Ranker TVList RulesVote up the best young adult shows that aired in the 2010s
A huge demographic that TV shows need to reach out to is young adults. Teens love TV. What they love even more is TV targeted at them about things that they are interested in. These are the best 2010s teen shows, ranked from best to worst by teenage TV watchers everywhere. Some of these teen series follow the relationship drama of the popular kids and the not-so-popular kids, while others revolve around high school underdogs singing their hearts out in show choir competitions.
What shows belong on this best 2010s teen shows list? From 2009 – 2015, Glee reigned supreme as the number 1 teen show. Following a diverse class of students of a fictitious glee club, this wonderful young adult show tackled the topics that are important to high school students across America. One Tree Hill is another good teen show that aired in the 2010s, ending in 2012 after premiering in 2003.
Based on the highly-successful Sex and the City series, The Carrie Diaries gave viewers a glimpse in to Carrie Bradshaw's life as a teen. Other great young adult series that appear on this top 2010s teen shows list include Reign, Awkward., and Pretty Little Liars. The best 2010s teen shows aren't all about modern-day teenagers - some top teen shows of the 2010s include science fiction series like The 100, teen urban fantasy like Teen Wolf, and teen superhero shows such as Cloak & Dagger.
What is the best teen TV show of the 2010s? Give your favorite shows a thumbs up and share your thoughts in the comments section!
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891482iCarly
Miranda Cosgrove, Jennette McCurdyPremiered: 2007
iCarly (Nickelodeon, 2012) is an American teen sitcom created by Dan Schneider. The series... more
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948520Pretty Little Liars
Troian Bellisario, Ashley BensonPremiered: 2010
Pretty Little Liars (ABC Family, 2010) is an American teen drama mystery–thriller television... more3
699395Stranger Things
Winona Ryder, David HarbourPremiered: 2016
Stranger Things (Netflix, 2016) is an American science fiction-horror web television series... more4
706400Gossip Girl
Blake Lively, Leighton MeesterPremiered: 2007
Gossip Girl (The CW, 2007) is an American teen drama television series created by Josh... more5
706438The Originals
Joseph Morgan, Daniel GilliesPremiered: 2013
The Originals (The CW, 2013) is an American television series created by Julie Plec, and is a... more6
818521Glee
Lea Michele, Jane LynchPremiered: 2009
Glee (Fox, 2009) is an American musical comedy-drama television series created by Ryan Murphy,... more7
702472One Tree Hill
Chad Michael Murray, James LaffertyPremiered: 2003
One Tree Hill (The WB, 2003) is an American drama television series created by Mark Schwahn.... more8
713499Riverdale
KJ Apa, Lili ReinhartPremiered: 2017
Riverdale (The CW, 2017) is an American teen drama television series developed by Roberto... more9
600415Big Time Rush
Kendall Schmidt, James MaslowPremiered: 2009
Big Time Rush is an American television series that originally aired on Nickelodeon from... more10
630445The Fosters
Teri Polo, Sherri SaumPremiered: 2013
The Fosters (Freeform, 2013) is an American drama television series created by Bradley... more11
55643713 Reasons Why
Dylan Minnette, Katherine LangfordPremiered: 2017
13 Reasons Why (Netflix, 2017) is an American teen drama mystery series based on the 2007... more12
621496Teen Wolf
Tyler Posey, Dylan O'BrienPremiered: 2011
Teen Wolf (MTV, 2011) is an American teen drama series developed by Jeff Davis, and is loosely... more13
526422Austin & Ally
Ross Lynch, Laura MaranoPremiered: 2011
Austin & Ally is an American teen sitcom which first aired on the Disney Channel on December... more14
499410Switched at Birth
Vanessa Marano, Katie LeclercPremiered: 2011
Switched at Birth (ABC Family, 2011) is an American teen and family drama television series... more15
460388Shameless
Emmy Rossum, William H. MacyPremiered: 2011
Shameless (Showtime, 2011) is an American comedy-drama television series developed by John... more16
388322Legacies
Danielle Rose Russell, Matt DavisPremiered: 2018
Legacies (The CW, 2018) is an American television drama series created by Julie Plec, and a... more17
468403Liv and Maddie
Dove Cameron, Joey BraggPremiered: 2013
Liv and Maddie is an American teen sitcom created by John Beck and Ron Hart and produced by... more18
452437The 100
Eliza Taylor, Paige TurcoPremiered: 2013
The 100 (The CW, 2014) is an American post-apocalyptic science fiction drama television series... more19
351345Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Kiernan Shipka, Jaz SinclairPremiered: 2018
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Netflix, 2018) is an American supernatural television series... more20
349347A.N.T. Farm
China Anne McClain, Sierra McCormickPremiered: 2011
A.N.T. Farm is an American teen sitcom which originally aired on Disney Channel from May 6,... more21
41743590210
Rob Estes, Shenae GrimesPremiered: 2008
90210 (The CW, 2008) is an American teen drama television series developed by Rob Thomas, Gabe... more22
401417Awkward.
Ashley Rickards, Beau MirchoffPremiered: 2011
Awkward (MTV, 2011) is an American teen comedy series created by Lauren Iungerich. After being... more23
261302The Umbrella Academy
Elliot Page, Tom HopperPremiered: 2019
The Umbrella Academy (Netflix, 2019) is an American television series developed by Steve... more24
286343Lab Rats
Will Forte, Kelli BerglundPremiered: 2012
Lab Rats is an American television sitcom that premiered on February 27, 2012 on Disney XD,... more25
226296Alexa & Katie
Paris Berelc, Isabel MayPremiered: 2018
Alexa & Katie (Netflix, 2018) is an American television sitcom created by Heather Wordham.... more
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