Across the timeline from 2011 to N/A, Direct 8 has presented audiences with over 5 captivating shows. Our curated list, current as of January 2026, showcases over 5 of Direct 8’s highest-rated series. Leading the pack on Direct 8 are Very Bad Blagues and La Folle Histoire du Palmashow, with their initial broadcasts in 2011 and 2011.




L’École des stars was a French music competition and reality television series first broadcast in 2008 with a second series in 2009, both on Direct 8 television station, designed to find great child singers aged 8 to 12 years. Presenter for both seasons was Laurie Cholewa. The winner for the first season was Valentin and for the second season Léo Rispal.
