The Best TV Shows on SBS

Every SBS Show Ranked From Best To Worst

Boasting a rich catalog, SBS features more than 20 shows, with broadcasting dates ranging from 1992 to 2026. Icons of SBS, Unanswered Questions and Inkigayo made their debut in 1992 and 1998, setting industry standards. Explore our list of the top rated shows up to date from September 2026 that includes over 20 unique series.

  • Take Off Your Shoes
    Take Off Your Shoes (2021)9.0

    Four DolSing (returning-single/divorced) men looking for happiness in life invite guests to their homes.

  • Agent Kim Reactivated
    Agent Kim Reactivated (2026)8.4

    When an unassuming dad's daughter goes missing, he dusts off his old black-ops skills to track her down — only to attract the wrong kind of attention.

  • The Penthouse
    The Penthouse (2020)8.3

    A woman puts everything on the line to achieve her goal of being able to move into a luxury penthouse in the Gangnam District. In the process, she gradually finds herself turning into a monster.

  • Running Man
    Running Man (2010)8.2

    These days, as variety shows are gradually disappearing, this is one of Korea’s representative variety shows that has been responsible for Sunday evenings for over 10 years. This program features numerous stars and members going around various places, playing games, and completing missions. In particular, among the many fun elements of variety shows, this one focuses solely on laughter. Open your eyes! Big fun is coming in! Open your mouth! Big laughter is coming in! Open your heart! Useful lessons are coming in!

  • Taxi Driver
    Taxi Driver (2021)8.2

    A former special forces soldier delivers revenge for victims of injustice while working for a secret organization that fronts as a taxi company.

  • Dr. Romantic
    Dr. Romantic (2016)8.1

    An eccentric, triple board-certified virtuoso surgeon leaves a top job in Seoul and ends up at a provincial hospital, where he mentors young doctors.

  • Unanswered Questions
    Unanswered Questions (1992)8.0

    A current affairs/journalism program that investigates unsolved cases and looks into various problems in society, religion and more.

  • The story of the day when the tail was bitten
    The story of the day when the tail was bitten (2020)8.0

  • Flex X Cop
    Flex X Cop (2024)7.8

    A chaebol cop joins forces with a gritty detective to take down criminals with a touch of wealth and a whole lot of wit.

  • TV Animal Farm
    TV Animal Farm (2001)7.6

  • Family Outing
    Family Outing (2008)7.6

    Family Outing Season 1 was a South Korean variety show; a part of SBS's Good Sunday lineup, along with Gold Miss is Coming. It was first aired on June 15, 2008, and was one of the top rated programs on Sunday Korean television. In each episode, the "Family" travels to different parts of South Korea and takes care of the house of an elderly family while that family goes on a vacation. The "Family" then accomplishes the tasks left for them by the house's owners. The first season ended on February 14, 2010, and a second season featuring a brand new cast, production team, and concept, aired until July 11, 2010.

  • Inkigayo
    Inkigayo (1998)7.5

    The program is a weekly music show that features and introduces viewers to the most popular artists in Korea. Every week, they ask viewers to vote and select the most popular song of the week.

  • Real Romance Love Letter
    Real Romance Love Letter (2003)7.3

    Male and female contestants compete for "each other" in romance games. For example guests have to dance in order to impress the person they are after. Contestants are artists, actors, models, comedians, and MCs of the South Korean entertainment industry.

  • X-Man
    X-Man (2003)7.2

    Celebrity guests are split into two teams to compete in various contests. One guest, known only to himself, is designated the "X-Man", and does his best to cause his team to lose the contests. At the end, all guests try to determine the X-Man's identity.

  • My Little Old Boy
    My Little Old Boy (2016)7.0

    How much do you know about your grown up son? In Mom’s Diary, the daily lives of the grown up celebrity sons are closely observed by their mothers. Do you know why your son drinks so much these days? How much do you know about your son’s philosophy in his life style? Heart-warming moments of observational communication between a mother and a son can be seen on Mom’s Diary.

  • Show!terview with Jessi
    Show!terview with Jessi (2020)7.0

    Jessi is a Korean-American rapper and singer who brings a new style of talk show to South Korea. She is cheerful, straightforward, bold and witty with the hottest singers, actors and personalities in the industry. Jessi conducts an unpredictable and unstoppable interview from the very beginning. The chemistry between MC Jessi and the guests begins!

  • Master In The House
    Master In The House (2017)6.5

    Almost everyone has a question regarding life and the goal of life. In order to find the answer, the four young men with full of curiosity regarding their lives, Lee Seung Gi, Lee Sang Yun, Yuk Seong Jae, and Yang Se Hyeong, head to find their master to learn things and get a correct answer. They find the master and spend a day in the master’s place to learn things that they didn’t know, and wish to know. Whom will they get to meet? And what will they learn throughout the stay?

  • Law of the Jungle
    Law of the Jungle (2011)5.7

    Law of the Jungle is a hybrid reality show combining elements of drama and documentary. The show is hosted by comedian Kim Byung Man, and each episode invites various celebrities from the various field. So far, many of idol stars and famous actors have appeared on the show. The show introduces viewers to exotic locations around the world where celebrities must work together in order to complete missions and survive. The cast celebrities travel to less habituated, natural places to survive on their own and experience life with local tribes and people. In each location, the guests are tasked to hunt and prepare their meals and also create shelter for the tribe. They sometimes confronted by many difficult challenges. Where will the tribe visit? And how will they survive on their own? Stay tuned to check out!

  • SBS Inkigayo
    SBS Inkigayo (2014)N/A

    Weekly Music Show MCs - Minah and others

  • Same Bed, Different Dreams
    Same Bed, Different Dreams (2015)N/A

    Same Bed, Different Dreams is a South Korean television entertainment program, distributed and syndicated by SBS every Monday at 11:10 pm. Before February 15, 2016 the program was aired every Saturday at 8:45 pm. It's a program where teens and their parents come and openly share their issues with the show’s panel, trying to resolve their problems with each other. Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 - You Are My Destiny is a South Korean television entertainment program, distributed and syndicated by SBS. It's the second season of the show Same Bed, Different Dreams which underwent a format change, now focusing on the life of celebrity couples.