Most seen television program

It was the kind of show that used the format of a sitcom to deal with issues that could be incredibly complex. All in the Family used its platform to talk about real problems, and this episode was no exception. The show ran for 20 seasons, and aired roughly 38 episodes each season. It focuses on the theft of a sack of potatoes that leads to a war between two families. The episode was a darker one for the show, ending with a gun duel that created losses on both sides.

Gunsmoke earned It was one of the few dramas on the air at the time, and it influenced everything that would come after it. It also happened to be incredibly popular, which is how it earned a spot on this list. They were serialized, but over a short span of time so that viewers could watch every bit without making a commitment that was too large or time consuming.

These miniseries were often events that earned massive ratings, and The Winds of War was no exception. This miniseries focused on World War II, taking a simultaneously intimate and broad approach by focusing in on two individual characters while looking at the major events that shaped the war.

When the miniseries aired in the s, it was the perfect distance for those who had lived through the war, and those who were learning about it for the first time.

The Cosby Show was something new. It normalized black middle class life in a way no show had up to that point, and it also quickly became one of the most popular shows on the air. This is another instance in which everything simply fell into place for the show. Cliff was just a normal guy with normal problems, and in this episode, he wants a new car.

The episode garnered a It quietly and subtly changed the game for 8 seasons. Not everybody loved the Seinfeld finale, but everybody watched it. The show ended its historic run by pointing out what many had understood from the start — the main characters on Seinfeld are kind of the worst. On the other hand, the finale left many unsatisfied, but it also stayed true to the roots of Seinfeld. This was a show without lessons and completely uninterested in imparting wisdom. One of two western series that aired for roughly the same length of time, Bonanza only lasted 14 seasons, but managed to earn higher ratings than Gunsmoke for a single broadcast.

Bonanza is another instance in which an episode managed to land on this list without feeling particularly remarkable. Instead, the episode is consistent with the tone of the show as a whole. Bonanza dealt with difficult issues in manageable ways, like many early dramas. It brought trouble to the surface, but always managed to resolve it within the hour. The formula worked wonderfully for the show, which managed to garner the attention of They were widely beloved, and widely watched. A young woman with a troubled past is drawn to a small town in Maine where fairy tales are to be believed.

A chronicled look at the criminal exploits of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar, as well as the many other drug kingpins who plagued the country through the years. A blind lawyer by day, vigilante by night. Matt Murdock fights the crime of New York as Daredevil. Follows the personal and professional lives of six twenty to thirty-something-year-old friends living in Manhattan. TV 22 min Comedy, Romance. A father recounts to his children - through a series of flashbacks - the journey he and his four best friends took leading up to him meeting their mother.

TV 44 min Comedy, Drama. On the run from a drug deal gone bad, brilliant college dropout Mike Ross finds himself working with Harvey Specter, one of New York City's best lawyers. Stars: Gabriel Macht , Patrick J. Adams , Meghan Markle , Sarah Rafferty. Elliot, a brilliant but highly unstable young cyber-security engineer and vigilante hacker, becomes a key figure in a complex game of global dominance when he and his shadowy allies try to take down the corrupt corporation he works for.

TV 45 min Drama, Fantasy, Horror. A family of power-hungry thousand-year-old vampires look to take back the city that they built and dominate all those who have done them wrong. TV 42 min Drama, Romance. Privileged teens living on the Upper East Side of New York can hide no secret from the ruthless blogger who is always watching. A group of people around the world are suddenly linked mentally, and must find a way to survive being hunted by those who see them as a threat to the world's order.

TV 42 min Action, Crime, Drama. Set at the intersection of the near future and the reimagined past, explore a world in which every human appetite can be indulged without consequence.

Following the tragic end of her brief superhero career, Jessica Jones tries to rebuild her life as a private investigator, dealing with cases involving people with remarkable abilities in New York City. Three different but related families face trials and tribulations in their own uniquely comedic ways. An animated series that follows the exploits of a super scientist and his not-so-bright grandson. TV 42 min Action, Drama, Fantasy.

After her mother disappears, Clary must venture into the dark world of demon hunting, and embrace her new role among the Shadowhunters. Votes: 59, James is 17 and is pretty sure he is a psychopath. Alyssa, also 17, is the cool and moody new girl at school.

The pair make a connection and she persuades him to embark on a road trip in search of her real father. TV-MA 51 min Drama. A Congressman works with his equally conniving wife to exact revenge on the people who betrayed him.

Game of Thrones 16 3. Station Eleven 17 2. The Golden Girls 18 The Expanse 20 no change. Euphoria 21 9. The Mandalorian 22 5. Daredevil 23 9. Around the World in 80 Days 24 7. Arcane 25 9. And Just Like That Ted Lasso 27 8. The Office 28 3. Doctor Who 29 4. Mayor of Kingstown 30 6. Dexter 31 5. The Silent Sea 32 Manifest 33 The Walking Dead 34 2. Money Heist 35 Grey's Anatomy 36 1. This Is Us 37 A Discovery of Witches 38 Dopesick 39 Seinfeld 40 1. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia 41 NCIS 42 Ozark 43 Four Lives 44 2, Breaking Bad 45 2.

The Sopranos 46 1. Attack on Titan 47 Vikings 48 8. The Blacklist 49 Supernatural 50 no change. The Cleaning Lady 51