List RulesVote up the best original TV shows that have ever debuted on The CW or moved to CW from WB and UPN.
This list of the top current and canceled The CW TV series includes the date when each show first aired, as well as which actors starred in the show. The best The CW shows of all time include the most viewed shows on The CW Television Network, as this list covers the entire history of the network. This list is sorted by popularity, so the shows with the most votes are at the top of the list. There are tons of CW shows on Netflix now, such as Supernatural CWTV. In fact, some of the most-watched sitcoms have the highest CW show ratings. There's tons of information below about CW TV shows, so check it out!
The CW is home to some of the best shows on television today. Some of the best CW shows premiered on The WB or UPN and then moved to The CW. If you're interested in an action-packed superhero thriller, try Arrow, or The Flash. If fictional monsters and paranormal activities are more your speed, The Vampire Diaries and Supernatural might top your list. If you're looking for a laugh, Jane the Virgin or Crazy Ex-Girlfriend will definitely do the trick. Some of the most viewed TV shows on the CW are reality shows, like America's Next Top Model, which first aired on UPN. Old CW TV shows, like Gossip Girl and Smallville (originally a WB show), still pass the test of time.
Although television fans in different locations grew up with The CW Television Network on different channels, the top TV shows on the CW should be pretty familiar to everyone. The list of top The CW Television Network television shows below includes cast, creator, and premiere date when available. This list contains only TV series on The CW Television Network network, even canceled CW shows. Vote up the best shows on the CW below, and be sure to let us know what you think in the comment section.
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3,9041,826The Flash
Grant Gustin, Candice PattonPremiered: 2014
Genres (Tv): Superhero, Action, Sci-fi, Drama
2
4,0481,937The Vampire Diaries
Nina Dobrev, Paul WesleyPremiered: 2009
Genres (Tv): Supernatural, Drama, Horror, Fantasy
3
3,2651,552The Originals
Joseph Morgan, Daniel GilliesPremiered: 2013
Genres (Tv): Romance Film, Supernatural drama, Teen drama, Suspense, Drama
4
2,9411,416The 100
Eliza Taylor, Paige TurcoPremiered: 2013
Genres (Tv): Drama, Dystopian, Sci-fi, Action
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5
4,0171,979Arrow
Stephen Amell, Katie CassidyPremiered: 2012
Genres (Tv): Crime Fiction, Drama, Mystery, Adventure film, Action
6
3,8602,412Supernatural
Jared Padalecki, Jensen AcklesPremiered: 2005
Genres (Tv): Supernatural drama, Black comedy, Drama, Horror Film, Mystery
7
1,419807DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Victor Garber, Brandon RouthPremiered: 2016
Genres (Tv): Superhero fiction, Action, Adventure, Science fiction, Fantasy
8
1,424688Supergirl
Melissa Benoist, Mehcad BrooksPremiered: 2015
Genres (Tv): Superhero, Drama, Action, Adventure, Sci-fi
9
560213Legacies
Danielle Rose Russell, Matt DavisPremiered: 2018
Genres (Tv): Fantasy, Adventure, Supernatural drama
10
2,0831,342Gossip Girl
Blake Lively, Leighton MeesterPremiered: 2007
Genres (Tv): Teen drama
11
963537Riverdale
KJ Apa, Lili ReinhartPremiered: 2017
Genres (Tv): Teen drama, Mystery
12
970742Jane the Virgin
Gina Rodriguez, Andrea NavedoPremiered: 2014
Genres (Tv): Comedy drama, Telenovela, Satire
13
1,126942Reign
Adelaide Kane, Megan FollowsPremiered: 2013
Genres (Tv): Historical drama, Romantic drama
14
750669The Secret Circle
Britt Robertson, Thomas DekkerPremiered: 2011
Genres (Tv): Supernatural drama, Teen drama, Drama, Fantasy
15
876812Izombie
Rahul Kholi, Malcolm GoodwinPremiered: 2015
Genres (Tv): Drama, Crime Fiction, Horror, Science Fiction
16
196125Black Lightning
Cress Williams, China Anne McClainPremiered: 2018
Genres (Tv): Superhero, Action
17
310169Dynasty
Elizabeth Gillies, Nathalie KelleyPremiered: 2017
Genres (Tv): Soap opera
18
24981All American
Daniel Ezra, Taye DiggsPremiered: 2018
Genres (Tv): Drama, Sports
19
832920Hart of Dixie
Rachel Bilson, Jaime KingPremiered: 2011
Genres (Tv): Medical drama, Drama, Comedy-drama, Comedy
20
861981The Tomorrow People
Robbie Amell, Peyton ListPremiered: 2013
Genres (Tv): Drama, Science Fiction, Fantasy
21
436426Tom and Jerry Tales
Don Brown, Jake D. SmithPremiered: 2006
Genres (Tv): Cartoon, Animation, Children's television series, Comedy, Animated series
22
783806Beauty & the Beast
Kristin Kreuk, Jay RyanPremiered: 2012
Genres (Tv): Police procedural, Crime, Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction
23
432505Dawson's Creek
James Van Der Beek, Katie HolmesPremiered: 1998
Genres (Tv): Teen drama
24
637759Nikita
Maggie Q, Shane WestPremiered: 2010
Genres (Tv): Crime Fiction, Drama, Thriller, Adventure film, Action
25
10655Nancy Drew
Kennedy McMann, Tunji KasimPremiered: 2019
Genres (Tv): Mystery, Drama, Supernatural, Supernatural mystery