What is the most viewed show of all time?

The most-viewed TV event ever is the Apollo 11 Moon Landing (1969), watched by an estimated 125-150 million people, while the most-watched scripted series finale is M*A*S*H's "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen" (1983) in the U.S.. For modern streaming, Squid Game and Stranger Things lead by hours watched, but globally, Indian series like Ramayan have also seen massive audiences, making "most viewed" depend on whether it's a news event, scripted show, or global streaming hit.

What is the most watched TV show of all time?

There's no single "most-watched" TV show due to different metrics (single episode vs. series, global vs. US, live vs. streaming), but key contenders are the M\*A\*S\*H finale (highest US single episode, 106M viewers), the Apollo 11 Moon Landing (highest US overall, 125-150M), and globally, shows like India's Ramayan (massive pandemic re-run viewership) and Netflix's Wednesday (most-watched series by hours on streaming). The Super Bowl dominates modern US live broadcasts, with recent games drawing over 120M viewers.
 

What are the top 5 TV shows of all time?

There's no single definitive list, but critically acclaimed and fan-favorite top 5 TV shows often include The Sopranos, Breaking Bad, The Wire, Mad Men, and Game of Thrones, with strong showings from shows like Better Call Saul, Succession, and Band of Brothers, highlighting dramas and mini-series dominating "greatest of all time" lists. 

What is the #1 show in America?

The #1 show in America depends on how you measure it, but currently, Stranger Things dominates streaming charts (Nielsen, Rotten Tomatoes, IMDb), while NFL Football (especially live games like the Super Bowl) consistently pulls the highest overall viewership, often breaking records for single telecasts. For current streaming buzz, expect Netflix's Stranger Things or new hits like Landman and Fallout, while broadcast TV is ruled by live sports. 

What is the number one most watched series of all time?

'Squid Game' finished 2025 as the most-watched original series in streaming. Netflix's thriller pulled in an enormous U.S. audience and stood alone as the only non-English show to reach the very top tier of the rankings. ⁠ 'Stranger Things' is expected to claim the year-end crown once full data is in.

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What is the most rewatched TV show?

There's no single "most rewatched" show, as it depends on the platform and metric, but top contenders consistently include sitcoms like The Office, Friends, and Gilmore Girls, fantasy/sci-fi like Stranger Things (with huge rewatch stats) and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and dramas like Breaking Bad, with anime like Dragon Ball also high on lists. Comfort shows with strong characters and episodic humor, or bingeable series with high stakes, tend to dominate rewatch lists. 

What is the #1 most popular show right now?

The #1 TV show right now depends on the platform, but Stranger Things dominates across many lists (IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Nielsen) as a top streaming hit, while the #1 overall US TV slot often goes to NFL Football for live viewership, with recent hits like Fallout (Prime Video) and new buzz around shows like Heated Rivalry also trending.
 

What TV show has been #1 the longest?

1. The Simpsons. The satiric half-hour adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.

What is the world's greatest TV show?

World's Greatest is an American-made edutainment program that has been airing on national television in the United States of America for the last 18 years. Originally available on the ION Network, World's Greatest has been airing on the Bloomberg Network since 2021.

Who has higher ratings, CNN or Fox?

Fox News consistently has significantly more viewers than CNN, often leading all of cable news in total day and primetime viewership, especially in key demographics like Adults 25-54, though MSNBC sometimes competes closely or even surpasses them during major news events like elections. For instance, in late 2025, Fox News averaged around 1.7 million total day viewers to CNN's ~430,000, securing a dominant share of the audience. 

What is considered the greatest show ever?

There's no single "best show," as it's subjective, but critics and audiences frequently praise The Sopranos, Breaking Bad, and The Wire as contenders, often topping lists from Rolling Stone and IMDb, alongside classics like The Simpsons and Seinfeld, while modern hits like Fleabag, Better Call Saul, and Atlanta also receive acclaim.
 

What is the most watched TV episode ever?

The most-watched single TV episode in U.S. history is the M\*A\*S\*H series finale, "Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen," which drew 105.9 million viewers in 1983, a record for a scripted show that stood for decades until surpassed by Super Bowls, with the Apollo 11 Moon Landing also a massive event with up to 150 million viewers, though often categorized separately as news coverage. 

Which show has a 10/10 rating?

1. Breaking Bad. A chemistry teacher diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer turns to manufacturing and selling methamphetamine with a former student to secure his family's future.

What is the top 5 TV series of all time?

Top 250 TV shows

• #1. Breaking Bad. 2008–201362 epsTV-MATV Series. ...
• #2. Planet Earth II. 20166 epsTV-GTV Mini Series. ...
• #3. Planet Earth. 200611 epsTV-PGTV Mini Series. ...
• #4. Band of Brothers. 200110 epsTV-MATV Mini Series. ...
• #5. Chernobyl. 20195 epsTV-MATV Mini Series. ...
• #6. The Wire. ...
• #7. Avatar: The Last Airbender. ...
• #8. The Sopranos.

What is the most watched TV finale in history?

However, M*A*S*H's final episode remains the all-time most-watched U.S. television episode (and so far, the only single television episode in American history to be watched by at least 100 million viewers for a single telecast).

Which is the highest rated TV show episode ever?

TOP 100 Best Rated Episodes Of All Time

• Breaking Bad. Episode: Ozymandias. ...
• Game of Thrones. Episode: Battle of the Bastards. ...
• Breaking Bad. Episode: Felina. ...
• Attack on Titan. Episode: Hero. ...
• Attack on Titan. Episode: Perfect Game. ...
• Game of Thrones. Episode: The Rains of Castamere. ...
• Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Episode: ...
• Mr. Robot.

What's the most successful show ever?

There's no single "most successful" TV show, as success varies by metrics like viewership, revenue, or cultural impact; however, MASH* holds the record for the most-watched single U.S. episode finale, while the Indian series Ramayan achieved massive global re-telecast viewership, and Pokémon is a top revenue-generating franchise from TV and merchandise. In streaming, Netflix's Wednesday and Stranger Things dominate viewership records.
 

Does 16K TV exist?

Yes, 16K TVs exist as large-scale, high-end prototypes and commercial displays, notably from companies like Sony (Crystal LED) and BOE (large LCD panels), but they aren't mainstream consumer products yet due to high cost, massive size (often 100+ inches), and lack of native 16K content, with current examples used more for commercial/informational displays than living rooms, though modular systems could eventually scale down for home use. 

What show has over 10,000 episodes?

Series with most episodes

• Days of Our Lives. 1965– 15264 epsTV-14TV Series. ...
• Coronation Street. 1960– 11049 epsTV-PGTV Series. ...
• Neighbours. 1985–20259363 epsTV-GTV Series. ...
• The Price is Right. 1972– 9937 epsTV-GTV Series. ...
• Jeopardy! 1984– 9387 epsTV-GTV Series. ...
• EastEnders. ...
• The Bold and the Beautiful. ...
• Home and Away.

Which is the No. 1 series of All Time?

There's no single "World No. 1" series, but Breaking Bad, The Sopranos, The Wire, and Game of Thrones consistently rank at the top across critics' lists (like BBC Culture) and audience ratings (IMDb) for their impact and quality, with Breaking Bad often cited as #1 by users for its storytelling, while The Wire is praised by critics for its depth. For pure viewership/streaming, shows like Stranger Things dominate, while The Simpsons is notable for its longevity.
 

What's the greatest show ever?

There's no single "best show," as it's subjective, but critics and audiences frequently praise The Sopranos, Breaking Bad, and The Wire as contenders, often topping lists from Rolling Stone and IMDb, alongside classics like The Simpsons and Seinfeld, while modern hits like Fleabag, Better Call Saul, and Atlanta also receive acclaim.
 

What is the top 10 most watched TV series?

The most-watched TV shows vary by platform and metric, but globally, mega-hits like HBO's Game of Thrones, Netflix's Stranger Things, and AMC's The Walking Dead consistently rank high for overall popularity, while streaming giants like Netflix track hours viewed with shows like Wednesday, Squid Game, and Bridgerton leading their internal lists, alongside perennial network favorites such as NCIS and Grey's Anatomy dominating traditional TV viewership. 

What is everyone binge watching?

People are binge-watching a mix of recent hits and classic favorites, with popular choices including gripping dramas like Yellowjackets, The Bear, Succession, sci-fi like Silo, The Expanse, plus comfort shows like Friends, The Office, Stranger Things, and critically acclaimed series like Breaking Bad, The Wire, Game of Thrones, and Better Call Saul, often driven by new season releases or recommendations on platforms like Netflix, {https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/united-states/tv, IMDb, {https://www.imdb.com/list/ls058576801/} and Reddit Reddit,.