Top 10 Greatest TV Series of All Time

HBO crime drama (2002-2008) set in Baltimore exploring the drug trade, police, politics and institutions. Won 2 Emmy Awards but is revered by critics as one of the greatest shows ever written.

HBO mob drama (1999-2007) that pioneered the prestige TV era, following New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano. Won 21 Emmy Awards and revolutionized television storytelling forever.

HBO fantasy epic (2011-2019) based on George R.R. Martin's novels. Featured the largest TV production budget in history at $15 million per episode and became a global cultural phenomenon.

FOX animated series (1989-present) that became the longest-running US primetime scripted series with over 35 seasons. A cultural institution that has satirized American life for decades.

NBC sitcom (1989-1998) dubbed the "show about nothing" that became the defining comedy of the 1990s. Ranked #1 in the US for 5 consecutive seasons and created countless cultural catchphrases.

NBC sitcom (1994-2004) about six friends living in New York City. Drew 52.5 million viewers for its finale and remains Netflix's most-watched non-original series decades after its finale.

HBO miniseries (2001) produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks depicting Easy Company in WWII. Won 6 Emmy Awards and remains the gold standard for historical war television drama.

HBO drama (2018-2023) following the dysfunctional Roy family and their media empire. Won Best Drama Emmy 4 times and is celebrated as one of the sharpest satires of wealth ever made.

Netflix drama (2016-2023) depicting the reign of Queen Elizabeth II with a budget of over £130M per season. An extraordinarily produced chronicle of the British royal family across decades.

HBO crime drama (2002-2008) set in Baltimore exploring the drug trade, police, politics and institutions. Won 2 Emmy Awards but is revered by critics as one of the greatest shows ever written.

HBO mob drama (1999-2007) that pioneered the prestige TV era, following New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano. Won 21 Emmy Awards and revolutionized television storytelling forever.

HBO fantasy epic (2011-2019) based on George R.R. Martin's novels. Featured the largest TV production budget in history at $15 million per episode and became a global cultural phenomenon.

FOX animated series (1989-present) that became the longest-running US primetime scripted series with over 35 seasons. A cultural institution that has satirized American life for decades.

NBC sitcom (1989-1998) dubbed the "show about nothing" that became the defining comedy of the 1990s. Ranked #1 in the US for 5 consecutive seasons and created countless cultural catchphrases.

NBC sitcom (1994-2004) about six friends living in New York City. Drew 52.5 million viewers for its finale and remains Netflix's most-watched non-original series decades after its finale.

HBO miniseries (2001) produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks depicting Easy Company in WWII. Won 6 Emmy Awards and remains the gold standard for historical war television drama.

HBO drama (2018-2023) following the dysfunctional Roy family and their media empire. Won Best Drama Emmy 4 times and is celebrated as one of the sharpest satires of wealth ever made.

Netflix drama (2016-2023) depicting the reign of Queen Elizabeth II with a budget of over £130M per season. An extraordinarily produced chronicle of the British royal family across decades.