I guess its when you come across it while switching channels and it grabs your attention. I would describe it as a guilty pleasure.
Added 1 year ago by Albert Hand, 0 points
It all depends on why you watch it.
Added 1 year ago by Ubergoober, 0 points
Great TV but you just couldn't help wondering if it was glorifying criminals.
Added 1 year ago by Albert Hand, 0 points
67.
The Andy Griffith Show
25 points - added 2 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
Probably the best show ever put on TV. A classic.....Still great viewing after all these years....
Added 2 years ago by tboneya, 0 points
68.
The Tonight Show
24 points - added 2 years ago by tboneya -
69.
Star Trek
23 points - added 3 years ago by Haskel -
70.
malcom in the middle
only one word for this show woooowwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!! love it!
18 points - added 1 year ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
ha my favorite character is dewey
Added 1 year ago by guest, 0 points
71.
Night Court
18 points - added 1 year ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
Dan Fielding is my hero
Added 1 year ago by guest, 0 points
72.
A-Team
A-Team, the show from the '80s about a fictional group of ex-United States Army Special Forces who work as soldiers of fortune while being on the run from the military after being branded as war criminals for a crime that they did not commit.
18 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
73.
I Spy
17 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
74.
Ed Sullivan Show
16 points - added 3 years ago by Haskel - 1 comment
Comments:
One of the most important shows ever.
Added 1 year ago by andrewh, 0 points
75.
Sid Caesar's Show of Shows
15 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
76.
Home Improvement
14 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
77.
According to Jim
Courtney always has great points...
14 points - added 1 year ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
This has got to be the worst show on TV who told Belushi he could act?
Added 1 year ago by andrewh, 0 points
78.
Skins
Its British Its Hilarious Its Dramatic Its Just Great on its own :)
13 points - added 11 months ago by guest -
79.
The Beverly Hillbillies
11 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
80.
Gunsmoke
11 points - added 3 years ago by Haskel -
81.
Everybody Hates Chris
10 points - added 4 months ago by guest -
82.
Ed
Ran for 4 seasons, this was a charming and funny show with a great performance by Tom Cavanagh in the lead.
10 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
83.
Taxi
10 points - added 3 years ago by Haskel -
84.
The Facts of Life
Natalie was HOT!!!!!
9 points - added 5 months ago by guest -
85.
Texas Walker Ranger
9 points - added 1 year ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
its actually Walker Texas Ranger.
chuck norris is gonna kill you for that mistake
Added 1 year ago by guest, 0 points
86.
Northern Exposure..
Simple,Classy,Green,Peaceful,Humor,Mature,Drama,Refreshing,Well directed, I miss it,,,remember the natives wine tasting on maurice's 1958 La tour ?
9 points - added 2 years ago by MaxPain - 2 comments
Comments:
This show was a gem. It was so original. The writing was great and the characters were so off the wall. I always looked forward to it.
Added 2 years ago by Albert Hand, 0 points
This was such a wonderful, underappreciated show. I miss it....
Added 2 years ago by tboneya, 0 points
87.
Sanford & Son
9 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
88.
Leave It to Beaver
9 points - added 3 years ago by Haskel -
89.
Dragnet [original version 1951-1959]
7 points - added 1 year ago by pandora -
90.
The Dick Van Dyke Show
7 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
91.
Monty Python's Flying Circus
3 points - added 3 years ago by Haskel - 2 comments
Comments:
These guys were way ahead of their time and influenced many who came after them.
Added 1 year ago by Albert Hand, 0 points
One of the greatest shows I've ever seen. I loved the Spanish Inquition sketch.....LOL!
Added 2 years ago by tboneya, 0 points
92.
The Brady Bunch
2 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
93.
Gilligan's Island
2 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
94.
The Lone Ranger
2 points - added 2 years ago by tboneya -
95.
Phil Silvers Show (Sgt. Bilko).
Wonderful timeless comedy.
2 points - added 2 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
Tho this comes from the 1950's it is still re-run on cable and is well worth seeing or can be bought on box set.
Added 2 years ago by Albert Hand, 0 points
96.
Hill Street Blues
2 points - added 3 years ago by Haskel -
97.
The Voice
best singing show ever both in Holland and USA
1 point - added 2 months ago by guest -
98.
Breaking Bad
Best TV Show EVER.. period!
1 point - added 7 months ago by guest -
99.
The Honeymooners
1 point - added 2 years ago by guest -
100.
Abbott and Costello
1 point - added 3 years ago by Haskel -
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