Top 10 Best TV Shows of All Time

We’ve gathered the 10 best TV shows from various years, including both light-hearted comedies and educational dramas.

A good TV show is like a therapy session; it lifts your spirits and allows you to find new meanings in life. It can teach valuable lessons and make you reflect on important matters. With thousands of shows available, it can be difficult to find something worthwhile. This is often because you get lost in genres, plots, and actors. We’ve gathered the 10 best TV shows from various years, including both light-hearted comedies and educational dramas.

"Friends"

Year: 1994-2004
Genre: Comedy
Actors: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

This cult classic about the lives of six friends living in New York has become a staple of American cinema. The simple plot, talented cast, and discussions of relevant topics have captivated audiences worldwide. Each character has their own quirks, habits, and passions, but they share common concerns: job searches, love lives, and personal fulfillment. The friendships lead to countless amusing and absurd situations that bring smiles.

"Chernobyl"

Year: 2019
Genre: Historical Drama
Actors: Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgård, Emily Watson, Paul Ritter

The 1986 explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant was a global catastrophe that can’t be forgotten. In this series, the main characters seek to uncover the causes of the tragedy and its impact on future generations. Each character investigates the circumstances surrounding the disaster, including the Soviet leadership's culpability in these horrific events. Over five episodes, viewers witness the catastrophic accident's unfolding and its consequences. Interestingly, the show was created by a team from the UK and the US.

"Game of Thrones"

Year: 2011-2019
Genre: Historical Drama
Actors: Sean Bean, Jason Momoa, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke

This outstanding fantasy series, based on George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels, aired on HBO. With eight seasons, viewers follow the power struggles within a vast kingdom. Everyone, including Queen Cersei Lannister, is desperate for power and willing to sacrifice everything for the Iron Throne. However, she faces numerous rivals, including Stannis Baratheon, who is preparing for war. The battles are bloody, filled with cynical intrigue and brutal murders, keeping the audience on edge from episode to episode until the final showdown.

"The Big Bang Theory"

Year: 2007-2019
Genre: Comedy
Actors: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

This sitcom about two scientist friends, Sheldon and Leonard, is perfect for unwinding after a long workday. They are incredibly intelligent and knowledgeable about the universe's creation and various physical processes. However, they struggle with social interactions, particularly with women. Suddenly, an attractive girl, Penny, moves in next door, and Leonard falls for her, dreaming of a relationship. Meanwhile, Sheldon skeptically observes, not believing his friend can succeed.

"Sex and the City"

Year: 1998-2004
Genre: Comedy
Actors: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon

True love is a dream for many, including Carrie Bradshaw, the series' main character. She yearns to find a man with whom she will be happy. Carrie works as a journalist in New York, writing a column titled "Sex and the City," where she discusses women's challenges based on real-life stories. She has three best friends, each with different views on men. Samantha doesn't believe in deep feelings and prefers casual encounters, while Charlotte is eager to marry a promising man, albeit with mixed results. Miranda, a strong and dominant personality, struggles to find a worthy partner. Throughout her journey, Carrie meets the ideal man in her eyes, but their relationship proves to be anything but simple.

"Breaking Bad"

Year: 2008-2013
Genre: Crime Drama
Actors: Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, Dean Norris

Cancer is not a death sentence, or at least that’s how Walter White, a high school chemistry teacher diagnosed with a severe illness, tries to think. Despite having a disabled son and a pregnant wife, he struggles to solve this problem. To provide for his family, Walter takes a job at a car wash, where he often encounters former students who mock him. Everything changes when he meets Jesse Pinkman, a former student he expelled from school. This encounter occurs during a police raid that uncovers a meth lab. With nothing to lose, Walter devises a plan to produce and sell drugs with Jesse.

"Succession"

Year: 2018-2023
Genre: Drama
Actors: Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Peter Friedman

This series introduces us to Logan Roy, the owner of a media empire, a dominant and pragmatic man. After years of building a powerful company, he contemplates who will inherit it. The business requires rebranding and new ideas for promotion. One of the candidates for leadership is Logan’s son, Kendall Roy. The young man strives to prove himself, but his father is in no hurry to hand over the media business. Moreover, Kendall faces competition from his siblings.

"House"

Year: 2004-2012
Genre: Detective
Actors: Hugh Laurie, Omar Epps, Robert Sean Leonard

Dr. Gregory House is a seasoned medical professional who takes on even the most hopeless cases. He leads a team of doctors diagnosing complex illnesses. Dr. House is capable of performing rare surgeries, saving lives daily. His pragmatic and cynical character allows him to keep a cool head in difficult situations. However, his complete lack of empathy and sociopathic tendencies affect his relationships. Observing Dr. House's unexpected behaviors is intriguing and guarantees that you won’t be bored.

"Why Women Kill"

Year: 2019-2022
Genre: Crime Drama
Actors: Lucy Liu, Ginnifer Goodwin, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Alexandra Daddario

The show's title piques curiosity, prompting the question: why do women kill? The plot is unconventional and interesting, focusing on three unrelated women who live peacefully and happily. Suddenly, one of them, housewife Beth Ann Stanton, discovers that her partner is cheating on her with a waitress. Soon after, fashionista Simone Grove learns that her husband is gay. After some time, lawyer Taylor Harding faces a similar fate of betrayal. All these events occur in the same house, spanning over 20 years, causing distress among the characters, who yearn for revenge.

"Suits"

Year: 2011-2019
Genre: Drama
Actors: Gabriel Macht, Sarah Rafferty, Meghan Markle, Rick Hoffman

The legal field demands high intelligence, perfect knowledge of the law, and impeccable reputation. The main character, Mike Ross, struggles with the latter requirement, having been expelled from university for minor fraud—selling math test answers. One day, while fleeing from the police, he ends up at a hotel conducting interviews for a powerful law firm. Renowned attorney Harvey Specter takes an interest in the clever and ambitious young man, hiring him despite Mike lacking the required education. The question arises: can Mike maintain his position among seasoned colleagues who know his secret?

Interestingly, one of the main roles was played by Meghan Markle, the wife of Prince Harry, allowing viewers to enjoy her remarkable performance as a former royal.