Posted on May 17, 2020

28 People Shared What They Consider To Be The Single Greatest Season Of Television

The GOATs of TV seasons.

by Christopher Hudspeth

BuzzFeed Staff

"It just doesn’t compete. Brilliant writing and acting. It’s something you can watch over and over and find little things, quirks, moments, and lines you missed the first times."
—kaitym4acf0a49c — youtube.com

"It just doesn’t compete. Brilliant writing and acting. It’s something you can watch over and over and find little things, quirks, moments, and lines you missed the first times."
—kaitym4acf0a49c

youtube.com

"It just doesn’t compete. Brilliant writing and acting. It’s something you can watch over and over and find little things, quirks, moments, and lines you missed the first times."
—kaitym4acf0a49c

"It's single-handedly the greatest season of television to date. The acting, the writing, the directing, are all on the top of their game. It also has one of the best villains of all time, who is barely on screen but makes your blood run cold."
—parkerdgray — youtube.com

"It's single-handedly the greatest season of television to date. The acting, the writing, the directing, are all on the top of their game. It also has one of the best villains of all time, who is barely on screen but makes your blood run cold."
—parkerdgray

youtube.com

"It's single-handedly the greatest season of television to date. The acting, the writing, the directing, are all on the top of their game. It also has one of the best villains of all time, who is barely on screen but makes your blood run cold."
—parkerdgray

"It ended up being the only season, but it was so well put together and didn't leave any loose ends. It's very thought-provoking."
—sxh7316 — youtube.com

"It ended up being the only season, but it was so well put together and didn't leave any loose ends. It's very thought-provoking."
—sxh7316

youtube.com

"It ended up being the only season, but it was so well put together and didn't leave any loose ends. It's very thought-provoking."
—sxh7316

"Those first three episodes slay me every time. It's so dreamlike but real feeling at the same time."
—austintexas33 — youtube.com

"Those first three episodes slay me every time. It's so dreamlike but real feeling at the same time."
—austintexas33

youtube.com

"Those first three episodes slay me every time. It's so dreamlike but real feeling at the same time."
—austintexas33

"Every character was so well developed and the plot was just amazing."
—aeriawitch87 — youtube.com

"Every character was so well developed and the plot was just amazing."
—aeriawitch87

youtube.com

"Every character was so well developed and the plot was just amazing."
—aeriawitch87

"It tore me apart on every level. Emotionally, it used up everything I had and then filled me up again. Visually, I was mesmerized by what I was seeing. Most of all, it challenged me mentally in a way that no show had done before. It combined philosophy, nihilism, religion, grief and mystery in such a beautifully weird way. Do yourselves a favor and watch it."
—martinr4a97fe0d0 — youtube.com

"It tore me apart on every level. Emotionally, it used up everything I had and then filled me up again. Visually, I was mesmerized by what I was seeing. Most of all, it challenged me mentally in a way that no show had done before. It combined philosophy, nihilism, religion, grief and mystery in such a beautifully weird way. Do yourselves a favor and watch it."
—martinr4a97fe0d0

youtube.com

"It tore me apart on every level. Emotionally, it used up everything I had and then filled me up again. Visually, I was mesmerized by what I was seeing. Most of all, it challenged me mentally in a way that no show had done before. It combined philosophy, nihilism, religion, grief and mystery in such a beautifully weird way. Do yourselves a favor and watch it."
—martinr4a97fe0d0

"It's a masterpiece. The most glorious season of the most glorious show of all time. It has love, compassion, and it's so fucking funny."
—tigresssss13 — youtube.com

"It's a masterpiece. The most glorious season of the most glorious show of all time. It has love, compassion, and it's so fucking funny."
—tigresssss13

youtube.com

"It's a masterpiece. The most glorious season of the most glorious show of all time. It has love, compassion, and it's so fucking funny."
—tigresssss13

"So many iconic episodes in one season! I mean, Kitten Mittens, the D.E.N.N.I.S system, Flipadelphia, and milk steak all in one season."
—isapontmercy — youtube.com

"So many iconic episodes in one season! I mean, Kitten Mittens, the D.E.N.N.I.S system, Flipadelphia, and milk steak all in one season."
—isapontmercy

youtube.com

"So many iconic episodes in one season! I mean, Kitten Mittens, the D.E.N.N.I.S system, Flipadelphia, and milk steak all in one season."
—isapontmercy

"I can still feel the chills of the unknown. An absolute masterpiece."
—jenzap — youtube.com

"I can still feel the chills of the unknown. An absolute masterpiece."
—jenzap

youtube.com

"I can still feel the chills of the unknown. An absolute masterpiece."
—jenzap

"It's only one season because sadly, it got canceled. The show is about two college girls who become vigilantes because their school doesn't do anything for sexual assault reports, so they take matters into their own hands. It tackles a serious subject, but it's also really funny, and smart, and has a lot of heart. There is a little cliffhanger (which will never get resolved), but all in all, the season wraps up nicely and the ending is SO satisfying. I will say, if sexual assault is a trigger for you, parts of this show might be hard to watch."
—ktk8895 — youtube.com

"It's only one season because sadly, it got canceled. The show is about two college girls who become vigilantes because their school doesn't do anything for sexual assault reports, so they take matters into their own hands. It tackles a serious subject, but it's also really funny, and smart, and has a lot of heart. There is a little cliffhanger (which will never get resolved), but all in all, the season wraps up nicely and the ending is SO satisfying. I will say, if sexual assault is a trigger for you, parts of this show might be hard to watch."
—ktk8895

youtube.com

"It's only one season because sadly, it got canceled. The show is about two college girls who become vigilantes because their school doesn't do anything for sexual assault reports, so they take matters into their own hands. It tackles a serious subject, but it's also really funny, and smart, and has a lot of heart. There is a little cliffhanger (which will never get resolved), but all in all, the season wraps up nicely and the ending is SO satisfying. I will say, if sexual assault is a trigger for you, parts of this show might be hard to watch."
—ktk8895

"Pitch perfect writing and acting, great characters, and one hell of a twist ending."
—spam33 — youtube.com

"Pitch perfect writing and acting, great characters, and one hell of a twist ending."
—spam33

youtube.com

"Pitch perfect writing and acting, great characters, and one hell of a twist ending."
—spam33

"It's the final season and it's an emotional roller coaster."
—tanyam44ab2253d — youtube.com

"It's the final season and it's an emotional roller coaster."
—tanyam44ab2253d

youtube.com

"It's the final season and it's an emotional roller coaster."
—tanyam44ab2253d

"It has so many great standalone episodes."
—laurielinette — youtube.com

"It has so many great standalone episodes."
—laurielinette

youtube.com

"It has so many great standalone episodes."
—laurielinette

"The amount of jokes layered in is crazy. There are even ones you have to pause to see."
—matthewschonmorgan — youtube.com

"The amount of jokes layered in is crazy. There are even ones you have to pause to see."
—matthewschonmorgan

youtube.com

"The amount of jokes layered in is crazy. There are even ones you have to pause to see."
—matthewschonmorgan

"It was the most beautifully executed season in TV history. So entertaining."
—nadjaaa — youtube.com

"It was the most beautifully executed season in TV history. So entertaining."
—nadjaaa

youtube.com

"It was the most beautifully executed season in TV history. So entertaining."
—nadjaaa

"So much goes down and there is never a boring moment. It’s also when Sydney Bristow is at her most badass."
—elizawithaz — youtube.com

"So much goes down and there is never a boring moment. It’s also when Sydney Bristow is at her most badass."
—elizawithaz

youtube.com

"So much goes down and there is never a boring moment. It’s also when Sydney Bristow is at her most badass."
—elizawithaz

"It's absolutely amazing, but the other seasons after are just okay. The cast is amazing and I could not imagine anyone else playing the roles."
—shiningstar8924 — youtube.com

"It's absolutely amazing, but the other seasons after are just okay. The cast is amazing and I could not imagine anyone else playing the roles."
—shiningstar8924

youtube.com

"It's absolutely amazing, but the other seasons after are just okay. The cast is amazing and I could not imagine anyone else playing the roles."
—shiningstar8924

"Every character’s storyline is captivating, where in other seasons sometimes it feels dragged on. I don’t think you can get much better than the Battle of the Bastards, Bran seeing the truth of the past, Cersei taking back control over the Red Sparrow, Arya's journey, and Daenerys setting sail to Westeros all in one season!"
—bbeavin123 — youtube.com

"Every character’s storyline is captivating, where in other seasons sometimes it feels dragged on. I don’t think you can get much better than the Battle of the Bastards, Bran seeing the truth of the past, Cersei taking back control over the Red Sparrow, Arya's journey, and Daenerys setting sail to Westeros all in one season!"
—bbeavin123

youtube.com

"Every character’s storyline is captivating, where in other seasons sometimes it feels dragged on. I don’t think you can get much better than the Battle of the Bastards, Bran seeing the truth of the past, Cersei taking back control over the Red Sparrow, Arya's journey, and Daenerys setting sail to Westeros all in one season!"
—bbeavin123

"I loved how it showed the adult lives of the characters that we had been introduced to during their high school years."
—danidani22 — youtube.com

"I loved how it showed the adult lives of the characters that we had been introduced to during their high school years."
—danidani22

youtube.com

"I loved how it showed the adult lives of the characters that we had been introduced to during their high school years."
—danidani22

"It was so original. It changed television and paved the way for reality TV."
—janeto4c6af3ca5 — youtube.com

"It was so original. It changed television and paved the way for reality TV."
—janeto4c6af3ca5

youtube.com

"It was so original. It changed television and paved the way for reality TV."
—janeto4c6af3ca5

"It's the best season of the show. Pacing is great, the plot is interesting, and it keeps you engaged at every moment."
—brunchman2000 — youtube.com

"It's the best season of the show. Pacing is great, the plot is interesting, and it keeps you engaged at every moment."
—brunchman2000

youtube.com

"It's the best season of the show. Pacing is great, the plot is interesting, and it keeps you engaged at every moment."
—brunchman2000

"Some of the other seasons are awesome but I feel like I could watch Murder House for the rest of my life and not get bored of it. The characters are especially well written — I don’t know if I should love them or hate them because they’re so complex. It’s heart-wrenching and terrifying at the same time, I love it.
—micaaffernandez — youtube.com

"Some of the other seasons are awesome but I feel like I could watch Murder House for the rest of my life and not get bored of it. The characters are especially well written — I don’t know if I should love them or hate them because they’re so complex. It’s heart-wrenching and terrifying at the same time, I love it.
—micaaffernandez

youtube.com

"Some of the other seasons are awesome but I feel like I could watch Murder House for the rest of my life and not get bored of it. The characters are especially well written — I don’t know if I should love them or hate them because they’re so complex. It’s heart-wrenching and terrifying at the same time, I love it.
—micaaffernandez

"Unbearably incredible sexual tension, and some of the most entertaining murder cases."
—djsnazzysandwich — youtube.com

"Unbearably incredible sexual tension, and some of the most entertaining murder cases."
—djsnazzysandwich

youtube.com

"Unbearably incredible sexual tension, and some of the most entertaining murder cases."
—djsnazzysandwich

"John Lithgow's performance was absolutely perfect and convincing, and I am so excited when I get to it every year during my annual Dexter rewatch."
—kristenannew — youtube.com

"John Lithgow's performance was absolutely perfect and convincing, and I am so excited when I get to it every year during my annual Dexter rewatch."
—kristenannew

youtube.com

"John Lithgow's performance was absolutely perfect and convincing, and I am so excited when I get to it every year during my annual Dexter rewatch."
—kristenannew

"What a perfect blend of horror and a grieving family. It was an emotional sucker punch with a genuinely effective scare factor. When I think of a masterpiece season, that one always comes to mind."
—mysteria19 — youtube.com

"What a perfect blend of horror and a grieving family. It was an emotional sucker punch with a genuinely effective scare factor. When I think of a masterpiece season, that one always comes to mind."
—mysteria19

youtube.com

"What a perfect blend of horror and a grieving family. It was an emotional sucker punch with a genuinely effective scare factor. When I think of a masterpiece season, that one always comes to mind."
—mysteria19

"Spike is easily the best character in the franchise and his banter with Angel was 11/10. The last episode crushed me, but it was a work of genius."
—anyarosem16 — youtube.com

"Spike is easily the best character in the franchise and his banter with Angel was 11/10. The last episode crushed me, but it was a work of genius."
—anyarosem16

youtube.com

"Spike is easily the best character in the franchise and his banter with Angel was 11/10. The last episode crushed me, but it was a work of genius."
—anyarosem16

"I get the chills every time I hear 'Cold Little Hearts.'"
—FF — youtube.com

"I get the chills every time I hear 'Cold Little Hearts.'"
—FF

youtube.com

"I get the chills every time I hear 'Cold Little Hearts.'"
—FF

"It was as close to perfect as you can get — understated and respectful of the tragedy at the same time as fully engrossing, paced brilliantly, soundtrack top-notch, acting incredible."
—caitlinjroberts — youtube.com

"It was as close to perfect as you can get — understated and respectful of the tragedy at the same time as fully engrossing, paced brilliantly, soundtrack top-notch, acting incredible."
—caitlinjroberts

youtube.com

"It was as close to perfect as you can get — understated and respectful of the tragedy at the same time as fully engrossing, paced brilliantly, soundtrack top-notch, acting incredible."
—caitlinjroberts

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