Lists about films and TV shows told by the visuals-intensive medium that allows storytellers to weave fantastical legends told by unforgettable characters.

Animation Mania

Lists of movies to turn on for kids on sick days, snow days, bad days, and good days—because a little screentime never hurt anybody.

What the Kids Are Watching

So many new shows, so little time. Which are worth your precious eyeballs? These list rank the best new series in each genre that have premiered since 2015, so you still have plenty of time to catch up.

New Shows to Check Out

Entertainment

With so many great TV series currently airing, we&rsquo;re ranking the best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-animated-series-ever-made?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">animated TV shows</a> since 2018. Our list of the highest-rated animated shows of the past three years is ranked by viewers from everywhere, so make sure you vote up the best new animated series on television.&nbsp;What is the best new animated TV show?&nbsp;

Featuring new kids shows, <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-animated-superhero-tv-shows/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">animated superhero shows</a>, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-adult-cartoons/ranker-tv" target="_blank">adult cartoons</a>, and more, the best recent animated TV shows include&nbsp;Disenchantment, Final Space, Love, Death, and Robots, and&nbsp;She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. While Cartoon Network&#39;s Infinity Train&nbsp;is a great animated show for the whole family, DC Universe&#39;s original series Harley Quinn&nbsp;should probably be watched without the kids.

Vote up the best new animated TV shows that have premiered recently.

The Best New Animated TV Shows of the Last Few Years

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The 50+ Best New Animated Shows, Ranked

Ranker TV

Running in slo-mo at the top action movies, scene, stunts, characters, chases, explosions, etc., ranked.

High Octane Action Thrillers

Watchworthy

With so many great TV series currently airing, we&rsquo;re ranking the best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/action-tv-shows-and-series/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">action TV shows</a> since 2018. Our list of the highest-rated action shows of the past four years is ranked by viewers from everywhere, so make sure you vote up the best new action series on television.&nbsp;What is the best new action TV show?&nbsp;

Featuring new <a href="/list/best-action-shows-on-netflix/ranker-streaming" target="_blank">Netflix action shows</a>, Hulu originals, Disney+ superhero series, critically acclaimed&nbsp;miniseries, and more, the best recent action TV shows include&nbsp;Legion, The Boys, and Watchmen. In the past couple of years superhero action series have had powerful competition from action fantasy shows like The Witcher, although Disney+ Marvel superhero series have begun bringing action to contend with. Meanwhile, Amazon&#39;s Jack Ryan&nbsp;is a great example of classic action drama.

Vote up the best new action TV shows that have premiered recently.

The Best New Action Shows of the Last Few Years

The 25+ Best New Action Shows, Ranked

Lists of great movies and TV programs about teens, enjoyed by people of all ages.

Rated T for Teen

Teen TV

With so many great TV series currently airing, we&#39;re ranking the best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/teen-drama-tv-shows-and-series/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">teen TV shows</a> since 2018. Our list of the highest rated teen shows of the past four years is ranked by viewers from everywhere, so make sure you vote up the best new teen series on television.&nbsp;What is the best new teen show?&nbsp;

Featuring new CW shows, Hulu originals, critically acclaimed&nbsp;miniseries, and more, the best recent <a href="/list/best-teen-drama-movies/ranker-film" target="_blank">teen dramas</a>&nbsp;include Love, Victor, Euphoria, Outer Banks, and I am Not OK with This. Many of the best teen shows are genre series, like the thriller Elite, the supernatural Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, or the fantasy series Locke &amp; Key. Other must-watch shows for teens include the very relatable Never Have I Ever and PEN15.

Vote up the best new teen shows that have premiered recently. Then, check out our list of the <a href="/list/teen-drama-tv-shows-and-series/reference" target="_blank">best teen drama shows</a>.

The Best New Teen TV Shows of the Last Few Years

The 75+ Best New Teen Shows, Ranked

Only CBS

Stop flipping through the channels. These are the best series you should seek out, in every genre, on every network, ranked. 

Now Playing on a TV Near You

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Wondering what to watch on CBS? This list of the best current CBS shows has you covered. From good current CBS series that are dramas to other great CBS series that are comedies, there is a wide range of shows included in this list. And in that all-inclusive spirit, many of the best current CBS TV series are reality competition programs, adventure shows, or news and sports programs. Here, you&#39;ll find every CBS series currently airing, ranked by user votes. If you&#39;re wondering what&#39;s showing on CBS right now, and which shows are the best, look no further.

What are some current shows on CBS you may want to check out? One of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-sitcoms-in-television-history?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the best sitcoms</a> currently airing on CBS has to be the The Big Bang Theory spin-off Young Sheldon.&nbsp; Survivor premiered in 2000 and is still running strong to this day, as are other CBS <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-actually-watchable-reality-tv-shows?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">reality shows</a> like Big Brother and The Amazing Race. Other good shows that are featured on this top current CBS <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/supernatural-tv-shows-and-series/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">TV series list</a> include The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, MacGyver,&nbsp;and the shows in the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-jag-universe-ncis-series/ranker-tv" target="_blank">NCIS universe</a>.

With so many great CBS shows on now, it&#39;s hard to pick just one as the best of the best. Vote your favorite current CBS shows to the top of the list!

The Best Current CBS Shows

The Best Current CBS Shows On Now, Ranked By Fans

Drama

With so many great TV series currently airing, we&rsquo;re ranking the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-television-dramas-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best television dramas</a>&nbsp;since 2018. Our list of the highest-rated dramas of the past four years is ranked by viewers from everywhere, so make sure you vote up the best new drama series on television.&nbsp;What is the best new drama on TV?&nbsp;

Featuring new Netflix dramas, Hulu original dramas, critically acclaimed&nbsp;miniseries, and more, the best recent dramas&nbsp;include Sharp Objects, Ozark,&nbsp;The Handmaid&#39;s Tale, and&nbsp;Killing Eve. HBO miniseries Big Little Lies is&nbsp;considered to be one of the most binge-worthy shows today, while the Netflix (formerly YouTube) Karate Kid spinoff Cobra Kai&nbsp;is known as the show to watch now.

Vote up the best new dramas&nbsp;that have premiered recently.

The Best New TV Dramas of the Last Few Years

The 100+ Best New Drama TV Shows, Ranked

Since 2017, there has been some phenomenal acting on television and this list features the best television acting of the last few years. Shows with the best acting come in many forms. Some of the most talented new TV casts feature dozens of amazing actors while other new TV series with good acting star one fantastic lead. Several of the best acting shows since 2017 have been nominated for awards. 
 
What TV series will you find on this best acting on new shows list? Westworld features fantastic Emmy-nominated actors like Anthony Hopkins, Evan Rachel Wood, Jeffrey Wright, and Thandie Newton.&nbsp;The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel&nbsp;is also a TV series which regularly results in awards for its talented cast. Christina Applegate was nominated for an Emmy, Golden Globe, and Critic&#39;s Award for her role in&nbsp;Dead to Me.&nbsp;Other good shows with great acting since 2017&nbsp;include Big Little Lies, Feud: Bette and Joan, Killing Eve,&nbsp;and&nbsp;The Handmaid&#39;s Tale. 
Which new TV show do you think features the best acting? Give your favorites a thumbs up.&nbsp;

New TV Shows of the Last Few Years with the Best Overall Acting

TV Shows with the Best Overall Acting Since 2017

It's the final season of AMC's hit show, adapted from a comic book series, about life for survivors of an actual zombie apocalypse.

The Walking Dead

Horror Movies and TV

Who is your favorite character on The Walking Dead&nbsp;TV series? With season ten of this awesome drama series already being scripted, it&#39;s time to decide who the best Walking Dead&nbsp;characters are, by voting.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-the-walking-dead-episodes/reference" target="_blank">Walking Dead</a>&nbsp;fans, get ready to sound off, by casting your votes up or down in this poll for the characters in this AMC drama, which is without a doubt one of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-shows-currently-on-the-air/acrosstheflame" target="_blank">best shows on TV</a> right now.

It&#39;s no surprise that many of us believe that Rick Grimes (played by <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-walking-dead-actors/conbrae5" target="_blank">Walking Dead&nbsp;actor</a> Andrew Lincoln) is the best character on The Walking Dead.&nbsp;The same can be said for Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) and several other original characters, some who are, sadly, no longer with us. Including main and supporting, here are the best TWD characters.&nbsp;

Are there any <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/deceased-walking-dead-characters-you_d-like-to-return-/aargh" target="_blank">deceased Walking Dead&nbsp;characters you&#39;d like to return</a> to the show?&nbsp;Love them or hate them, the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/strongest-walking-dead-characters/jonathan-kantor" target="_blank">Walking Dead&nbsp;characters</a> are the heart of this excellent show - and example of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-very-best-of-premium-cable-original-programming" target="_blank">the very best of premium cable&#39;s original programming</a>, without a doubt. And for other great characters to get invested in, check out more <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tv-shows-movies-like-the-walking-dead/watchworthy" target="_blank">shows like The Walking Dead</a>.

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The Best Walking Dead Characters, Ranked

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Best Walking Dead Character List

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All the best shows airing new episodes on regular TV and streaming through online media.

TV: What's On Now?

The best, most popular music, movies, and TV that should be on your radar.

Entertainment Happening Now

Golden Globes! Oscars! And even the Razzies! If you love film, TV, and awards season, start ranking now.

Awards Season 2018

What are the best shows currently on the air? Some of the entries on this list are without question among the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-tv-shows-of-all-time">greatest TV shows of all time</a>. Fortunately for us, they haven&#39;t been canceled, and they&#39;re still thrilling us with great drama, hilarious comedy, and outstanding storylines. However, some of these <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tv-shows-ended-in-2021/molly-gander" target="_blank">great shows ended this year</a>. Which TV show that&#39;s airing right now is the best? That&#39;s for you to decide, with your votes.&nbsp; You can also re-rank this list any way you like!

If you&#39;re wondering what to watch on TV and you had to choose just a few top shows airing today, which currently airing TV programs do you believe are the best? Some of the most popular shows on this list are&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-very-best-of-premium-cable-original-programming" target="_blank">premium cable original programs</a>, including HBO&#39;s Westworld, Showtime&#39;s Homeland, and AMC&#39;s The Walking Dead. Netflix is also home to some of these titles, such as Stranger Things. Many of these are also the highest-rated tv shows according to critics and audience polls.&nbsp;

Hopefully, all of these great shows, from old favorites like Modern Family to newer hits like Better Call Saul, will remain on the air for years to come. But even if some shows end too soon, the greats will still be remembered as some of the&nbsp;<a href="www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-tv-shows-of-recent-memory">best TV shows of recent memory</a>, don&#39;t you think?

The Best Shows Currently On The Air

The 200+ Best Current Shows To Watch Today, Ranked By Fans

Sometimes, the TV shows everyone should be watching don&#39;t exactly hook a huge audience right away. <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-current-tv-shows/evan-lambert?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Underrated TV shows</a> may be critically acclaimed with small, loyal fan bases, but somehow slip under the radar of the general populace. What are some new TV shows you&#39;re missing out on? Read this list to find out.&nbsp; 
 
What are some of the best new underrated shows? Following the massive success of The Good Wife, CBS released the spin-off The Good Fight on their CBS All Access streaming service. This engaging legal drama has slipped under the radar. Dead To Me is another hugely underrated comedy to have premiered after 2017. After a pair of big wins at the 2018 <a href="/list/golden-globes-fails/ranker-film" target="_blank">Golden Globes</a>, the viewership of Amazon&#39;s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is sure to soar. Other good underrated shows featured on this list include The Deuce, Ozark,&nbsp;Dear White People, and Mindhunter. 
 
Which new underrated TV show is the best? Give your favorites a thumbs up and please add any good series we may have missed.

The Best New Shows of the Last Few Years That You've Been Missing Out On

Most Underrated TV Shows Since 2017

Lists of comedy shows in all their iterations, from classic sitcoms to avant-garde dark comedies.

Very Funny TV Shows

With so many great TV series currently airing, we&rsquo;re ranking the best&nbsp;sitcoms since 2018. Our list of the highest-rated sitcoms of the past four years is ranked by viewers from everywhere, so make sure you vote up the best new sitcom series on television.&nbsp;What is the best new sitcom?&nbsp;

Featuring new Netflix sitcoms, Hulu originals, and more, the best recent sitcoms include The Kids are Alright, The Conners, Sunnyside, and&nbsp;The Unicorn. Animated sitcoms like Disenchantment and The Great North also great&nbsp;sitcoms to watch&nbsp;right now. There are even meta sitcoms like WandaVision and reboots like Punky Brewster and Saved by the Bell.

Vote up the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-tv-sitcoms/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best new sitcoms</a> on TV&nbsp;and feel free to add any new sitcoms missing from the list.&nbsp;

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The Best New TV Sitcoms of the Last Few Years

The 50+ Best New Sitcoms, Ranked

Lists ranking things children love, from silly movies to sports to fun, creative crafts.

For the Kids

Parenting

In the age of reality television and gritty dramas, it may surprise some to learn there are many good new family shows coming out as well. For every&nbsp;Breaking Bad,&nbsp;there&#39;s a Big Hero 6: The Series or A Series of Unfortunate Events. If you&#39;re searching for some good family programs on now, look no further than this list to can find great <a href="/list/best-tv-networks-for-kids/ranker-tv" target="_blank">shows for kids</a>.&nbsp;

What are some of the best new family shows to premiere in recent history? A Series of Unfortunate Events, based off the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-selling-book-series-of-all-time/jeff419?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">popular book series</a>, is available to stream on Netflix. She-Ra and the Princesses of Power brings back a beloved character parents grew up with in a new style and story perfect to share with their kids. The Not Too Late Show With Elmo on HBO Max brings a kid&#39;s favorite to a new format that is made for becoming part of the bedtime routine. Other good new <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/current-family-friendly-tv-shows/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">family friendly shows</a> include One Day at a Time, Ducktales, and Raven&#39;s Home. 
 
Do you have a favorite show to watch with the whole family? Give the best series a thumbs up and please add any good shows we may have missed.

The Best Newer TV Shows the Whole Family Can Enjoy

The 30+ Best New Family TV Shows You Should Be Watching

Lists that rank the top movies, TV series, and other media about and featuring Black characters and culture.

Black Entertainment

With Hollywood increasingly embracing diversity, some of the best new Black shows have premiered&nbsp;since 2017. From lighthearted sitcoms to sci-fi thrillers to <a href="/list/current-shows-that-deal-with-race-relations/ranker-tv" target="_blank">shows that tackle race&nbsp;relations</a>&nbsp;head on, some amazing work has come out showcasing spectacular African American&nbsp;writers, producers, and actors. Which <a href="/list/tv-shows-most-loved-by-african-americans/ranker-tv" target="_blank">Black TV shows</a> are the best? Vote below to decide! 
 
What shows will you find on this new Black shows&nbsp;list? Grown-ish&nbsp;was inspired by the popular ABC sitcom&nbsp;Black-ish, with the new spinoff focusing on the story of the Johnsons&#39; eldest daughter.&nbsp;. The&nbsp;hit&nbsp;First Wives Club&nbsp;premiered in 2019, and was based on the 1996&nbsp;movie of the same name. Other good series featured on this&nbsp;list include A Black Lady Sketch Show, When They See Us, and All American. 
 
Do you have a favorite new <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-black-tv-shows/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">African American TV series</a>? Vote for the best Black series below, and add anything you feel is missing.&nbsp;

The Best Black TV Shows of the Last Few Years

The 20+ Best New Black TV Shows You Should Be Watching

Lists about real and fictional mysteries and the people who solved them—or at least tried to.

Mysteries & Detectives

With so many great TV series currently airing, we&rsquo;re ranking the best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/mystery-tv-shows-and-series/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">mystery TV shows</a> since 2018. Our list of the highest rated TV mysteries&nbsp;of the past four years is ranked by viewers from everywhere, so make sure you vote up the best new mystery series on television.&nbsp;What is the best new mystery TV show?&nbsp;

Featuring new <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-crime-tv-show-on-netflix-watch-instantly/lanayoshii?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Netflix mystery shows</a>, Hulu originals, critically acclaimed&nbsp;miniseries, and more, the best recent mystery shows include Mindhunter, 13 Reasons Why, Riverdale, and&nbsp;Ozark. The HBO miniseries Killing Eve is&nbsp;considered to be one of the most binge-worthy shows today, while Netflix&#39;s&nbsp;Russian Doll and HBO Max&#39;s The Flight Attendant are known as the shows to watch now.&nbsp;

Vote up the best new mystery shows and feel free to add any new mystery series missing from the list.&nbsp;

The Best New TV Mysteries of the Last Few Years

The 60+ Best New Mystery TV Shows, Ranked

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's another one of your favorite comic book, graphic novel, and/or superhero properties in development for a series!

Comics on the Small Screen

Superheroes

With so many great TV series currently airing, we gathered <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-superheroes-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the best superhero</a> TV shows since 2018. Our list of the highest rated superhero shows of the past three years is ranked by viewers from everywhere, so make sure you vote up the best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-superhero-shows-on-netflix/ranker-streaming?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">new superhero series</a> on television.&nbsp;What is the best new superhero TV show?&nbsp;

Featuring new Marvel shows, DC crossovers, animated series, and more, the best recent superhero TV shows include Krypton, WandaVision,&nbsp;The Boys, Harley Quinn, and Titans. Disney+&#39;s Marvel series are easily&nbsp;some of the most bingeworthy shows today, while Netflix&#39;s&nbsp;Umbrella Academy&nbsp;is another must-watch show. One of the <a href="/list/best-hbo-dramas-of-all-time/ranker-tv" target="_blank">best HBO dramas</a>, Watchmen, features many new DC characters.

Featuring superheroes like Superman, Ultraman, and Batwoman, this list of&nbsp;great superhero TV shows of the past few years has something for everyone.&nbsp;

Vote up the best new superhero TV shows and feel free to add any new superhero series missing from the list.&nbsp;

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The Best New Superhero TV Shows of the Last Few Years

The Best New Superhero Shows Of The Past Few Years, Ranked By TV Fans

Ranking the best reality & competition shows and exploring the attention-starved monsters we create and feed when we watch them participate. 

Escape to Reality

What are the best reality shows on right now? Are you a Real Housewives faithful or are you totally into reality shows set in the elements, like a Bear Gryllis situation? Maybe you&#39;re strictly a Keeping Up with the Kardashians devotee? Some consider Dancing with the Stars to be one of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-abc-shows/ranker-tv" target="_blank">best current shows on ABC</a>. No matter what you prefer, there&#39;s plenty of current reality television for you to enjoy.

Reality series on now reflect a certain evolution of the genre. Sure, there&rsquo;s still table flipping, but today&rsquo;s top reality shows are popular with stars who are much more streetwise than those kooky kids back in the early-&lsquo;90s on the first Real World (except for maybe the people on Hoarders).&nbsp;Which current reality show should reign supreme? <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/who-should-be-the-next-bachelorette-/chantellesilveira?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">The Bachelor</a>? Amazing Race?&nbsp;RuPaul&#39;s Drag Race? They&#39;re all good reality TV shows listed here.

This list of current reality programs also includes&nbsp;reality competition shows, like America&#39;s Got Talent and The Voice.&nbsp;&nbsp;

How about the latest ruler of current reality shows? The Great British Bake Off quietly debuted in America and quickly won over viewers, even though the most dramatic thing that&rsquo;s happened on the series so far is an Irish guy dumping a baked Alaska in the bin?&nbsp;If that isn&#39;t for you, maybe fan-favorite <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-cooking-competition-shows?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">cooking reality shows</a> like Top Chef are what will get your upvotes.

Vote up the best reality TV shows currently on television and then see what <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-reality-shows-2021/molly-gander" target="_blank">brand-new reality shows are premiering this year.</a>.

The Best Reality Shows on TV Right Now

The Best Current Reality TV Shows, Ranked By Fans

Lists about films, TV series, novels & series, anime, and other media that explore imaginary universes and the characters and forces that live inside them.

What's Your Fantasy?

With so many great TV series currently airing, we&rsquo;re ranking the best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/fantasy-tv-shows-and-series/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">fantasy TV shows</a> since 2018. Our list of the highest-rated fantasy shows of the past &nbsp;three&nbsp; years is ranked by viewers from everywhere, so make sure you vote up the best new fantasy series on television.&nbsp;What is the best new fantasy TV show?&nbsp;

Featuring new Netflix shows, show revivals, adaptations from books, and more, the best recent fantasy TV shows include Cloak &amp; Dagger, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and A Discovery of Witches. Netflix&#39;s The Witcher is&nbsp;considered one&nbsp;of the most binge-worthy shows today, while Amazon&#39;s Carnival Row&nbsp;fantasy series is known as one of the best recent fantasy shows to watch. It&#39;s not all high and dark fantasy, however. Shows like Zoey&#39;s Extraordinary Playlist offer lighthearted fantasy and a little magic into everyday life.

Vote up the best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-fantasy-tv-series/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">new fantasy shows</a> that have premiered recently.

The Best New Fantasy TV Series of the Last Few Years

The 25+ Best New Fantasy TV Shows, Ranked

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Peter Griffin

Stewie Griffin

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Better Call Saul

The Blacklist

Fargo

Peaky Blinders

Bosch

Billions

Stranger Things

Westworld

The Expanse

Lists about the best (and worst) films, TV series, novels, characters, etc. in every sci-fi genre.

The Worlds of Science Fiction

Deep-diving into HBO's sci-fi Western, now playing Season 3.

Few TV genres are as tricky to get right as the science-fiction series. However, this also allows for there to be an unlimited number of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-sci-fi-shows-2010s/jonathan-kantor" target="_blank">sci-fi shows</a> with different tones, scopes, and stories depending on the platform they&#39;re coming from - be it a big-budget network smash hit, or a smaller and more intimate <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-very-best-of-premium-cable-original-programming?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">cable series</a>. There are some excellent current sci-fi shows on television&nbsp;- but which do you think are the best?

It&#39;s time to pick the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-sci-fi-shows-funny/erin-cody" target="_blank">best sci-fi shows on television</a> right now - those you think everyone should be watching. These are <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-scifi-television-series-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">sci fi TV shows</a> or sci fi series that voters have agreed are the best of the genre - at least for the current crop (we all know Battlestar Galactica would outrank them all!). However, new&nbsp;sci-fi shows like Timeless&nbsp;and Lost In Space might quickly climb up&nbsp;the list.&nbsp;

Check out this list of the best 2020 sci-fi shows on television right now and vote up the good current science <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/historical-fiction-tv-shows-and-series/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">fiction shows</a> you think deserve the top spots. Whether you prefer an epic story of sister clones fighting to survive, or an anthology series for the ages, if it&#39;s a great sci-fi airing now, you&#39;ll find it below.

Sci-Fi Shows You Should Be Watching Now

100+ Current Sci-Fi Shows You Should Be Watching

Some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-shows-currently-on-the-air?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best shows</a> on TV right now are criminally underrated and not watched by nearly enough people. Sure, you&#39;ve heard of How to Get Away with Murder, Empire,&nbsp;Game of Thrones, and all those other great, popular shows. But have you heard of Wentworth? Better Things? Didn&#39;t think so. Here to solve this very pressing problem&nbsp;is this list of unknown or underrated TV shows you should be watching right now, if anything just to shake things up a bit. Be sure to also watch the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tv-shows-ended-in-2020/molly-gander" target="_blank">best shows ending in 2020</a> before it&#39;s too late!&nbsp;

Some of the shows on this list are fairly standard genre shows like crime thrillers and supernatural tween romcoms, but each of the television series listed here are uniquely memorable and entertaining. Why aren&#39;t people watching? The shows may have a bad time slot or maybe people feel these are <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/current-tv-shows-where-nothing-happens/ranker-tv" target="_blank">shows where nothing happens</a>. However, many of these shows are actually critically acclaimed and beloved by a small group of loyal viewers. It&#39;s truly amazing and baffling that these shows have managed to fly under the radar, but once you read about these underrated series you should be watching, maybe they&#39;ll gain at least one new fan.

Looking for some <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-tv-shows-2015/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">new TV show</a> suggestions for this coming Saturday night? Maybe check out that Gillian Anderson thriller that everyone&#39;s been talking about over in Britain. (Hint: It&#39;s not The&nbsp;X-Files.) There are so many under the radar TV shows out there that deserve more viewers and more buzz. If you&#39;re looking for a good Netflix and chill show, why not try some of these underrated gems?&nbsp;

Go on and celebrate underrated television by voting up your favorite shows with cult followings!

The Best Current TV Shows No One Is Watching

25+ Most Underrated TV Shows Currently On Air

Evan Lambert

This list of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-shows-currently-on-the-air?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">current TV shows</a> with the best writing ranks all the series that are sure to impress and entertain audiences. From brilliant dialogue to memorable character arcs, the people in the writer&rsquo;s rooms of these current series deserve their accolades. In fact, several shows on this list have been nominated or received awards from the Writers Guild of America, the Emmys, or the Golden Globes. For instance the writing on Fargo has consistently received praise and nominations.

Current TV shows with good writing can be found on subscription channels, on cable channels, and on broadcast networks. The best writing currently on TV can be seen in hilarious sitcoms and tearjerking dramas. Archer and Bob&rsquo;s Burgers are great examples of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-animated-series-ever-made?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">animated TV shows</a> that are written with supreme excellence and a refreshing sense of humor. Of course, the writing on The Simpsons has launched the careers of people like Conan O&rsquo;Brien. In fact, O&rsquo;Brien left the writing staff on Saturday Night Live in order to join the brilliant team at The Simpsons.

So which <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-dramatic-tv-shows-of-2011?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">current television</a> shows have the best writing teams and the best overall writing? Cast your votes below and add any other well-written TV series currently airing new episodes.

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Current TV Shows with the Best Writing

Current TV Shows with the Best Writing, Ranked Best to Worst

After spending so very many hours watching a TV show, we form strong attachments - and revulsions - to certain characters. Let's rank 'em.

TV Characters We Love & Hate

Look, you watch enough of a show, you get to know the characters. Maybe you even care about them. Maybe you even love them. Or hate them. Or want to read tons of lists about them.

The People in Your TV

Comedy

Who are the funniest current TV characters on air right this very moment? This is your chance to vote up the small screen characters you truly believe are the funniest on the tube in 2019-2020. Sitcom superstars like Sofia Vergara on Modern Family and Rachel Brosnahan&nbsp;on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel&nbsp;are represented by their respective characters, the hilarious Gloria Delgado-Pritchett and Midge. <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-animated-series/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Current cartoon characters</a> like Eric Cartman from South Park and Pam Poovey from Archer are also included. In fact, other animated series have given us some of the funniest characters on television right now. For instance, Bob&#39;s Burgers brought audiences Louise Belcher, while Family Guy introduced the world to Stewie Griffin.

Funny characters <a href="/crowdranked-list/best-shows-currently-on-the-air?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">currently on TV</a> span from comedic network TV characters like Detective Jake Peralta (played by comedian Andy Samberg) on FOX&#39;s Brooklyn Nine-Ninge&nbsp;to <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-very-best-of-premium-cable-original-programming?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">premium cable</a> dramas characters like Jensen Ackles&#39;s Dean Winchester on The CW&#39;s Supernatural.

Which of these current TV show characters in 2020 do you think are the funniest and most laugh out loud hilarious? Cast your votes below and be sure to add any other funny television characters, provided they are on a current show (network or streaming).