The Best TV Shows on IRIB TV1

Every IRIB TV1 Show Ranked From Best To Worst

As of September 2026, our compilation of IRIB TV1’s top-rated series boasts over 20 unique shows. Across the timeline from 1983 to 2020, IRIB TV1 has presented audiences with over 20 captivating shows. Sultan and Berger and Sarbadars represent the pinnacle of IRIB TV1’s programming, launching in 1983 and 1984.

  • Zero Degree Turn
    Zero Degree Turn (2007)10.0

    A 2007 Iranian television series produced in cooperation with Hungary, France, and Lebanon. Set in Nazi-occupied Paris, it follows Habib, an Iranian student who falls deeply in love with a French Jewish woman. When her life is threatened, he enlists the help of an Iranian diplomat to forge passports and smuggle her to safety — a story inspired by the real heroism of diplomat Abdol Hossein Sardari.

  • 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).

  • 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)5.4

    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.

  • Sultan and Berger
    Sultan and Berger (1983)5.0

    One evening in a grand royal palace, a frivolous and grotesque sultan has a nightmare. The great diviner concludes that on a full moon evening arrows of doom will fall on his head. Frightened, the sultan feels discomfort and falls ill in bed...

  • 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.

  • All My Children
    All My Children (2009)N/A

    The story is about the life of a middle-aged woman played by Mehrane Mahin Torabi, who is a university professor and has a successful professional life, but despite being single, she is a kind mother to all her siblings' children and even the neighbor's son.

  • Ta Soraya
    Ta Soraya (2011)N/A

  • Madineh
    Madineh (2014)N/A

    Madineh is the story of a courageous and strong woman who does her best to bring her family back together after losing her husband, Jahan, who leaves a factory to his son, Bahman.

  • Mr. Judge
    Mr. Judge (2022)N/A

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

  • Relic
    Relic (2020)N/A

    The comedy-historical series, which dates back to the 1950s and 1960s, tells the story of a man who seeks the underground. Throughout the story, he engages in issues such as; Arrested for distributing anti-Shah leaflets, helping his brother repair military missiles, etc. It is interesting that in all these cases, he is unaware of the adventures that are taking place around the evolution of Iran and is working on his own.