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IGN Top TV Shows of All Time

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  • The Wire (2002)

    1. The Wire

    2002–200860 epsTV-MATV Series
    9.3 (404K)
    The Baltimore drug scene, as seen through the eyes of drug dealers and law enforcement.
    CreatorDavid SimonStarsDominic WestLance ReddickSonja Sohn
  • Lorraine Bracco, James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Dominic Chianese, Robert Iler, Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Tony Sirico, and Aida Turturro in The Sopranos (1999)

    2. The Sopranos

    1999–200786 epsTV-MATV Series
    9.2 (526K)
    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.
    CreatorDavid ChaseStarsJames GandolfiniLorraine BraccoEdie Falco
  • Rod Serling in The Twilight Zone (1959)

    3. The Twilight Zone

    1959–1964156 epsTV-PGTV Series
    9.0 (101K)
    Ordinary people find themselves in extraordinarily astounding situations, which they each try to solve in a remarkable manner.
    CreatorRod SerlingStarsRod SerlingRobert McCordJay Overholts
  • Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad (2008)

    4. Breaking Bad

    2008–201362 epsTV-MATV Series
    9.5 (2.3M)
    A chemistry teacher diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer turns to manufacturing and selling methamphetamine with a former student to secure his family's future.
    CreatorVince GilliganStarsBryan CranstonAaron PaulAnna Gunn
  • Star Trek (1966)

    5. Star Trek

    1966–196980 epsTV-PGTV Series
    8.4 (97K)
    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.
    CreatorGene RoddenberryStarsWilliam ShatnerLeonard NimoyDeForest Kelley
  • Lucille Ball in I Love Lucy (1951)

    6. I Love Lucy

    1951–1957181 epsTV-YTV Series
    8.5 (30K)
    The wife of a band leader constantly tries to become a star - in spite of her having no talent, and gets herself (along with her best friend) into the funniest predicaments.
    StarsLucille BallDesi ArnazVivian Vance
  • Mad Men (2007)

    7. Mad Men

    2007–201592 epsTV-MATV Series
    8.7 (276K)
    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.
    CreatorMatthew WeinerStarsJon HammElisabeth MossVincent Kartheiser
  • Naveen Andrews, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Daniel Dae Kim, Emilie de Ravin, Matthew Fox, Jorge Garcia, Josh Holloway, Yunjin Kim, Dominic Monaghan, Terry O'Quinn, Harold Perrineau, Michelle Rodriguez, Cynthia Watros, Maggie Grace, and Evangeline Lilly in Lost (2004)

    8. Lost

    2004–2010121 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.3 (642K)
    The survivors of a plane crash are forced to work together in order to survive on a seemingly deserted tropical island.
    CreatorsJ.J. AbramsJeffrey LieberDamon LindelofStarsJorge GarciaJosh HollowayYunjin Kim
  • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)

    9. The Simpsons

    1989– 848 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.6 (454K)
    The satiric half-hour adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.
    CreatorsJames L. BrooksMatt GroeningSam SimonStarsDan CastellanetaNancy CartwrightJulie Kavner
  • Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards in Seinfeld (1989)

    10. Seinfeld

    1989–1998172 epsTV-PGTV Series
    8.9 (369K)
    The continuing misadventures of neurotic New York City stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his equally neurotic New York City friends.
    CreatorsLarry DavidJerry SeinfeldStarsJerry SeinfeldJulia Louis-DreyfusMichael Richards
  • Game of Thrones (2011)

    11. Game of Thrones

    2011–201974 epsTV-MATV Series
    9.2 (2.4M)
    Nine noble families fight for control over the lands of Westeros, while an ancient enemy returns after being dormant for millennia.
    CreatorsDavid BenioffD.B. WeissStarsEmilia ClarkePeter DinklageKit Harington
  • Saturday Night Live (1975)

    12. Saturday Night Live

    1975– 990 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.0 (56K)
    Actors, comedians and artists get together to perform short, hilarious skits on current, intelligent and at times ridiculous topics.
    CreatorLorne MichaelsStarsThe Saturday Night Live BandDon PardoDarrell Hammond
  • Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers, Carroll O'Connor, and Jean Stapleton in All in the Family (1971)

    13. All in the Family

    1971–1979207 epsTV-PGTV Series
    8.4 (20K)
    A working class man constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day.
    CreatorNorman LearStarsCarroll O'ConnorJean StapletonRob Reiner
  • Jason Bateman, Jeffrey Tambor, Will Arnett, Michael Cera, and Alia Shawkat in Arrested Development (2003)

    14. Arrested Development

    2003–201984 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.6 (335K)
    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.
    CreatorMitchell HurwitzStarsJason BatemanMichael CeraPortia de Rossi
  • Adam Scott, Rashida Jones, Jim O'Heir, Nick Offerman, Amy Poehler, Chris Pratt, Retta, Aziz Ansari, and Aubrey Plaza in Parks and Recreation (2009)

    15. Parks and Recreation

    2009–2015124 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.6 (303K)
    The absurd antics of an Indiana town's public officials as they pursue sundry projects to make their city a better place.
    CreatorsGreg DanielsMichael SchurStarsAmy PoehlerJim O'HeirNick Offerman
  • Matt Stone and Trey Parker in South Park (1997)

    16. South Park

    1997– 328 epsTV-MATV Series
    8.7 (423K)
    Follows the misadventures of four irreverent grade-schoolers in the quiet, dysfunctional town of South Park, Colorado.
    CreatorsTrey ParkerMatt StoneBrian GradenStarsTrey ParkerMatt StoneIsaac Hayes
  • Lisa Bonet, Bill Cosby, Tempestt Bledsoe, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Phylicia Rashad, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner in The Cosby Show (1984)

    17. The Cosby Show

    1984–1992197 epsTV-GTV Series
    7.4 (38K)
    The goings-on in the life of a successful African-American family.
    CreatorMichael LeesonStarsBill CosbyPhylicia RashadMalcolm-Jamal Warner
  • Mary McDonnell, Edward James Olmos, Jamie Bamber, James Callis, Aaron Douglas, Michael Hogan, Grace Park, Katee Sackhoff, and Tricia Helfer in Battlestar Galactica (2004)

    18. Battlestar Galactica

    2004–200974 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.7 (182K)
    When an old enemy, the Cylons, resurface and obliterate the 12 colonies, the crew of the aged Galactica protect a small civilian fleet - the last of humanity - as they journey toward the fabled 13th colony, Earth.
    CreatorsGlen A. LarsonRonald D. MooreStarsEdward James OlmosMary McDonnellJamie Bamber
  • Dave Chappelle in Chappelle's Show (2003)

    19. Chappelle's Show

    2003–200633 epsTV-MATV Series
    8.8 (76K)
    Comedian Dave Chappelle hosts this sketch-comedy show that parodies many of the nuances of race and culture.
    CreatorsNeal BrennanDave ChappelleStarsDave ChappelleDonnell RawlingsRudy Rush
  • Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, David Rudman, Matt Vogel, and Ryan Dillon in Sesame Street (1969)

    20. Sesame Street

    1969– 3241 epsTV-YTV Series
    8.1 (16K)
    On a special inner city street, the inhabitants, human and muppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
    CreatorsJoan Ganz CooneyLloyd Morrisett Jr.StarsJim HensonFrank OzCaroll Spinney
  • The Larry Sanders Show (1992)

    21. The Larry Sanders Show

    1992–199889 epsTV-MATV Series
    8.5 (9.8K)
    A comedic behind the scenes look at a late night talk show.
    CreatorsDennis KleinGarry ShandlingStarsGarry ShandlingJeffrey TamborWallace Langham
  • Fawlty Towers (1975)

    22. Fawlty Towers

    1975–197912 epsTV-PGTV Series
    8.8 (105K)
    Hotel owner Basil Fawlty's incompetence, short fuse, and arrogance form a combination that ensures accidents and trouble are never far away.
    CreatorsConnie BoothJohn CleeseStarsJohn CleesePrunella ScalesAndrew Sachs
  • Rob Lowe, Martin Sheen, Allison Janney, Dulé Hill, Moira Kelly, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, John Spencer, and Bradley Whitford in The West Wing (1999)

    23. The West Wing

    1999–2006155 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.9 (92K)
    Inside the lives of staffers in the West Wing of the White House.
    CreatorAaron SorkinStarsMartin SheenRob LoweAllison Janney
  • Johnny Carson in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)

    24. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    1962–19929779 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.5 (4.4K)
    Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.
    StarsJohnny CarsonEd McMahonDoc Severinsen
  • The Daily Show (1996)

    25. The Daily Show

    1996– 4408 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.3 (49K)
    A comedy news show featuring humorous takes on top stories.
    CreatorsMadeleine SmithbergLizz WinsteadStarsJon StewartTrevor NoahStephen Colbert

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