‘South Park’ Is Continuing its Record Run as Paramount+’s Most-Watched Show of the Week: Here Are the Remaining Top 10 Shows

Paramount+ is stacked with comfort classics, animated heavy-hitters, gritty crime dramas, and reality-TV staples—perfect for viewers who bounce between laugh-out-loud moments and edge-of-your-seat storytelling. Whether you’re revisiting long-running favorites or dipping into newer franchise chapters, there’s plenty here to keep your queue busy.

Below is a handy countdown from 10 to 1 that lays out what each series is about, who stars in it, and the creative teams behind the scenes. Use it to quickly decide what to stream next or to jog your memory on where each show fits within its broader universe.

10. ‘Frasier’ (1993–2004)

The original run of ‘Frasier’ follows psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane as he relocates to Seattle to host a radio call-in show, juggling on-air advice with complicated family dynamics at home. Kelsey Grammer leads the cast as Frasier, joined by David Hyde Pierce as his fastidious brother Niles, John Mahoney as their father Martin, Jane Leeves as Daphne Moon, and Peri Gilpin as producer Roz Doyle.

Created by David Angell, Peter Casey, and David Lee, the series was produced by Grub Street Productions and Paramount Network Television. A large team of writers and directors—including James Burrows and show stalwarts like Joe Keenan and Christopher Lloyd—shaped episodes that paired workplace hijinks at KACL with farce and character-driven storytelling.

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

‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ centers on Long Island sportswriter Ray Barone, whose everyday life is complicated by his wife Debra, his brother Robert, and his parents Marie and Frank living right across the street. Ray Romano heads the ensemble with Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Doris Roberts, and Peter Boyle, drawing on family and suburban situations for episode plots.

Created by Philip Rosenthal and produced by Worldwide Pants and HBO Independent Productions for CBS, the show relied on a seasoned writers’ room featuring contributors like Tucker Cawley and Lew Schneider. Frequently credited directors include Gary Halvorson (who helmed the most episodes), Jerry Zaks, Will Mackenzie, and Michael Lembeck, helping keep the series’ domestic tone consistent across seasons.

8. ‘Tulsa King’ (2022– )

‘Tulsa King’ follows New York mafia capo Dwight “The General” Manfredi after he’s released from prison and sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to build a new criminal operation. Sylvester Stallone stars as Dwight in his first lead television role, with key cast members including Andrea Savage, Martin Starr, Jay Will, Max Casella, and Domenick Lombardozzi.

The series was created by Taylor Sheridan, with early involvement from Terence Winter as an executive producer, and is produced by 101 Studios alongside Sheridan’s production partners. Episodes have featured directors such as Allen Coulter, and the writing team blends fish-out-of-water humor with territory and loyalty conflicts that drive serialized arcs.

7. ‘Dexter’ (2006–2013)

‘Dexter’ tracks Dexter Morgan, a blood-spatter analyst for Miami Metro Police who secretly operates as a vigilante serial killer guided by a strict moral code. Michael C. Hall stars as Dexter, alongside Jennifer Carpenter as Debra Morgan, David Zayas as Angel Batista, C.S. Lee as Vince Masuka, James Remar as Harry Morgan, and Lauren Vélez as María LaGuerta, with memorable antagonists across seasons.

Developed for television by James Manos Jr. from Jeff Lindsay’s novels, the series was produced by Showtime with executive producers including Clyde Phillips, Sara Colleton, and John Goldwyn. Its structure typically pairs casework with season-long arcs, employing a rotating slate of writers and directors and Dexter’s internal narration to shape perspective.

6. ‘Big Brother’ (2000– )

‘Big Brother’ is a reality competition in which Houseguests live together under constant surveillance, competing in Head of Household and Power of Veto contests while voting to evict each other until a winner remains. Julie Chen Moonves has served as the long-time host, guiding weekly episodes that combine competitions, strategy, and live evictions.

Based on John de Mol’s original format, the U.S. adaptation is produced by Fly On The Wall Entertainment and Endemol Shine North America. Over the years, the show has introduced twists, returnees, and themed seasons, supported by a large production staff handling live feeds, broadcast editing, and special event episodes.

5. ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ (1999– )

‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ chronicles the underwater adventures of SpongeBob, who lives in a pineapple in Bikini Bottom, works at the Krusty Krab, and pals around with Patrick Star and Sandy Cheeks while frequently vexing Squidward. Tom Kenny leads the voice cast as SpongeBob, with Bill Fagerbakke, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, and Carolyn Lawrence among the principal performers.

Created by Stephen Hillenburg and produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio, the series uses storyboard-driven comedy and music-infused gags across its episodic format. A wide roster of writers, storyboard artists, and directors has sustained the show’s universe, contributing to specials and spin-offs set around recurring locations like the Chum Bucket and Goo Lagoon.

4. ‘Criminal Minds’ (2005–2020)

‘Criminal Minds’ follows the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit as it profiles violent offenders to anticipate and prevent future crimes. The ensemble has included Joe Mantegna as David Rossi, Thomas Gibson as Aaron Hotchner, Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss, Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia, A.J. Cook as Jennifer “JJ” Jareau, Matthew Gray Gubler as Dr. Spencer Reid, and Shemar Moore as Derek Morgan.

Created by Jeff Davis and produced by ABC Signature and CBS Studios, the series employed a large writers’ room and rotating directors to deliver case-of-the-week episodes with character-focused arcs. The franchise continues on Paramount+ as ‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’, overseen by longtime showrunner Erica Messer and featuring returning BAU team members in new investigations.

3. ‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’ (2025– )

‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’ reunites former ‘NCIS’ agents Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David as they go on the run in Europe with their daughter after their security firm is targeted. Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo return to their signature roles, leveraging the duo’s established dynamic from the parent series while expanding their story in international settings.

Developed within the ‘NCIS’ franchise and produced by CBS Studios, the series features executive producers that include franchise veterans alongside the leads. The show’s format integrates espionage elements with investigative beats and guest appearances that connect to the broader universe.

2. ‘NCIS’ (2003– )

‘NCIS’ centers on the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, tackling cases involving the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps through forensic work, interrogations, and field operations. Over its long run, the main roster has included Mark Harmon as Leroy Jethro Gibbs, Sean Murray as Timothy McGee, Brian Dietzen as Dr. Jimmy Palmer, Rocky Carroll as Leon Vance, Wilmer Valderrama as Nick Torres, and Katrina Law as Jessica Knight, among others.

Created by Donald P. Bellisario and Don McGill, the series is produced by Belisarius Productions and CBS Studios and has generated multiple spin-offs. Its episodic structure relies on a sizable writers’ room and rotating directors, with showrunners steering season-spanning arcs and crossover events across the franchise.

1. ‘South Park’ (1997– )

‘South Park’ is an animated comedy set in a small Colorado town, following the misadventures of Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick. Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone voice multiple characters and oversee the series’ rapid production pipeline, which enables episodes to address current events and pop-culture phenomena close to real time.

Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios in partnership with the creators’ companies, the series combines a writers’ room with Parker and Stone’s hands-on involvement in writing and directing. The show’s format ranges from self-contained episodes to multi-part events and special installments, with an extended roster of recurring townspeople and school staff shaping the world of ‘South Park’.

Tell us which ones you’re streaming right now—and what you think should make next week’s list—in the comments!