The Best TV Shows on SBS

Every SBS Show Ranked From Best To Worst

Our curated list, current as of August 2026, showcases over 20 of SBS’s highest-rated series. Highlighting SBS’s quality programming, Unanswered Questions and Inkigayo stand out, premiering in 1992 and 1998. SBS has delivered an expansive roster of over 20 shows, dating from 1992 all the way to 2026.

  • My Royal Nemesis
    My Royal Nemesis (2026)8.9

    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.

  • The Judge from Hell
    The Judge from Hell (2024)8.6

    A cruel and vicious judge, who wields power only for herself, meets a warm and cheerful detective who puts the victims first.

  • Sold Out on You
    Sold Out on You (2026)8.6

    A work-obsessed cosmetics CEO and a top home-shopping host struggling with insomnia cross paths, and through an unexpected romance, begin to heal the emptiness in their lives.

  • Business Proposal
    Business Proposal (2022)8.5

    In disguise as her friend, Ha-ri shows up to a blind date to scare him away. But plans go awry when he turns out to be her CEO — and makes a proposal.

  • My Demon
    My Demon (2023)8.5

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

  • While You Were Sleeping
    While You Were Sleeping (2017)8.4

    Nam Hong Ju, endowed with the ability to foresee events, resides with her widowed mother who runs a small restaurant. Despite her gift, she often finds herself powerless to change the outcomes. On the other side of the street, Jung Jae Chan, a rookie prosecutor, and his younger brother Seung Won become their new neighbors. An unusual dream involving Hong Ju, ruthless attorney Lee Yu Beom, and a life-saving intervention leads Jae Chan to realize their destinies are intertwined, as they begin sharing dreams and connecting in mysterious ways.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • Agent Kim Reactivated
    Agent Kim Reactivated (2026)8.0

    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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.