‘South Park’ Is Still Atop Paramount+’s Most-Watched Shows List for the Week: Here Are the Remaining Top 10 Shows

Paramount+ brings together long running network hits, animated favorites, acclaimed dramas, and reality TV that keeps people talking. The mix spans different eras and styles so viewers can easily jump between comfort rewatches and fresh episodes from active franchises.

Here is a clean countdown that follows your list exactly. Each entry includes what the show is about along with the key people who create it and the cast members who bring the characters to life.

10. ‘Big Brother’ (2000–present)

The American edition adapts the format created by John de Mol and places a group of houseguests in a sealed home with cameras and microphones capturing daily life. Julie Chen Moonves serves as host while the game revolves around weekly competitions and strategic voting that removes players until the final jury selects a winner. Core elements include the Head of Household title, the Power of Veto, and eviction ceremonies that determine who stays and who goes.

Production is overseen by Fly on the Wall Entertainment with executive producers Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan. The show airs multiple nights each week during a season and offers companion content that extends the experience with live feeds and digital extras. Its set features themed competition spaces and the Diary Room where houseguests record private thoughts about alliances and plans.

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

The series follows the USS Enterprise in the years before the events of ‘Star Trek: The Original Series’ with Captain Christopher Pike leading exploratory missions. Anson Mount stars as Christopher Pike with Rebecca Romijn as Una Chin Riley and Ethan Peck as Spock. The crew also features Celia Rose Gooding as Nyota Uhura, Jess Bush as Christine Chapel, Melissa Navia as Erica Ortegas, Babs Olusanmokun as Joseph M’Benga, Christina Chong as La’an Noonien Singh, and Paul Wesley appearing as James T. Kirk.

The show was developed by Akiva Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman, and Jenny Lumet with Henry Alonso Myers serving as co showrunner. It is produced by CBS Studios with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment and uses a mix of episodic adventures and ongoing character arcs. Directors across the run include Maja Vrvilo and Dan Liu with a writers room that balances classic exploration stories with modern character focus.

8. ‘Frasier’ (1993–2004)

The comedy follows psychiatrist Frasier Crane as he leaves Boston for Seattle to host a call in radio show and reconnect with his father. Kelsey Grammer leads the cast as Frasier with David Hyde Pierce as Niles Crane, John Mahoney as Martin Crane, Jane Leeves as Daphne Moon, and Peri Gilpin as Roz Doyle. Episodes follow family dynamics, workplace mishaps at the radio station, and the brothers’ high culture ambitions that clash with everyday life.

Created by David Angell, Peter Casey, and David Lee, the series was produced by Grub Street Productions and Paramount Television. It was filmed in front of a live audience and frequently featured guest callers voiced by well known actors. Directors across the run included James Burrows and Pamela Fryman with scripts from a large staff that shaped the rhythm and wordplay the show became known for.

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

The sitcom centers on sportswriter Ray Barone on Long Island whose parents live across the street and drop by constantly, much to the frustration of his wife. Ray Romano stars as Ray Barone with Patricia Heaton as Debra Barone, Brad Garrett as Robert Barone, Doris Roberts as Marie Barone, and Peter Boyle as Frank Barone with Monica Horan as Amy. Storylines track family arguments, parenting challenges, and the push and pull between privacy and close knit relatives.

Created by Philip Rosenthal, the show was produced by Worldwide Pants Incorporated and HBO Independent Productions. Episodes were taped before a studio audience with a writers room that drew on real family experiences to craft grounded stories. Frequent directors included Gary Halvorson and Kenneth Shapiro and the production favored multi camera staging that highlighted the timing of the ensemble.

6. ‘Dexter’ (2006–2013)

The drama follows Dexter Morgan of Miami Metro Police Department who analyzes blood spatter patterns while secretly following a code to kill murderers who escape justice. Michael C. Hall plays Dexter Morgan with Jennifer Carpenter as Debra Morgan, James Remar as Harry Morgan, and Julie Benz as Rita Bennett. The story adapts Jeff Lindsay’s novels and adds an internal voice that narrates Dexter’s rules, rituals, and careful planning.

Developed for television by James Manos Jr, the series featured major arcs like the Trinity Killer portrayed by John Lithgow and the Ice Truck Killer portrayed by Christian Camargo. Key writers and producers included Clyde Phillips and Scott Buck with episodes directed by filmmakers such as Steve Shill, John Dahl, and Keith Gordon. The production used Miami settings and a distinct score to frame both police work and covert vigilantism.

5. ‘Criminal Minds’ (2005–2020)

The crime series focuses on the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit as it profiles and tracks violent offenders through patterns, motives, and victimology. Early seasons center on Jason Gideon portrayed by Mandy Patinkin and Aaron Hotchner portrayed by Thomas Gibson with team members Derek Morgan portrayed by Shemar Moore, Spencer Reid portrayed by Matthew Gray Gubler, Jennifer Jareau portrayed by A. J. Cook, and Penelope Garcia portrayed by Kirsten Vangsness. Joe Mantegna joins as David Rossi and Paget Brewster portrays Emily Prentiss as leadership shifts over time.

Created by Jeff Davis, the show was produced by ABC Signature and CBS Studios with Erica Messer serving as long time showrunner. Directors such as Glenn Kershaw helped define the procedural look while the writers built cases that unfold across cities and states. The property later continued with ‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ on streaming while keeping the profile driven approach at its core.

4. ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ (2025)

This chapter in the ‘Dexter’ franchise returns to the world of Dexter Morgan, a forensic specialist who lives by a strict code that targets killers. The character originated from Jeff Lindsay’s novels and became a defining television role for Michael C. Hall. The story explores identity, secrecy, and the consequences of a double life as Dexter’s choices pull in family and colleagues.

The franchise on television was developed by James Manos Jr with significant creative leadership from Clyde Phillips during pivotal seasons. Producers have included Showtime Networks and Paramount Global teams with recurring figures such as Debra Morgan portrayed by Jennifer Carpenter influencing Dexter’s decisions. The broader continuity connects to ‘Dexter’ and related follow ups while maintaining the central code that guides the lead character.

3. ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ (1999–present)

The animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg follows an eager sea sponge who lives in a pineapple in Bikini Bottom and works the grill at the Krusty Krab. Tom Kenny voices SpongeBob with Bill Fagerbakke as Patrick Star, Rodger Bumpass as Squidward Tentacles, Carolyn Lawrence as Sandy Cheeks, Clancy Brown as Mr. Krabs, and Mr. Lawrence as Plankton. Stories blend fast jokes with character focused plots about friendship, work, and underwater adventures.

Produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio, the show’s leadership in later years includes executive producers Marc Ceccarelli and Vincent Waller. Writers and storyboard artists such as Derek Drymon, Aaron Springer, and Kaz helped shape the early tone with a rotating team of directors maintaining the brisk pace. The series has generated specials, films, and spin offs that expand the world while keeping the main cast at the center.

2. ‘NCIS’ (2003–present)

The procedural follows a team from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service that works cases involving Navy and Marine Corps personnel around Washington. The early ensemble featured Leroy Jethro Gibbs portrayed by Mark Harmon with Timothy McGee portrayed by Sean Murray and medical examiner Donald Mallard portrayed by David McCallum. Recent seasons pivot to Alden Parker portrayed by Gary Cole with team members Jessica Knight portrayed by Katrina Law and Nick Torres portrayed by Wilmer Valderrama.

Created by Donald P. Bellisario and Don McGill, the series is produced by CBS Studios with Steven D. Binder as showrunner. Key recurring roles include Jimmy Palmer portrayed by Brian Dietzen and director Leon Vance portrayed by Rocky Carroll. The success of the format led to related series such as ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’, ‘NCIS: New Orleans’, ‘NCIS: Hawaiʻi’, and ‘NCIS: Sydney’ that extend the investigative universe.

1. ‘South Park’ (1997–present)

The animated satire follows four grade school friends in the Colorado town of South Park as their lives intersect with current events and pop culture. Trey Parker and Matt Stone created the series and voice many of the characters including Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick along with April Stewart and Mona Marshall in principal roles. Episodes center on school, family, and small town routines that spiral into pointed commentary.

Direction and much of the writing are led by Trey Parker with Matt Stone as a key writer and producer through South Park Digital Studios. The show is produced with MTV Entertainment Studios and features recurring characters such as Randy Marsh, Butters Stotch, and Mr. Garrison voiced by the core ensemble. Specials and seasonal runs continue to expand the setting while keeping the focus on the boys and the community around them.

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