Some of the most recognized television shows today are the police drama, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation TV Shows and, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. These two shows have been popular for several years now and both are still on the air in some form or another. This is only because they have managed to nail a formula that appeals to viewers by offering quick tension-filled plots while also sticking to their original style, which includes mostly featuring crime investigations accompanied by a catchy musical score.

The following list below will be a brief overview of the top TV shows of all time along with an in-depth summary and a short review of each show

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

 The show centers around a team of crime scene investigators who are called upon to solve various crimes that have been reported. This includes examining and collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and participating in investigations. Some episodes even involve one or more members of the crime scene investigation team being critically injured while they're trying to solve a case!

 The first CSI premiere aired on September 23rd, 2000, on CBS.

The original series ran for 12 seasons and ended on February 19th, 2012.

The CSI franchise is the most-watched crime drama in US television history.

The series finale's ratings were lower than in previous seasons.

Law and Order: Special Victims Unit

This crime drama features New York District Attorney, ADA Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay), and her team of investigators who work to solve cases involving sexual assault, domestic violence, assault, and murder against New York civilians.

The first episode of the show aired on September 22nd, 1999 to an audience of 21 million viewers. It went on to become NBC's number-one-rated program the next year.

 The series ran for 19 seasons and ended on May 17th, 2016.

 When the show originally aired, it was known as Law and Order, but when it moved to NBC, it became known as Special Victims Unit.

 The CSI franchise is also known for having produced spinoff shows such as Law and Order: Criminal Intent and Law & Order: LA.

What is considered the best TV show of all time?

 The highest-rated television show of all time is the Emmy Award-winning TV show, Modern Family. It airs on ABC and is in its sixth season.

 Other popular television programs include The Office, Friends, the Fox show Glee with 15 seasons of episodes and countless imitators (see my post on "Dramedy" for more details on this genre), Breaking Bad, The Big Bang Theory with 15 seasons and counting as well as a spinoff series called Young Sheldon which had its first season premiere in September 2017 to an audience of 16 million viewers and a second season being pre-empted by Fox News' Special Report.

 The long-running CBS show, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, will likely have a long-standing legacy even though the series ended in 2012.

My Opinion of the Best TV Shows of All Time

 I can easily say that the best shows to watch are those which have a balance between great comedy and drama. They should provide good entertainment while also having insightful storylines with satisfying endings and they should be able to entertain people who might put off viewing TV because they think it's too depressing or depressing. Of course, not everything is depressing; there are comedies out there that are as entertaining as any great drama!

 The best shows come with their own catchphrases or themes that help make them more memorable for their viewers. This can be something as simple as using a humorous phrase or something more thoughtful and philosophical that helps to break down real-life events in a way that's easier for people to digest by making them seem more comical.

What are the best-rated TV Shows episodes of all time?

Criminal Minds

One of the most popular shows on CBS, Criminal Minds has been airing since 2005. Prior to that, it had been in development as a movie.

 The series is based on an FBI Behavioral Sciences Unit and focuses on profiling serial killers and other criminal minds. It's led by the BAU (Basic Analytic Unit) and its members include Special Agent David Rossi (Joe Mantegna), BAU leader Agent Aaron Hotchner (Thomas Gibson), Agent Jennifer "JJ" Jareau (Aisha Tyler), Special Agent Penelope Garcia (Mandy Patinkin), Agent Emily Prentiss (Paget Brewster), Special Agent Dr. Spencer Reid (Shemar Moore) and Dr. Jason Woodrue (Matthew Gray Gubler).

The cast includes many actors from other popular series so it's easy to follow the storyline no matter who you know.

 Over 160 episodes have aired, with the latest being on May 15th, 2018 with "Halloween."

How I Met Your Mother

 The comedy series has been on air since March 19th, 2005, and has aired 154 episodes as of June 10th, 2017.

The show revolves around Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor), a Manhattan architect who recounts the story of how he met his wife which he's been telling his children though they grew up and moved away from him.

 The show stars Jason Segel, Alyson Hannigan, Neil Patrick Harris and Cobie Smulders.

 The cast includes Bradley Whitford, Cristin Milioti, and Danny DeVito.

How I Met Your Mother aired for 8 seasons on CBS with its final episode being on March 31st, 2014.

The Big Bang Theory

The hit TV Shows sitcom is distinctive because of the humor that's mixed with drama yet also mixed with science. The lead characters are a group of scientists who are physicists who live in Pasadena, California. The show has run for 12 seasons and is on its 12th season in 2017.

 The cast includes Simon Helberg, Johnny Galecki (who plays Leonard Hofstadter and Sheldon Cooper), Kaley Cuoco (who plays Penny), Jim Parsons (who plays Sheldon), Kunal Nayyar (who plays Rajesh Koothrappali), and Mayim Bialik.

· The Big Bang Theory's last episode aired on May 16th, 2018 with "The Countdown Reflection."

Modern Family

The Emmy Award-winning sitcom is the third most-watched comedy series of all time after Friends and Seinfeld according to Nielsen ratings.

 The show is on air since September 23rd, 2009, and has run for 9 seasons with its latest episode airing on May 17th, 2018.

TV Shows center around the blended family of Jay Pritchett (Ed O'Neill), his wife Claire Dunphy (Julie Bowen), their two children Lily (Sarah Hyland) and Luke (Nolan Gould), and Jay's children's best friend, Manny Delgado (Rico Rodriguez) who has been living with his son in the same house.

Most Popular TV Shows FAQ

What are the most popular TV shows?

 The most popular show of all time is the reality TV show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

What is the most popular TV show ever?

 The most popular television series of all time is the animated sitcom, The Simpsons which has aired since 1989 and as of 2018, it has had 532 episodes and counting.