The Best TV Shows on IRIB TV1

Every IRIB TV1 Show Ranked From Best To Worst

IRIB TV1 has delivered an expansive roster of over 20 shows, dating from 1984 all the way to N/A. Highlighting IRIB TV1’s quality programming, Sarbadars and Hezar Dastan stand out, premiering in 1984 and 1988. Stay up-to-date with over 20 of IRIB TV1’s elite series, with our list refreshed for August 2026.

  • مستوران
    مستوران (2022)8.7

    The series narrates fascinating adventures and a combination of ancient Iranian stories such as "One Thousand and One Nights," "Kashkoul," "Golestan" and "Shahnameh", which took place in a city called "Mastooran" 500 years ago in Iran.

  • Prophet Joseph
    Prophet Joseph (2009)7.6

    This story basically follows the most important happenings in Prophet Josephs life, from the view of muslims. The most important happenings are: 1. his travel to egypt 2. his rise and growing up in Egypt 3. his life problems when his "owner" Zuleikha falls in love with him and wants him to return the love to him. 4. his stay in prison, and how he reforms the prisoners. 5. his return by the side of the Pharao. 6. his uprising to the side of the pharao as his advisor. 7. his brothers coming to egypt, and how he decides to make them regret their mistakes so they can receive forgivness, and peace. 8. his reunion with his family after more than 20 years.

  • Men of Anjolos
    Men of Anjolos (1997)7.3

    The story of six nobles and one sheepman who become Christian, run away from Romans to a cave where they will sleep 309 years, from Islamic view

  • Once Upon a Time
    Once Upon a Time (1991)7.0

    A popular bandit, Morad, is robbing trade caravans. During a fight with another bandit, he has been rescued from death by the rural family. He takes a profound challenge in his life with these villagers.

  • The Octopus
    The Octopus (2024)7.0

    In the Hashtpa series, while investigating the murder of a rich man, detective Kianfar reaches the main accused in the case, Saeed, and tries to discover the complex and mysterious mystery of this crime, but...

  • Hezar Dastan
    Hezar Dastan (1988)6.8

    Hezar-Dastan was an Iranian epic historical drama television series from 1987, developed and directed by Ali Hatami. Hezar Dastan is considered one of the most important and most influential works of art in the history of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting. The production of the show took almost 8 years, starting in 1979 and ending in 1987, during which Hatami established a large set to represent Tehran in both Qajar dynasty and World War II, retroactively creating Iran's first movie studio and backlot (named Ghazali Cinema Town). The show tells the story of Reza Khoshnevis (also known as Reza Tofangchi), and his life and entanglement with corruption in government, and trying to correct it using not conventional means. The story is split into two section and it features Iran during the turbulent times of the latter days of Qajar Dynasty and during the events of World War II and Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran.

  • Imam Ali
    Imam Ali (1997)6.6

    series focusing on the life of Ali ibn Abi Talib, directed by Davood Mirbagheri and originally broadcast in 1992 in 22 episodes. It was subsequently released on DVD, with other editions including one with English sub-titles, and one dubbed into Urdu. The series covers the events before the caliphate of Ali ibn Abi Talib to his assassination in Kufa, Iraq.

  • Sarbadars
    Sarbadars (1984)6.5

    Sarbedaran is a historic series based on the revolt of the 'Sarbedar's of Khorasan, led by Sheykh Hasan Jowri against the Mongol Conquest of Iran. The director of this series is Mohammad Ali Najafi and it is written co-directed by Keyhan Rahgozar. Parts of this series also refer to the previous leader and the pioneer of the movement, Sheykh Khalifa of Mazandaran.

  • The Mokhtar Narrative
    The Mokhtar Narrative (2010)6.5

    The Mokhtar Narrative is an Epic/History television series directed by Davood Mirbagheri, based on the life of Al-Mokhtar. Over 140 actors were cast in it. Mokhtar Saqafi was a Shiite Muslim leader who sets up a rebellion movement in 686 A.D in the town of Kufa to avenge the martyrdom of Hussain (grandson of Islamic Prophet Muhammad).

  • Three by Four
    Three by Four (2008)6.2

    Two Family Started own business together but something unexpectable Happen that brought them to Huge problem.

  • Sword's Edge
    Sword's Edge (2006)6.0

    Zire Tigh was an Iranian drama television series broadcast by the IRIB network. The series was finished after 19 episodes, and was extremely popular with viewers. It could be seen Wednesday nights after the nightly national news on Channel 1 in Iran. The show was later re-aired shown daily on IRIB 1, IRIB 2 and IRIB 3 for those living out of the country. The show's last episode aired March 12, 2007.

  • Noon Khe
    Noon Khe (N/A)6.0

  • Paytakht
    Paytakht (2011)5.8

    "Paytakht" is a popular Iranian television series that follows the everyday lives of the Mamooli family, a Mazandarani household living in the village of Aliabad. The story centres on Naqi Mamooli, his wife Homa Saadat, their twin daughters Sara and Nika, Naqi's elderly father, Baba Panjali, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease, and Arastoo Amel, Naqi's cousin. Throughout the series, the family finds itself in a variety of humorous situations and unexpected adventures, creating a heart-warming blend of comedy and family drama.

  • Blue Blood
    Blue Blood (2020)5.8

    About the child of a well-known character who performs his sinister goals by performing deceptive actions such as holding an art exhibition, investing, and helping charity.

  • Tooba
    Tooba (2024)5.0

    A girl named "Tooba" leaves for Iraq with "Fakhreddine" after her father's death; an immigration that initially seems temporary, but the security conditions of the region and emotional attachment lead her to a new life in a strange land. Distance from her family, the loss of her child, the Iran-Iraq war, and successive political unrest involve her in new crises...

  • The Enigma of the Shah
    The Enigma of the Shah (2016)1.0

    It is when Reza Shah forcefully leaves Iran to an unknown destination. Who will be the next Shah? who has the power and authority to keep Iran's sovereignty and independence?

  • Dar Chashm-e Baad (In the Eye of the Wind)
    Dar Chashm-e Baad (In the Eye of the Wind) (N/A)1.0

    An Iranian historical series narrating the Iranian history in a 60 year period from Jungle movement to Iranian revolution and Iraq-Iran War.

  • Fekr-e Palid
    Fekr-e Palid (1998)N/A

    Mr. Abdullah is a benevolent and kind man who owns an old printing house. In addition to supporting his brother Kamal, he also takes care of Yousef, a young man who lost all his family members in the earthquake, and Mr. Abdullah is saving money for his future. After starting work at the printing house, Yousef faces problems from those around him and jealousy in the workplace; events that affect the course of his life and those around him.

  • Forgotten
    Forgotten (2011)N/A

    Morteza When he loses his father, he's forced to leave school and work in the fields. He falls in love with Golrokh, After getting married, Golrokh insists that Morteza finish school and sign up for college.

  • Mr. Judge
    Mr. Judge (2022)N/A

    The series "Mr. Judge" is a story in which all events take place inside the court and...