TV Series That Went Past Their Prime
The shows that should have ended sooner. Each peaked early or mid-run, then settled into a long stretch of weaker seasons that never recovered. This is jumping the shark, measured.
Ranked by how far the later seasons fell from the peak · 8 series
- 1 Two and a Half Men2003–2015 · Comedy, Romance7.9 to 5.9
- 2 SpongeBob SquarePants1999–present · Animation, Comedy, Family8.8 to 6.8
- 3 The Fairly OddParents2001–2017 · Adventure, Animation, Comedy7.6 to 5.7
- 4 The Simpsons1989–present · Animation, Comedy8.4 to 6.6
- 5 Elite2018–2024 · Crime, Drama, Thriller8.1 to 6.3
- 6 The Flash2014–2023 · Action, Adventure, Drama8.4 to 6.7
- 7 Happy Days1974–1984 · Comedy, Family, Music7.7 to 6.5
- 8 Family Guy1999–present · Animation, Comedy7.6 to 6.5