Best TV Shows of All Time
by JAGatsby | created - 15 Jan 2012 | updated - 23 Nov 2021 | PublicThis 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.
Also check out Best Movies http://www.imdb.com/rg/s/1/list/SoTDqG0Or18/
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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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