Top 10 Network TV Shows of 2024: According to Tell-Tale TV Readers

As 2024 comes to an end, it’s time to celebrate the TV shows that resonated most with our readers this year. Over the past few weeks, we at Tell-Tale TV invited you to nominate and vote for your favorite shows of 2024. After two rounds of voting, with categories for network TV shows and cable/streaming TV shows, the results are in!

We’re excited to reveal the Top 10 Network TV Shows of the year, as chosen by you, our readers. These fan favorites stood out for their engaging stories, memorable characters, and impactful performances.

Ranked in reverse order based on the number of votes, here are the Top 10 Network TV Shows of 2024 according to our readers:

10. Ghosts

Ghosts Season 4 Episode 4, "The Work Retreat" Top 10 Network TV Shows of 2024: According to Tell-Tale TV Readers — “The Work Retreat” – GHOSTS. Pictured (L-R): Danielle Pinnock as Alberta, Devan Chandler Long as Thorfinn, Rose McIver as Samantha, Rebecca Wisocky as Hetty, Brandon Scott Jones as Isaac, and Román Zaragoza as Sasappis. Photo: Bertrand Calmeau/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The CBS comedy about a couple managing a bed-and-breakfast filled with quirky, friendly ghosts gets funnier and more heartfelt every season.

9. FBI: International

You’ll Never See It Coming Top 10 Network TV Shows of 2024: According to Tell-Tale TV Readers — “You’ll Never See It Coming” – FBI: INTERNATIONAL — Photo: Kristof Galgoczi Nemeth/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Part of the FBI franchise, this action-packed drama takes viewers across the globe, following the International Fly Team as they solve high-stakes cases.

8. Blue Bloods

Shadowland Top 10 Network TV Shows of 2024: According to Tell-Tale TV Readers — “Shadowland” – BLUE BLOODS — Photo: CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Highest quality screengrab available.

The family drama about New York City law enforcement drama series recently ended after an incredible 14 seasons.

7. Wild Cards

Wild Cards Season 1 Episode 3 Howl to Get Away With Murder Top 10 Network TV Shows of 2024: According to Tell-Tale TV Readers — Wild Cards — “Howl to Get Away with Murder” — Pictured (L-R) : Giacomo Gianniotti as Ellis and Vanessa Morgan as Max — Photo Credit: Ed Araquel/The CW — © 2023 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

The CW’s fun, surprising procedural will air its second season in early 2025.

6. Fire Country

Fire Country Season 2 Episode 7 A Hail Mary Kevin Alejandro as Manny Perez, Max Thieriot as Bode Leone, and Tye White as Col Top 10 Network TV Shows of 2024: According to Tell-Tale TV Readers — “A Hail Mary” – Pictured: Kevin Alejandro as Manny Perez, Max Thieriot as Bode Leone, and Tye White as Cole. Photo: Sergei Bachlakov/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

With intense drama and heartfelt stories, this CBS series about firefighters balancing their personal and professional lives has left a lasting impression on viewers.

5. Brilliant Minds

Brilliant Minds – Season 1 Top 10 Network TV Shows of 2024: According to Tell-Tale TV Readers — BRILLIANT MINDS — “The Disembodied Woman” Episode 102 — Pictured: (l-r) Tamberla Perry as Dr. Carol Pierce, Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf — (Photo by: Rafy/NBC)

Based on the life and works of Oliver Sacks, the medical drama starring Zachary Quinto is a standout new series this year.

4. Superman & Lois

Superman & Lois Season 4 Episode 5, "Break the Cycle" -- Tyler Hoechlin as Superman and Bitsie Tulloch as Lois Lane Top 10 Network TV Shows of 2024: According to Tell-Tale TV Readers — Superman & Lois — “Break the Cycle” — Pictured (L-R): Tyler Hoechlin as Superman and Bitsie Tulloch as Lois Lane — Photo: Colin Bentley/The CW — © 2024 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

The CW’s hit superhero drama recently ended its four-season run.

3. Found

Still from Found Season 2 Episode 7 of Karan Oberoi as Dahn, Kelli Williams as Margaret, Shanola Hampton as Gabi, and Gabrielle Walsh as Lacey pictured from left to right. Top 10 Network TV Shows of 2024: According to Tell-Tale TV Readers Still from Found Season 2 Episode 7 of Karan Oberoi as Dahn, Kelli Williams as Margaret, Shanola Hampton as Gabi, and Gabrielle Walsh as Lacey pictured from left to right. — FOUND — “Missing While Hated” Episode 207 — Pictured: (l-r) Karan Oberoi as Dahn, Kelli Williams as Margaret, Shanola Hampton as Gabi, and Gabrielle Walsh as Lacey — (Photo by: Matt Miller/NBC)

Now in its second season, NBC’s Found is a new take on the procedural drama, with high stakes and deeply important stories.

2. NCIS: Hawai’i

Crash and Burn Top 10 Network TV Shows of 2024: According to Tell-Tale TV Readers — “Crash and Burn” – NCIS: HAWAI’I — Photo: Karen Neal/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The CBS procedural ended its three-season run this year, and fans are continuing to campaign for the series to be rescued.

1. Station 19

Station 19 Season 6 Episode 6, "With So Little To Be Sure Of" -- BORIS KODJOE, JAY HAYDEN, JAINA LEE ORTIZ, JOSH RANDALL, DANIELLE SAVRE Top 10 Network TV Shows of 2024: According to Tell-Tale TV Readers — STATION 19 – “With So Little To Be Sure Of” – (Disney/Bonnie Osborne)
BORIS KODJOE, JAY HAYDEN, JAINA LEE ORTIZ, JOSH RANDALL, DANIELLE SAVRE

At the number one spot, the firefighter drama was canceled and aired its final season earlier this year. Fans continue to campaign for this series to be rescued as well.

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