Top 50 News TV Shows
1. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Former Daily Show host and correspondent John Oliver brings his persona to this weekly news satire program.
Stars: John Oliver, David Kaye, Ryan Barger, Noel MacNeal
Votes: 91,919
2. Dateline NBC (1992– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, News
Long-running news-magazine/investigation series.
Stars: Lester Holt, Keith Morrison, Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz
Votes: 3,116
3. Real Time with Bill Maher (2003– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher discusses topical events with guests from various backgrounds.
Stars: Bill Maher, Andrew Sullivan, Michael Moore, Arianna Huffington
Votes: 13,984
4. Indian Matchmaking (2020– )
TV-14 | 40 min | Documentary, Family, News
Matchmaker Sima Taparia guides clients in the U.S. and India in the arranged marriage process, offering an inside look at the custom in a modern era.
Stars: Sima Taparia, Viral Joshi, Aparna Shewakramani, Pradhyuman Maloo
Votes: 4,208
5. 20/20 (1978– )
Unrated | 60 min | Documentary, News
ABC's original hour-long news magazine.
Stars: David Muir, Amy Robach, Elizabeth Vargas, Barbara Walters
Votes: 2,552
6. What to Watch (2020– )
Family, News, Talk-Show
With so many shows and movies available at your fingertips, IMDb's "What to Watch" helps you decide what's really worth watching.
Stars: Jeff Luppino-Esposito, Alex Logan, Lizzie Bassett, Matt Detisch
Votes: 266
7. Law & Order True Crime (2017)
TV-14 | 80 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Behind the murders of a Hollywood movie executive and his former beauty queen wife by their sons.
Stars: Edie Falco, Gus Halper, Miles Gaston Villanueva, Chris Bauer
Votes: 2,589
8. 60 Minutes (1968– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, News
The classic long-running prime time TV investigative news magazine.
Stars: Andrew Rooney, Lesley Stahl, Steve Kroft, Morley Safer
Votes: 4,144
9. The Daily Show (1996– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
A comedy news show featuring humorous takes on top stories.
Stars: Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Roy Wood Jr.
Votes: 47,669
10. Entertainment Tonight (1981– )
30 min | News, Talk-Show
"Entertainment Tonight" is the #1 syndicated entertainment newsmagazine in the world.
Stars: Kevin Frazier, Nischelle Turner, Matt Cohen, Nancy O'Dell
Votes: 2,623
11. This Morning (1988– )
120 min | News, Talk-Show
Magazine show featuring lifestyle, cookery, fashion and news segments, along with celebrity interviews and gossip.
Stars: Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby, Ruth Langsford, Emily Evans
Votes: 832
12. Have I Got News for You (1990– )
29 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News
Long-running satirical news quiz featuring regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Originally chaired by Angus Deayton, the series has adopted "guest hosts" since 2002.
Stars: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Angus Deayton, Alexander Armstrong
Votes: 5,299
13. Adam Ruins Everything (2015–2019)
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary, Animation, Comedy
Iconoclastic Adam Conover from CollegeHumor turns life as we know it on its ear by showing us how unnecessary, and sometimes horrible, things we think we know to be real and true really are.
Stars: Adam Conover, Adam Lustick, Emily Axford, Amos Vernon
Votes: 7,228
14. Frontline (1983– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, News
FRONTLINE is investigative journalism that questions, explains and changes our world and American television's top long-form news and current affairs series since 1983
Stars: Will Lyman, Sarah Childress, Priyanka Boghani, Arun Rath
Votes: 2,140
15. Rachael Ray (2006–2023)
TV-G | 60 min | News, Talk-Show
Rachael Ray offers simple solutions to everyday issues.
Stars: Rachael Ray, Mike Goral, Gretta Monahan, Ian Smith
Votes: 1,122
16. IMDb Originals (2015– )
Not Rated | 2 min | Short, News
IMDb Originals informs, entertains, and engages fans of all ages with video content that covers movies, television, special events, awards shows, holidays, and more.
Stars: Alex Logan, Lizzie Bassett, Ian de Borja, Albert Lawrence
Votes: 979
17. The Daily Bugle (2019– )
TV-PG | 1 min | Short, News, Sci-Fi
Online news series covering the dangerous Spider-Man.
Stars: Angourie Rice, J.K. Simmons, Tony Revolori, Tom Holland
Votes: 259
18. The Drew Barrymore Show (2020– )
TV-G | 60 min | News, Talk-Show
Drew Barrymore presents human-interest stories, celebrity guests, lifestyle segments and field pieces, all driven by her infectious brand of humor and optimism.
Stars: Drew Barrymore, Ross Mathews, Pilar Valdes, Mikel Welch
Votes: 762
19. Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico (2023– )
Documentary, History, News
Following Eva Longoria as she travels Mexico to explore food ranging from tequila to mole sauce.
Stars: Eva Longoria, José Bastón, Gabriela Cámara, Eduardo Garcia
Votes: 124
20. Today (1952– )
TV-G | 240 min | News, Talk-Show
A daily live broadcast provides current domestic and international news, weather reports, and interviews with newsmakers from the worlds of politics, business, media, entertainment, and sports.
Stars: Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Jack Lescoulie, Frank Blair
Votes: 2,326
21. The Talk (2010– )
TV-14 | 42 min | News, Talk-Show
A weekday gabfest offering a female perspective on the day's headlines.
Stars: Sharon Osbourne, Julie Chen Moonves, Sheryl Underwood, Sara Gilbert
Votes: 2,312
22. The Big Breakfast (1992–2002)
120 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News
The UK's breakfast TV show on Channel 4. A very lighthearted mix of interviews, news, quizzes and features.
Stars: Jody Bunting, Johnny Vaughan, Luke Branagan, Natasha Vale
Votes: 1,788
23. Good Morning America (1975– )
TV-G | 120 min | News, Talk-Show
ABC's "Good Morning America" presents the News and Information Source of the day's topics and journalism. The 1st Co-Host Team of David Hartman & Nancy Dussault, 2nd was Sandy Hill, 3rd was ... See full summary »
Stars: Lara Spencer, Ginger Zee, Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos
Votes: 1,912
24. The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986–2011)
TV-PG | 60 min | News, Talk-Show
Oprah Winfrey hosts a live audience talk-show with celebrity guests and discusses daily stories.
Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Nate Berkus, Gayle King, Chris Rock
Votes: 5,307
25. Weather Report (2005– )
1 min | Comedy, News
David Lynch gives daily weather reports in Los Angeles.
Stars: David Lynch, Laura Dern, Emily Stofle, Lula Lynch
Votes: 871
26. CBS News Sunday Morning (1979– )
TV-PG | 90 min | News, Talk-Show
The news show that does personal interest pieces, and has done since 1979. Anything from interviews with actors, political figures, athletes, musicians, costume designers, fashion designers... See full summary »
Stars: Jane Pauley, Charles Osgood, Mo Rocca, Lee Cowan
Votes: 1,003
27. Plandemic (2020– )
99 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Documentary series that shows the connections and conflicts of interest between the media, the medical industry, politics and the financial industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stars: David Martin, Judy Mikovits
Votes: 1,669
28. Vice (2013–2021)
TV-MA | 30 min | Documentary, News
Documentary series featuring startling, groundbreaking stories from around the world.
Stars: Shane Smith, Gianna Toboni, Thomas Morton, Ben Anderson
Votes: 4,350
29. The Comments Section with Brett Cooper (2022– )
Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Welcome to The Comments Section with Brett Cooper - an irreverent viral content and news review show offering an against-the-grain, laid-back perspective on today's culture.
Stars: Brett Cooper, Matthew Scheller, Rocky, Michael J. Knowles
Votes: 349
30. GMA3: What You Need to Know (2020– )
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Amy Robach, T.J. Holmes, and Dr. Jennifer Ashton host.
Stars: Jennifer Ashton, Amy Robach, T.J. Holmes, Kyra Phillips
Votes: 60
31. The Real (I) (2013–2022)
TV-PG | 42 min | Music, News, Talk-Show
"The Real" is an American talk show, which is hosted by Loni Love, Adrienne Houghton, Jeannie Mai Jenkins, and Garcelle Beauvais.
Stars: Adrienne Houghton, Jeannie Mai Jenkins, Loni Love, Tamera Mowry-Housley
Votes: 1,470
32. Attack of the Show! (2005–2022)
TV-14 | 60 min | News, Talk-Show
Join our hot hosts as they serve up a daily dose of all the news you need to know, including the coolest viral videos, the hottest new gadgets, and more.
Stars: Kevin Pereira, Olivia Munn, Candace Bailey, Zach Selwyn
Votes: 2,379
33. Have You Been Paying Attention? (2013– )
60 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News
Have You Been Paying Attention? is an Australian topical quiz show with a mix of news and comedy
Stars: Tom Gleisner, Ed Kavalee, Sam Pang, Celia Pacquola
Votes: 832
34. IMDb on the Scene (2015– )
Not Rated | 2 min | News
IMDb is on the scene at the hottest events to ask celebs the burning questions and get the answers that IMDb fans are dying to know.
Stars: Bret Federigan, Alex Logan, Ian de Borja, Dave Filoni
Votes: 512
35. The Boys: VNN (Seven on 7) (2021– )
Comedy, Drama, News
Produced by Amazon Studios, this companion digital series bridges the events that take place between Season 2 and Season 3 of The Boys' main series narrative.
Stars: Matthew Edison, Jessie T. Usher, Antony Starr, Nathan Mitchell
Votes: 112
36. Extra (1994– )
TV-PG | 30 min | News
Extra, a television news updates show on current events in the mass-entertainment business such as movies, TV, music, etc.
Stars: Renee Bargh, Charissa Thompson, Mario Lopez, Billy Bush
Votes: 923
37. Morning Joe (2007– )
180 min | News, Talk-Show
Your one-stop shop for all the late-breaking news in our nation and all over the world.
Stars: Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Willie Geist, Mike Barnicle
Votes: 1,173
38. ABC World News Tonight with David Muir (1953– )
30 min | News
From the 60's to the 90's, the three major networks were, for the most part, the only source for national and international news. ABC News, anchored by Peter Jennings, regularly presented ... See full summary »
Stars: Diane Sawyer, David Muir, Jonathan Karl, Rob Marciano
Votes: 378
39. Red Table Talk (2018–2022)
TV-14 | News, Talk-Show
Jada Pinkett Smith, her daughter Willow, and mother Gammy - three generations of women open their home for a series of candid conversations with family and friends. Follow Red Table Talk for new episodes, only on Facebook Watch.
Stars: Jada Pinkett Smith, Adrienne Banfield-Jones, Willow Smith, Will Smith
Votes: 753
40. Good Morning Britain (2014– )
150 min | News, Talk-Show
The weekday news on ITV that the whole nation wakes up to.
Stars: Andi Peters, Susanna Reid, Lorraine Kelly, Laura Tobin
Votes: 710
41. Access Hollywood (1996– )
TV-PG | 30 min | News
Celebrity information, Hollywood gossip, and other news from the world of entertainment.
Stars: Kit Hoover, Billy Bush, Scott Evans, Sibley Scoles
Votes: 880
42. Lockup (2005– )
60 min | Documentary, News
An insight, to the many lives of the women and men that enter jail.
Stars: Rasha Drachkovitch, Tracy Powell, Jacob Hekter, Susan Carney
Votes: 593
43. TMZ on TV (2007– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, News
Follow the hosts of this million dollar television show as they report on the newest Hollywood gossip, movie titles and more
Stars: Dax Holt, Harvey Levin, Brian Mcdaniel, Ryan Satin
Votes: 2,186
44. Breakfast (2000– )
180 min | News, Talk-Show
BBC One's flagship morning news programme covering current affairs, business, sports, plus guest interviews and weather reports.
Stars: Charlie Stayt, Carol Kirkwood, Bill Turnbull, Sian Williams
Votes: 403
45. Naked News (1999– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, News, Reality-TV
Female anchors strip fully naked as they present the news.
Stars: Brandy Dawley, Misha Highstead, Dawne Furey, Natasha Olenski
Votes: 838
46. The Cheap Seats (2021– )
Comedy, News
Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a comic look back at the week's major and not-so-major news stories.
Stars: Melanie Bracewell, Melissa Tracina, Lee Simon, Tim McDonald
Votes: 159
47. Tamron Hall (2019–2024)
TV-PG | 60 min | News, Talk-Show
Talk show with Tamron Hall hosting.
Stars: Tamron Hall, Holly Robinson Peete, Sunny Hostin, André Leon Talley
Votes: 218
48. 60 Minutes (1979– )
60 min | News
Australian version of the long-running news-magazine show.
Stars: Tara Brown, Liz Hayes, Liam Bartlett, Peter Overton
Votes: 1,343
49. Tucker Carlson Tonight (2016–2023)
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Powerful analysis and spirited debates with guests from across the political and cultural spectrum.
Stars: Tucker Carlson, Trace Gallagher, Marc Siegel, Mark Steyn
Votes: 4,108
50. Redbar (2003– )
Comedy, News, Talk-Show
An internet talk show hosted by Mike David.
Stars: Mike David, Jules Felker, Sven Stoffels, Luis J. Gomez
Votes: 132