Top 100 TV Shows of All Time Best

Television has evolved into a powerful storytelling medium, producing shows that have captivated audiences, defined generations, and earned critical acclaim. From groundbreaking dramas to laugh-out-loud comedies and mind-bending sci-fi, these 100 series represent the pinnacle of small-screen excellence.

Why These Shows Made the List

This ranking considers multiple factors:

  • Cultural Impact – Shows that sparked global conversations (Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad)
  • Critical Reception – Universally praised masterpieces (The Wire, The Sopranos)
  • Influence – Series that redefined their genres (The Twilight Zone, The Simpsons)
  • Rewatch ability – Timeless entertainment (Friends, The Office)
  • Innovation – Bold storytelling that pushed boundaries (Twin Peaks, Black Mirror)

TOP 100 TV SHOWS OF ALL TIME

RankTV Show (Year)GenreEpisodesWhere to Watch
1Breaking Bad (2008)Crime/Drama62Netflix, AMC+
2Game of Thrones (2011)Fantasy/Drama73Max
3Chernobyl (2019)Historical Drama5Max, Hulu
4The Sopranos (1999)Crime/Drama86Max, Prime Video
5Band of Brothers (2001)War/Drama10Max, Apple TV
6The Wire (2002)Crime/Drama60Max, Prime Video
7Better Call Saul (2015)Crime/Drama63Netflix
8Stranger Things (2016)Sci-Fi/Horror34Netflix
9Sherlock (2010)Crime/Mystery15BritBox, Prime Video
10Peaky Blinders (2013)Crime/Drama36Netflix
11Attack on Titan (2013)Anime/Action89Crunchyroll, Hulu
12The Office (US) (2005)Comedy201Peacock
13Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005)Anime/Adventure61Netflix
14Friends (1994)Sitcom236Max
15Death Note (2006)Anime/Thriller37Netflix
16Rick and Morty (2013)Animated Comedy71Hulu
17Fleabag (2016)Dark Comedy12Prime Video
18The Mandalorian (2019)Sci-Fi24Disney+
19Arcane (2021)Animated/Action9Netflix
20Squid Game (2021)Thriller9Netflix
21The Last of Us (2023)Drama9Max
22Succession (2018)Drama39Max
23Dark (2017)Sci-Fi/Mystery26Netflix
24The Bear (2022)Comedy/Drama18Hulu
25House of the Dragon (2022)Fantasy10Max
26True Detective (2014)Crime24Max
27The Boys (2019)Superhero24Prime Video
28Ted Lasso (2020)Comedy34Apple TV+
29BoJack Horseman (2014)Animated Comedy77Netflix
30Demon Slayer (2019)Anime44Crunchyroll
31The Crown (2016)Historical Drama50Netflix
32Money Heist (2017)Crime41Netflix
33The Queen’s Gambit (2020)Drama7Netflix
34The Witcher (2019)Fantasy24Netflix
35Loki (2021)Superhero12Disney+
36Westworld (2016)Sci-Fi36Max
37Barry (2018)Dark Comedy32Max
38The Umbrella Academy (2019)Superhero30Netflix
39Euphoria (2019)Drama18Max
40The Handmaid’s Tale (2017)Dystopian56Hulu
41Community (2009)Comedy110Netflix
42Parks and Recreation (2009)Comedy125Peacock
43Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013)Comedy153Peacock
44It’s Always Sunny… (2005)Comedy170Hulu
45The Good Place (2016)Comedy53Netflix
46Schitt’s Creek (2015)Comedy80Netflix
47Fullmetal Alchemist (2003)Anime51Crunchyroll
48Cowboy Bebop (1998)Anime26Crunchyroll
49Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995)Anime26Netflix
50Hunter x Hunter (2011)Anime148Crunchyroll
51Berserk (1997)Anime25Crunchyroll
52Steins;Gate (2011)Anime24Crunchyroll
53One Punch Man (2015)Anime24Hulu
54Jujutsu Kaisen (2020)Anime47Crunchyroll
55Vinland Saga (2019)Anime48Netflix
56Chainsaw Man (2022)Anime12Crunchyroll
57The Expanse (2015)Sci-Fi62Prime Video
58Orphan Black (2013)Sci-Fi50AMC+
59The Leftovers (2014)Drama28Max
60Fargo (2014)Crime51Hulu
61Mindhunter (2017)Crime19Netflix
62Narcos (2015)Crime30Netflix
63Peep Show (2003)Comedy54BritBox
64Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)Comedy120Max
65Seinfeld (1989)Comedy180Netflix
66The Simpsons (1989)Animation750+Disney+
67South Park (1997)Animation325Max
68Family Guy (1999)Animation400+Hulu
69Arrested Development (2003)Comedy84Netflix
7030 Rock (2006)Comedy138Peacock
71The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017)Comedy43Prime Video
72Only Murders… (2021)Comedy30Hulu
73White Lotus (2021)Drama13Max
74Wednesday (2022)Comedy/Horror8Netflix
75Shōgun (2024)Historical10Hulu
76Fallout (2024)Sci-Fi8Prime Video
77The Sandman (2022)Fantasy11Netflix
78Invincible (2021)Animated16Prime Video
79Peacemaker (2022)Superhero8Max
80Andor (2022)Sci-Fi12Disney+
81Daredevil (2015)Superhero39Disney+
82The Punisher (2017)Action26Disney+
83Jessica Jones (2015)Crime39Disney+
84Lost (2004)Sci-Fi121Hulu
85Twin Peaks (1990)Mystery48Paramount+
86The X-Files (1993)Sci-Fi218Hulu
87Battlestar Galactica (2004)Sci-Fi76Peacock
88Firefly (2002)Sci-Fi14Hulu
89Star Trek: TNG (1987)Sci-Fi178Paramount+
90Doctor Who (2005)Sci-Fi150+Max
91RuPaul’s Drag Race (2009)Reality200+Paramount+
92The Great British Bake Off (2010)Reality150+Netflix
93Top Chef (2006)Reality200+Peacock
94MasterChef (2010)Reality200+Hulu
95Planet Earth (2006)Documentary11Max
96Blue Planet (2001)Documentary15Max
97Cosmos (2014)Documentary26Disney+
98Chef’s Table (2015)Documentary36Netflix
99The World at War (1973)Documentary26BritBox
100Our Planet (2019)Documentary8Netflix

This list has the best TV shows ever made – from Breaking Bad to Game of Thrones. What’s your favorite? Do you think any shows should be ranked higher? Tell us in the comments!


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