ALL HBO TV Series Ranked
Just started. Added most TV shows & I did mini-series as well. Debating whether to add HBO made movies, but there are quite a few. May have 2 do separate list. Still ranking, but the top 20+ is basically done
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- CreatorDavid SimonStarsDominic WestLance ReddickSonja SohnThe Baltimore drug scene, as seen through the eyes of drug dealers and law enforcement.Arguably best TV series of all time. "Corner Boys", "Burner Phones", "OMAR", Injected themselves into the lexicon of American language. Did an amazing job of addressing the failed drug war from all angles: Po-lice, Drug-Dealers, Drug Addicts, Goverment Officials, Press.
- CreatorDavid ChaseStarsJames GandolfiniLorraine BraccoEdie FalcoNew 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.Tony Soprano is maybe the biggest character in TV history. This show took HBO to next level, and made them must see TV on Sunday night. Ralphie played by Joe Pantoliano was my fav. WHO-AH.
- CreatorDavid BenioffD.B. WeissStarsEmilia ClarkePeter DinklageKit HaringtonNine noble families fight for control over the lands of Westeros, while an ancient enemy returns after being dormant for millennia.Must see TV every Sunday night. For people like me growing up loving The Hobbit, feels like 21st century Tolkien. And goes with the "Oz" HBO tactic of not afraid of killing important characters. Which only leads to the suspense.
- CreatorLarry DavidStarsLarry DavidCheryl HinesJeff GarlinLarry David stars as an over-the-top version of himself in this comedy series that shows how seemingly trivial details of day-to-day life can precipitate a catastrophic chain of events.If you are having a bad day, just watch any episode of this fantastic series. Sure to put a smile on your face. Arguably best comedy series ever.
- CreatorDavid MilchStarsTimothy OlyphantIan McShaneMolly ParkerA show set in the late 1800s, revolving around the characters of Deadwood, South Dakota; a town of deep corruption and crime.Shakespeare with more cursing. Al Swearengen one of greatest characters of all time. Just heard, HBO in serious talks to make a movie to wrap up storylines after abruptly cancelled after 3 seasons!
- CreatorTom FontanaStarsErnie HudsonJ.K. SimmonsLee TergesenA series chronicling the daily activities of an unusual prison facility and its criminal inhabitants.The first "It's not TV, It"s HBO" show. This show was the spark I think that set HBO off to dominate TV as We know it. Great drama. Incredibly large talented cast. Hollywood has used actors from this show to fuel talent on Movies & TV shows too many to count. Hell, Schillinger, head of the Nazis, might win Oscar this year for that drummer movie
- StarsScott GrimesDamian LewisRon LivingstonThe story of Easy Company of the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division and their mission in World War II Europe, from Operation Overlord to V-J Day.
- CreatorDennis KleinGarry ShandlingStarsGarry ShandlingJeffrey TamborWallace LanghamA comedic behind the scenes look at a late night talk show.HEY NOW! Just re-watched whole series. Holds up well. Still funny. One of my fav comedy series of all time. Now available on HBO On Demand, after being mysteriously absent for years. You can buy entire series for $20, totally worth it. RIP Gary.
- CreatorNic PizzolattoIssa LópezStarsVince VaughnColin FarrellRachel McAdamsAnthology series in which police investigations unearth the personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within and outside the law.Just finished watching. Awesome acting, Rust is one memorable character. Had this eeriness to it. This ranking based on season one ONLY. Can't recommend season 2. Vince Vaughn was awful.
- CreatorAlan BallStarsPeter KrauseMichael C. HallFrances ConroyA chronicle of the lives of a dysfunctional family who run an independent funeral home in Los Angeles.
- CreatorArmando IannucciStarsJulia Louis-DreyfusTony HaleAnna ChlumskyFormer Senator Selina Meyer finds that being Vice President of the United States is nothing like she hoped and everything that everyone ever warned her about.A fun series. Julia Lois-Dreyfus does almost the impossible and follows Seinfeld with a quality series. The quality of supporting cast pushes this up the list.
- StarsBill MaherAndrew SullivanMichael MooreComedian and political satirist Bill Maher discusses topical events with guests from various backgrounds.Bill has done political humor better than almost anybody in last 20 years. And He always tries to have a republican on to keep things somewhat balanced.
- CreatorLisa JoyJonathan NolanStarsEvan Rachel WoodJeffrey WrightEd HarrisAt the intersection of the near future and the reimagined past, waits a world in which every human appetite can be indulged without consequence.
- StarsJohn OliverDavid KayeRyan BargerFormer Daily Show host and correspondent John Oliver brings his persona to this weekly news satire program.Has taken the torch from Jon Stewart and ran with it. Has addressed some real serious issues, some very under reported. And made them entertaining. A very difficult task. At least watch His clips on YouTube, 10 min you wont regret.
- CreatorJohn AltschulerMike JudgeDave KrinskyStarsThomas MiddleditchT.J. MillerJosh BrenerFollows the struggle of Richard Hendricks, a Silicon Valley engineer trying to build his own company called Pied Piper.
- CreatorTerence WinterStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonAn Atlantic City politician plays both sides of the law by conspiring with gangsters during the Prohibition era.I thought Micheal Shanon's storyline was what kept series interesting. Though maybe never overcame Scorsese's step into TV.
- CreatorBruno HellerWilliam J. MacDonaldJohn MiliusStarsKevin McKiddRay StevensonPolly WalkerA down-to-earth account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans set in the last days of the Roman Republic.Loved first season. But watched before Game of Thrones. Might hold you over till GoT season 7.
- CreatorDavid CrossBob OdenkirkStarsBob OdenkirkDavid CrossJohn EnnisThis is a sketch-comedy show. The twist here is that all of the sketches (even the monologue) are connected in some strange way.Ellis D. Trails, the Taint skit LOL
- StarsJames Badge DaleJoseph MazzelloJon SedaThe Pacific Theatre of World War II, as seen through the eyes of several young Marines.
- CreatorBen BestJody HillDanny McBrideStarsDanny McBrideSteve LittleKaty Mixon GreerMany years after he turned his back on his hometown, a burned-out major league ballplayer returns to teach Physical Education at his old middle school.
- CreatorRodrigo GarcíaHagai LeviNir BergmanStarsGabriel ByrneUzo AdubaDianne WiestA psychotherapist questions his abilities and gets help by reuniting with his old therapist, whom he has not seen for ten years.I remember Robin Quivers recommending this on Stern show. So i started watching and got sucked in. Gabriel Byrne was fantastic. But some cant handle the pacing. If you liked the Transformer movies, this show is not for you.
- CreatorMarty CallnerStarsLiev SchreiberVontaze BurfictJ.J. WattHard Knocks is a reality sports documentary produced by the NFL and HBO. Each season the show follows an NFL team during training camp in preparation for the upcoming season.
- StarsShane SmithGianna ToboniThomas MortonDocumentary series featuring startling, groundbreaking stories from around the world.60 minutes for the next generation. Shane Smith has done a fantastic job with this. Really looking forward 2 new season
- CreatorDoug EllinStarsKevin ConnollyAdrian GrenierKevin DillonFilm star, Vince Chase, navigates the vapid terrain of Los Angeles with a close circle of friends and his trusty agent.
- StarsLarry MerchantJim LampleyHarold LedermanTelecasts of various boxing matches.I remeber watching the Gatti-Ward fights in my parents basement, high AF, and it was awesome
- StarsBryant GumbelJon FrankelBernard GoldbergA monthly sports magazine that follows what happens on and, more importantly, off the field.Doing great sports journalism for over 20 years.
- CreatorDarren StarStarsSarah Jessica ParkerKim CattrallKristin DavisFour female New Yorkers gossip about their sex lives (or lack thereof) and find new ways to deal with being a woman in the late 1990s.A very innovative show for HBO at the time. Women talking honestly about their sex lives, Unheard of. First couple seasons were must watch, then dragged out Mr. Big storyline. If I remember correctly.
- CreatorLouis C.K.StarsLouis C.K.Pamela AdlonMike HagertyA working class family and their oddball friends.
- CreatorLena DunhamStarsLena DunhamAllison WilliamsJemima KirkeA comedy about the experiences of a group of girls in their early 20s.Gained national acclaim when Brian Williams daughter ate a dudes ass on TV.
- CreatorSacha Baron CohenStarsSacha Baron CohenT.N.T. CrewSteve EllingtonSacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat Sagdiyev and Brüno Gehard.My cousin from England told me about this Sacha Baron Cohen before He hit America. His impersonation of a white guy acting black is hilarious. The guy is a comedic genius.
- StarsPhil SimmsCris CollinsworthWarren SappSports Emmy® winning weekly show with the most experienced, articulate and connected analysts in the business. Get expert insight, exclusive commentary and special on and off the field features. Every team. Every game. Every week.For many years was best, in-depth coverage of NFL games
- CreatorAlan BallStarsAnna PaquinStephen MoyerSam TrammellTelepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse encounters a strange new supernatural world when she meets the mysterious Bill Compton, a southern Louisiana gentleman and vampire.
- StarsT.K. CarterKhandi AlexanderSean NelsonChronicles a West Baltimore family living in poverty on the front lines of America's drug war.
- CreatorAaron SorkinStarsJeff DanielsEmily MortimerJohn Gallagher Jr.A newsroom undergoes some changes in its workings and morals as a new team is brought in, bringing unexpected results for its existing news anchor.Started pretty strong. But by mid season 2 started to lose me.
- CreatorJim HensonStarsKaren PrellGerard ParkesKathryn MullenThe adventures of the various inhabitants of an underground civilization.Can still sing theme. "Down in Fraggle Rock"
- CreatorRichard PriceSteven ZaillianStarsRiz AhmedJohn TurturroBill CampAfter a night of partying with a woman he picked up, a man wakes up to find her stabbed to death and is charged with her murder.
- CreatorRicky GervaisStephen MerchantStarsRicky GervaisAshley JensenStephen MerchantAndy 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.Moved up list after Storm Halloway's recommendation. Has some real funny bits.
- StarsAlexander SkarsgårdJames RansoneLee TergesenA 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.
- StarsPaul GiamattiLaura LinneyJohn DossettThe life of one of the USA's Founding Fathers, its second President, and his role in the nation's first 50 years.
- StarsAl PacinoMeryl StreepEmma ThompsonSeveral disparate but connected individuals go through the AIDS crisis in the mid-1980s.
- CreatorDave GrohlStarsDave GrohlTaylor HawkinsPat SmearSonic Highways commemorates the Foo Fighters 20th anniversary by documenting the eight-city recording odyssey that produced their latest, and eighth, studio album.
- CreatorDaniel KnaufStarsMichael J. AndersonAdrienne BarbeauClancy BrownDuring the Great Depression, an Oklahoma farm boy and a charismatic minister learn that they are key players in a proxy war being fought between Heaven and Hell.
- CreatorChristopher GuestJim PiddockStarsChris O'DowdTom BennettNina ContiFrom Christopher Guest ('Best in Show, ' 'A Mighty Wind') comes this comedy series that follows one man's quest to track down his genealogy.
- CreatorEric Ellis OvermyerDavid SimonStarsKhandi AlexanderRob BrownKim DickensLife after Hurricane Katrina as the residents of New Orleans try to rebuild their lives, their homes, and their unique culture in the aftermath of one of the worst natural disasters in the USA.
- CreatorMark V. OlsenWill SchefferStarsBill PaxtonJeanne TripplehornChloë SevignyA 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.
- StarsTom HanksNick SearcyLane SmithDramatized portrayal of the Apollo manned space program.
- StarsSusan BlockBarbara CarrellasAnnie SprinkleDocumentary series that explores sex in the '90s. Each episode has several segments about current trends in sexuality as well as street interviews with common people.
- StarsKate WinsletGuy PearceEvan Rachel WoodDivorced single mom Mildred Pierce decides to open a restaurant business, which tears at the already-strained relationship with her ambitious elder daughter, Veda.
- CreatorJames BobinJemaine ClementBret McKenzieStarsJemaine ClementBret McKenzieRhys DarbyBret and Jemaine are Flight of the Conchords, a folk-rock band from New Zealand living in New York City in search of stardom.
- CreatorDamon LindelofTom PerrottaStarsJustin TherouxAmy BrennemanChristopher EcclestonThree 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.
- CreatorMichael Patrick KingLisa KudrowStarsLisa KudrowLance BarberRobert Michael MorrisAn ex A-list celebrity attempts to rekindle the flame of her once prominent acting career with nothing but a camera crew and some determination.
- CreatorWarwick DavisRicky GervaisStephen MerchantStarsWarwick DavisRicky GervaisStephen MerchantThe show centers on Warwick Davis in his day-to-day life, complete with the frustrations he faces.Liam Neeson comedy bit one of my favs of all time. I make lists all the time, like Oscar Schindler. https://youtu.be/sqA577_IoBk via @YouTube
- CreatorRicky GervaisStephen MerchantKarl PilkingtonRicky Gervais and Stephen Merchant talk to Karl Pilkington about important things in life whilst Karl provides anything but intelligent answers. Comedy at its finest with wonderful animation.
- CreatorJody HillDanny McBrideStarsDanny McBrideWalton GogginsSheaun McKinneyAn overprotective father is obsessed with becoming a principal and competes against the popular vice principal. However, something happens that makes them work together to save the day.
- CreatorSteven DoddStarsJohn KassirRoy BrocksmithMiguel Ferrer"Tales from the Crypt" was a 1989 horror story anthology series based on the gruesome E.C. comic books of the 1950s presented by the legendary "Crypt Keeper", a sinister ghoul obsessed with gallows humor and horrific puns.
- CreatorDavid MilchStarsDustin HoffmanDennis FarinaJohn OrtizA television series centered around characters who are tied to the same horse-racing track.
- CreatorStephen LevinsonStarsDwayne JohnsonJohn David WashingtonDonovan W. CarterA series centered around a group of football players and their families, friends and handlers.
- CreatorColette BursonDmitry LipkinStarsThomas JaneJane AdamsCharlie SaxtonA former high school sports legend, turned middle-aged high school basketball coach, finds a way to benefit from his biggest asset.
- StarsDavid FoleyBruce McCullochKevin McDonaldThe TV series of the Canadian sketch comedy troupe that, more often than not, puts bizarre, unique, and insane twists in their skits.
- CreatorDavid CraneMarta KauffmanStarsBrian BenbenDenny DillonWendie MalickMartin Tupper is a book editor in Manhattan, recently divorced from Judith, a psychologist. Martin's life is filled with fantasies and sexual thoughts, many times coming in the form of black-and-white shots from old TV shows and movies.
- StarsChris MoriartyRita ScottEddie RameyA taxi was rigged with six lipstick-size hidden cameras. The passengers are real and talk about their personal life, sometimes sexual, to the driver. The passengers did not know they were being videotaped until after the ride had ended.
- StarsYasiin BeyRussell SimmonsLemon AndersenThis show is a spoken word poetry television series hosted by Mos Def and airing on HBO between 2002 and 2007. The series features performances by established and up-and-coming spoken word poets. It's a spin off of def comedy and has been referred to as slam poetry although Simmons has said it isn't part of the movement. Just like def comedy jam Producer Russell Simmons comes out and makes an appearance each episode to thank the crowd at the end of the show. The series included historical legendary poets such as, The Last Poets, Nikki Giovanni, Amiri Baraka and Sonya Sanchez. It also featured poets, Saul Williams, J. Ivy, Jessica Care-Moore and Lemon. Though technically not a poetry slam, Def Poetry has become heavily associated with the poetry slam movement, and utilizes many of poetry slam's best known poets, including National Poetry Slam champions such as Beau Sia, Taylor Mali, Big Poppa E, Mayda del Valle, Mike Mcgee, Alix Olson and Rives, among others. Even poets who are critical of the poetry slam, such as John S. Hall, have acknowledged slam's influence on the show.
- CreatorKaren GoodmanKirk SimonStarsJames SprangJaz SinclairLiv UllmannWorld renowned artists mentor a small group of high school students.
- CreatorSteve DildarianStarsSteve DildarianM.J. OttoNick KrollWatch as Tim finds himself in several awkward situations in this HBO cartoon comedy.
- CreatorRobert WuhlStarsRobert WuhlJim TurnerSandra OhArliss Michaels is the head of a sports agency and will do anything for his very famous clients.
- StarsKid CapriMartin LawrenceD.L. HughleyA stand-up comedy series from Russell Simmons showcasing legendary comedians including Bernie Mac, Steve Harvey, Martin Lawrence, DL Hughley, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock and more.
- CreatorJonathan AmesStarsJason SchwartzmanZach GalifianakisTed DansonA well-meaning but struggling writer decides to lead a sort of double life by pretending to be a private detective using the methods he read about in old detective novels.
- StarsDennis HofMadam SuzetteIsabella SopranoChronicles the women of a brothel in Nevada.
- CreatorIan EdelmanStarsBryan GreenbergVictor RasukLake BellA group of 20 somethings living in New York City. Ben and Cameron work on starting a fashion company, while enjoying their lives in the greatest city in the world.
- StarsJill ScottAnika Noni RoseLucian MsamatiPrecious Ramotswe launches the first-ever female detective agency in Botswana. She embarks on various adventures while investigating cases and must also overcome several challenges in her quest.
- StarsSharon WhitefawnMiss BunnyCashmereG String Divas is an American documentary series that aired on HBO. The show was filmed in 2000, and follows the lives of strippers working in a Bristol, Pennsylvania gentlemen's club.
- CreatorMichael LannanStarsJonathan GroffFrankie J. AlvarezMurray BartlettThree best friends living in San Francisco share the nuances and complexities of contemporary gay relationships as they explore a variety of options, both in love and in life.
- CreatorAlex KeledjianStarsChris MooreJeff BalisBen AffleckThe second season of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's movie making reality series goes a different route when it's two professionals realizing their vision on screen instead of just one: writer and director.
- CreatorLaura DernMike WhiteStarsLaura DernDiane LaddSarah BurnsA self-destructive woman who has a spiritual awakening becomes determined to live an enlightened life, creating havoc at home and work.
- CreatorLee EisenbergStephen MerchantGene StupnitskyStarsStephen MerchantChristine WoodsNate TorrenceA gawky Englishman comes to Los Angeles to find the woman of his dreams.
- StarsDennis MillerDavid SpadeJon StewartA weekly talk/comedy show hosted by Dennis Miller. Each show starts off with a topical monologue typical of evening talk shows. After this, Dennis goes into "The Rant" in which he talks about some subject that bothers him, starting calmly but gradually building into a frothing, expletive-laden fenzy, then ending with "that's just my opinion, I could be wrong." He chats with a guest for a few minutes, then finishes with a news segment similar to his "Weekend Update" role on Saturday Night Live.
- CreatorJay DuplassMark DuplassSteve ZissisStarsMark DuplassMelanie LynskeyAmanda PeetTwo couples living under the same roof struggle to keep their relationships alive while pursuing their individual dreams.
- StarsSteven FederGary Andrew PooleFreddie RoachThis cinéma-vérité series focuses on Freddie Roach, the world-famous boxing trainer who owns and operates the famed Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, where he has produced a host of world champions. This intensely personal look at Roach chronicles his life and career against the backdrop of Parkinson's disease, an ailment very likely linked to his own boxing past.
- CreatorChris LilleyStarsChris LilleyDeborah JonesGreg FairallA mockumentary exploring the issues faced by young males in the 21st century - their influences, their pressures, their dreams and ambitions.
- CreatorJudd ApatowWill FerrellAdam McKayStarsSteve TomRob HuebelChristine Scott BennettA series of comedy sketches brought to you by the people at "Funny or Die."
- StarsCasey NeistatVan NeistatOwen NeistatEach episode spans six weeks in the lives of Van and Casey Neistat.
- StarsChris LilleyAsolima TauatiIro UtaifeauThe life of a public school epitomized by disobedient student Jonah Takalua, self-absorbed private school exchange student Ja'mie King, and megalomaniac drama teacher Mr. G.
- CreatorMatt LucasDavid WalliamsStarsMatt LucasDavid WalliamsTom BakerThe characters of the original 'Little Britain' and some new characters feature in this comedic exploration of the modern American society from, and starring, British comedians Matt Lucas and David Walliams.
- CreatorDavid MilchKem NunnStarsRebecca De MornayGreyson FletcherWillie GarsonIn Imperial Beach, California, the dysfunctional Yost family intersects with two new arrivals to the community: a dim-but-wealthy surfing enthusiast, and a man spurned by the Yosts years ago.
- CreatorChris LilleyStarsChris LilleyGeorgie JenningsGeorgia TreuJa'mie: Private School Girl follows the eponymous school captain during the last few months of school, far removed from the grounds of Summer Heights High and back on the lush manicured lawns of Hillford Girls Grammar School.
- CreatorCynthia MortStarsMichelle BorthTim DeKayAislinn PaulA drama about three couples and the therapist they share.
- StarsKrista AllenBryan GreenbergJennifer HallThree young actors try to make it big in Hollywood.
- StarsTom EvangelistaFlo EvangelistaChris EvangelistaBail Bonds Business run by The Evsngelista Family in Long Island NEW YORK.
- StarsMary McCormackJohn SlatteryRoger Guenveur SmithA semi-improvised lobbyist satire.
- StarsTara SandsLizzie WaterworthMaria DarlingSpyler and CeCe join the fun to search for missing items.
- CreatorMike BinderStarsMike BinderSonya WalgerIvana MilicevicA look at married life through the minds of 3 coworkers.
- CreatorCarin GreenbergJeff KlineStarsSharon StoneConnor MatheusSpencer BreslinHarold has the power to create a world of his own just by drawing it with his purple crayon.
- StarsDee Bradley BakerMaggie BairdJerry StillerEducational games show for kids.
- StarsCameron BowenSandy CorreiaRafael FerrerIn this HBO variety show for preschoolers, featuring animation and live-action, a group of characters that children can relate themselves to explore curiosity in the world around them
- StarsDonald CorrenAlicyn PackardJoey D'AuriaThe life of the Mr Men presented in hour long movies.
- DirectorJérôme AngerStarsStéphane FreissThierry NeuvicSara MartinsIn a whodunit concerning the murder of a gay professor, Lyon's police detective Éric Mercadier, a married father, unexpectedly falls in love with the medical examiner in the case, who may or may not be involved in the murder.
- CreatorTodd McFarlaneAlan B. McElroyStarsKeith DavidRichard DysartDominique JenningsAfter being betrayed and murdered by his employer, a government assassin is resurrected as a Hellspawn and is forced to act as the reluctant leader of Hell's army.
- CreatorSteve KerperDavid KolinStarsDeborah MagdalenaDave KonigTracy Vilar8-episode narrative adult comedy series for HBO. Spring '94