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Talk TV Shows: Best Series to Watch

This Talk list tracks which series are drawing the most attention right now.

This Talk discovery page groups 50 TV shows, including Lecture Room, Highly Questionable, and Last Meals.

Shows
50
Average
6.5
Years
1944-2025
Updated
2026-07-13

Context

Titles are ordered by current popularity, with each show's audience rating shown alongside for comparison. The list updates regularly as new data comes in, so recently premiered shows appear next to established favorites. Top picks right now: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Lecture Room, Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. 50 shows listed · Average rating: 6.5 · Years: 1944-2025. Updated on July 13, 2026.

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Match of the Day
Match of the Day
1964 · 7.6/10

BBC's football highlights and analysis. "The longest-running football television programme in the world" as recognised by Guinness World Records in 2015.

Lecture Room
Lecture Room
2001 · 10.0/10
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · 7.5/10

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014 · 5.8/10

After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.

Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014 · 5.1/10

Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC's "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009 · 5.0/10

Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.

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