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The Best TV Shows on Syndication

Every Syndication Show Ranked From Best To Worst

Across the timeline from 1983 to 2022, Syndication has presented audiences with over 20 captivating shows. Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! represent the pinnacle of Syndication’s programming, launching in 1983 and 1984. Stay up-to-date with over 20 of Syndication’s elite series, with our list refreshed for April 2025.

  • Star Trek: The Next Generation
    Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)8.4

    Follow the intergalactic adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D, as they explore new worlds.

  • WWF Superstars Of Wrestling
    WWF Superstars Of Wrestling (1986)8.0

    WWF Superstars of Wrestling was a professional wrestling television program produced by the World Wrestling Federation. It debuted on September 6, 1986. Superstars, as it would later be known, was the flagship program of the WWF's syndicated programming from its inception until the premiere of Monday Night Raw in 1993.

  • Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)7.9

    At Deep Space Nine, a space station located next to a wormhole in the vicinity of the liberated planet of Bajor, Commander Sisko and crew welcome alien visitors, root out evildoers and solve all types of unexpected problems that come their way.

  • Xena: Warrior Princess
    Xena: Warrior Princess (1995)7.5

    Xena is an infamous warrior on a quest to seek redemption for her past sins against the innocent. Accompanied by her comrade-in-arms Gabrielle, the campy couple use their formidable fighting skills to help those who are unable to defend themselves.

  • ECW Hardcore TV
    ECW Hardcore TV (1993)7.1

    ECW Hardcore TV is a hard-hitting, edgy alternative to more mainstream sports entertainment programming.

  • Wheel of Fortune
    Wheel of Fortune (1983)6.8

    This game show sees contestants solve word puzzles, similar to those used in Hangman, to win cash and prizes determined by spinning a giant carnival wheel.

  • Jeopardy!
    Jeopardy! (1984)6.8

    America's favorite quiz show where contestants are presented with general knowledge clues in the form of answers, and must phrase their responses in question form.

  • The People's Court
    The People's Court (N/A)6.8

    The People's Court is an American arbitration-based reality court show currently presided over by retired Florida State Circuit Court Judge Marilyn Milian. Milian, the show's longest-reigning arbiter, handles small claims disputes in a simulated courtroom set. The People's Court is the first court show to use binding arbitration, introducing the format into the genre in 1981. The system has been duplicated by most of the show's successors in the judicial genre. Moreover, The People's Court is the first popular, long-running reality in the judicial genre. It was preceded only by a few short-lived realities in the genre; these short-lived predecessors were only loosely related to judicial proceedings, except for one: Parole took footage from real-life courtrooms holding legal proceedings. Prior to The People's Court, the vast majority of TV courtroom shows used actors, and recreated or fictional cases. Among examples of these types of court shows include Famous Jury Trials and Your Witness. The People's Court has had two contrasting lives. The show's first life was presided over solely by former Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Joseph Wapner. His tenure lasted from the show's debut on September 14, 1981, until May 21, 1993, when the show was cancelled due to low ratings. This left the show with a total of 2,484 ½-hour episodes and 12 seasons. The show was taped in Los Angeles during its first life. After being cancelled, reruns aired until September 9, 1994.

  • 25 Words or Less
    25 Words or Less (2018)6.7

    Hosted by Meredith Vieira, two teams of celebrities and civilians face off in a fast paced word game with a top prize of $10,000.

  • The Kelly Clarkson Show
    The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019)6.3

    Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are beacons of hope in their communities.

  • The Wendy Williams Show
    The Wendy Williams Show (2008)6.0

    Radio personality Wendy Williams is the host to her own live syndicated talk show. Wendy injects her television series with the same style that characterizes her radio show, and divides on-air time between probing celebrity interviews and advice-giving to audience members.

  • Baywatch
    Baywatch (1989)5.9

    Join the Baywatch lifeguards on their thrilling adventures filled with beautiful beaches and those iconic red swimsuits.

  • Judge Judy
    Judge Judy (1996)5.8

    Judge Judy is an American arbitration-based reality court show presided over by retired Manhattan Family Court Judge Judith Sheindlin. The show features Sheindlin adjudicating real-life small claims disputes within a simulated courtroom set. All parties involved must sign contracts, agreeing to arbitration under Sheindlin. The series is in first-run syndication and distributed by CBS Television Distribution. Judge Judy, which premiered on September 16, 1996, reportedly revitalized the court show genre. Only two other arbitration-based reality court shows preceded it, The People's Court and Jones and Jury. Sheindlin has been credited with introducing the "tough" adjudicating approach into the judicial genre, which has led to several imitators. The two court shows that outnumber Judge Judy's seasons, The People's Court and Divorce Court, have both lasted via multiple lives of production and shifting arbiters, making Sheindlin's span as a television arbiter the longest.

  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show
    The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)5.7

    The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres.

  • LIVE with Kelly and Mark
    LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)5.5

    A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus spontaneous, hilarious and unpredictable talk.

  • The Dr. Oz Show
    The Dr. Oz Show (2009)5.5

    The Dr. Oz Show is an American syndicated television talk show, hosted by Mehmet Oz, a cardiothoracic surgeon and teaching professor at Columbia University who became famous for his appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show. The fifth season premiered on September 9, 2013.

  • Tamron Hall
    Tamron Hall (2019)5.1

    Former news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she interviews in thorough meaningful and entertaining conversations.

  • The Tyra Banks Show
    The Tyra Banks Show (2005)5.0

    The Tyra Banks Show, also known as and shortened to Tyra or The Tyra Show, is an American talk show hosted by Tyra Banks. The last new episode aired on Friday, May 28, 2010. The show featured many special guest stars which include Mike Epps, Cheryl Tiegs, Miley Cyrus, LL Cool J, Rihanna, Michael Rapaport, and Robbi Morgan.

  • Hot Bench
    Hot Bench (2014)4.6

    A panel of three judges hear court cases, argue the merits of the case amongst themselves, and render a verdict.

  • Pictionary
    Pictionary (2022)3.5

    Based on the Mattel's party game, two teams of three players will compete against each other, trying to guess the correct word or phrase represented by the drawings of their fellow teammates.