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

Paramount+ brings together long-running animated comedies, powerhouse crime procedurals, must-see reality TV, family favorites, and flagship sci-fi adventures under one roof. This week’s most-watched lineup spans decades of TV history—from a 1990s animated phenomenon to modern franchise spin-offs that keep beloved characters in the spotlight. It’s a mix of ensemble-driven dramas, iconic sitcoms, and event series that continue to define water-cooler television.

Below, you’ll find quick, useful snapshots of each show—who’s in it, what it’s about, and the key creative names behind the scenes. To make skimming easy, we’re counting down from 10 to 1 while keeping the order exactly as provided.

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

‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ follows Captain Christopher Pike aboard the USS Enterprise, set years before the original five-year mission of James T. Kirk. Anson Mount stars as Pike, Rebecca Romijn as Una Chin-Riley (Number One), and Ethan Peck as Spock, with Celia Rose Gooding as Nyota Uhura, Jess Bush as Christine Chapel, Babs Olusanmokun as Joseph M’Benga, and Christina Chong as La’an Noonien-Singh.

Developed by Akiva Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman, and Jenny Lumet, the series is produced by CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. Showrunners have included Henry Alonso Myers and Akiva Goldsman, with frequent episode directors like Jonathan Frakes contributing to a mix of episodic exploration and serialized character arcs within the ‘Star Trek’ canon.

9. ‘Big Brother’ (2000– )

The U.S. version of ‘Big Brother’ adapts John de Mol’s reality format, placing “Houseguests” under constant surveillance as they compete in challenges and vote to evict one another until a winner remains. Julie Chen Moonves has hosted the American series across its summer runs and special seasons.

Produced by Fly on the Wall Entertainment and Endemol Shine North America, the format features recurring elements such as the Head of Household, Power of Veto, and live eviction nights. The show’s production schedule delivers three episodes per week during core seasons, with live feeds and twist mechanics that influence nominations, alliances, and jury dynamics.

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

Created by Philip Rosenthal, ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ stars Ray Romano as sportswriter Ray Barone, with Patricia Heaton as Debra Barone, Brad Garrett as Robert Barone, Doris Roberts as Marie Barone, and Peter Boyle as Frank Barone. The series revolves around the Barone family’s everyday conflicts and neighborhood proximity on Long Island.

A CBS Productions/Sony Pictures Television comedy, the show’s directors included Gary Halvorson and Will Mackenzie, with writing from Rosenthal, Tucker Cawley, Lew Schneider, and others. Episodes draw from Romano’s stand-up and family experiences, shaping character-centric stories that earned multiple Emmys for acting and writing across the ensemble.

7. ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ (2025– )

‘Dexter: Resurrection’ is a new entry in the ‘Dexter’ franchise focusing again on Dexter Morgan, the forensic analyst whose double life revolves around a strict code targeting killers who evade justice. Michael C. Hall’s defining portrayal anchors the franchise’s return to the character’s perspective and the moral framework that shaped the original series.

Developed under the Showtime/Paramount banner, the project aligns with the creative lineage that includes James Manos Jr.’s adaptation of Jeff Lindsay’s novels and seasons overseen by showrunner Clyde Phillips. The production builds on established Miami Metro characters and investigative structures, positioning fresh cases alongside long-running themes of secrecy, surveillance, and the consequences of Dexter’s code.

6. ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ (1999– )

Created by marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg, ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ follows the optimistic sponge SpongeBob, his best friend Patrick Star, grumpy neighbor Squidward Tentacles, and boss Mr. Krabs in the undersea city of Bikini Bottom. Tom Kenny voices SpongeBob and Gary, Bill Fagerbakke voices Patrick, Rodger Bumpass voices Squidward, and Clancy Brown voices Mr. Krabs.

Nickelodeon produces the long-running series, with executive producers who have included Hillenburg, Paul Tibbitt, and Marc Ceccarelli. The show’s creative team also spawned spin-offs like ‘Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years’ and ‘The Patrick Star Show,’ expanding the world and character backstories while maintaining the core slapstick-and-wordplay style.

5. ‘Criminal Minds’ (2005– )

Created by Jeff Davis, ‘Criminal Minds’ follows the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit as it profiles and apprehends serial offenders. The ensemble has included Mandy Patinkin as Jason Gideon, Joe Mantegna as David Rossi, Matthew Gray Gubler as Spencer Reid, A. J. Cook as Jennifer “JJ” Jareau, Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia, Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss, and Shemar Moore as Derek Morgan.

Produced by ABC Signature and CBS Studios, the series amassed hundreds of episodes with Erica Messer serving as a longtime showrunner. Directors such as Glenn Kershaw and Felix Alcala helmed numerous installments, while the writers developed both case-of-the-week investigations and longer character-driven arcs that influenced later entries like ‘Criminal Minds: Evolution.’

4. ‘Dexter’ (2006–2013)

Based on Jeff Lindsay’s novels, ‘Dexter’ centers on Dexter Morgan, a Miami Metro blood spatter analyst who moonlights as a vigilante serial killer guided by a moral code instilled by his adoptive father, Harry. Michael C. Hall stars as Dexter, with Jennifer Carpenter as Debra Morgan, David Zayas as Angel Batista, C. S. Lee as Vince Masuka, and James Remar as Harry Morgan.

Developed for television by James Manos Jr., the series originally aired on Showtime and counted Clyde Phillips among its key showrunners during pivotal seasons. Directors across the run included Marcos Siega and Steve Shill, while the writing staff adapted and expanded on Lindsay’s ‘Darkly Dreaming Dexter’ and subsequent works to craft multi-season arcs.

3. ‘NCIS’ (2003– )

Created by Donald P. Bellisario and Don McGill, ‘NCIS’ follows the Naval Criminal Investigative Service team as they handle crimes involving the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The ensemble has featured Mark Harmon as Leroy Jethro Gibbs, Sean Murray as Timothy McGee, Wilmer Valderrama as Nick Torres, and many others over its long run.

Produced by Belisarius Productions and CBS Studios, the series has seen showrunners including Gary Glasberg and Steven D. Binder, with hundreds of episodes directed by a rotating slate such as Tony Wharmby and Dennis Smith. The show’s success spawned multiple spin-offs, including ‘NCIS: Los Angeles,’ ‘NCIS: New Orleans,’ ‘NCIS: Hawai‘i,’ and ‘NCIS: Sydney.’

2. ‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’ (2025– )

‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’ reunites Michael Weatherly as former NCIS Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo and Cote de Pablo as former Mossad officer and NCIS agent Ziva David. The series follows the pair after their time on ‘NCIS,’ centering on international intrigue and family stakes tied to their life with daughter Tali.

Produced by CBS Studios as part of the broader ‘NCIS’ franchise, the series brings back franchise veterans among its executive producers and continues the procedural-plus-espionage tone associated with the brand. Storylines draw from Tony’s private-sector security experience and Ziva’s intelligence background, weaving European settings into the show’s case-of-the-week and serialized arcs.

1. ‘South Park’ (1997– )

Created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, ‘South Park’ follows the misadventures of four boys—Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick—in the Colorado mountain town of South Park. Parker and Stone voice many of the main characters, and the series is known for its rapid production cycle that allows episodes to respond quickly to current events.

The show’s writers’ room has long included Parker and Stone alongside collaborators such as Vernon Chatman and Brian Graden in its early development. Across its seasons, frequent directors include Parker himself, with production through South Park Digital Studios and animation that evolved from paper-cutout aesthetics to computer-assisted techniques while preserving the original look.

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