Top 20 Greatest TV Scenes of All Time

TV doesn't get much better than this! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most memorable or iconic scenes from live-action scripted television series. So that means no moments from shows like “The Simpsons” and “Saturday Night Live.” Our countdown includes The Carousel Pitch from "Mad Men," The Red Wedding from "Game of Thrones", Kendall's Press Conference from "Succession", Dinner Party Meltdown from "The Office", and more! Did your favorite TV scene make the list? Let us know in the comments!

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[WatchMojo]

Did your favorite TV scene make the list? Let us know in the comments!

[andrewgarfield]

My favorite scene in Breaking Bad is when Jesse asks Kim if he should hire Saul Goodman as his lawyer and she responds with “only if you’re breaking bad” it was amazing. Just brilliant Vince

[ExecutorAndree]

Court scene from Better Call Saul is awesome, but my personal #1 is when Lalo comes to Jimmy and Kim's apartment to hear the story of how Jimmy survived through the desert. Its like the most tense scene I've ever seen on TV, and the acting is world class from all involved parties.

[TopCat]

The revel of the "chicken" on the bus scene in MASH was a very memorable one.

[johngallagher]

The most iconic scene in All In the Family is when Sammy Davis Jr. KISSED Archie. That was the longest audience laugh in sitcom history.
Also should include the hugging (finale) scene in the Mary Tyler Moore Show.

[gfear]

That Fresh Prince scene, when Uncle Phil hugs Will after asking "Why don't he want me, man?", James Avery whispered in Will's ear "Now THAT is acting."

[lp-xlld]

The NEWHART finale...still the only moment from a scripted show that made me totally lose it

[cadillacdeville]

" If you don't know who I am, tread lightly" Walter White when Hank finds out who he is.

[hitmandre]

No Miami Vice is crazy. Crockett and Tubbs riding in the car while Phil Collins is playing in the background still gives me chills to this day

[henri]

No matter how many times i watch, The Red Wedding still surprises me each time

[tamic]

Lots of awesome choices, but I would have included the WKRP in Cincinnati turkey drop.

[positivelysimful]

All in the Family best scene between Archie & Mike is when they get locked in the storage room & get drunk, Archie talks about his childhood-- revealing his childhood being bullied and his father being racist and abusive (as he defends his father with tears in his eyes)-- and the realization coming over Mike as he gains a new understanding of Archie... it starts you off laughing and gets real serious. I think that is probably the best Archie/Mike scene.

[Omega_X_Factor]

The opening to LOST. Right away you knew that this wouldn’t be a dramatic Gilligan’s Island. That show changed the game.

[kinGsaL]

That Sopranos ending scene is so good, it's the best ending scene to any movie or show I've ever seen. Don't even care about all the theories about wether he lived or died, just seeing a wholesome regular dinner between the family you've been watching for so long, and thinking back to that seen when Tony told his young kids to remember the good times.. so good

[michaelorsley]

So many great Breaking Bad scenes but the best in my opinion is the "I am the one who knocks" scene

[scotchgaming.]

Seriously no The walking dead negan line up ???? Say what you want about the walking dead but the episode is still to this day, the greatest moment I’ve ever seen in television. I remember nearly taking the day off after because I was so shaken after watching it & I remember pretty much every costumer & staff member talking about it

[jaywright]

Logan Roy's death is one of the most powerful scenes I can remember. Everyone finding out in real time. Each of their individual and unique responses to the news. It was so authentic. Succession was a masterpiece but that had to be the most unforgettable moment to me.

[MaCabaret]

Hank’s death was really the one consequence that Walt couldn’t buy, beg, barter, bluff, or bomb his way out of.

[jeremywilliams]

I have two scenes in mind that should be given a mention. One is the scene from "Good Times" where Florida Evans finally breaks down and is overcome with grief due to the death of her husband James. She sums it up with three words: "Damn, damn, DAMN!".
The other is from "The Cosby Show" where the Huxtable family lip-syncs to "Night Time Is the Right Time" by Ray Charles in the season two episode "Happy Anniversary".

[LukeTheNotSoFunnyCheetoMan]

Hanks death from Breaking Bad was probably the most sad yet most memed moment on the show