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Episodic

Episodic TV Series

Self-contained episodes you can watch in almost any order.

Ranked by how defining this tag is for each show · 1162 series

10/10 means the show is a defining example. Shows scoring below 7/10 don't make the list.

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1,162 series Taste tags cover the 5,000 most-rated shows.

Secret Level

★ 7.3
32K 16 2024–present
Anthology · Adult animation
8/10

Magnum, P.I.

★ 7.5
32K 158 1980–1988
Detective mystery · Episodic
8/10

My Wife and Kids

★ 7.0
32K 125 2000–2005
Sitcom · Episodic · Easy watching
8/10

Recess

★ 7.8
31K 129 1997–2001
Kids & family · School & campus
8/10

American Horror Stories

★ 6.3
30K 24 2021–2024
Anthology · Monster horror
8/10

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

★ 7.6
30K 195 2001–2011
Procedural · Detective mystery
8/10

Key and Peele

★ 8.3
30K 55 2012–2015
Sketch & variety · Satirical
8/10

Jackass

★ 7.4
29K 30 2000–2007
Slapstick · Chaotic energy
8/10

Batman

★ 7.5
29K 120 1966–1968
Campy · Family-safe · Episodic
8/10

Aqua Teen Hunger Force

★ 7.7
29K 147 2000–2023
Absurdist · Adult animation
8/10

The Muppet Show

★ 8.4
28K 120 1976–1981
Sketch & variety · Whimsical
8/10

Animaniacs

★ 7.8
28K 99 1993–1998
Parody · Absurdist
8/10

Black-ish

★ 7.3
28K 176 2014–2022
Sitcom · Social commentary
8/10

Star Wars: Visions

★ 7.0
28K 27 2021–present
Anthology · Visually striking
8/10

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

★ 8.7
28K 13 1984–1985
Detective mystery · British TV
8/10

The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

★ 6.7
28K 65 2002–2006
Genius lead · Kids & family
8/10

Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends

★ 7.5
27K 93 2004–2009
Whimsical · Kids & family
8/10

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

★ 6.6
26K 156 1993–1996
Campy · Kids & family · Nostalgic
8/10

The Ren & Stimpy Show

★ 7.5
26K 55 1991–1996
Absurdist · Slapstick
8/10

Friday Night Dinner

★ 8.2
26K 37 2011–2020
British TV · Comfort rewatch
8/10

Top Gear

★ 8.4
25K 530 1978–2002
Long-runner · British TV
8/10

Codename: Kids Next Door

★ 7.2
25K 79 2002–2008
Kids & family · Whimsical
8/10

Portlandia

★ 7.8
25K 79 2011–2018
Sketch & variety · Satirical
8/10

Vera

★ 8.2
25K 56 2011–2025
Detective mystery · Procedural
8/10