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

Paramount+ continues to blend legacy hits with buzzy originals, so it’s no surprise that this week’s most-watched list spans adult animation, crime procedurals, competition juggernauts, and comfort-sitcoms. From animated residents of a certain underwater pineapple to an exiled mob capo trying to rebuild in Oklahoma, these series draw on familiar characters and formats while adding fresh episodes, revivals, and spin-offs that keep them in the weekly conversation.

Below, you’ll find this week’s lineup presented as a clean countdown. Each entry includes essential details—premise, main cast, creators, and other production credits—so you can quickly spot what to stream next or brush up on the shows you already love.

10. ‘Survivor’ (2000– )

‘Survivor’ strands contestants in remote locations where they form tribes, compete in challenges, and vote to eliminate players until one remains to claim the title of Sole Survivor. Jeff Probst has hosted since the beginning and also serves as an executive producer, with evolving game elements such as hidden immunity idols and tribe swaps shaping each season’s strategy.

Adapted from a format created by Charlie Parsons, the U.S. production uses a rigorous challenge-design pipeline, extensive field logistics, and a post-production schedule that weaves confessionals with camp life and competitions. The show’s long history has produced a large roster of returning players and meta-strategies, with editors and producers refining narrative arcs to highlight shifting alliances and endgame decisions.

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

Set on Long Island, ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ centers on sportswriter Ray Barone, his wife Debra, and the close-quarters chaos created by Ray’s parents and brother living across the street. The principal cast features Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Doris Roberts, and Peter Boyle, with recurring appearances by Madylin Sweeten and Sawyer/Sullivan Sweeten as the Barone children.

Created by Philip Rosenthal and based in part on Romano’s stand-up, the sitcom was produced with a traditional multi-camera setup and live audience. Its writing staff, guided by Rosenthal and veteran sitcom writers, foregrounded domestic misunderstandings and family negotiations, resulting in tightly constructed episodes that rely on dialogue rhythms, recurring character traits, and situational escalation.

8. ‘Dexter’ (2006–2013)

‘Dexter’ chronicles Dexter Morgan, a Miami Metro blood-spatter analyst who lives a double life as a vigilante serial killer governed by a strict code. Michael C. Hall leads the cast as Dexter, with key roles across the series played by Jennifer Carpenter (Debra Morgan), C.S. Lee (Vince Masuka), David Zayas (Angel Batista), James Remar (Harry Morgan), and guest stars who anchor season-long arcs.

Developed for television by James Manos Jr. from Jeff Lindsay’s novels, the series employed a rotating cadre of writers and directors, with Clyde Phillips serving as an early showrunner and later returning to helm a follow-up chapter. Its production emphasized procedural detail in crime-scene work contrasted with internal monologues and moral rules that shape Dexter’s decisions.

7. ‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’ (2025– )

‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’ reunites Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo as Anthony DiNozzo and Ziva David, former ‘NCIS’ agents whose relationship became a central thread of the parent series. The new series follows the pair across Europe after a security breach forces them to go on the run with their daughter, Tali, blending franchise-style investigative elements with personal stakes and international settings.

Developed within the ‘NCIS’ franchise, the show’s creative leadership includes executive producers from the broader universe, with production staged for European locales to support the on-the-run premise. The series continues the character arcs established in earlier seasons of ‘NCIS’ and subsequent guest appearances, positioning the duo’s family dynamic alongside espionage-tinged cases.

6. ‘Criminal Minds’ (2005– )

‘Criminal Minds’ follows the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) of the FBI as profilers study offenders to anticipate and stop crimes. Over its long run, the principal cast has included Joe Mantegna (David Rossi), Paget Brewster (Emily Prentiss), A.J. Cook (Jennifer “JJ” Jareau), Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia), Adam Rodriguez (Luke Alvez), and Aisha Tyler (Tara Lewis), with earlier seasons featuring Matthew Gray Gubler and Shemar Moore.

Created by Jeff Davis, the series emphasizes offender typologies, victimology, and forensic psychology within tightly structured cases. Executive producer and longtime showrunner Erica Messer helped guide the show’s later seasons and revival era, with directors rotating to balance investigative procedure, field operations, and character-centric subplots tied to the BAU’s evolving roster.

5. ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ (1999– )

Set in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom, ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ follows the relentlessly upbeat SpongeBob, his best friend Patrick Star, neighbor Squidward Tentacles, and employer Mr. Krabs. The main voice cast includes Tom Kenny (SpongeBob, Gary), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick), Rodger Bumpass (Squidward), Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs), and Mr. Lawrence (Plankton). Episodes mix slapstick with wordplay and visual gags across quick-moving A and B plots.

Created by marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg, the series is produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio. Directors and storyboard teams rotate across segments, with veteran writers maintaining character consistency and tone. The franchise has expanded into feature films, shorts, and spin-offs, sustaining a broad cultural presence and deep episode library for family viewing.

4. ‘Big Brother’ (2000– )

The U.S. edition of ‘Big Brother’ places contestants—“Houseguests”—in a surveilled house where they compete in challenges and vote each other out until one winner remains. Core mechanics include the Head of Household, Power of Veto, and weekly evictions, with live feeds and edited episodes conveying strategy and shifting alliances. Julie Chen Moonves has hosted since the series’ debut.

Adapted from a format created by John de Mol, the show is produced for American television with seasonal twists, themed rooms, and competitions that test endurance, knowledge, and social play. The production’s multi-camera, always-on environment and evolving rule tweaks help shape each season’s meta-game, influencing how Houseguests manage information, form coalitions, and execute blindsides.

3. ‘NCIS’ (2003– )

‘NCIS’ centers on a team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service who handle crimes involving the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The ensemble has evolved over time, with notable cast members including Mark Harmon as Leroy Jethro Gibbs, Sean Murray as Timothy McGee, Wilmer Valderrama as Nick Torres, Brian Dietzen as Jimmy Palmer, Rocky Carroll as Leon Vance, and the late David McCallum as Donald “Ducky” Mallard.

Created by Donald P. Bellisario and Don McGill, the procedural is known for case-of-the-week storytelling grounded in forensics, interrogation, and fieldwork, balanced by character arcs that span seasons. It has generated a franchise of spin-offs and crossovers, and long-time executive producers and showrunners have maintained its mix of military-adjacent cases, lab analysis, and team camaraderie.

2. ‘Tulsa King’ (2022– )

‘Tulsa King’ follows Dwight “The General” Manfredi, a New York mafia capo who, after being released from prison, is sent to set up criminal operations in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Sylvester Stallone stars as Manfredi, with supporting performances from Andrea Savage, Martin Starr, Jay Will, and Domenick Lombardozzi. The fish-out-of-water setup fuels conflicts between old-school mob tactics and modern Midwestern realities.

The series was created by Taylor Sheridan, with early season stewardship by Terence Winter and executive producers including Sheridan and Stallone. Shot on location to capture the contrast between big-city mob culture and Tulsa’s local landscape, the show blends crime-drama beats with character-driven humor as Manfredi assembles a new crew and navigates rival factions.

1. ‘South Park’ (1997– )

Created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, ‘South Park’ is an animated comedy centered on four boys—Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick—in the fictional town of South Park, Colorado. The series is known for topical storylines, often built and animated at breakneck speed to reflect current events. Voices are primarily performed by Parker and Stone, with April Stewart and Mona Marshall among the main cast.

Behind the scenes, Parker and Stone serve as writers, directors, and executive producers across seasons, with a long-running production through their studio. While its home channel is Comedy Central, the broader ‘South Park’ universe includes exclusive specials and events available to stream, expanding the series’ footprint with longer stories and experimentation beyond the usual episode format.

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