Best TV Shows of All Time

by JAGatsby | created - 15 Jan 2012 | updated - 23 Nov 2021 | Public

This is a ranked listing of all the completed/retired TV shows I've watched. If it's not on the list, it's because I haven't seen it. If you have any recommendations based on my rankings, let me know. No reality shows, talk shows, or sketch comedies.

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1. Breaking Bad (2008–2013)

TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

A chemistry teacher diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer turns to manufacturing and selling methamphetamine with a former student in order to secure his family's future.

Stars: Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, Betsy Brandt

Votes: 2,133,643

Pros:

  • amazing story and writing
  • amazing acting
  • overall amazing


Cons:
  • slow paced at times

2. The Shield (2002–2008)

TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Drama series following the lives and cases of dirty cop Vic Mackey and the corrupt LAPD unit under his command.

Stars: Michael Chiklis, Catherine Dent, Walton Goggins, Michael Jace

Votes: 88,025

Pros:

  • amazing over arching story
  • intense episodes
  • amazing season finales


Cons:
  • some unrealistic scenarios

3. Lost (2004–2010)

TV-14 | 5,445 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

The survivors of a plane crash are forced to work together in order to survive on a seemingly deserted tropical island.

Stars: Jorge Garcia, Josh Holloway, Yunjin Kim, Evangeline Lilly

Votes: 594,685

Pros:

  • highly addictive
  • lots of easter eggs
  • plenty of wtf moments


Cons:
  • dont expect answers to all your questions
  • may be difficult to follow at times

4. 24 (2001–2010)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Counter Terrorism Agent Jack Bauer races against the clock to subvert terrorist plots and save his nation from ultimate disaster.

Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Carlos Bernard, Dennis Haysbert

Votes: 196,953

Pros:

  • highly addictive
  • LOTS of plot twists
  • good character development


Cons:
  • subplots sometimes felt dragged out

5. Arrested Development (2003–2019)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

Level-headed son Michael Bluth takes over family affairs after his father is imprisoned. But the rest of his spoiled, dysfunctional family are making his job unbearable.

Stars: Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett

Votes: 324,037

*ORIGINAL RUN

Pros:

  • hilarious!
  • stays true to continuity throughout series
  • cameos


Cons:
  • ended too soon
  • the Bluth family can wear you down

6. Friday Night Lights (2006–2011)

TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Sport

A drama that follows the lives of the Dillon Panthers, one of the nation's best high school football teams, and their head coach Eric Taylor.

Stars: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Zach Gilford, Aimee Teegarden

Votes: 72,439

Pros:

  • great story arcs
  • seasons are well paced
  • good mix of football drama and character drama


Cons:
  • could have fit series into four seasons

7. Six Feet Under (2001–2005)

TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama

A chronicle of the lives of a dysfunctional family who run an independent funeral home in Los Angeles.

Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose

Votes: 149,279

Pros:

  • interesting plot
  • good character development
  • amazing series finale


Cons:
  • slow
  • relationships between characters can get annoying

8. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)

TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Nine noble families fight for control over the lands of Westeros, while an ancient enemy returns after being dormant for millennia.

Stars: Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington, Lena Headey

Votes: 2,282,102

9. NYPD Blue (1993–2005)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Detectives from NYPD's 15th Precinct investigate homicides within their precinct.

Stars: Dennis Franz, Jimmy Smits, Gordon Clapp, James McDaniel

Votes: 16,320

Pros:

  • great characters
  • lots of plot twists
  • great series finale


Cons:
  • characters come and go
  • 12 seasons

10. Generation Kill (2008)

TV-MA | 10 min | Drama, War

A Rolling Stone reporter, embedded with The 1st Recon Marines chronicles his experiences during the first wave of the American-led assault on Baghdad in 2003.

Stars: Alexander Skarsgård, James Ransone, Lee Tergesen, Jon Huertas

Votes: 59,166

Pros:

  • great characters
  • good balance of action and drama
  • not always black and white


Cons:
  • mini-series (leaves you wanting more)
  • can be slow at times

11. The Wire (2002–2008)

TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

The Baltimore drug scene, as seen through the eyes of drug dealers and law enforcement.

Stars: Dominic West, Lance Reddick, Sonja Sohn, Wendell Pierce

Votes: 377,026

Pros:

  • well paced
  • great characters
  • plenty of wtf moments


Cons:
  • perhaps TOO realistic
  • can be slow at times

12. Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)

TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama

An Atlantic City politician plays both sides of the law by conspiring with gangsters during the Prohibition era.

Stars: Steve Buscemi, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon, Shea Whigham

Votes: 203,046

Pros:

  • great plot
  • great story arcs
  • great characters


Cons:
  • last season seemed rushed
  • some characters' stories aren't explored thoroughly

13. The Office (2005–2013)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

A mockumentary on a group of typical office workers, where the workday consists of ego clashes, inappropriate behavior, and tedium.

Stars: Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson

Votes: 710,360

Pros:

  • good comedy
  • lots of memorable characters
  • good series finale


Cons:
  • way too many seasons

14. Sons of Anarchy (2008–2014)

TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

A biker struggles to balance being a father and being involved in an outlaw motorcycle club.

Stars: Charlie Hunnam, Katey Sagal, Mark Boone Junior, Kim Coates

Votes: 323,235

Pros:

  • good overarching story line
  • great and memorable characters
  • lots of wtf moments


Cons:
  • quality of storytelling begins to decline after first two seasons
  • final season felt long, drawn out and unnecessary (could have wrapped it up in season 6)

15. The King of Queens (1998–2007)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Deliveryman Doug Heffernan has a good life: He has a pretty wife (Carrie), a big television, and friends with which to watch it. Then Carrie's goofy, annoying father Arthur moves in with them.

Stars: Kevin James, Leah Remini, Jerry Stiller, Patton Oswalt

Votes: 88,428

Pros:

  • great comedy
  • great individual comedic performances
  • good series finale


Cons:
  • no real overarching story until last few episodes

16. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)

TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Set almost 100 years after Captain Kirk's 5-year mission, a new generation of Starfleet officers sets off in the U.S.S. Enterprise-D on its own mission to go where no one has gone before.

Stars: Patrick Stewart, Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton

Votes: 135,851

Pros:

  • great stories within each episode
  • great characters and acting
  • good series finale


Cons:
  • no real overarching story

17. Oz (1997–2003)

TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

A series chronicling the daily activities of an unusual prison facility and its criminal inhabitants.

Stars: Ernie Hudson, J.K. Simmons, Lee Tergesen, Dean Winters

Votes: 106,609

Pros:

  • lots of wtf moments
  • great characters
  • well paced


Cons:
  • mediocre series finale
  • gets stale as series draws to an end

18. Parenthood (2010–2015)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama

The lives and tragedies of the Braverman family tree.

Stars: Peter Krause, Lauren Graham, Dax Shepard, Monica Potter

Votes: 37,541

Pros:

  • good series finale
  • good characters


Cons:
  • somewhat predictable
  • not a lot of memorable story arcs

19. Justified (2010–2015)

TV-MA | 45 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Enforcing his own brand of justice, U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, a strong-willed, quiet law-man haunted by his past, returns to his native town to see that justice is served to those in need.

Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Joelle Carter, Jacob Pitts

Votes: 118,576

Pros:

  • great acting
  • memorable characters


Cons:
  • mediocre series finale

20. Schitt's Creek (2015–2020)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

After being a victim of fraud, Johnny Rose and his family go from extremely wealthy to penniless overnight. The only asset left to them is a small, unsophisticated town: Schitt's Creek. They relocate there. Culture shock ensues.

Stars: Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Dan Levy, Annie Murphy

Votes: 145,847

21. Homeland (2011–2020)

TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A bipolar CIA operative becomes convinced a prisoner of war has been turned by al-Qaeda and is planning to carry out a terrorist attack on American soil.

Stars: Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin, Damian Lewis, Rupert Friend

Votes: 360,806

22. Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Crime

Comedy series following the exploits of Det. Jake Peralta and his diverse, lovable colleagues as they police the NYPD's 99th Precinct.

Stars: Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero

Votes: 362,575

23. House M.D. (2004–2012)

TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Mystery

Using a crack team of doctors and his wits, an antisocial maverick doctor specializing in diagnostic medicine does whatever it takes to solve puzzling cases that come his way.

Stars: Hugh Laurie, Omar Epps, Robert Sean Leonard, Jesse Spencer

Votes: 512,746

Pros:

  • amazing season finales
  • good storylines


Cons:
  • Dr. Park... enough to end the series
  • series dragged on too long

24. The Leftovers (2014–2017)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

Three years after the disappearance of 2% of the global human population, a group of people in a small New York community try to continue their lives while coping with the tragedy of the unexplained nature of the event.

Stars: Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Liv Tyler

Votes: 112,224

Pros:

  • 3 seasons was the perfect length
  • satisfying ending


Cons:
  • left with some unanswered mysteries

25. Fringe (2008–2013)

TV-14 | 46 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

An F.B.I. agent is forced to work with an institutionalized scientist and his son in order to rationalize a brewing storm of unexplained phenomena.

Stars: Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, John Noble, Jasika Nicole

Votes: 257,369

Pros:

  • great conclusion
  • series did not drag out
  • lots of plot twists


Cons:
  • confusing at times (especially if episodes not watched back to back)

26. Parks and Recreation (2009–2015)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

The absurd antics of an Indiana town's public officials as they pursue sundry projects to make their city a better place.

Stars: Amy Poehler, Jim O'Heir, Nick Offerman, Chris Pratt

Votes: 287,755

Pros:

  • great comedy
  • great continuity


Cons:
  • humor began to fade as seasons dragged on

27. 30 Rock (2006–2013)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

Liz Lemon, head writer of the sketch-comedy show "TGS with Tracy Jordan", must deal with an arrogant new boss and a crazy new star while trying to run a successful television show without losing her mind.

Stars: Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, Jack McBrayer

Votes: 131,925

Pros:

  • great smart humor
  • great characters


Cons:
  • too many seasons
  • lackluster series finale

28. Community (2009–2015)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

A suspended lawyer is forced to enroll in a community college with an eccentric staff and student body.

Stars: Joel McHale, Danny Pudi, Donald Glover, Chevy Chase

Votes: 293,259

Pros:

  • great continuity
  • great humor


Cons:
  • too many seasons

29. True Blood (2008–2014)

TV-MA | 55 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

Telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse encounters a strange new supernatural world when she meets the mysterious Bill Compton, a southern Louisiana gentleman and vampire.

Stars: Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell, Ryan Kwanten

Votes: 259,992

Pros:

  • interesting characters
  • lots of WTF moments


Cons:
  • not a great series finale

30. Nashville (2012–2018)

TV-PG | 43 min | Drama, Music, Romance

Follows the lives and tragedies of rising and fading country music stars in Nashville, Tennessee.

Stars: Hayden Panettiere, Clare Bowen, Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson

Votes: 27,457

31. Mad Men (2007–2015)

TV-MA | 45 min | Drama

A drama about one of New York's most prestigious ad agencies at the beginning of the 1960s, focusing on one of the firm's most mysterious but extremely talented ad executives, Donald Draper.

Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones

Votes: 260,348

32. Prison Break (2005–2017)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A structural engineer installs himself in a prison he helped design, in order to save his falsely accused brother from a death sentence by breaking themselves out from the inside.

Stars: Dominic Purcell, Wentworth Miller, Amaury Nolasco, Robert Knepper

Votes: 578,926

Pros:

  • great characters
  • lots of suspenseful moments


Cons:
  • over the top unrealistic

33. The Killing (2011–2014)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A police investigation, the saga of a grieving family, and a Seattle mayoral campaign all interlock after the body of 17-year-old Rosie Larsen is found in the trunk of a submerged car.

Stars: Mireille Enos, Joel Kinnaman, Billy Campbell, Liam James

Votes: 123,279

Pros:

  • great story telling
  • good characters


Cons:
  • everyone is a suspect
  • mediocre series finale

34. Trailer Park Boys (2001–2018)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Crime

Three petty felons have a documentary made about their life in a trailer park.

Stars: John Paul Tremblay, Robb Wells, Mike Smith, John Dunsworth

Votes: 50,553

Pros:

  • great comedy (crude)
  • some great and memorable moments
  • classic one liners


Cons:
  • 6th season should have been last

35. Big Love (2006–2011)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama

A Utah polygamist who owns home improvement stores in the Salt Lake City area juggles relationships with three wives while trying to keep his complex family life from becoming a public scandal.

Stars: Bill Paxton, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Chloë Sevigny, Ginnifer Goodwin

Votes: 23,256

Pros:

  • interesting plot
  • good character development
  • good series finale


Cons:
  • slow

36. The Office (2001–2003)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

The story of an office that faces closure when the company decides to downsize its branches. A documentary film crew follow staff and the manager David Brent as they continue their daily lives.

Stars: Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook, Lucy Davis

Votes: 123,094

Pros:

  • funny (dark)
  • story gets to the point quick


Cons:
  • only 2 seasons

37. Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1962)

TV-14 | 25 min | Drama, Mystery

Series of unrelated short stories covering elements of crime, horror, drama, and comedy about people of different backgrounds committing murders, suicides, thefts, and other sorts of crime caused by certain motivations, perceived or not.

Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Harry Tyler, John Williams, Patricia Hitchcock

Votes: 19,319

Pros:

  • interesting and varied stories
  • good episode runtime (approximately 30 mins)
  • great acting and wide range of actors used


Cons:
  • no overarching series/season story arcs

38. Entourage (2004–2011)

TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Drama

Film star, Vince Chase, navigates the vapid terrain of Los Angeles with a close circle of friends and his trusty agent.

Stars: Kevin Connolly, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara

Votes: 176,774

Pros:

  • good comedy
  • memorable characters


Cons:
  • series finale could have been better
  • main character is annoying at times

39. New Girl (2011–2018)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

After a bad break-up, Jess, an offbeat young woman, moves into an apartment loft with three single men. Although they find her behavior very unusual, the men support her - most of the time.

Stars: Zooey Deschanel, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, Hannah Simone

Votes: 245,360

40. How I Met Your Mother (2005–2014)

TV-14 | 4,576 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A father recounts to his children - through a series of flashbacks - the journey he and his four best friends took leading up to him meeting their mother.

Stars: Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris

Votes: 728,080

Pros:

  • good comedy
  • stays true to continuity


Cons:
  • way too many seasons
  • poor series finale

41. Derek (2012–2014)

TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy, Drama

Derek is a loyal nursing home care assistant who sees only the good in his quirky co-workers as they struggle against prejudice and shrinking budgets to care for their elderly residents.

Stars: Ricky Gervais, Kerry Godliman, David Earl, Tim Barlow

Votes: 35,573

42. The X-Files (1993–2018)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Two F.B.I. Agents, Fox Mulder the believer and Dana Scully the skeptic, investigate the strange and unexplained, while hidden forces work to impede their efforts.

Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis

Votes: 249,598

Pros:

  • lots of plot twists
  • some fantastic episodes (see Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose, The Unnatural, Closure)
  • good overall story arc


Cons:
  • too many seasons
  • a lot of unanswered questions

43. The Sopranos (1999–2007)

TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama

New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano deals with personal and professional issues in his home and business life that affect his mental state, leading him to seek professional psychiatric counseling.

Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli

Votes: 470,401

Pros:

  • great story arcs
  • never know what to expect


Cons:
  • series finale
  • series finale
  • series finale

44. Dexter (2006–2013)

TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

He's smart. He's lovable. He's Dexter Morgan, America's favorite serial killer, who spends his days solving crimes and nights committing them.

Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, David Zayas, James Remar

Votes: 765,057

Pros:

  • interesting plot
  • some good story arcs
  • memorable characters


Cons:
  • repetitive
  • poor series finale
  • too many seasons

45. Extras (2005–2007)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Andy Millman is an actor with ambition and a script. Reduced to working as an extra with a useless agent, Andy's attempts to boost his career invariably end in failure and embarrassment.

Stars: Ricky Gervais, Ashley Jensen, Stephen Merchant, Shaun Williamson

Votes: 60,363

Pros:

  • above average comedy
  • quite a few cameos


Cons:
  • only 2 seasons

46. The Wonder Years (1988–1993)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Kevin Arnold recalls growing up during the late 60s and early 70s; the turbulent social times make the transition from child to adult unusually interesting.

Stars: Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, Jason Hervey

Votes: 40,747

Pros:

  • good conclusion to series
  • brings back childhood memories
  • memorable characters


Cons:
  • story arcs could be more engaging
  • too many seasons

47. Utopia (I) (2013–2014)

TV-MA | 50 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

After a group of people, who meet online, discover a bizarre graphic novel which seems to hold mysterious answers, they find themselves being tracked down by a merciless organization known merely as 'The Network'.

Stars: Adeel Akhtar, Paul Higgins, Neil Maskell, Fiona O'Shaughnessy

Votes: 51,092

Pros:

  • logical conspiracy theory
  • doesn't drag on


Cons:
  • too much information at times
  • ending could have been better

48. The Mindy Project (2012–2017)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy

A young Ob/Gyn doctor balances her personal and professional life, surrounded by quirky co-workers in a small office.

Stars: Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, Ed Weeks, Chris Messina

Votes: 34,927

49. Life's Too Short (2011–2013)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy

The show centers on Warwick Davis in his day-to-day life, complete with the frustrations he faces.

Stars: Warwick Davis, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Rosamund Hanson

Votes: 16,466

Pros:

  • series wraps up nicely (with the Easter special)
  • good comedy
  • lots of cameos


Cons:
  • only one season
  • had potential of being much funnier

50. The Mentalist (2008–2015)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A famous "psychic" outs himself as a fake, and starts working as a consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation so he can find "Red John", the madman who killed his wife and daughter.

Stars: Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman

Votes: 200,448

Pros:

  • Red John story arc
  • interesting twist to mystery genre


Cons:
  • series dragged on
  • mediocre series finale

51. The Americans (2013–2018)

TV-MA | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

At the height of the Cold War, two Russian agents pose as the average American couple, complete with family.

Stars: Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Keidrich Sellati, Holly Taylor

Votes: 111,183

52. On My Block (2018–2021)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

A coming-of-age story about four bright, street-savvy friends navigating their way through high school in gritty South Central Los Angeles, trying to get their friend out of a gang, and having friendship turn into something more.

Stars: Sierra Capri, Jason Genao, Brett Gray, Diego Tinoco

Votes: 19,525

53. The Man in the High Castle (2015–2019)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

In a dystopian America dominated by Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan, a young woman discovers a mysterious film that may hold the key to toppling the totalitarian regimes.

Stars: Alexa Davalos, Luke Kleintank, Rufus Sewell, Rupert Evans

Votes: 110,870

54. Happy Endings (2011–2020)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

This Chicago-set sitcom follows the intertwined lives of six young urbanites trying to learn the ropes of adulthood. Through breakups and whatever other curve-balls life throws them, the pals stick together.

Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally

Votes: 40,099

Pros:

  • great comedy
  • funny characters


Cons:
  • cancelled after 3 seasons
  • lack of closure

55. Home Improvement (1991–1999)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family

The daily trials and tribulations of Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor, a television show host raising three mischievous boys with help from his loyal co-host, loving wife, and eccentric neighbor.

Stars: Tim Allen, Earl Hindman, Taran Noah Smith, Zachery Ty Bryan

Votes: 49,087

Pros:

  • above average comedy
  • good family show
  • good season finales


Cons:
  • too many seasons
  • mediocre series finale

56. Friends (1994–2004)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Follows the personal and professional lives of six twenty to thirty year-old friends living in the Manhattan borough of New York City.

Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 1,087,316

57. Weeds (2005–2012)

TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

When a suburban mother turns to dealing marijuana in order to maintain her privileged lifestyle after her husband dies, she finds out just how addicted her entire neighborhood already is.

Stars: Mary-Louise Parker, Hunter Parrish, Alexander Gould, Kevin Nealon

Votes: 117,325

Pros:

  • interesting overall story arc


Cons:
  • too many seasons
  • annoying characters
  • redundant scenarios

58. The Inbetweeners (2008–2010)

TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy

Follows four friends and their antics during their final years of school.

Stars: Simon Bird, James Buckley, Blake Harrison, Joe Thomas

Votes: 94,309

Pros:

  • above average comedy


Cons:
  • 6 episodes per season, and only 3 seasons
  • poor series finale

59. Damages (2007–2012)

TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A law school graduate becomes the protégée of a successful high-stakes litigator.

Stars: Glenn Close, Rose Byrne, Tate Donovan, Zachary Booth

Votes: 31,589

Pros:

  • good overall story arch


Cons:
  • boring at times
  • "swerves" are obvious

60. Blue Mountain State (2010–2011)

TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Sport

Three incoming freshmen attending Midwestern college football powerhouse Blue Mountain State must quickly adapt to college life and juggle football, girls, classes and nonstop hazing.

Stars: Darin Brooks, Alan Ritchson, Chris Romano, Ed Marinaro

Votes: 58,058

Pros:

  • average comedy


Cons:
  • characters/actors come and go
  • over arching story arc could have been better

61. Reno 911! (2003– )

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Crime

An irreverent look at what goes on behind the scenes in Reno, Nevada's Sheriff's Department.

Stars: Cedric Yarbrough, Thomas Lennon, Robert Ben Garant, Kerri Kenney

Votes: 22,962

Pros:

  • average comedy
  • some hilarious moments


Cons:
  • gets repetitive
  • poor series finale

62. That '70s Show (1998–2006)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A comedy revolving around a group of teenage friends, their mishaps, and their coming of age, set in 1970s Wisconsin.

Stars: Topher Grace, Laura Prepon, Mila Kunis, Danny Masterson

Votes: 189,240

Pros:

  • funny
  • some classic comedy moments


Cons:
  • series dragged on too long
  • run of the mill comedy

63. Firefly (2002–2003)

TV-14 | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

Five hundred years in the future, a renegade crew aboard a small spacecraft tries to survive as they travel the unknown parts of the galaxy and evade warring factions as well as authority agents out to get them.

Stars: Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin

Votes: 281,560

Pros:

  • interesting story arcs
  • great characters


Cons:
  • only 14 episodes (although there is a Motion Picture)
  • would be higher on list if more seasons

64. Star Trek: The Animated Series (1973–1975)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

The further adventures of Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the USS Enterprise, as they explore the galaxy and defend the United Federation of Planets.

Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, George Takei

Votes: 8,170

Pros:

  • 30 minute episodes work well
  • great voice acting


Cons:
  • predictable
  • no overarching story arc

65. Star Trek (1966–1969)

TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

In the 23rd Century, Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise explore the galaxy and defend the United Federation of Planets.

Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols

Votes: 92,846

Pros:

  • some interesting episodes
  • memorable characters


Cons:
  • no overarching story
  • predictable outcomes

66. Columbo (1971–2003)

TV-PG | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Los Angeles homicide detective Lieutenant Columbo uses his humble ways and ingenuous demeanor to winkle out even the most well-concealed of crimes.

Stars: Peter Falk, Mike Lally, John Finnegan, Bruce Kirby

Votes: 41,932

Pros:

  • average detective show
  • interesting twist on "who-dun-it"


Cons:
  • very long episodes
  • no overarching story

67. The Stand (1994)

Not Rated | 90 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

After a deadly plague kills most of the world's population, the remaining survivors split into two groups - one led by a benevolent elder and the other by a malevolent being - to face each other in a final battle between good and evil.

Stars: Gary Sinise, Molly Ringwald, Jamey Sheridan, Laura San Giacomo

Votes: 38,394

Pros:

  • interesting plot


Cons:
  • story felt rushed (it's a mini-series)

68. Roseanne (1988–2018)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama

A revival of the popular 1990s sitcom "Roseanne," which centered on the everyday life of an American working-class family.

Stars: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Michael Fishman

Votes: 46,338

Pros:

  • addressed some serious issues (for its time)
  • interesting plot twist (you'll know it when you see it)


Cons:
  • last season was a joke (in a bad way), save for the series finale

69. Who's the Boss? (1984–1992)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Romance

Tony Micelli, a retired baseball player, becomes the housekeeper of Angela Bower, an advertising executive in New York. Together they raise their kids, Samantha Micelli and Jonathan Bower, with help from Mona Robinson, Angela's man-crazy mother.

Stars: Tony Danza, Judith Light, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro

Votes: 15,555

Pros:

  • classic sitcom with iconic nostalgic moments
  • loose overarching story line


Cons:
  • storyarcs failed to live up to their potential

70. According to Jim (2001–2009)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance

A television show centered around a macho everyman, his loving wife, and their three precocious children.

Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Larry Joe Campbell, Taylor Atelian

Votes: 38,174

Pros:

  • below average-average comedy
  • great chemistry and slap stick moments between Jim and his brother-in-law Andy


Cons:
  • no real overarching story
  • lackluster series finale

71. Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)

TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama

A high school mathlete starts hanging out with a group of burnouts while her younger brother navigates his freshman year.

Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine

Votes: 153,173

Pros:

  • great ensemble of characters/cameos


Cons:
  • only one season
  • cancelled before providing a conclusion

72. 2 Broke Girls (2011–2017)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

Two young women waitressing at a greasy spoon diner strike up an unlikely friendship in the hopes of launching a successful business - if only they can raise the cash.

Stars: Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs, Garrett Morris, Jonathan Kite

Votes: 104,817

73. Birds of Prey (2002–2003)

TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

In the future, long after the Batman has driven himself into exile, his legacy lives on in the form of the Birds of Prey--Black Canary, Oracle, and the Huntress.

Stars: Ashley Scott, Dina Meyer, Rachel Skarsten, Shemar Moore

Votes: 5,554

Pros:

  • lots of cameos from the Bat-verse
  • interesting twist on comic book series


Cons:
  • chessy and predictable
  • only one season

74. The Defenders (2010–2011)

60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Two flashy Las Vegas defense attorneys go to the mat for their clients.

Stars: Jim Belushi, Jerry O'Connell, Jurnee Smollett, Tanya Fischer

Votes: 4,022

Pros:

  • average comedy meets average criminal law series
  • Belushi and O'Connell work well together


Cons:
  • case decisions (trying to remain spoiler free...)
  • cancelled before providing a conclusion

75. Detroit 1-8-7 (2010–2011)

TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The everyday trials and tribulations of Detroit's homicide unit.

Stars: Michael Imperioli, James McDaniel, Aisha Hinds, Jon Michael Hill

Votes: 3,474

Pros:

  • good storyarc
  • lots of potential


Cons:
  • cancelled before providing a conclusion

76. No Ordinary Family (2010–2011)

TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

The Powells are a typical American family living in Pacific Bay, California, whose members gain special powers after their plane crashes in the Amazon.

Stars: Michael Chiklis, Julie Benz, Kay Panabaker, Jimmy Bennett

Votes: 17,088

Pros:

  • good storyarc
  • lots of potential


Cons:
  • kind of cheesy
  • cancelled before providing a conclusion

77. 10 Items or Less (2006–2009)

30 min | Comedy

The misadventures of grocery-store clerks.

Stars: Bob Clendenin, John Lehr, Greg Davis Jr., Chris Payne Gilbert

Votes: 1,388

Pros:

  • a few comedic moments


Cons:
  • below average comedy
  • cancelled before providing a conclusion

78. 10 Things I Hate About You (2009–2010)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

At Padua High, newcomers Kat and Bianca Stratford attempt to navigate the popular crowd.

Stars: Lindsey Shaw, Meaghan Martin, Ethan Peck, Nicholas Braun

Votes: 6,425

Pros:

  • a few comedic moments


Cons:
  • below average comedy
  • cancelled before providing a conclusion

79. 18 to Life (2010–2011)

23 min | Comedy

Two couples with opposing points of view reluctantly become family after their teenage kids run off and get married.

Stars: Stacey Farber, Alain Goulem, Angela Asher, Ellen David

Votes: 971

Pros:

  • a few comedic moments


Cons:
  • below average comedy
  • dry humor
  • cancelled before providing a conclusion

80. The Inbetweeners (2012)

TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy

Four high school friends are not cool or popular, but not total dorks, either.

Stars: Bubba Lewis, Zack Pearlman, Joey Pollari, Mark L. Young

Votes: 4,863

Pros:

  • minimal comedic moments
  • may be enjoyable if you havent seen the UK Inbetweeners series


Cons:
  • forgettable characters
  • almost a verbatim rip off of the UK series
  • cancelled after one season

81. The Legend of Zelda (1989)

TV-Y7-FV | 15 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Based on the popular Nintendo game of the same name. Link and Princess Zelda protect the mystical artifact, the Triforce of Wisdom, from falling into the hands of the evil sorcerer Ganon.

Stars: Cynthia Preston, Jonathan Potts, Tabitha St. Germain, Len Carlson

Votes: 2,024

Pros:

  • none


Cons:
  • Link is annoying to the point of being hated
  • no real overarching story



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