The Best TV Shows on SBS

Every SBS Show Ranked From Best To Worst

Across the timeline from 1992 to 2026, SBS has presented audiences with over 20 captivating shows. Highlighting SBS’s quality programming, Unanswered Questions and Cardcaptor Sakura stand out, premiering in 1992 and 1998. Our curated list, current as of July 2026, showcases over 20 of SBS’s highest-rated series.

  • Soonpoong Clinic
    Soonpoong Clinic (1998)9.0

  • My Royal Nemesis
    My Royal Nemesis (2026)8.7

    A Joseon-era villain doomed to die opens her eyes in modern-day Seoul — where a ruthless chaebol heir may be her last chance to rewrite her fate.

  • Cardcaptor Sakura
    Cardcaptor Sakura (1998)8.6

    Sakura Kinomoto, an elementary school student who discovers that she possesses magical powers after accidentally freeing a set of magical cards from the book they had been sealed in for years. She is then tasked with retrieving those cards in order to avoid an unknown catastrophe from befalling the world.

  • My Demon
    My Demon (2023)8.4

    A pitiless demon becomes powerless after getting entangled with an icy heiress, who may hold the key to his lost abilities — and his heart.

  • 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!

  • Dr. Romantic
    Dr. Romantic (2016)8.2

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Agent Kim Reactivated
    Agent Kim Reactivated (2026)7.5

    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.

  • 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.

  • Baek Jong-won's Alley Restaurant
    Baek Jong-won's Alley Restaurant (2018)7.0

    Baek Jong-won, whose sharp business acumen and cooking mastery earned him a nickname 'the chef with golden hand,' is here to revive failing restaurants. Owners who bear Master Baek’s harsh criticism and take his advice will make their business fail proof!

  • 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?

  • Shooting Stars
    Shooting Stars (2021)6.5

    Female soccer teams comprised of celebrities and non celebrities, working together to battle it out on the soccer field. Most have little soccer experience, but with the coaching from various Korean soccer legends, the team members grow with a fierce passion that leads to inspiring victories and regretful losses. Each team is grouped by certain types i.e. comedians, models, foreigners, actresses, etc. Unpredictable and exciting, the games are filled with fun intensity and emotions on high.

  • Law of the Jungle
    Law of the Jungle (2011)6.0

    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!

  • Honest Living
    Honest Living (2002)N/A

  • Hello Carbot
    Hello Carbot (2014)N/A

    An unexpected package is delivered to a school boy, Chatan. Chatan opens the box, but there is only an ordinary toy cube inside. However, as soon as Chatan touches the cube, a car-transformation robot appears.

  • SBS Inkigayo
    SBS Inkigayo (2014)N/A

    Weekly Music Show MCs - Minah and others

  • 불타는 청춘
    불타는 청춘 (2015)N/A