The Best TV Shows on Syndication

Every Syndication Show Ranked From Best To Worst

Dive into our updated selection of Syndication’s finest, featuring more than 20 series as of November 2025. Showcasing over 20 shows from 1984 up until 2022, Syndication stands as a beacon of television excellence. Jeopardy! and WWF Wrestling Challenge represent the pinnacle of Syndication’s programming, launching in 1984 and 1986.

  • 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.

  • Babylon 5
    Babylon 5 (1994)8.0

    Babylon 5 is a five-mile long space station located in neutral space. Built by the Earth Alliance in the 2250s, its goal is to maintain peace among the various alien races by providing a sanctuary where grievances and negotiations can be worked out among duly appointed ambassadors. A council made up of representatives from the five major space-faring civilizations - the Earth Alliance, Minbari Federation, Centauri Republic, Narn Regime, and Vorlon Empire - work with the League of Non-Aligned Worlds to keep interstellar relations under control. Aside from its diplomatic function, Babylon 5 also serves as a military post for Earth and a port of call for travelers, traders, businessmen, criminals, and Rangers.

  • 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.

  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987)7.7

    Four turtles fall into the sewers and are befriended by Hamato Yoshi a Japanese man sent to New York who was forced to live in the sewers. One day he sees a strange green glow which transforms the four turtles into human-like creatures. Hamato (now Master Splinter) changes into a giant rat from the green glow and teaches the turtles the skills of the ninja as they team up with news reporter April O'Neil to battle against Yoshi's arch enemy Shredder and Krang, an alien warlord from Dimension X.

  • DuckTales
    DuckTales (1987)7.6

    Scrooge McDuck finds his hands full at home when nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie move to Duckburg. Joined by their loyal pals Launchpad McQuack, Gyro Gearloose and Mrs. Beakley, the DuckTales gang never fails to deliver a wealth of adventure. Get ready for a fortune of fun with DuckTales!

  • 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.

  • Highlander: The Series
    Highlander: The Series (1992)7.4

    Duncan MacLeod cannot die -- he is a 400-year-old immortal, who has seen his share of humanity's history. Still, he risks his life in battle against other immortals and tries to save people from harm.

  • ECW Hardcore TV
    ECW Hardcore TV (1993)7.1

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

  • Jeopardy!
    Jeopardy! (1984)6.9

    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.

  • WWF Wrestling Challenge
    WWF Wrestling Challenge (1986)6.8

    WWF Wrestling Challenge was a professional wrestling television program produced by the World Wrestling Federation. It was syndicated weekly and aired from 1986 to 1995. The show became simply known as WWF Challenge in 1995. The show featured matches, pre-match interviews, and occasionally, summarized weekly events in WWF programming. Matches primarily saw top tier and mid-level talent versus jobbers. At times, there was a "feature" match between main WWF talent. As with other syndicated WWF programming, the show promoted WWF event dates and house shows in local media markets. The biggest WWE Superstars of the late 1980s and early '90s settle their differences in the ring on "Wrestling Challenge"; featuring exciting matches and memorable interviews, this weekly television series captures an important era of WWE history.

  • Renegade
    Renegade (1992)6.7

    Framed for murder, Detective Reno Raines becomes a fugitive bounty hunter who fights crime while trying to clear his name. His troubles began after he testified about police corruption, leading Lt. Donald Dixon to set him up.

  • Relic Hunter
    Relic Hunter (1999)6.7

    Sydney Fox is a professor and globe-trotting "relic hunter" who looks for ancient artifacts to return to museums and/or the descendants of the original owner. She is aided by her linguistic assistant Nigel and occasionally by her somewhat air-headed secretary Claudia. She often ends up battling rival hunters seeking out artifacts for the money.

  • 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.

  • Baywatch
    Baywatch (1989)6.0

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

  • The Jennifer Hudson Show
    The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022)5.6

    Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.

  • LIVE with Kelly and Mark
    LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)5.4

    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.

  • 25 Words or Less
    25 Words or Less (2018)5.2

    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.

  • Tamron Hall
    Tamron Hall (2019)4.9

    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)4.8

    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.

  • Sherri
    Sherri (2022)3.3

    Sherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears before a live audience with a daily dose of pop culture, comedy, conversations, and daytime talk staples, including celebrity and human interest interviews.