The Best TV Shows on GMA Network

Every GMA Network Show Ranked From Best To Worst

From 1995 through to 2025, GMA Network has accumulated a diverse collection of over 20 television shows. Kadenang Kristal and Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga represent the pinnacle of GMA Network’s programming, launching in 1995 and 2001. As of February 2026, we’ve curated over 20 of GMA Network’s premier shows for your viewing pleasure.

  • Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition
    Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition (2006)10.0

    The celebrity edition of the reality game show "Pinoy Big Brother" features Filipino Celebrity housemates live together, share their stories and build meaningful relationships as they do tasks and challenges supervised by Big Brother. Every week a nomination is done, and the public decides who gets evicted and eventually become the Big Winner of the program.

  • Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre
    Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre (2025)10.0

    Terra, the missing daughter of Danaya, grows up in the human world, unaware of her true heritage. She takes on the role of a superhero before returning to Encantadia to confront a new enemy.

  • Encantadia
    Encantadia (2016)9.8

    Four sisters – Pirena, Amihan, Alena, and Danaya — guard the gems that hold the power to maintain peace and harmony in the world of Encantadia. Their bond is broken when Pirena discovers that their mother is afraid of her desire to become the queen of Encantadia.

  • Fast Talk with Boy Abunda
    Fast Talk with Boy Abunda (2023)9.5

    The latest multi-platform showbiz news and talk show, where the hottest issues in Philippine showbiz will be revealed one by one, as well as amazing hot seat interviews with celebrities including the so-called King of Talk.

  • Widows' War
    Widows' War (2024)9.5

    Best friends Sam and George treat each other as sisters, but later on, their friendship is ruined. Both of them eventually find love, but unbeknownst to the two, they are marrying two men who belong to the same family, the Palacios.

  • Pulang Araw
    Pulang Araw (2024)7.2

    Red Sun is a family drama that tells stories of courage, sacrifice, and hardships that every Filipino family has. These stories were inspired by the tales of the unsung heroes who defied the odds of World War II and the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.

  • Dyesebel
    Dyesebel (2008)7.0

    Dyesebel is a fantasy Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network. It is an adaptation of a famous graphic novel about a mermaid created by Mars Ravelo. The series premiered on April 28, 2008 and was expected to air for 25 weeks or 125 episodes, with Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes in the lead roles, and Joyce E. Bernal at the helm. The series ended on October 17, 2008. It was internationally aired on GMA Pinoy TV, which became a huge success to viewers abroad. Dyesebel is a popular mermaid character created by renowned graphic novelist Mars Ravelo. The story has been adapted into five films and a spin-off, throughout the timeline of 1953 to 1996. Edna Luna, Vilma Santos, Alma Moreno, Alice Dixson, and Charlene Gonzales had all played the lead role in the big screen, and all of them reached greater heights after playing the role. Ara Mina played a cameo role in this character in the television series Darna.

  • Tadhana
    Tadhana (2017)7.0

    Tadhana is a drama anthology that features the different faces and stories of people who decided to take their chances abroad, with nothing but their hope of a better future.

  • MariMar
    MariMar (2007)6.2

    MariMar is a Filipino drama series previously being broadcast in GMA Network, starring Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes. Though a remake-adaptation of a Mexican telenovela the setting and some of the storylines were altered. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal and Mac Alejandre, the series premiered on August 13, 2007 and ended on March 14, 2008. It was aired internationally with a one week delay on GMA Pinoy TV, which became a huge success to Filipino viewers abroad. The series also aired in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Cambodia, Uganda and in the United States And on Fil-Am Digital TV Network.

  • Sugo
    Sugo (2005)6.0

    The battle starts during the Spanish era when Apo Abukay (Gardo Versoza) wants to gain power as he plans to dominate the world. He then failed to fulfill his plans after Conde Vergonze killed him. After his death, his cursed soul remains. Many years later, during the 1980s, Karag-ayan Amelia (Lorna Tolentino) and the Binhi-lan Rodolfo (Jestoni Alarcon) fall in love with each other. Amelia gives birth to twin boys. The two are raised separately, not knowing that the other exists. Miguel (the son of light) is kind, good-hearted and lives a modest life; the other, Amante (the seed of darkness) is raised with hate and rage, but with riches and power.

  • Ika-6 na Utos
    Ika-6 na Utos (2016)5.9

    Emma is a sweet and cheerful souvenir merchant who falls deeply in love with Rome, a refined pilot who fights for his love for Emma despite his mother's approval. The couple seem to have the perfect and happy marriage everyone dreams about. But just like any other relationship, problems and issues arise that put their marriage in jeopardy. Home widens his circle with his career success while Emma focuses on taking good care of their family. Amidst career success, Rome meets Georgia, a sexy and ambitious interrior designer. The flirt with each other and begin a secret affair. Will Emma be able to find out about Rome's infidelity caused by her old friend Georgia? Will she let this betrayal break their marriage?

  • Pinoy Big Brother
    Pinoy Big Brother (2005)5.6

    The Philippine adaptation of the reality game show "Big Brother" features Filipino housemates live together, share their stories and build meaningful relationships as they do tasks and challenges supervised by Big Brother. Every week a nomination is done, and the public decides who gets evicted and eventually become the Big Winner of the program.

  • Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap
    Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap (2022)4.3

    Analyn is a genius who was born poor and raised by her illiterate and sickly mother. She graduates from high school at the age of 12 and dreams of becoming a doctor in order to help the less privileged. She graduates from med school at 19 years old and becomes the youngest surgical resident in a large hospital. Despite her achievements, she has to deal with bullying and competition from her fellow doctors, who are threatened by her age and intelligence. She soon finds herself in an emotional crisis which forces her to leave her profession indefinitely. She returns to the hospital when she learns that she is the only doctor skilled enough to save her father from a rare brain disease.

  • Kadenang Kristal
    Kadenang Kristal (1995)N/A

    Kadenang Kristal was a Philippine television series produced by TAPE, Inc. and aired over GMA Network. Directed by Gina Alajar, this drama series is all about love, family and friendship. This is also the first teledrama of TAPE Inc. in primetime block.

  • Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga
    Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga (2001)N/A

    Sana ay Ikaw Na Nga is a Philippine drama series starring Tanya Garcia and Dingdong Dantes. Its story revolves around the love affair of a wealthy young man named Carlos Miguel and Cecilia, a poor barrio girl. Their romance is opposed by many, but the two are ready to fight for their love. The series re-aired on its sister network QTV 11 and internationally through GMA Pinoy TV in 2005-2006 and its sister international network GMA Life TV in mid-2008-2009 On August 3, 2012 a conference was held at the GMA Annex building for the remake of the Hit TV series which aired in 2002 with a remake after 10 years the series will star Kapuso talent and New lead actress Andrea Torres in her first dual role as both the real Cecilia and fake Cecilia and Mikael Daez as Carlos Miguel respectively. The series will replace the Afternoon Drama Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? On September 3, 2012 On its GMA AfternoonPRIME block it is also the second remake after the 2011-2012 successful top rating Afternoon Soap Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin the story will tackle the modern day love story of the ill fated lovers with new twists

  • Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol
    Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol (2001)N/A

    Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol is a Philippine comedy-drama series produced by TAPE, Inc. and aired over GMA Network. Directed by Jeffrey Jeturian, this series revolves around two warring families and their complicated but funny lives and loves.

  • Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin
    Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin (2001)N/A

    Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin is a now-defunct Philippine drama/teledrama which was shown on GMA Network in 2001 starring drama actress Angelika dela Cruz. The story revolves around the saga of Katherine who suffers from amnesia after an incident that separates her from her family and must take a journey towards finding her true identity, fighting for the man she loves and claiming for what is rightfully hers. It was recently re-aired internationally on GMA Life TV.

  • Darna
    Darna (2005)N/A

    Darna is a 2005 drama fantasy action television series based on the Mars Ravelo's fictional character of the same name and a loose adaptation of the 2003 Mars Ravelo's Darna Miniseries by Mango Comics. It aired on Philippine television on GMA and starred top actress Angel Locsin as the iconic superheroine. It premiered in Filipino homes on April 4, 2005 and ended on November 25, 2005. The official title of the series is Mars Ravelo's Darna.

  • Majika
    Majika (2006)N/A

    Majika is a Filipino fantasy-themed television series about wizards, known as Salamangka, that inhabit the world of Saladin, where magic is the way of life. The series was produced by GMA Network. It first aired on March 20, 2006 and officially ended on September 29, 2006. The cast was led by Dennis Trillo as Argo & Angel Locsin as Sabina. The series was successfully aired worldwide, with a three-week delay on GMA Pinoy TV.

  • Pepito Manaloto
    Pepito Manaloto (2010)N/A

    The fifth season of Pepito Manaloto is the continuing comedic chronicle of the life of Pepito Manaloto, a lucky multimillion lotto winner, his family, and the merry mix of neighbors and colleagues. The program reflects the humorous realities of everyday Filipino life, highlighting family values that help the lead characters to face challenges with optimism, and celebrating the special, happy moments - big or small- that we all aspire to share with our loved ones. Set in the present-day, the stories are based on real-life experiences and portrayed with humor and wit by the country’s top-notch comedians, led by the show’s creator, lead star, and director, Michael V.