‘South Park’ Still Reigns Atop Paramount+’s Most-Watched Show This Week: Here Is the Rest of the Top 10

Paramount+ pulls together big franchises and comfort TV in one place, which is why this week’s most watched shows range from long running animated hits to crime procedurals and sitcom classics. The lineup spans Comedy Central, CBS, Nickelodeon, and the Paramount+ with Showtime slate, so there is something familiar for everyone.

Below is a simple countdown from 10 to 1 using your list. Each entry includes quick facts about story, cast, and key creative names so you can jump in with a bit of context before you press play.

10. ‘Big Brother’ (2000–present)

Houseguests move into a sealed house and are filmed around the clock while they compete for power, safety, and a large cash prize. The Head of Household nominates two players for eviction, the Power of Veto can remove a nominee, and weekly votes send someone home as a jury forms to pick the winner at the end. The format is built on alliances, competitions, and social strategy that resets each season with a new cast.

The series is hosted by Julie Chen Moonves and is based on the original format by John de Mol. In the United States it is produced by Fly on the Wall Entertainment and Endemol Shine North America for CBS. Executive producers have included Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan, and the franchise has generated multiple international versions along with companion digital content.

9. ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ (2022–present)

The series follows Captain Christopher Pike on the USS Enterprise in the years before the original adventures of James T. Kirk. The crew includes Spock, Number One, Nyota Uhura, La’an Noonien Singh, Erica Ortegas, Nurse Christine Chapel, and Dr. Joseph M’Benga, with stories that return to a planet of the week approach while building character arcs across the season.

Anson Mount stars as Pike, with Ethan Peck as Spock and Rebecca Romijn as Una Chin Riley. The show was developed by Akiva Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman, and Jenny Lumet and is produced by CBS Studios for Paramount+. Henry Alonso Myers has served as showrunner, and the series films primarily in Toronto using large scale sets and modern virtual production tools.

8. ‘Frasier’ (2023–present)

The revival brings psychiatrist Frasier Crane back to Boston as he looks to reconnect with his adult son Freddy while starting a new chapter in work and life. The new ensemble features Jack Cutmore Scott as Freddy Crane, Nicholas Lyndhurst as Alan Cornwall, Toks Olagundoye as Olivia, Jess Salgueiro as Eve, and Anders Keith as David Crane, with Kelsey Grammer returning in the title role.

The new ‘Frasier’ is developed by Chris Harris and Joe Cristalli and produced by CBS Studios in association with Gramnet. James Burrows directed the premiere episode, and the series uses a multi camera setup that pays homage to the format of the original while updating the setting and relationships for a new era.

7. ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ (1996–2005)

The sitcom centers on Long Island sportswriter Ray Barone and his wife Debra as they navigate life with Ray’s parents and brother living directly across the street. Episodes follow family squabbles and misunderstandings that play out through the Barone household with a focus on domestic routines and sibling rivalry.

Ray Romano leads the cast with Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Doris Roberts, and Peter Boyle, with recurring roles from Monica Horan and others. The series was created by Philip Rosenthal and produced by Worldwide Pants and HBO Independent Productions for CBS. It was filmed with a multi camera setup before a studio audience and earned numerous awards across its run.

6. ‘Dexter’ (2006–2013)

The drama follows Dexter Morgan, a Miami Metro Police Department blood spatter analyst who lives a secret life guided by a strict code that directs him to target killers who have escaped justice. The story explores his relationships with his sister Debra and colleagues while his double life is threatened by complex investigations and adversaries each season.

Michael C. Hall stars as Dexter Morgan, with Jennifer Carpenter, David Zayas, C. S. Lee, Lauren Vélez, Julie Benz, and others in key roles. The series was developed for television by James Manos Jr. from the novels by Jeff Lindsay and was produced by Showtime. Executive producers have included Sara Colleton, Clyde Phillips, John Goldwyn, and Michael C. Hall, with a limited sequel titled ‘Dexter: New Blood’ arriving years after the original run.

5. ‘Criminal Minds’ (2005–2020)

The procedural follows the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit as it profiles and tracks violent offenders through behavioral patterns and investigative field work. Episodes generally focus on one case while developing the team’s personal histories and the evolving methods of criminal profiling.

The ensemble across the run has included Mandy Patinkin, Thomas Gibson, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler, A. J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Joe Mantegna, and Paget Brewster. The show was created by Jeff Davis and produced by ABC Signature and CBS Studios for CBS with Erica Messer serving as a longtime showrunner. The franchise continues on streaming with ‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ featuring returning cast members and an extended story arc format.

4. ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ (2025–present)

This project is a continuation within the ‘Dexter’ franchise that picks up after earlier chapters in the story of Dexter Morgan. The focus remains on the conflict between Dexter’s forensic expertise and his hidden life, with the central character’s code and family ties shaping new consequences in the aftermath of prior events.

The series is developed under the Paramount+ with Showtime banner with Clyde Phillips involved on the creative side and production at Showtime Studios. Michael C. Hall’s return to the role anchors the connection to the original series, and the new chapter expands the franchise alongside the prequel project ‘Dexter: Original Sin’.

3. ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ (1999–present)

The animated series follows SpongeBob, a relentlessly upbeat sea sponge who works as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab in the undersea city of Bikini Bottom. Episodes feature his best friend Patrick Star, his neighbor Squidward Tentacles, his boss Mr. Krabs, inventor and scientist Sandy Cheeks, and would be villain Plankton in fast moving comedic stories.

Tom Kenny voices SpongeBob, with Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass, Clancy Brown, Carolyn Lawrence, and Mr. Lawrence among the principal cast. The show was created by Stephen Hillenburg and produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio. It has spawned feature films and spinoffs including ‘Kamp Koral’ and ‘The Patrick Star Show’ while continuing to produce new episodes.

2. ‘NCIS’ (2003–present)

The series follows the Washington based Major Case Response Team of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service as it tackles crimes involving Navy and Marine Corps personnel. Recent seasons feature investigations led by a seasoned team that balances field work with forensic analysis and cyber support.

The franchise was created by Donald P. Bellisario and Don McGill and is produced by CBS Studios and Belisarius Productions. The ensemble has included Mark Harmon, Sean Murray, Brian Dietzen, Rocky Carroll, Wilmer Valderrama, Katrina Law, Diona Reasonover, and Gary Cole, and the brand has expanded with spinoffs such as ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’, ‘NCIS: New Orleans’, ‘NCIS: Hawai‘i’, and ‘NCIS: Sydney’.

1. ‘South Park’ (1997–present)

Set in the small Colorado town of South Park, the animated series centers on Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick as they encounter outlandish situations that mirror real world events. Episodes are produced on a fast turnaround, which lets the show respond quickly to current topics within the lives of its characters and the town.

Trey Parker and Matt Stone created the series and voice a large share of the characters, with April Stewart and Mona Marshall among the principal voice actors as well. The show is produced by South Park Studios and has aired on Comedy Central for decades, with multiple specials and a feature film expanding the universe alongside the long running episodic series.

Tell us which of these shows you are watching on Paramount+ this week and share your thoughts in the comments.