The Best TV Shows on TF1

Every TF1 Show Ranked From Best To Worst

Icons of TF1, Eurovision Song Contest and At Theatre Tonight made their debut in 1956 and 1966, setting industry standards. TF1’s extensive portfolio includes more than 20 shows, spanning the years from 1956 to 2020. As of June 2025, our compilation of TF1’s top-rated series boasts over 20 unique shows.

  • Midi Première
    Midi Première (1975)10.0

    Midi Première is a French variety show presented by Danièle Gilbert, directed by Jacques Pierre and broadcast from January 6, 1975 until January 1, 1982 on TF1. The program was generally broadcast between 12:15 p.m. and 12:55 p.m., then giving way to the 1:00 p.m. TV news. However, the broadcast schedule could change, depending on the guests, and the setting where the recording of the program was shot. Certain performances by artists who have become cult like the one where Ringo jostles with a demonstrator in interpretation (1977), that of Dalida with the title There is always a song with the soundtrack that does not start, twice, at the right speed (1978), Claude François and his Clodettes, who, in the provinces, are unable to join "the set" in order to interpret his song, the latter being taken by the crowd of delirious fans (summer 1977) . The group Supertramp performed there with the title "Dreamer" on March 8, 1975.

  • Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir
    Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir (2015)8.0

    Marinette and Adrien, two Parisian teenagers, are entrusted with powerful jewels in order to transform into superheroes Ladybug and Cat Noir. But neither hero knows the other's true identity — or that they're classmates!

  • Totally Spies!
    Totally Spies! (2002)7.3

    Totally Spies! depicts three girlfriends 'with an attitude' who have to cope with their daily lives at high school as well as the unpredictable pressures of international espionage. They confront the most intimidating - and demented - of villains, each with their own special agenda for demonic, global rude behavior.

  • Eurovision Song Contest
    Eurovision Song Contest (1956)7.2

    The Eurovision Song Contest is an international song competition, organised annually by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and featuring participants representing primarily European countries. Each participating country submits an original song to be performed on live television and radio, transmitted to national broadcasters via the EBU's Eurovision and Euroradio networks, with competing countries then casting votes for the other countries' songs to determine the winner.

  • The Voice : La Plus Belle Voix
    The Voice : La Plus Belle Voix (2012)7.2

    French version of the Dutch reality singing competition in which the strongest vocalists from across the nation compete in a blockbusters vocal competition, the winner becoming “The Voice.”

  • Petits secrets entre voisins
    Petits secrets entre voisins (2013)7.0

  • Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors
    Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors (1985)6.8

    The Lightning League drives white and silver vehicles with assorted weaponry, and are led by a teenager named Jayce. The villains are organic green vegetable-based creatures called the Monster Minds, who tend to take the shape of black and green vehicles. They travel via large green organic vines which can grow in and across interstellar space, and sprout seeds that rapidly grow into further Monster Minds. They are led by Saw Boss.

  • Ici tout commence
    Ici tout commence (2020)6.8

    This television drama series is centered around the prestigious culinary school of renowned chef Auguste Armand. The show follows the lives of students and staff as they navigate the challenges and pressures of the culinary world—delving into their personal and professional lives, revealing secrets, rivalries, and complex relationships.

  • At Theatre Tonight
    At Theatre Tonight (1966)6.7

    At Theater tonight is a TV show broadcasted from 25th August 1966 to 21st September 1985. The show is broadcast plays recorded in two or three days, during public performances at the Théâtre Marigny on the Champs-Élysées, or sometimes Edouard VII theater.

  • Sacrée soirée
    Sacrée soirée (1987)6.5

  • Coucou c'est nous !
    Coucou c'est nous ! (1992)6.5

  • Tomorrow Is Ours
    Tomorrow Is Ours (2017)6.3

    The story revolves around the people of Sète, France. Their lives are punctuated by family rivalries, romance and scenes from daily life, but also by plots involving police investigations, secrets and betrayals.

  • Danse avec les stars
    Danse avec les stars (2011)6.1

  • Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
    Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975)6.0

    A talk show presented by Michel Drucker

  • 30 millions d'amis
    30 millions d'amis (1976)5.8

  • Sous le soleil
    Sous le soleil (1996)5.3

    Sous le soleil is a French soap opera broadcast on French major channel TF1 since 1996.

  • Hélène et les Garçons
    Hélène et les Garçons (1992)5.2

    The sitcom follows Hélène Girard and her friends in their life as students.

  • Babar and the Adventures of Badou
    Babar and the Adventures of Badou (2010)4.3

    An updated version of the classic series, following King Babar, and Badou, his 8-year-old grandson.

  • La Chance aux chansons
    La Chance aux chansons (1984)4.0

  • Secret Story
    Secret Story (2007)1.4

    The game contestants are cut off from the rest of the world during ten to fifteen weeks in a house called “house of secrets”, where every room is fitted with video cameras, except the restroom. The goal is to keep a secret while trying to discover the other contestants' secret.