Top 20 TV Shows Everyone Should Watch at Least Once

If you haven't seen these TV shows at least once, you might want to get on that. For this list, we’ll be looking at scripted and narrative programs that are universally agreed to be essential viewing. If you haven’t seen all of these great stories, watch out for minor spoilers ahead. Our countdown includes “Avatar: The Last Airbender” (2005-08), “The Office” (2005-13), “The Twilight Zone” (1959-64), “The Sopranos” (1999-2007), and more! Have you missed out on any of these shows? Let us know in the comments below!

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[WatchMojo]

Have you missed out on any of these shows? Let us know in the comments below!

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[Oreki]

20. batman : the animated series
19. the leftovers
18. the twilight zone
17. i love lucy
16. rick and morty
15. stranger things
14. band of brothers
13. friends
12. six feet under
11. madmen
10. the office
9. m'a's'h
8. lost
7. the simpsons
6. avtar
5. the wire
4. twin peaks
3. game of thrones
2. the sopranos
1. breaking bad

[kategaging]

Can’t believe watchmojo actually included the leftovers-new respect

[Fishmasterever]

"Better Caul Saul" and "Breaking Bad" are both amazing, but I wouldn't say you could enjoy those shows by only watching them once. One reason why I like "Breaking Bad" and 'Better Call Saul" is because they take the time to establish a story, but in away where exciting bits kept you interested in-between story breaks. "Breaking Bad" did this a bit better then "Better Call Saul" which is why I like "Breaking Bad" better.

[caramelthunder]

Avatar the Last Airbender is my favorite show of all time. Great storylines, great character development, a great mix of humor, action, & sadness, and great music.

[jakematthews]

The sopranos, the wire, better call Saul, mad men, breaking bad, avatar, and six feet under are all in my top ten just phenomenal shows

[DrVenture]

The original Twilight Zone will ALWAYS BE my favorite classic! Every iteration since has tried to capture the lightning in the bottle that Rod Serling perfected and they simply do not measure up. I think they're driven by the thrill and suspense, but Serling's insight into the human condition was the main reason why the series was so relatable and still resonates today. It's the modern parables of our folly.

[darrenbent]

I've got to say that on top of my list of must see TV series is Buffy. It had everything, comedy, drama, fantasy, sci-fi, action, supernatural... On top of that, some of the must see episodes, The Body, Silence, Once More, With Feeling... And the symbolism, the demons and other supernatural encounters were all natural symbols of what every teen goes through. It was just plain awesome.

[johnboy]

My List of Must See Television;
1. Breaking Bad
2. Game of Thrones
3. The Sopranos
4. Better Call Saul
5. The Wire
6. Mr. Robot
7. Mad Men
8. Lost
9. Avatar: The Last Airbender
10. Succession
11. Dark
12. The Leftovers
13. Sons of Anarchy
14. Dexter
15. Modern Family
16. Peaky Blinders
17. Bojack Horseman
18. Vikings
19. Daredevil
20. Stranger Things
:)

[dinocub]

Oz? Surprised it didn't make the list, considering it was the series that introduced so many to HBO and cable TV. Even before Sopranos and Breaking Bad, it laid the ground work for great drama TV that pushed so many envelopes. From first episode to last, tackling so many taboo subjects...kept us glued to the TV.

[Classic_Travels]

The only show I would add would be Chernobyl far and away one of the best mini series of all time right up there with band of brothers

[vaibhavtiwari]

Breaking Bad, Better call Saul and GOT are lifetime experience.

[leesashriber]

I never got into Lost but i really enjoyed The Leftovers. I was kind of bummed it was cancelled so quick. Friends and Seinfeld are always my go to shows. They never get old. Ive never really been into animation. The Simpsons and South Park are my go to when it comes to animation. Twin Peaks was addicting.😊

[ComaDave]

This list needs more Deadwood.
Greatest profane Shakespearian dialogue ever written.

[thegood]

“Ted Lasso” should be on this list. It really is required watching for the World. The kindness and gentleness portrayed in that show is exactly what the world needs right now.

[varitsvq]

Sons of Anarchy will forever be my pick for a show that everyone should watch!

[Will_kid_cortez]

Six feet under is amazing. The first show that actually made me cry multiple times

[tmoore]

I watched the first 5 seasons of Lost in like 2 months, early in 2010. I actually enjoyed it that way. I didn't have to wait week to week or for the offseason to end. Plus I didn't get caught up in the "season x wasn't as good" cause I would lose track of which season I was in. It was all one big season and then the final season to me. I plan to watch it again eventually.

[gregmeyer]

I love lists like this because EVERYONE has got to put their favorite shows in the comments asking why those aren’t on the list lmao 🤣
When you have to take decades of hundreds of fantastic shows and narrow them down to 20… it is not as easy as it sounds!!
Everyone should keep in mind this is NOT the best shows, it’s the shows everyone should watch at least once, there is lots of difference.
Awesome job on this one.

[art.of.verser]

My heart still pines for The Twilight Zone. I strongly recommend also Rod Serling's Night Gallery as well. The latter has many art paintings that portray stories.