Top 5 TV Series of All Time: Are Your Favorite Shows Here?

By Ashley Malone

Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer on 'Friends' — (Photo : Warner Bros. Television/Getty Image)

Many people have enjoyed watching TV shows either from television or their favorite streaming platforms throughout the decades. Although there are numerous series that fans have already watched, not all of them are remarkable.

From countless episodes, genres, and seasons, here are the top five TV series of all time.

Grey's Anatomy

According to Yahoo! "Grey's Anatomy" is one of the most iconic TV series of all time as it received countless views from fans around the world.

The show revolves around Meredith Grey and her team of medical professionals at Grey Sloan Memorial who experiences life-or-death decisions in their everyday life.

Season 18 of the show, which was released in 2021, reportedly garnered more than 15 million viewers per episode on both television and digital platforms. As of last year, they hold the record for being the second most popular streaming show worldwide.

How I Met Your Mother

First aired in 2005, "How I Met Your Mother" is beloved by fans as it was broadcasted on television way before the streaming era became a reality.

NY Daily News reported that it amassed over 9.47 million fans per episode in its first season. It averaged over 9.02 on its ninth and last season.

Today, fans can enjoy the sequel, "How I Met Your Father," which stars Hillary Duff, Josh Peck, Chris Lowell, and many more.

Game of Thrones

As millions of viewers tune in worldwide, "Game of Thrones" was hailed as one of the most successful fantasy series of all time because of its high ratings.

After eight seasons, the show has sold more than 90 million copies and has been translated into almost 50 languages, per the University of Oxford.

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According to Vox, the series tells the story of a medieval country under a civil war. The HBO show stars iconic celebrities, including Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, Maisie Williams, Sophie Turner, and many more.

Seinfeld

Despite being the oldest series on this list, fans can still remember how iconic "Seinfeld" is. First aired in 1989, the show lasted for over ten years and nine seasons through its provider, NBC.

The TV show received numerous nods from renowned award-giving bodies like the Primetime Emmy Awards, the Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and many more.

Friends

Even though "Friends" first aired more than two decades ago, the show remained remarkable to old and new fans as the public still uses references from the series.

After the show aired its last episode in 2004, the cast pursued individual acting careers, which became successful even without their on-screen partners.