The Best TV Shows

by johngreenfield | Public

A forever growing collection of the best shows that TV has to offer

275 titles

1. Dark (2017–2020)

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

8.7

2. Mr. Robot (2015–2019)

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

8.5

3. Chernobyl (2019)

TV-MA | 41 min | Drama, History, Thriller

9.3

4. Mad Men (2007–2015)

TV-MA | 45 min | Drama

8.7

5. The X-Files (1993–2018)

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

8.6

6. Star Trek: Discovery (2017–2024)

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

7. Legion (2017–2019)

TV-MA | 1,316 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

8.1

8. Breaking Bad (2008–2013)

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

9.5

9. Better Call Saul (2015–2022)

TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama

10. The Queen's Gambit (2020)

TV-MA | 57 min | Drama

8.5

11. Utopia (I) (2013–2014)

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

8.4

12. Ratched (2020)

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

7.3

13. Black Mirror (2011– )

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

8.7

14. Lovecraft Country (2020)

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

7.1

15. South Park (1997– )

TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

8.7

16. The Midnight Gospel (2020)

TV-MA | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

8.2

17. Snowpiercer (2020–2025)

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

6.9

18. Adventure Time (2010–2018)

TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

8.6

19. Rick and Morty (2013– )

TV-MA | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

9.1

20. Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy

8.8

21. Forged in Fire (2015– )

TV-PG | 42 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

8.2

22. The Prisoner (1967–1968)

TV-PG | 1,010 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

8.5

23. Sherlock (2010–2017)

TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

9.1

24. Twin Peaks (1990–1991)

TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

8.8

25. The Wire (2002–2008)

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

9.3

26. The Sopranos (1999–2007)

TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama

9.2

27. Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

8.7

28. Caprica (2009–2010)

TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

7.1

29. Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)

TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama

8.6

30. The Walking Dead (2010–2022)

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

8.1

31. Fear the Walking Dead (2015–2023)

TV-MA | 44 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

6.8

32. Cosmos (1980)

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary

9.3

33. Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey (2014)

TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary

9.3

34. Planet Earth (2006)

TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary, Family

9.4

35. Through the Wormhole (2010–2017)

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary

8.6

36. Lost (2004–2010)

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

8.3

37. Fringe (2008–2013)

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

8.4

38. Dollhouse (2009–2010)

TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

7.7

39. Doctor Who (1963–1989)

TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

8.4

40. Doctor Who (2005–2022)

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

8.6

41. Torchwood (2006–2011)

TV-MA | 50 min | Action, Drama, Mystery

7.7

42. Serial Experiments Lain (1998)

TV-14 | 316 min | Animation, Drama, Horror

8.1

43. Fargo (2014–2024)

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

8.9

44. Person of Interest (2011–2016)

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

8.5

45. V (2009–2011)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

6.8

46. Red Dwarf (1988– )

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

8.4

47. Archer (2009–2023)

TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

8.6

48. Bob's Burgers (2011– )

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

8.2

49. Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)

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

8.4

50. Stargate: Atlantis (2004–2009)

TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

8.1

51. Stargate Universe (2009–2011)

TV-PG | 43 min | Drama, Sci-Fi

7.6

52. Death Note (2006–2007)

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Crime, Drama

8.9

53. Naruto (2002–2007)

TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

8.4

54. Naruto: Shippuden (2007–2017)

TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

8.7

55. Sasuke (1997– )

173 min | Action, Game-Show, Sport

8.2

56. Firefly (2002–2003)

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

8.9

57. Falling Skies (2011–2015)

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

7.1

58. Daredevil (2015–2018)

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

8.6

59. The 4400 (2004–2007)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

7.3

60. American Horror Story (2011– )

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

61. Comic Book Men (2012–2018)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Reality-TV

7.7

62. The Day of the Triffids (2009)

93 min | Action, Horror, Sci-Fi

5.6

63. Survivors (I) (2008–2010)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Sci-Fi

7.5

64. Jericho (2006–2008)

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

7.9

65. Oz (1997–2003)

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

8.7

66. Life on Mars (2006–2007)

TV-14 | 959 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

8.4

67. Ashes to Ashes (2008–2010)

TV-MA | 1,320 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy

8.1

68. Wayward Pines (2015–2016)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

7.3

69. Being Human (2008–2013)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

7.8

70. Luther (2010–2019)

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

8.4

71. Orphan Black (2013–2017)

TV-MA | 44 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

8.3

72. Criminal Minds (2005– )

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

8.1

73. Mike Judge Presents: Tales from the Tour Bus (2017–2018)

TV-MA | 30 min | Documentary, Animation, Biography

8.6

74. Summer Heights High (2007)

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

8.5

75. Limmy's Show! (2009–2013)

TV-MA | Comedy

8.4

76. Arrested Development (2003–2019)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

8.7

77. Monkey Dust (2003–2005)

TV-MA | 29 min | Animation, Comedy, Horror

8.5

78. Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007–2017)

TV-14 | 11 min | Comedy, Music

7.6

79. Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy

8.8

80. Trailer Park Boys (2001–2018)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Crime

8.5

81. Louie (2010–2015)

TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Drama

8.5

82. Father Ted (1995–1998)

TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy

8.7

83. Community (2009–2015)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

8.5

84. Parks and Recreation (2009–2015)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

8.6

85. Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (2000–2001)

50 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy

6.6

86. Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004)

TV-MA | 24 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

8.5

87. Spaced (1999–2001)

TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy

8.5

88. Futurama (1999– )

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

8.5

89. Tripping the Rift (2004–2007)

TV-MA | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy

6.8

90. Metalocalypse (2006–2013)

TV-MA | 11 min | Animation, Comedy, Music

8.3

91. Chappelle's Show (2003–2006)

TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Music

8.8

92. Animals. (2016–2018)

TV-MA | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

7.3

93. Over the Garden Wall (2014)

TV-PG | 11 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

8.8

94. Mr. Pickles (2013–2019)

TV-MA | 15 min | Animation, Comedy, Horror

7.3

95. The Simpsons (1989– )

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

8.7

96. Gravity Falls (2012–2016)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

8.9

97. The League of Gentlemen (1999–2017)

TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Horror

8.4

98. Inside No. 9 (2014– )

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

8.5

99. Psychoville (2009–2011)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Horror, Mystery

7.9

100. 12 Monkeys (2015–2018)

TV-14 | 42 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery

7.7

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