Netflix led the field with several entries in the top ten, but major hits from CBS, ABC, Paramount+, and HBO Max also secured places among the season’s biggest success stories. Here are the ten most-watched series of the 2025-26 TV season, counting down from No. 10 to No. 1.
10. Monster: The Ed Gein Story (Netflix) – 13.4 Million Viewers
The latest installment in Netflix’s “Monster” anthology continued the franchise’s strong track record with viewers. Focusing on notorious serial killer Ed Gein, the series attracted 13.4 million viewers and secured the final spot in the season’s top ten.
9. The Pitt (HBO Max) – 13.8 Million Viewers
HBO Max’s medical drama became one of the year’s breakout success stories. After earning critical acclaim and generating strong word of mouth, “The Pitt” reached 13.8 million viewers and finished just ahead of Netflix’s “Monster.”
8. High Potential (ABC, Hulu, Disney+) – 16 Million Viewers
ABC’s crime drama proved to be one of broadcast television’s strongest performers. Its multiplatform reach across Hulu and Disney+ helped push the series to 16 million viewers, making it one of the season’s most successful network shows.
7. Tracker (CBS, Paramount+) – 16.4 Million Viewers
CBS continued its streak of ratings success with “Tracker.” The action drama drew 16.4 million viewers, reinforcing its position as one of the network’s most reliable hits.
6. Bridgerton (Netflix) – 18.3 Million Viewers
Netflix’s Regency era romance remained a major draw for audiences. With 18.3 million viewers, “Bridgerton” once again demonstrated the enduring popularity of one of the streamer’s flagship franchises.
5. Landman (Paramount+) – 19.8 Million Viewers
The oil industry drama from the “Yellowstone” creative universe continued to attract a large audience. Nearly 20 million viewers tuned in, placing “Landman” firmly among the year’s elite performers.
4. Sean Combs: The Reckoning (Netflix) – 20.6 Million Viewers
True crime and documentary storytelling remained powerful audience magnets. “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” reached 20.6 million viewers, narrowly missing a top three finish.
3. Marshals (CBS, Paramount+) – 20.7 Million Viewers
The highest-ranked broadcast series on the list was “Marshals.” The CBS and Paramount+ drama attracted 20.7 million viewers, giving the “Yellowstone” franchise another major ratings success.
2. His & Hers (Netflix) – 25.6 Million Viewers
Only one series came close to challenging the season’s leader. Netflix’s “His & Hers” amassed 25.6 million viewers, making it the second most-watched television series of the year.
1. Stranger Things (Netflix) – 32.9 Million Viewers
The final season of “Stranger Things” finished its run in dominant fashion. Averaging 32.9 million viewers, the Netflix phenomenon stood well ahead of every other series on the rankings and claimed the title of America’s most-watched show of the 2025-26 television season.