‘South Park’ Tops Paramount+’s Most-Watched Shows List This Week As Well: Here Are the Remaining Top 10 Shows

There is a lot to stream right now on Paramount Plus, and this week’s top picks cover animation, crime shows, classic comedies, and reality TV. The lineup mixes new installments from big franchises with comfort favorites that still draw huge audiences.

Below you will find a friendly rundown of what viewers are choosing this week. We are counting down from ten to one so you can see how each title stacks up in the current watchlist. Each entry includes a quick snapshot of what the show is about along with the key cast and creative team behind it.

10. ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ (2022–)

Set in the years before Captain Kirk takes the chair, this series follows Captain Christopher Pike and the crew of the USS Enterprise on exploration missions across the galaxy. The cast features Anson Mount as Pike, Rebecca Romijn as Number One, and Ethan Peck as Spock, with Celia Rose Gooding, Jess Bush, Christina Chong, Babs Olusanmokun, Melissa Navia, and Paul Wesley rounding out the bridge.

The show was developed within the modern Star Trek television slate by Akiva Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman, and Jenny Lumet. It is produced by CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment and embraces episodic adventures that highlight character driven science fiction storytelling.

9. ‘Big Brother’ (2000–)

The long running reality competition places Houseguests in a fully surveilled home where they compete for power and safety while facing weekly evictions decided by fellow players. Signature elements include the Head of Household and Power of Veto competitions, plus a live vote that determines who stays and who goes. The series is hosted by Julie Chen Moonves.

The format originated with creator John de Mol and is produced in the United States by Fly on the Wall Entertainment and Endemol Shine North America. Episodes air on broadcast with companion content available for streaming, bringing together game play, alliances, and social strategy inside a closed environment.

8. ‘Frasier’ (2023–2024)

This revival follows Dr. Frasier Crane as he returns to Boston to reconnect with his adult son Freddy while embarking on a new chapter in his professional life. Kelsey Grammer leads the cast with Jack Cutmore Scott, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Toks Olagundoye, Jess Salgueiro, and Anders Keith appearing as Frasier’s new circle.

The series was developed by Joe Cristalli and Chris Harris and is produced by CBS Studios with Grammnet NH Productions. The pilot was directed by James Burrows and the show brings back the character originated on ‘Cheers’ and continued in the original ‘Frasier’, now framed by new settings and relationships.

7. ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ (1996–2005)

This classic family sitcom centers on sportswriter Ray Barone, his wife Debra, and their children, with Ray’s parents and brother living across the street and dropping by at the least convenient times. The ensemble features Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Doris Roberts, and Peter Boyle, with supporting roles from Madylin Sweeten and twins Sawyer and Sullivan Sweeten.

Created by Philip Rosenthal, the series was produced by Worldwide Pants and HBO Independent Productions. It used a multi camera setup before a studio audience and became known for character driven stories drawn from family life and writers’ room experiences.

6. ‘Dexter’ (2006–2013)

The drama follows Dexter Morgan, a Miami Metro blood spatter analyst who lives by a strict code while secretly targeting killers who escape the justice system. Michael C. Hall stars as Dexter, with Jennifer Carpenter as Debra Morgan, and a supporting cast that includes David Zayas, C. S. Lee, Lauren Vélez, Julie Benz, and James Remar.

Developed for television by James Manos Jr. from Jeff Lindsay’s novel, the series is produced by Showtime with executive producers that have included John Goldwyn, Sara Colleton, and Clyde Phillips. The show blends forensics work with the main character’s meticulous rituals and inner monologue, building an extensive franchise that has continued in later installments.

5. ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ (2025–)

This installment is set in the world of ‘Dexter’ and continues to explore the legacy of Dexter Morgan along with the consequences his life has on those around him. Storylines connect to the broader franchise with characters and locations that extend the themes of code, secrecy, and the pursuit of justice outside official channels.

It is part of the ongoing ‘Dexter’ franchise overseen within the Showtime banner under the Paramount umbrella. The brand’s television history involves contributions from producers such as Clyde Phillips and Michael C. Hall, as well as source material rooted in Jeff Lindsay’s novels, and this project aligns with that creative lineage.

4. ‘Criminal Minds’ (2005–)

This procedural focuses on the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit as it profiles unknown subjects and races to stop violent crimes across the country. The ensemble has included Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, A. J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Matthew Gray Gubler, Shemar Moore, Thomas Gibson, and Mandy Patinkin at different points in its run.

Created by Jeff Davis, the series was produced by ABC Signature and CBS Studios with executive producers that have included Erica Messer. It generated a connected television universe through spinoffs and later continuations while maintaining a case of the week format anchored by behavioral profiling.

3. ‘NCIS’ (2003–)

The series follows a team from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service that handles cases involving the Navy and Marine Corps. The cast has featured Mark Harmon as Leroy Jethro Gibbs, with Sean Murray, Brian Dietzen, Rocky Carroll, Katrina Law, Wilmer Valderrama, Gary Cole, and other team members appearing across many seasons.

Created by Donald P. Bellisario and Don McGill, ‘NCIS’ is a spinoff of ‘JAG’ and is produced by Belisarius Productions and CBS Studios. The franchise has expanded into multiple city based series while the flagship show continues to blend forensic work and field operations under a rotating leadership structure.

2. ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ (1999–)

This animated comedy follows SpongeBob in Bikini Bottom with friends Patrick Star and Sandy Cheeks, neighbors like Squidward Tentacles, and bosses like Mr. Krabs at the Krusty Krab. Voice actors include Tom Kenny as SpongeBob, Bill Fagerbakke as Patrick, Rodger Bumpass as Squidward, Clancy Brown as Mr. Krabs, Carolyn Lawrence as Sandy, and Mr. Lawrence as Plankton.

Created by marine science educator and animator Stephen Hillenburg, the show is produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio. The series uses lively visual gags and character centered stories and has grown into a major brand with spinoffs, specials, and feature films connected to the core cast.

1. ‘South Park’ (1997–)

The animated series is set in the mountain town of South Park and follows the adventures of Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick along with a wide roster of townspeople. Trey Parker and Matt Stone created the show and voice many of the characters, with additional performances from April Stewart, Mona Marshall, and others.

Produced by South Park Studios with Comedy Central, the show blends quick production turnaround and topical stories with a distinctive cutout inspired visual style realized through computer animation. The franchise includes television specials and a feature film along with a large library of episodes that trace the growth of the four central kids and their community.

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