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
| Rank | TV Show (Year) | Genre | Episodes | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Breaking Bad (2008) | Crime/Drama | 62 | Netflix, AMC+ |
| 2 | Game of Thrones (2011) | Fantasy/Drama | 73 | Max |
| 3 | Chernobyl (2019) | Historical Drama | 5 | Max, Hulu |
| 4 | The Sopranos (1999) | Crime/Drama | 86 | Max, Prime Video |
| 5 | Band of Brothers (2001) | War/Drama | 10 | Max, Apple TV |
| 6 | The Wire (2002) | Crime/Drama | 60 | Max, Prime Video |
| 7 | Better Call Saul (2015) | Crime/Drama | 63 | Netflix |
| 8 | Stranger Things (2016) | Sci-Fi/Horror | 34 | Netflix |
| 9 | Sherlock (2010) | Crime/Mystery | 15 | BritBox, Prime Video |
| 10 | Peaky Blinders (2013) | Crime/Drama | 36 | Netflix |
| 11 | Attack on Titan (2013) | Anime/Action | 89 | Crunchyroll, Hulu |
| 12 | The Office (US) (2005) | Comedy | 201 | Peacock |
| 13 | Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005) | Anime/Adventure | 61 | Netflix |
| 14 | Friends (1994) | Sitcom | 236 | Max |
| 15 | Death Note (2006) | Anime/Thriller | 37 | Netflix |
| 16 | Rick and Morty (2013) | Animated Comedy | 71 | Hulu |
| 17 | Fleabag (2016) | Dark Comedy | 12 | Prime Video |
| 18 | The Mandalorian (2019) | Sci-Fi | 24 | Disney+ |
| 19 | Arcane (2021) | Animated/Action | 9 | Netflix |
| 20 | Squid Game (2021) | Thriller | 9 | Netflix |
| 21 | The Last of Us (2023) | Drama | 9 | Max |
| 22 | Succession (2018) | Drama | 39 | Max |
| 23 | Dark (2017) | Sci-Fi/Mystery | 26 | Netflix |
| 24 | The Bear (2022) | Comedy/Drama | 18 | Hulu |
| 25 | House of the Dragon (2022) | Fantasy | 10 | Max |
| 26 | True Detective (2014) | Crime | 24 | Max |
| 27 | The Boys (2019) | Superhero | 24 | Prime Video |
| 28 | Ted Lasso (2020) | Comedy | 34 | Apple TV+ |
| 29 | BoJack Horseman (2014) | Animated Comedy | 77 | Netflix |
| 30 | Demon Slayer (2019) | Anime | 44 | Crunchyroll |
| 31 | The Crown (2016) | Historical Drama | 50 | Netflix |
| 32 | Money Heist (2017) | Crime | 41 | Netflix |
| 33 | The Queen’s Gambit (2020) | Drama | 7 | Netflix |
| 34 | The Witcher (2019) | Fantasy | 24 | Netflix |
| 35 | Loki (2021) | Superhero | 12 | Disney+ |
| 36 | Westworld (2016) | Sci-Fi | 36 | Max |
| 37 | Barry (2018) | Dark Comedy | 32 | Max |
| 38 | The Umbrella Academy (2019) | Superhero | 30 | Netflix |
| 39 | Euphoria (2019) | Drama | 18 | Max |
| 40 | The Handmaid’s Tale (2017) | Dystopian | 56 | Hulu |
| 41 | Community (2009) | Comedy | 110 | Netflix |
| 42 | Parks and Recreation (2009) | Comedy | 125 | Peacock |
| 43 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013) | Comedy | 153 | Peacock |
| 44 | It’s Always Sunny… (2005) | Comedy | 170 | Hulu |
| 45 | The Good Place (2016) | Comedy | 53 | Netflix |
| 46 | Schitt’s Creek (2015) | Comedy | 80 | Netflix |
| 47 | Fullmetal Alchemist (2003) | Anime | 51 | Crunchyroll |
| 48 | Cowboy Bebop (1998) | Anime | 26 | Crunchyroll |
| 49 | Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) | Anime | 26 | Netflix |
| 50 | Hunter x Hunter (2011) | Anime | 148 | Crunchyroll |
| 51 | Berserk (1997) | Anime | 25 | Crunchyroll |
| 52 | Steins;Gate (2011) | Anime | 24 | Crunchyroll |
| 53 | One Punch Man (2015) | Anime | 24 | Hulu |
| 54 | Jujutsu Kaisen (2020) | Anime | 47 | Crunchyroll |
| 55 | Vinland Saga (2019) | Anime | 48 | Netflix |
| 56 | Chainsaw Man (2022) | Anime | 12 | Crunchyroll |
| 57 | The Expanse (2015) | Sci-Fi | 62 | Prime Video |
| 58 | Orphan Black (2013) | Sci-Fi | 50 | AMC+ |
| 59 | The Leftovers (2014) | Drama | 28 | Max |
| 60 | Fargo (2014) | Crime | 51 | Hulu |
| 61 | Mindhunter (2017) | Crime | 19 | Netflix |
| 62 | Narcos (2015) | Crime | 30 | Netflix |
| 63 | Peep Show (2003) | Comedy | 54 | BritBox |
| 64 | Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) | Comedy | 120 | Max |
| 65 | Seinfeld (1989) | Comedy | 180 | Netflix |
| 66 | The Simpsons (1989) | Animation | 750+ | Disney+ |
| 67 | South Park (1997) | Animation | 325 | Max |
| 68 | Family Guy (1999) | Animation | 400+ | Hulu |
| 69 | Arrested Development (2003) | Comedy | 84 | Netflix |
| 70 | 30 Rock (2006) | Comedy | 138 | Peacock |
| 71 | The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017) | Comedy | 43 | Prime Video |
| 72 | Only Murders… (2021) | Comedy | 30 | Hulu |
| 73 | White Lotus (2021) | Drama | 13 | Max |
| 74 | Wednesday (2022) | Comedy/Horror | 8 | Netflix |
| 75 | Shōgun (2024) | Historical | 10 | Hulu |
| 76 | Fallout (2024) | Sci-Fi | 8 | Prime Video |
| 77 | The Sandman (2022) | Fantasy | 11 | Netflix |
| 78 | Invincible (2021) | Animated | 16 | Prime Video |
| 79 | Peacemaker (2022) | Superhero | 8 | Max |
| 80 | Andor (2022) | Sci-Fi | 12 | Disney+ |
| 81 | Daredevil (2015) | Superhero | 39 | Disney+ |
| 82 | The Punisher (2017) | Action | 26 | Disney+ |
| 83 | Jessica Jones (2015) | Crime | 39 | Disney+ |
| 84 | Lost (2004) | Sci-Fi | 121 | Hulu |
| 85 | Twin Peaks (1990) | Mystery | 48 | Paramount+ |
| 86 | The X-Files (1993) | Sci-Fi | 218 | Hulu |
| 87 | Battlestar Galactica (2004) | Sci-Fi | 76 | Peacock |
| 88 | Firefly (2002) | Sci-Fi | 14 | Hulu |
| 89 | Star Trek: TNG (1987) | Sci-Fi | 178 | Paramount+ |
| 90 | Doctor Who (2005) | Sci-Fi | 150+ | Max |
| 91 | RuPaul’s Drag Race (2009) | Reality | 200+ | Paramount+ |
| 92 | The Great British Bake Off (2010) | Reality | 150+ | Netflix |
| 93 | Top Chef (2006) | Reality | 200+ | Peacock |
| 94 | MasterChef (2010) | Reality | 200+ | Hulu |
| 95 | Planet Earth (2006) | Documentary | 11 | Max |
| 96 | Blue Planet (2001) | Documentary | 15 | Max |
| 97 | Cosmos (2014) | Documentary | 26 | Disney+ |
| 98 | Chef’s Table (2015) | Documentary | 36 | Netflix |
| 99 | The World at War (1973) | Documentary | 26 | BritBox |
| 100 | Our Planet (2019) | Documentary | 8 | Netflix |
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!
