There is no better indication of what America is streaming than the Nielsen Charts, which, each week, reveal their top 10 list based on data gathered from viewing habits across the country. The latest results are proof that while there are some core series that pop up week after week, newcomers tend to outperform their competition. For the second week in a row, the number one spot in the Top 10 is occupied by one of Netflix's most popular original series, surpassing the second-ranked series by more than one billion minutes watched. To see if you contributed to this week's most played shows, check out the list below.
Dresses (2011-2019)
Platform: Netflix/Peacock | Minutes viewed: 561,000,000
The legal drama series Suits follows a New York City law firm where law school dropout Mike (Patrick J. Adams) with an incredible memory starts working for a lawyer named Havery (Gabriel Macht). . Together, the two make an incredible team, all while keeping Mike's past and his lack of a law degree a secret. co-star Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle, Sarah Raffertyi Gina Torres, the show ran for nine seasons and continues to demonstrate its popularity with its presence on the Nielsen charts. You can watch season 1 through season 8 of dresses on Netflix, while all episodes of the series can be seen on Peacock.
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Reba (2001-2007)
Platform: Netflix/Hulu | Minutes viewed: 629,000,000
First released in 2001, Reba tells the story of Reba Hart (Reba McEntire), as she has to completely rearrange her life after her husband reveals that he has a baby with his dental hygienist. The series, what a co-star Melissa Peterman (Young Sheldon), Christopher Rich (The Joy Luck Club), Joana Garcia (The practices), Steve Howey (Something borrowed), Scarlett Pomer (Star Trek: Voyager), i Mitch Holleman (Bubble Boy), was a huge hit throughout its seven-season run before it ended in 2007. The excitement among viewers rewatching the series stems in part from the upcoming show. Happy's placewhich is configured as a star Reba alumni McEntire and Peterman. The six seasons of Reba are available to watch on Netflix and Hulu.
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NCIS (2003-)
Platform: Paramount+/Netflix | Minutes viewed: 695,000,000
NCIS follows officers of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service as they look into cases that are specifically related to the Navy and Marines. NCIS was created as a spin-off of JAG, but has continued to find a loyal following throughout its twenty-one year run. The show has multiple derivations to its name, including NCIS: New Orleans i NCIS: Los Angeles, and in 2011, was voted “America's Favorite Show” in an online Harris poll. Recently renewed for a twenty-third season, you can watch all episodes of NCIS on Paramount+, while seasons 1-15 are available on Netflix.
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Evil (2019-)
Platform: Paramount+/Netflix | Minutes viewed: 719,000,000
bad is a CBS thriller drama series that follows three people whose lives could not be more different from each other as they investigate events suspected to be of a supernatural nature. These people include a forensic psychologist (Katja Herbers), a journalist turned priest (Mike Colter), a technology expert and atheist (Aasif Mandvi), all of whom try to work together despite their very opposite lifestyles. bad has garnered critical acclaim for its writing, performances, direction and cinematography. You can watch all four seasons of bad on Paramount+, while seasons 1 and 2 are available on Netflix.
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bad
“Evil,” the 2019 television series from creators Robert and Michelle King, is a fascinating exploration of the intersection of science and the supernatural. The series stars Katja Herbers as Dr. Kristen Bouchard, a forensic psychologist plunged into a world of dark mysteries and unexplained phenomena. Alongside priest-in-training David Acosta (Mike Colter) and tech expert Ben Shakir (Aasif Mandvi), Kristen is tasked with investigating a series of strange cases for the Catholic Church, including demonic possession, ghosts and miracles
- Publication date
- September 26, 2019
- seasons
- 4
Family peace (1999-)
Platform: Hulu | Minutes viewed: 724,000,000
Twenty-five years later and the Griffin family is still stealing the hearts of the American public. The adult animated series premiered in 1999 and is still going strong as viewers can't get enough of Peter (Seth McFarlane), Louis (Alex Borstein), Meg (Mila Kunis), Chris (Seth Green), Stewie (McFarlane) and Brian (McFarlane). Winner of nine Primetime Emmy Awards, every episode has laugh-out-loud moments, with a perfect blend of highbrow and low-key humor that has kept fans entertained for over twenty-two seasons. You can watch all episodes of family man on Hulu.
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Bob's Burgers (2011-)
Platform: Hulu | Minutes viewed: 742,000,000
Still trying to keep their burger joint open after fourteen seasons, the Belcher family of Bob's Burgers it's as entertaining as it is quirky. With the voice talent of H. Joan Benjamin (Bojack Horseman), Eugene Mirman (Eugene!), Kristen Schaal (Cloudy with a chance of meatballs), John Roberts (island of fire), i Dan Mintz (Veep), the series has been a hit on Fox since its premiere in 2011. You can watch all episodes of Bob's Burgers on Hulu.
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Young Sheldon (2017-2024)
Platform: Max/Netflix/Paramount+ | Minute views: 896,000,000
After recently ending its seven-season run on CBS, Young Sheldon has been proving its fan power after repeated weeks on the Nielsen charts. The sitcom is a spin-off of a series of hits The Big Bang Theoryand focuses on a younger version of Sheldon Cooper (Iain Armitage). Later seasons expanded the storylines between the Cooper family, with an announcement that another spin-off, Georgie and Mandy's first marriage, it would go down the pipeline Young Sheldonconclusion of You can watch season 1-6 of Young Sheldon on Netflix and Max.
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Bluey (2019-)
Platform: Disney+ | Minutes viewed: 1,071,000,000
Family favorite blue it was released in 2019 and has been a sensation ever since. Following a puppy named Bluey and his family, the series takes the time to tell funny stories while teaching its viewers, young and old, valuable lessons along the way. It was recently announced that a new slate of mini-episodes would be heading to Disney+ this July, and this new collection of stories is sure to cement the series' place as one of the most watched shows in America. You can watch all episodes of blue on Disney+.
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Grey's Anatomy (2005-)
Platform: Hulu/Netflix | Minutes viewed: 1,103,000,000
There's no shortage of drama at Seattle Grace Hospital, where doctors from Grey's Anatomy address conflicts in both your professional and personal life. A procedural drama, the series has had a strong fan base since its premiere in 2005 and has had some iconic moments throughout its 400+ episodes. A rarity for a show that has been around for almost twenty years, Grey's Anatomy it still has some of its first actors, among them Chandra Wilson, Ellen Pompeo, Kevin McKiddi James Pickens Jr. Season 1 to Season 19 of Grey's Anatomy are available on Netflix, while all episodes can be found on Hulu.
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Bridgerton (2020-)
Platform: Netflix | Minute views: 2,190,000,000
It is not surprising that Bridgerton tops the Nielsen charts for the second week in a row as the series has been a Netflix sensation since its premiere in 2020. Made for TV by Chris Van Dusen (scandal) and based on the books of Julia Quinnthe series focuses on the social life of young adults in London in the 1800s. It recently premiered its third season, Bridgerton is filled with romance, drama and complicated family dynamics that have captivated audiences. You can watch all episodes of Bridgerton on Netflix.
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Bridgerton
Set in the glamorous world of Regency London, the Bridgerton family maneuver through the opulent and treacherous landscape of high society. Daphne Bridgerton, the eldest daughter of the family, enters the marriage market, sparking a whirlwind romance with the enigmatic Duke of Hastings.
- Publication date
- December 25, 2020
- creator
- Chris Van Dusen
- Main genre
- drama
- seasons
- 3
- study
- netflix