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10 Most Streamed TV Shows of 2023 (and Where to Watch Them in 2024)

10 Most Streamed TV Shows of 2023 (and Where to Watch Them in 2024)
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Suits on Netflix leading a pack of classics like Gilmore Girls and Friends, shows that we said goodbye to years ago but now find ourselves returning to, binge-watching their episodes as if seeing them for the first time.

The list of the most streamed TV shows of 2023 is like a surprise party where the guests are the shows we've loved for years, showing that new doesn't always mean better; it turns out, the show we couldn't get enough of wasn't something brand new with flashy ads but Suits, a legal drama that first hit screens 12 years ago, proving that good stories don't have an expiration date.

Here's the list of most popular shows of 2023, according to Nielsen:

1. Suits (2011-2019)

Minutes viewed (in billions ): 57.7

Rotten Tomatoes score: 91%

Stream it on: Netflix

Mike Ross, a brilliant college dropout, lands a job with Harvey Specter, one of New York City's best lawyers; together, they close cases while maintaining Mike's secret, navigating betrayals, power struggles, and personal growth within the high-stakes world of corporate law.

2. Bluey (2018-present)

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Minutes viewed (in billions): 43.9

Rotten Tomatoes Audience score: 73%

Stream it on: Disney+

Bluey, a spirited Australian Blue Heeler puppy, embarks on imaginative adventures with her sister, Bingo, and her friends, learning important life lessons through games; her family, including Bandit (dad) and Chilli (mom), often joins in, emphasizing the joys and challenges of family life.

3. NCIS ( 2003-present)

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Minutes viewed (in billions): 39.4

Rotten Tomatoes Audience score: 85%

Stream it on: Netflix, Paramount+

Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs leads a team of Naval Criminal Investigative Service agents in solving crimes related to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps; through teamwork, high-tech forensic equipment, and street smarts, they tackle espionage, terrorism, and murder, while dealing with personal dramas.

4. Grey's Anatomy (2005-present)

Minutes viewed (in billions): 38.6

Rotten Tomatoes score: 84%

Stream it on: Hulu

Meredith Grey starts as an intern at Seattle Grace Hospital, where she and her fellow doctors navigate personal and professional challenges; the series chronicles their lives, loves, losses, and the high-pressure world of medicine, marked by groundbreaking surgeries and life-or-death decisions.

5. The Big Bang Theory ( 2007-2019)

Minutes viewed (in billions): 27.8

Rotten Tomatoes score: 81%

Stream it on: Max

Physicists Leonard Hofstadter and Sheldon Cooper, along with their group of nerdy friends, experience the complexities of social interactions, romance, and professional challenges, while their friendship with Penny, a waitress and aspiring actress, introduces them to the non-academic aspects of life.

6. Cocomelon (2018-present)

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Minutes viewed (in billions): 36.3

Stream it on: Prime Video, Hulu

Aimed at preschoolers, this animated series follows baby JJ and his siblings as they sing, dance, and play, teaching letters, numbers, animal sounds, colors, and more, in a colorful, educational, and entertaining world that captivates children's imaginations.

7. Gilmore Girls ( 2000-2007)

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Minutes viewed (in billions): 25.2

Rotten Tomatoes Audience score: 88%

Stream it on: Netflix

Lorelai Gilmore, a single mother, and her daughter Rory navigate the ups and downs of life in Stars Hollow, Connecticut, including family dynamics, romances, and aspirations, with Lorelai dreaming of opening her own inn and Rory pursuing her dream of becoming a journalist.

8. Friends (1994-2004)

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Minutes viewed (in billions): 25

Rotten Tomatoes score: 78%

Stream it on: Max

Six friends – Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe – live, love, and laugh in Manhattan, facing life's challenges together, from romantic entanglements and career changes to personal growth and family issues, all within their iconic coffee shop hangout, Central Perk.

9. Heartland (2007-present)

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Minutes viewed (in billions): 22.8

Stream it on: Prime Video, Hulu

In the rolling foothills of Alberta, sisters Amy and Lou Fleming, and their grandfather Jack, deal with the highs and lows of running their family ranch, Heartland, where they heal and rescue abused or neglected horses, experiencing personal growth and family bonding along the way.

10. Supernatural ( 2005-2019)

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Minutes viewed (in billions): 22.8

Rotten Tomatoes score: 93%

Stream it on: Netflix

Brothers Sam and Dean Winchester crisscross the country in their 1967 Chevy Impala, battling supernatural beings – from demons to gods – following in their father's footsteps as hunters, uncovering family secrets, and facing their own destinies in the battle between good and evil.