While there are countless TV series that have left their mark on the history of the medium, there are a few that have remained a constant for many viewers. Among them are M*A*S*H, Freaks and Geeks, and The Wire. But what makes these shows stand out in the television world?

Arrested Development

Arrested Development is a great sitcom with an amazing sense of humor. It was a hit when it premiered on FOX, barely getting a third season. Its popularity blew everyone away. The show was so popular that Netflix decided to reboot it. But the reboot didn’t go so well. Here are 25 of the show’s greatest episodes.

The Emmys’ voters have returned to the best shows of the past few years. From the tragicomedy about a guinea pig cafe to the unpredictable hip-hop comedy The Cosby Show, the Emmys have recognized some standouts.

Arrested Development’s popularity has been hard to measure, but it deserves to be ranked as one of the best. It has dozens of episodes and dozens of hours of fun. Its focus is on a few points that are interesting while not dragging out less interesting story arcs. The show’s cast includes Uzo Aduba, Laverne Cox, and Selenis Levya. And it also has a star, Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

M*A*S*H

M*A*S*H is one of the most popular TV shows of all time. The series, which revolved around a military hospital during the Korean War, received critical acclaim for its memorable ending. The harrowing wartime episodes captivated audiences, and the show’s finale shattered ratings records. Over 100 million viewers tuned in for the show’s final episode, which is considered one of the best endings in television history.

This NBC drama about three siblings who struggled through adulthood, starring H. Jon Benjamin and Jessica Walter, was a critically acclaimed show. It was an Emmy-winning success with several awards. While many people might dismiss it as “rough around the edges” today, it did receive numerous accolades and received a huge fan base.

Fans of the show can find many memorabilia and artifacts that evoke the show’s era. The Smithsonian Museum of American History had a special exhibit about the series in 1983. It featured props and replicas of the O.R. and the Swamp, and a signpost from the set was re-created and sold for $25,000.

The final episode of this show, which won nine Emmys, was hailed as the most memorable finale in television history. Its writing was consistently strong through the nine seasons, and its cast is full of stellar performances.

Freaks and Geeks

Freaks and Geeks, a 1999 teen comedy series created by Paul Feig and Judd Apatow, is among the Greatest TV Shows of all-time. The series explored themes for teenagers, like coming of age and high-school drama. It also helped launch the careers of a number of unknown actors and actresses. Some of the most notable cast members were James Franco, Jason Segel, Linda Cardellini, Bust Philipps, and John Francis Daley.

The plot of the series revolves around the social struggles of a group of high school students. Lindsay Weir, a member of the “freaks” club, rebels against her family by hanging out with the group. Meanwhile, her brother Sam Weir struggles with a school bully, Alan, and trying to ask cheerleader Cindy Sanders to the homecoming dance. Lindsay’s family worries about her affiliation with the group, which leads to a teen depression. Her depression is compounded by the recent loss of her grandmother.

The show also explores issues that affect American culture. The infamous “blade in the candy” scandal is a classic example. The rumor that children were getting a razor blade or a needle in their Halloween candy was a real problem. In addition, it pushed children to be wary of strangers.

“My So-Called Life” is another popular teen drama that made its way onto the list of Greatest TV Shows of All Time. The show’s creators are also responsible for “Thirtysomething.” Joss Whedon’s 2002 space western “Firefly” on Fox makes the list. It spawned an interesting film called “Serenity” and even inspired several comic books.

The Wire

A BBC poll of 206 international critics has named The Wire among the Greatest TV Show of the 21st century. More than half of them ranked it among the top 10 of the century, with nearly a quarter placing it in first place. Many of them praised its depiction of race, class, and power, as well as its depiction of everyday life in America.

Set in a maximum-security prison, “The Wire” rewrote the rules of television and set the stage for prestige television. Though considered to be rough around the edges by today’s standards, its star J.K. Simmons delivers an incredible performance as a white supremacist inmate. It garnered two Emmy Awards and earned critical acclaim.

The show lacked music, but clever sound design was instrumental in creating the atmosphere of Baltimore. The sounds helped viewers immerse themselves in the city and the lives of the characters, who all strive to take down the crime empire of Avon Barksdale. In the season finale, the good guys “won,” providing viewers with a feeling of catharsis.

The writing in “The Wire” is consistently superb. The characters are well-rounded, despite being fictional. In particular, the supporting cast (Olivia Colman, Patterson Joseph, and Matt King) are all phenomenal.

Breaking Bad

Breaking Bad is considered one of the best television shows of all time for several reasons. Its creator, Vince Gilligan, created a masterwork of storytelling that garnered universal praise from critics and audiences. It was consistently one of the highest-rated television shows of all time during its run. Its cast, script, and storyline are pitch-perfect, making it a must-see.

The show’s surreal and grim willed murders are balanced by a sense of humor. The series’ finale drew 2.8 million viewers, and it won four Emmy Awards. It has become a cultural icon. Breaking Bad is available on Netflix right now.

The show also had a plethora of fantastic characters. The actors themselves chose each one. Bob Odenkirk was a natural choice for the role of Saul Goodman, a slimy but affable attorney who provided the best comic relief since The X-Files’ Lone Gunmen. Another fan favorite was Dean Norris’s Hank Shrader.

Another critically acclaimed series is Mad Men. Created by Matthew Weiner, the show is a period drama set in 1960s New York. It was highly praised for its social commentary and period authenticity. The cast includes Jon Hamm as Don Draper and Elisabeth Moss as his secretary. It garnered 116 Emmy nominations during its eight-season run and won 16.

The Walking Dead is another highly successful series. Featuring a variety of characters, this American drama portrayed the lives of countless Americans. The first season focused on the O.J. Simpson case, and later on the show revolved around the murder of Rodney King. It won several Emmys and became an instant classic.

The Leftovers

HBO’s Three-Season Drama, The Leftovers, is widely considered one of the best television shows of all time. It blew away its competition, including Breaking Bad, The Sopranos, Friends, and Seinfeld. The Leftovers is also one of the few shows that genuinely forced viewers to question their own reality. And it doesn’t hurt that its storyline is written by the writer of Lost, which is also a great TV show.

While The Leftovers was no Oscar-winning masterpiece, it did win numerous awards for its realistic portrayal of the American experience. The premise of the show was to depict how a real family copes with everyday life despite the challenges of life, much like the storyline of The Wire. And unlike The Wire, which was a cinematic triumph, The Leftovers’ characters were real.

While the list is subjective, it does contain many great shows that deserve to be on the list. Some of the best TV series ever produced are character-driven dramas, big-budget sci-fi shows, and fantasy shows with film-level production values. These shows make the most of the unique features of serialised storytelling.

The Sopranos topped Rolling Stone’s list of the Greatest TV Shows of All Time. Its popularity lasted for twenty years and continues to influence television today.