Since the time television made an entry into our households, there has been a steady rise in the number of TV shows produced. Some have earned the status of television classics that changed the way we see TV. They have been the forerunners in setting trends and catching the highest TV ratings. What do we mean when one says the show is one of the top rated TV shoes of all time? It means that the number of American households with television watching the show at the same time. We shall take a look at some of the top rated TV shows of all time in the following paragraphs. Best Top Rated TV Shows of All Time
Hardcore TV addicts find it very difficult at times, to narrow down on the best TV shows of all time. Each individual may prefer a different type of show. However, there are plenty of TV shows and TV series launched and it becomes difficult to keep a track on all of them. When it comes to top rated TV shows of all time, it is very important to mention Super Bowl, Olympics and other sports events. This is because they draw the highest number of TV ratings that can be compared to some of the ratings earned by greatest TV shows of all time. In the following list I shall not include Super Bowl or some of the absolute classics. I shall include shows that you, me and most of us have watched recently.
True Blood
The hit series by HBO, True Blood is a show based on the Southern Vampire Mysteries series novels. The story speaks about a waitress in love with a vampire. It has seen a lot of success in the past three seasons. This is why the producers have decided to launch True Blood Season 4 in the summer of 2011. So, watch out for this top rated TV show to come back with a bang.
Grey's Anatomy
If you love the high tension drama of a hospital, then Grey's Anatomy is the show for you. The show is about the lives of interns, residents and doctors of the Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital. Since it's premiere in 2005, the show has earned immense success and even went on to earn Emmy's and Golden Globe awards. The 7th season was aired in 2010 and gained a viewership of about 16.5 million viewers.
The Simpson's
The Fox Network's first television series to enter the top 30 highest rated shows. Since over 2 decades this show has entertained the American audience as well as viewers from around the world. The show has managed to get Emmy's, Peaboy Award as well as Annie Awards. It is today known as the longest running American sitcom, longest running American animated program and longest running American primetime entertainment series.
Lost
Lost, a television series that was aired by ABC in 2004 and continued till 2010. This was an intriguing story of individuals who were survivors of a plane crash. They are stranded on a mysterious island with no way to get back home. It got an average of 15.69 million US viewers for each of their episodes aired. The show too earned Emmy's, Golden Globe's and many other industry acclaimed awards.
Seinfeld
This was an light hearted sitcom aired by NBC in 1989. It was aired for nine seasons up to 1998. It was called as the greatest TV show of all time by TV Guide in 2002. It garnered top ratings and was one of the top 2 shows aired by NBC for the year 1994 to 1998.
Desperate Housewives
The ABC studios came up with a show about neighborhood women and their struggles in life. They had to manage their families, their lives and keep their secrets as secrets. After it's premier in 2004, it has earned a number of awards like the Screen Actors Guild Awards, Golden Globes and the Emmy's. This show has gained an audience of 120 million from not just America, but around the world.
Dexter
Dexter Morgan, a name that has become synonymous with justice and murder. It was about the adopted son of a police officer who is a serial killer with a difference. He kills only those who deserve to die like murderers and other evil men of society. He follows 'the code of Harry' that helps him evade detection by law. Aired on Showtime, the show has acquired worldwide popularity. In fact, season 4 got itself a record breaking audience of over 2.6 million viewers. This is one of the top rated TV shows of all time that has become the most watched original series ever.
Prison Break
Prison Break was broadcast on Fox from 2005 till it ended in 2009. It was about two brothers of whom one was sentenced to death. But, he had not committed this crime and the other brother devises plans to help him escape. The show gained immense popularity and was even turned into a video game.
Heroes
This was one of the best TV shows of all time that appeared on NBC from 2006 to 2010. It was about ordinary people who discover hidden superhuman abilities in themselves. The first season managed to earn an average of 14.3 million viewers. It was ranked in the list of top 20 programs gaining the highest viewership for the year 2007 to 2008.
24
24 is a drama series about Federal agent Jack Bauer. The show ran for 8 seasons and featured the 24 hours in the life of Bauer. The show begins with him, and his attempts to overcome terrorists attacks, bomb plots, save the President, etc. The show earned plenty of awards and became the longest running television show with espionage and political thriller as its theme.
These are some of the top rated TV shows of all time. There are many more shows that deserve to be here in this list. But, according to me, these are some of the most talked about and eye catching shows on TV. You may agree or disagree with the list, but these shows have actually gathered the highest viewership of American households. Hope you too have enjoyed watching some, or all, of the above best TV shows of all time.
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