People's Choice Award-Winning TV Shows
by HankW180 | created - 16 Nov 2013 | updated - 01 Jun 2015 | PublicShows are sorted by number of awards then chronologically from the most recent award. Awards are presented in early January of each year. One winner could not be found in the database: Jessie, the co-winner of the 1999 People's Choice for Favorite New TV Comedy Series of 1998.
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1. ER (1994–2009)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Romance
The doctors who work in the ER at the County General Hospital in Chicago grapple with ups and downs in their personal and professional lives while trying to give apt medical care to their patients.
Stars: Anthony Edwards, George Clooney, Julianna Margulies, Eriq La Salle
Votes: 67,699
9 Awards: 2002 : Favorite TV Dramatic Series of 2001 2001 : Favorite TV Dramatic Series of 2000 2000 : Favorite TV Dramatic Series of 1999 1999 : Favorite TV Dramatic Series of 1998 1998 : Favorite TV Dramatic Series of 1997 1997 : Favorite TV Dramatic Series of 1996 1996 : Favorite TV Dramatic Series of 1995 1995 : Favorite TV Dramatic Series of 1994 1995 : Favorite New TV Dramatic Series of 1994
2. The Cosby Show (1984–1992)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
The goings-on in the life of a successful African-American family.
Stars: Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Tempestt Bledsoe
Votes: 36,346
9 Awards: 1992 : Favorite TV Comedy Series of 1991 1990 : Favorite TV Comedy Series of 1989 1989 : All-Time Favorite TV Program 1989 : Favorite TV Comedy Program of 1988 1988 : Favorite TV Comedy Program of 1987 1987 : Favorite TV Comedy Program of 1986 1986 : Favorite TV Comedy Program of 1985 1985 : Favorite TV Comedy Program of 1984 1985 : Favorite New TV Comedy Program of 1984
3. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
TV-PG | 46 min | Drama
The lives and work of the staff of a major Los Angeles law firm.
Stars: Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry, Alan Rachins, Michael Tucker
Votes: 6,456
7 Awards: 1993 : Favorite TV Dramatic Series of 1992 1992 : Favorite TV Dramatic Series of 1991 1991 : Favorite TV Dramatic Series of 1990 1990 : Favorite TV Dramatic Series of 1989 1989 : Favorite TV Dramatic Program of 1988 1988 : Favorite TV Dramatic Program of 1987 1987 : Favorite New TV Dramatic Program of 1986
4. American Idol (2002– )
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music
Twelve American finalists (six men and six women) compete in a singing contest.
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Mark Thompson, Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell
Votes: 22,228
6 Awards: 2012 : Favorite TV Competition Show of 2011 2011 : Favorite Competition Show of 2010 2010 : Favorite Competition Show of 2009 2007 : Favorite Reality Show of 2006 2006 : Favorite Reality Show Competition of 2005 2005 : Reality Show Competition of 2004
5. Friends (1994–2004)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Follows the personal and professional lives of six twenty to thirty year-old friends living in the Manhattan borough of New York City.
Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 1,087,562
6 Awards: 2004 : Favorite TV Comedy Series of 2003 2003 : Favorite TV Comedy Series of 2002 2002 : Favorite TV Comedy Series of 2001 2001 : Favorite TV Comedy Series of 2000 2000 : Favorite TV Comedy Series of 1999 1995 : Favorite New TV Comedy Series of 1994
6. M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
The staff of an Army hospital in the Korean War find that laughter is the best way to deal with their situation.
Stars: Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr
Votes: 63,759
6 Awards: 1983 : Favorite TV Comedy Program of 1982 1982 : Favorite TV Comedy Program of 1981 1981 : Favorite TV Comedy Program of 1980 1980 : Favorite TV Comedy Program of 1979 1979 : Favorite TV Comedy Program of 1978 1978 : Favorite TV Comedy Program of 1977
7. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
A woman who moves into an apartment across the hall from two brilliant but socially awkward physicists shows them how little they know about life outside of the laboratory.
Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg
Votes: 867,360
5 Awards: 2015 : Favorite TV Show of 2014 2015 : Favorite Network TV Comedy of 2014 2014 : Favorite Network TV Comedy of 2013 2013 : Favorite Network TV Comedy of 2012 2010 : Favorite TV Comedy of 2009
8. The Simpsons (1989– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.
Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Julie Kavner
Votes: 435,663
5 Awards: 2015 : Favorite Animated TV Show of 2014 2009 : Favorite Animated Comedy of 2008 2008 : Favorite Animated Comedy of 2007 2007 : Favorite Animated Comedy of 2006 1991 : Favorite New TV Comedy Series of 1990 (1 of 2)
9. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The lives and work of the staff of an inner city police precinct.
Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, James Sikking
Votes: 10,554
5 Awards: 1987 : Favorite TV Dramatic Program of 1986 1984 : Favorite TV Dramatic Program of 1983 (1 of 2) 1983 : Favorite TV Dramatic Program of 1982 1982 : Favorite New TV Dramatic Program of 1981 1982 : Favorite Overall New TV Program of 1981
10. Castle (2009–2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
When a psychopath commits murders based on novelist Castle's books, Detective Beckett seeks his help to solve the case. He decides to work with her and uses his experiences as research for his novels.
Stars: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan, Jon Huertas
Votes: 174,329
4 Awards: 2015 : Favorite TV Crime Drama of 2014 2014 : Favorite TV Crime Drama of 2013 2013 : Favorite TV Crime Drama of 2012 2012 : Favorite TV Crime Drama of 2011
11. Supernatural (2005–2020)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Two brothers follow their father's footsteps as hunters, fighting evil supernatural beings of many kinds, including monsters, demons, and gods that roam the earth.
Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Jim Beaver, Misha Collins
Votes: 482,904
4 Awards: 2013 : Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Show of 2012 2012 : Favorite Network TV Drama of 2011 2012 : Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show of 2011 2010 : Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show of 2009
12. House M.D. (2004–2012)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Mystery
Using a crack team of doctors and his wits, an antisocial maverick doctor specializing in diagnostic medicine does whatever it takes to solve puzzling cases that come his way.
Stars: Hugh Laurie, Omar Epps, Robert Sean Leonard, Jesse Spencer
Votes: 512,989
4 Awards: 2011 : Favorite TV Drama of 2010 2010 : Favorite TV Drama of 2009 2009 : Favorite TV Drama of 2008 2008 : Favorite TV Drama of 2007
13. Two and a Half Men (2003–2015)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
A hedonistic jingle writer's free-wheeling life comes to an abrupt halt when his brother and 10-year-old nephew move into his beach-front house.
Stars: Jon Cryer, Ashton Kutcher, Angus T. Jones, Conchata Ferrell
Votes: 280,456
4 Awards: 2009 : Favorite TV Comedy of 2008 2008 : Favorite TV Comedy of 2007 2007 : Favorite TV Comedy of 2006 2004 : Favorite New TV Comedy Series of 2003
14. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In Las Vegas, a squad of forensic investigators are trained to solve crimes by meticulously examining the evidence. They employ advanced technology and their rationality to detect the perpetrators.
Stars: William Petersen, Laurence Fishburne, Ted Danson, George Eads
Votes: 89,078
4 Awards: 2006 : Favorite TV Dramatic Series of 2005 2005 : Favorite TV Dramatic Series of 2004 2004 : Favorite TV Dramatic Series of 2003 2003 : Favorite New TV Dramatic Series of 2002 (1 of 2)
15. Days of Our Lives (1965– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
A chronicle of the lives, loves, trials and tribulations of the citizens of the fictional city of Salem.
Stars: Deidre Hall, Kristian Alfonso, Drake Hogestyn, Alison Sweeney
Votes: 7,428
4 Awards: 2003 : Favorite Daytime Serial of 2002 2002 : Favorite Daytime Serial of 2001 1998 : Favorite Daytime Serial of 1997 1997 : Favorite Daytime Serial of 1996
16. Seinfeld (1989–1998)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
The continuing misadventures of neurotic New York City stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his equally neurotic New York City friends.
Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Votes: 351,255
4 Awards: 1999 : Favorite TV Comedy Series of 1998 (1 of 2) 1998 : Favorite TV Comedy Series of 1997 1997 : Favorite TV Comedy Series of 1996 1996 : Favorite TV Comedy Series of 1995
17. Home Improvement (1991–1999)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family
The daily trials and tribulations of Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor, a television show host raising three mischievous boys with help from his loyal co-host, loving wife, and eccentric neighbor.
Stars: Tim Allen, Earl Hindman, Taran Noah Smith, Zachery Ty Bryan
Votes: 49,097
4 Awards: 1995 : Favorite TV Comedy Series of 1994 1994 : Favorite TV Comedy Series of 1993 1993 : Favorite TV Comedy Series of 1992 1992 : Favorite New TV Comedy Series of 1991
18. Dynasty (1981–1989)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
The trials and tribulations of two feuding families, the Carringtons and the Colbys, both oil rich families in Denver, Colorado.
Stars: John Forsythe, Linda Evans, Joan Collins, Gordon Thomson
Votes: 8,455
4 Awards: 1987 : Favorite Nighttime Dramatic Serial of 1986 (1 of 2) 1986 : Favorite TV Dramatic Program of 1985 (1 of 2) 1985 : Favorite TV Dramatic Program of 1984 1984 : Favorite TV Dramatic Program of 1983 (1 of 2)
19. Dallas (1978–1991)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
J.R. Ewing, a Texas oil baron, uses manipulation and blackmail to achieve his ambitions, both business and personal. He often comes into conflict with his brother Bobby, his arch-enemy Cliff Barnes and his long-suffering wife Sue Ellen.
Stars: Larry Hagman, Ken Kercheval, Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray
Votes: 16,575
4 Awards: 1987 : Favorite Nighttime Dramatic Serial of 1986 (1 of 2) 1982 : Favorite TV Dramatic Program of 1981 1981 : Favorite TV Dramatic Program of 1980 1980 : Favorite TV Dramatic Program of 1979
20. Beauty and the Beast (2012–2016)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Horror, Romance
A beautiful detective falls in love with an ex-soldier who goes into hiding from the secret government organization that turned him into a mechanically charged beast.
Stars: Kristin Kreuk, Jay Ryan, Nina Lisandrello, Austin Basis
Votes: 38,099
3 Awards: 2015 : Favorite Network Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Show of 2014 2014 : Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Show of 2013 2013 : Favorite New TV Drama of 2012
21. Grey's Anatomy (2005– )
TV-14 | 41 min | Drama, Romance
A drama centered on the personal and professional lives of five surgical interns and their supervisors.
Stars: Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson, James Pickens Jr., Justin Chambers
Votes: 341,555
3 Awards: 2015 : Favorite Network TV Drama of 2014 2013 : Favorite Network TV Drama of 2012 2007 : Favorite TV Drama of 2006
22. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family
Television show featuring skits by Carol Burnett and her comedy troupe.
Stars: Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, The Ernie Flatt Dancers, Harvey Korman
Votes: 7,295
3 Awards: 1978 : Favorite TV Variety Program of 1977 1977 : Favorite TV Variety Program of 1976 1975 : Favorite TV Variety Program of 1974
23. The Voice (2011– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Music, Reality-TV
Four famous musicians search for the best voices in America and will mentor these singers to become artists. America will decide which singer will be worthy of the grand prize.
Stars: Carson Daly, Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera
Votes: 13,339
2 Awards: 2015 : Favorite Competition TV Show of 2014 2014 : Favorite Competition TV Show of 2013
24. Pretty Little Liars (2010–2017)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance
Four friends band together against an anonymous foe who threatens to reveal their darkest secrets, while also investigating the disappearance of their best friend.
Stars: Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale, Shay Mitchell
Votes: 178,299
2 Awards: 2015 : Favorite Cable TV Drama of 2014 2012 : Favorite Cable TV Drama of 2011
25. Glee (2009–2015)
TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
A group of ambitious misfits try to escape the harsh realities of high school by joining a glee club headed by a passionate Spanish teacher.
Stars: Lea Michele, Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison, Cory Monteith
Votes: 155,437
2 Awards: 2011 : Favorite TV Comedy of 2010 2010 : Favorite New TV Comedy of 2009
26. The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003–2023)
TV-G | 60 min | Talk-Show
A mix of celebrity interviews, musical performers, audience participation games, and segments spotlighting real people with extraordinary stories and talents.
Stars: Ellen DeGeneres, Stephen Boss, Andy Lassner, Kym Douglas
Votes: 17,591
2 Awards: 2010 : Favorite Talk Show of 2009 2006 : Favorite Talk Show of 2005
27. Dancing with the Stars (I) (2005– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Family, Music, Reality-TV
U.S. reality show based on the British series "Strictly Come Dancing," where celebrities partner up with professional dancers and compete against each other in weekly elimination rounds to determine a winner.
Stars: Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, Tom Bergeron, Len Goodman
Votes: 10,472
2 Awards: 2009 : Favorite Competition/Reality Show of 2008 2008 : Favorite Competition/Reality Show of 2007
28. Deal or No Deal (2005–2019)
TV-PG | 120 min | Family, Game-Show
Contestants face 26 sums of money, 26 suitcases, and one question: Deal or no deal?
Stars: Howie Mandel, Patricia Kara, Megan Abrigo, Sara Bronson
Votes: 4,297
2 Awards: 2009 : Favorite Game Show of 2008 2008 : Favorite Game Show of 2007
29. Heroes (II) (2006–2010)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Common people discover that they have super powers. Their lives intertwine as a devastating event must be prevented.
Stars: Jack Coleman, Hayden Panettiere, Milo Ventimiglia, Masi Oka
Votes: 251,556
2 Awards: 2009 : Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show of 2008 2007 : Favorite New TV Drama of 2006
30. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2003–2020)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A family that has faced hardship has their dilapidated house completely rebuilt while they are away on vacation for a week.
Stars: Ty Pennington, Paul DiMeo, Michael Moloney, Tracy Hutson
Votes: 4,864
2 Awards: 2006 : Favorite Reality Show Other of 2005 2005 : Reality Show Makeover of 2004
31. Will & Grace (1998–2020)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Gay lawyer Will and straight interior designer Grace share a New York City apartment. Their best friends are gleeful and proud gay Jack and charismatic, filthy-rich, amoral socialite Karen.
Stars: Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes
Votes: 60,279
2 Awards: 2005 : Favorite TV Comedy Series of 2004 1999 : Favorite New TV Comedy Series of 1998 (1 of 2)
32. Survivor (2000– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Adventure, Game-Show, Reality-TV
A reality show where a group of contestants are stranded in a remote location with little more than the clothes on their back. The lone survivor of this contest takes home a million dollars.
Stars: Jeff Probst, Lillian Morris, Jon Dalton, Rob Mariano
Votes: 27,402
2 Awards: 2002 : Favorite Reality/Game Show of 2001 2001 : Favorite Reality Based TV Program of 2000
33. Frasier (1993–2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Dr. Frasier Crane moves back to his hometown of Seattle, where he lives with his father and works as a radio psychiatrist.
Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 95,406
2 Awards: 1999 : Favorite TV Comedy Series of 1998 (1 of 2) 1994 : Favorite New TV Comedy Series of 1993 (1 of 2)
34. NYPD Blue (1993–2005)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Detectives from NYPD's 15th Precinct investigate homicides within their precinct.
Stars: Dennis Franz, Jimmy Smits, Gordon Clapp, James McDaniel
Votes: 16,324
2 Awards: 1994 : Favorite TV Dramatic Series of 1993 1994 : Favorite New TV Dramatic Series of 1993
35. Cheers (1982–1993)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
The regulars of the Boston bar "Cheers" share their experiences and lives with each other while drinking or working at the bar where everybody knows your name.
Stars: Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, George Wendt
Votes: 62,008
2 Awards: 1991 : Favorite TV Comedy Series of 1990 1983 : Favorite New TV Comedy Program of 1982
36. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
TV-14 | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
-Resplendent with authentic 1980s music, fashion, and vibe, "Miami Vice" follows two undercover detectives and their extended team through the mean streets of Miami, Florida.
Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Olivia Brown
Votes: 30,166
2 Awards: 1986 : Favorite TV Dramatic Program of 1985 (1 of 2) 1985 : Favorite New TV Dramatic Program of 1984
37. Sesame Street (1969– )
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants, human and muppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 15,369
2 Awards: 1985 : Favorite Children's TV Program of 1984 1984 : Favorite Children's TV Program of 1983
38. Three's Company (1976–1984)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of two women and one man living in one apartment and their neighbors.
Stars: John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt, Suzanne Somers, Richard Kline
Votes: 17,101
2 Awards: 1984 : Favorite TV Comedy Program of 1983 1978 : Favorite New TV Comedy Program of 1977 (1 of 2)
39. Mork & Mindy (1978–1982)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
A wacky alien comes to Earth to study its residents and the life of the human woman he boards with is never the same.
Stars: Robin Williams, Pam Dawber, Ralph James, Conrad Janis
Votes: 12,664
2 Awards: 1979 : Favorite Overall New TV Program of 1978 1979 : Favorite New TV Comedy Program of 1978
40. Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
The life and adventures of the Ingalls family in the nineteenth century American Midwest.
Stars: Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
Votes: 26,852
2 Awards: 1979 : Favorite TV Dramatic Program of 1978 1978 : Favorite TV Dramatic Program of 1977
41. Eight Is Enough (1977–1981)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
This comedy drama focused on a family with eight very independent children.
Stars: Dick Van Patten, Lani O'Grady, Connie Needham, Susan Richardson
Votes: 3,808
2 Awards: 1978 : Favorite Overall New TV Program of 1977 1978 : Favorite New TV Dramatic Program of 1977
42. Starsky and Hutch (1975–1979)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Two streetwise cops bust criminals in their red-and-white Ford Gran Torino, with the help of police snitch, Huggy Bear.
Stars: David Soul, Paul Michael Glaser, Antonio Fargas, Bernie Hamilton
Votes: 10,635
2 Awards: 1977 : Favorite TV Dramatic Program of 1976 1976 : Favorite Overall New TV Program of 1975 (1 of 2)
43. The Waltons (1972–1981)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
The life and trials of a 1930s and 1940s Virginia mountain family through financial depression and World War II.
Stars: Jon Walmsley, Mary Beth McDonough, Eric Scott, Kami Cotler
Votes: 9,048
2 Awards: 1976 : Favorite TV Dramatic Program of 1975 1975 : Favorite TV Dramatic Program of 1974 (1 of 2)
44. All in the Family (1971–1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
A working class man constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day.
Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 18,650
2 Awards: 1976 : Favorite TV Comedy Program of 1975 1975 : Favorite TV Comedy Program of 1974
45. Melissa & Joey (2010–2015)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
After a family scandal leaves Mel, a local politician, in charge of her niece and nephew, she hires a man named Joe to become the family's male nanny, or "manny."
Stars: Melissa Joan Hart, Joey Lawrence, Taylor Spreitler, Nick Robinson
Votes: 19,750
2015 : Favorite Cable TV Comedy of 2014
46. Outlander (2014– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Claire Beauchamp Randall, a nurse in World War II, mysteriously goes back in time to Scotland in 1743. There, she meets a dashing Highland warrior and gets drawn into an epic rebellion.
Stars: Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin
Votes: 178,966
2015 : Favorite Cable Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Show of 2014
47. Orange Is the New Black (2013–2019)
TV-MA | 59 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Convicted of a decade-old crime of transporting drug money, ordinarily law-abiding Piper Chapman is sentenced to 18 months behind bars and quickly discovers the realities of life-changing prison time.
Stars: Taylor Schilling, Danielle Brooks, Taryn Manning, Emma Myles
Votes: 320,066
2015 : Favorite Dramedy of 2014
48. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.
Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson
Votes: 52,703
2015 : Favorite Sketch Comedy TV Show of 2014
49. Jane the Virgin (2014–2019)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy
A young, devout Catholic woman discovers that she was accidentally artificially inseminated.
Stars: Gina Rodriguez, Andrea Navedo, Yael Grobglas, Justin Baldoni
Votes: 59,000
2015 : Favorite New TV Comedy of 2014
50. The Flash (2014–2023)
TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
After being struck by lightning, Barry Allen wakes up from his coma to discover he's been given the power of super speed, becoming the Flash, and fighting crime in Central City.
Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes
Votes: 368,127
2015 : Favorite New TV Drama of 2014
51. Reign (2013–2017)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Mary, Queen of Scots, faces political and sexual intrigue in the treacherous world of the French court.
Stars: Adelaide Kane, Megan Follows, Celina Sinden, Torrance Coombs
Votes: 54,376
2014 : Favorite New TV Drama of 2013
52. Super Fun Night (2013–2014)
22 min | Comedy
Three nerdy female friends decide to have super fun every Friday night.
Stars: Rebel Wilson, Kevin Bishop, Liza Lapira, Lauren Ash
Votes: 4,876
2014 : Favorite New TV Comedy of 2013
53. The Good Wife (2009–2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Alicia Florrick has been a good wife to her husband, a former state's attorney. After a very humiliating sex and corruption scandal, he is behind bars. She must now provide for her family and returns to work as a litigator in a law firm.
Stars: Julianna Margulies, Chris Noth, Josh Charles, Matt Czuchry
Votes: 82,667
2014 : Favorite Network TV Drama of 2013
54. The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
TV-MA | 45 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Sheriff Deputy Rick Grimes wakes up from a coma to learn the world is in ruins and must lead a group of survivors to stay alive.
Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Lauren Cohan
Votes: 1,081,317
2014 : Favorite Cable TV Drama of 2013
55. Psych (2006–2014)
TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
When a novice sleuth convinces the police he has psychic powers, he and his reluctant best friend are hired on as consultants to help solve complicated cases.
Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Corbin Bernsen
Votes: 105,697
2014 : Favorite Cable TV Comedy of 2013
56. Homeland (2011–2020)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A bipolar CIA operative becomes convinced a prisoner of war has been turned by al-Qaeda and is planning to carry out a terrorist attack on American soil.
Stars: Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin, Damian Lewis, Rupert Friend
Votes: 360,855
2014 : Favorite Premium Cable TV Show of 2013
57. American Horror Story (2011– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
An anthology series centering on different characters and locations, showcasing different aspects of horror.
Stars: Lady Gaga, Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, Sarah Paulson
Votes: 343,403
2014 : Favorite TV Movie/Miniseries of 2013
58. The New Normal (2012–2013)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
A single mother's life after she accepts the offer to be a surrogate mother for a gay couple.
Stars: Justin Bartha, Andrew Rannells, Georgia King, Bebe Wood
Votes: 11,495
2013 : Favorite New TV Comedy of 2012
59. Leverage (2008–2012)
TV-PG | 42 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
A crew of high-tech crooks attempt to steal from wealthy criminals and corrupt businessmen.
Stars: Timothy Hutton, Gina Bellman, Christian Kane, Beth Riesgraf
Votes: 54,195
2013 : Favorite Cable TV Drama of 2012
60. Awkward. (2011–2016)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
An unpopular 15-year-old gains immediate, yet unwanted, popularity at her high school when the student body mistakes an accident she has for a suicide attempt.
Stars: Ashley Rickards, Beau Mirchoff, Jillian Rose Reed, Brett Davern
Votes: 45,818
2013 : Favorite Cable TV Comedy of 2012
61. The X Factor UK (2004–2024)
60 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music
British singing competition in which contestants sing cover songs to try and impress judges and voting viewers.
Stars: Louis Walsh, Simon Cowell, Dermot O'Leary, Sharon Osbourne
Votes: 4,874
2013 : Favorite Competition TV Show of 2012
62. True Blood (2008–2014)
TV-MA | 55 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse encounters a strange new supernatural world when she meets the mysterious Bill Compton, a southern Louisiana gentleman and vampire.
Stars: Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell, Ryan Kwanten
Votes: 260,026
2013 : Favorite Premium Cable TV Show of 2012
63. Person of Interest (2011–2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
An ex-CIA agent and a wealthy programmer save lives via a surveillance AI that sends them the identities of civilians involved in impending crimes. However, the details of the crimes, including the civilians' roles, are left a mystery.
Stars: Jim Caviezel, Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Chapman, Michael Emerson
Votes: 188,917
2012 : Favorite New TV Drama of 2011
64. 2 Broke Girls (2011–2017)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Two young women waitressing at a greasy spoon diner strike up an unlikely friendship in the hopes of launching a successful business - if only they can raise the cash.
Stars: Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs, Garrett Morris, Jonathan Kite
Votes: 104,834
2012 : Favorite New TV Comedy of 2011
65. How I Met Your Mother (2005–2014)
TV-14 | 4,576 min | Comedy, Drama, 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.
Stars: Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris
Votes: 728,209
2012 : Favorite Network TV Comedy of 2011
66. Hot in Cleveland (2010–2015)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Three middle-aged best friends from Los Angeles are flying to Paris when their plane makes an emergency landing in Cleveland. Realizing that all the norms from Los Angeles don't apply anymore, they decide to celebrate a city that values real women and stay where they're still considered hot.
Stars: Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick, Betty White
Votes: 16,000
2012 : Favorite Cable TV Comedy of 2011
67. Hawaii Five-0 (2010–2020)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama
When Steve McGarrett returns home to Oahu to find his father's killer, the Governor offers him the chance to run his own task force: Five-0.
Stars: Alex O'Loughlin, Scott Caan, Taylor Wily, Daniel Dae Kim
Votes: 78,644
2011 : Favorite New TV Drama of 2010
68. $#*! My Dad Says (2010–2011)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
A middle-aged son moves in with his old-fashioned dad.
Stars: William Shatner, Jonathan Sadowski, Nicole Sullivan, Will Sasso
Votes: 5,334
2011 : Favorite New TV Comedy of 2010
69. Fringe (2008–2013)
TV-14 | 46 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
An F.B.I. agent is forced to work with an institutionalized scientist and his son in order to rationalize a brewing storm of unexplained phenomena.
Stars: Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, John Noble, Jasika Nicole
Votes: 257,407
2011 : Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show of 2010
70. Lie to Me (2009–2011)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
About Cal Lightman, the world's leading deception expert who studies facial expressions and involuntary body language to expose the truth behind the lies.
Stars: Tim Roth, Kelli Williams, Brendan Hines, Monica Raymund
Votes: 127,808
2011 : Favorite TV Crime Drama of 2010
71. The Vampire Diaries (2009–2017)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
The lives, loves, dangers and disasters in the town, Mystic Falls, Virginia. Creatures of unspeakable horror lurk beneath this town as a teenage girl is suddenly torn between two vampire brothers.
Stars: Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Kat Graham
Votes: 349,623
2010 : Favorite New TV Drama of 2009
72. Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan (2004–2016)
TV-G | 110 min | Family, Reality-TV
Dog lover Cesar Millan has an uncanny ability to rehabilitate problem dogs of all shapes and sizes.
Stars: Cesar Millan, Daddy, Paul Dini, Ilusion Millan
Votes: 2,842
2010 : Favorite Animal Show of 2009
73. The Mentalist (2008–2015)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A famous "psychic" outs himself as a fake, and starts working as a consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation so he can find "Red John", the madman who killed his wife and daughter.
Stars: Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman
Votes: 200,491
2009 : Favorite New TV Drama of 2008
74. Gary Unmarried (2008–2010)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Newly divorced after fifteen years of marriage, Gary Brooks, a painting contractor, strives to balance work, shared custody of his two children, a controlling ex-wife, and his foxy new girlfriend.
Stars: Jay Mohr, Paula Marshall, Ryan Malgarini, Kathryn Newton
Votes: 5,893
2009 : Favorite New TV Comedy of 2008
75. Moonlight (2007–2008)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
An immortal vampire and private investigator struggles to exist after he was bitten 60 years ago by his vampire bride. He is also internally tormented as he falls in love with one he should not.
Stars: Alex O'Loughlin, Sophia Myles, Jason Dohring, Shannyn Sossamon
Votes: 25,030
2008 : Favorite New TV Drama of 2007
76. Samantha Who? (2007–2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Mystery, Romance
A woman suffers from amnesia and is forced to find out who she really is.
Stars: Christina Applegate, Jennifer Esposito, Kevin Dunn, Melissa McCarthy
Votes: 11,396
2008 : Favorite New TV Comedy of 2007
77. Stargate: Atlantis (2004–2009)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
An international team of scientists and military personnel discover a Stargate network in the Pegasus Galaxy and come face-to-face with a new, powerful enemy: The Wraith.
Stars: Joe Flanigan, Rachel Luttrell, David Hewlett, Jason Momoa
Votes: 71,678
2008 : Favorite Sci-Fi Show of 2007
78. The Class (2006–2007)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
A 27-year-old is reunited with his childhood friends.
Stars: Andrea Anders, Jon Bernthal, Lizzy Caplan, Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Votes: 4,835
2007 : Favorite New TV Comedy of 2006
79. Prison Break (2005–2017)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A structural engineer installs himself in a prison he helped design, in order to save his falsely accused brother from a death sentence by breaking themselves out from the inside.
Stars: Dominic Purcell, Wentworth Miller, Amaury Nolasco, Robert Knepper
Votes: 579,069
2006 : Favorite New TV Dramatic Series of 2005
80. My Name Is Earl (2005–2009)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
A ne'er do well wins $100,000 in the lottery and decides to right all the wrongs from his past with his newfound realization!
Stars: Jason Lee, Ethan Suplee, Jaime Pressly, Nadine Velazquez
Votes: 109,572
2006 : Favorite New TV Comedy Series of 2005
81. Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
The comical everyday life of sports columnist Ray Barone and his dysfunctional family.
Stars: Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Doris Roberts
Votes: 77,129
2006 : Favorite TV Comedy Series of 2005
82. Desperate Housewives (2004–2012)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Secrets and truths unfold through the lives of female friends in one suburban neighborhood after the mysterious suicide of a neighbor.
Stars: Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria
Votes: 139,696
2005 : New TV Drama of 2004
83. Joey (2004–2006)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
In this spin-off of Friends (1994), Joey Tribbiani moves to Los Angeles to pursue his acting career.
Stars: Matt LeBlanc, Paulo Costanzo, Drea de Matteo, Andrea Anders
Votes: 44,182
2005 : Favorite New TV Comedy Series of 2004
84. Newlyweds (1993–1994)
25 min | Comedy
Stars: Annie Jones, Christopher Gabardi, Sandie Lillingston, Joseph Clements
Votes: 37
2005 : Favorite Reality Show Other of 2004
85. Joan of Arcadia (2003–2005)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A teenage girl is visited by God, disguised as everyday people, and is given assignments and tasks that eventually have a positive outcome on people's lives.
Stars: Amber Tamblyn, Joe Mantegna, Mary Steenburgen, Jason Ritter
Votes: 9,500
2004 : Favorite New TV Dramatic Series of 2003
86. CSI: Miami (2002–2012)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
An elite unit, led by an ex-homicide cop, which is linked to the Miami-Dade Police Department, uses all possible resources and skills at their disposal to solve complex crimes in cross-cultural Miami.
Stars: David Caruso, Emily Procter, Adam Rodriguez, Rex Linn
Votes: 61,178
2003 : Favorite New TV Dramatic Series of 2002 (1 of 2)
87. 8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
The Hennessy clan -- mother Cate, daughters Bridget and Kerry, and son Rory -- look to one another for guidance and support after the death of Paul, the family patriarch. Cate's parents lend a hand.
Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers
Votes: 27,107
2003 : Favorite New TV Comedy Series of 2002
88. Alias (2001–2006)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Drama, Mystery
Sydney Bristow is an international spy recruited out of college, trained for espionage and self-defense.
Stars: Jennifer Garner, Ron Rifkin, Carl Lumbly, Kevin Weisman
Votes: 54,728
2002 : Favorite New TV Dramatic Series of 2001
89. My Wife and Kids (2000–2005)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Michael Kyle longs for a traditional life, but his day-trader wife Janet, gangsta rap-worshipping son Michael Jr., and brooding daughters Claire and Kady make his dream just that ... a dream.
Stars: Damon Wayans, Tisha Campbell, George Gore II, Parker McKenna Posey
Votes: 29,632
2002 : Favorite New TV Comedy Series of 2001
90. Dark Angel (2000–2002)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Drama, Mystery
A group of genetically-enhanced children escape from a lab project. Years later we meet Max, one of the escapees who now works for a messenger service in the post-apocalyptic Pacific Northwest.
Stars: Jessica Alba, Michael Weatherly, Richard Gunn, J.C. MacKenzie
Votes: 34,585
2001 : Favorite New TV Dramatic Series of 2000
91. Ed (2000–2004)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
A separated, fired NYC lawyer returns to his hometown in Ohio, meets old high school friends and cute crush, buys a bowling alley and opens a law office in it.
Stars: Tom Cavanagh, Julie Bowen, Josh Randall, Jana Marie Hupp
Votes: 7,490
2001 : Favorite New TV Comedy Series of 2000
92. Providence (1999–2002)
60 min | Drama, Romance
Successful Hollywood plastic surgeon Sydney Hansen returns home to Providence, Rhode Island to try to keep her dysfunctional family together with the help of her mother's friendly ghost. She also finds work with the local free clinic.
Stars: Melina Kanakaredes, Mike Farrell, Paula Cale, Seth Peterson
Votes: 2,392
2000 : Favorite New TV Dramatic Series of 1999
93. Stark Raving Mad (1999–2000)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A neurotic book editor is paired with an eccentric writer.
Stars: Tony Shalhoub, Neil Patrick Harris, Eddie McClintock, Heather Dubrow
Votes: 802
2000 : Favorite New TV Comedy Series of 1999
94. L.A. Doctors (1998–1999)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
Four Doctors run an upmarket practice in LA in this drama which focuses as much on the problems in the US medical system as it does on the patients
Stars: Ken Olin, Matt Craven, Rick Roberts, Sheryl Lee
Votes: 171
1999 : Favorite New TV Dramatic Series of 1998
95. Brooklyn South (1997–1998)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
A realistic and gritty police drama centering on the lives of a group of close knit police officers and crime victims at a seedy police station in Brooklyn, New York City.
Stars: Jon Tenney, Michael DeLuise, Gary Basaraba, Titus Welliver
Votes: 2,344
1998 : Favorite New TV Dramatic Series of 1997
96. Dharma & Greg (1997–2002)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
A free-spirited yoga instructor finds true love in a conservative lawyer and they get married on the first date. Though they are polar opposites, he fulfills her need of stability and she fulfills his need of optimism.
Stars: Jenna Elfman, Thomas Gibson, Joel Murray, Mimi Kennedy
Votes: 32,138
1998 : Favorite New TV Comedy Series of 1997 (1 of 2)
97. Veronica's Closet (1997–2000)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Veronica Chase is the ultimate romance expert. Unfortunately, her expertise only works on others. After leaving her philandering husband, she must rebuild her life and her image through her company and with the help of her employees.
Stars: Kirstie Alley, Kathy Najimy, Dan Cortese, Wallace Langham
Votes: 2,400
1998 : Favorite New TV Comedy Series of 1997 (1 of 2)
98. Millennium (I) (1996–1999)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
A former FBI profiler with the ability to look inside the mind of a killer begins working for the mysterious Millennium Group which investigates serial killers, conspiracies, the occult, and those obsessed with the end of the millennium.
Stars: Lance Henriksen, Megan Gallagher, Terry O'Quinn, Brittany Tiplady
Votes: 12,277
1997 : Favorite New TV Dramatic Series of 1996
99. Cosby (1996–2000)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Hilton Lucas was forced by his employer to retire. His wife has trouble with him always being at home and so does he.
Stars: Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Doug E. Doug, T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh
Votes: 2,745
1997 : Favorite New TV Comedy Series of 1996
100. Murder One (1995–1997)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Theodore Hoffman is a prominent defense attorney in a prestigious Los Angeles law firm. After successfully defending the wealthy but suspicious Richard Cross in a lurid murder trial, he is ... See full summary »
Stars: Mary McCormack, Michael Hayden, J.C. MacKenzie, Barbara Bosson
Votes: 2,449
1996 : Favorite New TV Dramatic Series of 1995
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