top network tv shows of 2025 according to readers tracker the rookie ncis high potential Top 10 Network TV Shows of 2025: According to Tell-Tale TV Readers

Top 10 Network TV Shows of 2025: According to Tell-Tale TV Readers

Tell-Tale TV Best of 2025, Chicago Fire, Doc, Ghosts, Grey's Anatomy, High Potential, Lists, NCIS, NCIS Origins, The Rookie, Tracker

As we near the end of 2025, we’re celebrating the TV shows that our readers loved the most this year. Over the past few weeks, we at Tell-Tale TV invited you to nominate and vote for your favorite shows of 2025. After two rounds of voting, with categories for network TV shows and cable/streaming TV shows, the results are finally 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 compelling stories, standout characters, and incredible performances.

Ranked in reverse order based on the number of votes, here are the Top 10 Network TV Shows of 2025 according to our readers:

10. Doc

Still from Doc Season 2 Episode 9 of Molly Parker and Jon-Michael Ecker pictured from left to right.
DOC: L-R: Molly Parker and Jon-Michael Ecker in the “Kaddish” episode of DOC. CR: John Medland/FOX. ©2025 FOX Media LLC.

Now in its second season, this medical series proved to be one of the most engaging shows of the year.

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9.  Grey’s Anatomy

Grey's Anatomy Season 21 Episode 15 - ADELAIDE KANE, ALEXIS FLOYD
Grey’s Anatomy Season 21 Episode 15 – (Disney/Anne Marie Fox)
ADELAIDE KANE, ALEXIS FLOYD

A remarkable 22 seasons in, Grey’s Anatomy still finds ways to tell new stories and remains beloved by fans.

8. NCIS: Origins

NCIS: Origins - Who by Fire
NCIS: Origins, “Who by Fire” – Pictured (L-R): Kyle Schmid as Mike Franks, Austin Stowell as Leroy Jethro Gibbs, and Caleb Foote as Bernard “Randy” Randolf. Photo: Warrick Page/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The prequel series keeps viewers coming back as it explores Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ early years.

7. Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 16, "In The Rubble" - (l-r) Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide, Joe Miñoso as Joe Cruz, Dermot Mulroney as Chief Dom Pascal, Miranda Rae Mayo as Stella Kidd
CHICAGO FIRE — “In The Rubble” — Pictured: (l-r) Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide, Joe Miñoso as Joe Cruz, Dermot Mulroney as Chief Dom Pascal, Miranda Rae Mayo as Stella Kidd — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)

Chicago Fire remains a fan-favorite staple on Wednesday nights on NBC.

6. Matlock

Still from Matlock Season 1 Episode 14 of Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock."
Matlock “Game Day” — Pictured (L-R): Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock.” Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Kathy Bates shines in this surprising and unique CBS drama series, which is now in its second season.

5. Ghosts

The Bachelorette Party
“The Bachelorette Party” – GHOSTS. Pictured: Rose McIver as Samantha, Sheila Carrasco as Flower, Danielle Pinnock as Alberta, Brandon Scott Jones as Isaac, and Rebecca Wisocky as Hetty. Photo: Bertrand Calmeau/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Ghosts continues to be laugh-out-loud funny with the antics of these eccentric, lovable ghosts.

4. Tracker

Tracker Season 2 - The Grey Goose - Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw
Tracker, “The Grey Goose” – Pictured: Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw. Photo: Sergei Bachlakov/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Justin Hartley plays a skilled survivalist who can find just about anyone in this case-of-the-week drama series.

3. High Potential

High Potential Season 2 Episode 1 - DANIEL SUNJATA, KAITLIN OLSON
HIGH POTENTIAL – “Pawns” –  (Disney/Jessica Perez) DANIEL SUNJATA, KAITLIN OLSON

Kaitlin Olson plays Morgan, a highly intelligent single mom who works with the police in this delightful drama.

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2. NCIS

NCIS - Prodigal Son (Part II)
NCIS – “Prodigal Son (Part II)” – Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Now in its 23rd season, this fan-favorite drama series still keeps viewers coming back for more.

1. The Rookie

The Rookie Season 7 Episode 3, "Darkness Falling" -- LISSETH CHAVEZ, NATHAN FILLION
THE ROOKIE – “Darkness Falling” – (Disney/Mike Taing) LISSETH CHAVEZ, NATHAN FILLION

This police procedural on ABC has the perfect mix of suspense, heart, and humor to land itself in the number one spot, according to Tell-Tale TV viewers! The Rookie returns for Season 8 on January 6th, 2026.

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What was your favorite network TV show of 2025? Which shows did you vote for? Let us know in the comments below!

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