‘South Park’ Is Paramount+’s Most-Watched Show of the Week

From animated satire to crime procedurals and reality staples, Paramount+ pulls together big franchises and buzzy originals that keep viewers returning episode after episode. This week’s lineup spans long-running hits from CBS and Comedy Central alongside fresh series from the expanding ‘NCIS’ universe and Taylor Sheridan’s crime slate. Here’s a quick look at what’s drawing the most watch-time right now.

10. ‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’ (2025– )

‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’ reunites Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo as former agents navigating high-stakes threats while protecting their family. The series extends the ‘NCIS’ universe with international storylines tied to the characters’ pasts. It is produced by CBS Studios for Paramount+, leveraging the franchise’s global audience. The show builds on continuity established in prior ‘NCIS’ seasons and specials.

9. ‘Elsbeth’ (2024– )

‘Elsbeth’ centers on brilliant, unconventional attorney Elsbeth Tascioni as she consults with the NYPD on complex cases. The character originated in ‘The Good Wife’ and ‘The Good Fight’, with Carrie Preston reprising the role. Robert and Michelle King executive-produce the series, bringing their signature case-of-the-week structure and legal intricacies. Episodes stream on Paramount+ following their CBS premiere.

8. ‘Criminal Minds’ (2005–2020)

‘Criminal Minds’ follows the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit as it profiles and tracks serial offenders across the United States. The procedural emphasizes case-of-the-week storytelling with recurring arcs involving team members. Produced by ABC Signature and CBS Studios, it spawned spin-offs and a streaming revival under the title ‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’. Paramount+ houses classic seasons and franchise extensions in one place.

7. ‘Survivor’ (2000– )

‘Survivor’ strands contestants in remote locations where they form alliances, compete in challenges, and vote each other out until one remains. Jeff Probst hosts and serves as an executive producer, with the format derived from the Swedish series ‘Expedition Robinson’. The franchise has produced dozens of seasons with evolving twists and game mechanics. Paramount+ offers a large back catalog as well as recent episodes after their CBS airings.

6. ‘Tracker’ (2024– )

‘Tracker’ stars Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw, a lone-wolf expert tracker who uses reward notices to find missing people and solve difficult cases. The series is based on Jeffery Deaver’s novel ‘The Never Game’. Produced by 20th Television and distributed for streaming on Paramount+, it mixes standalone mysteries with an unfolding backstory. The show features on-location episodes across varied U.S. settings.

5. ‘Matlock’ (2024– )

The new ‘Matlock’ reimagines the classic courtroom drama with Kathy Bates as Madeline “Matty” Matlock, a brilliant attorney returning to practice. Inspired by the original series headlined by Andy Griffith, this version comes from showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman. CBS Studios produces, with cases structured around contemporary legal and corporate puzzles. Episodes premiere on CBS and stream on Paramount+.

4. ‘NCIS’ (2003– )

‘NCIS’ centers on a team of Naval Criminal Investigative Service agents handling crimes involving the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The procedural began as a backdoor spin-off from ‘JAG’ and has generated multiple franchise entries. Created by Donald P. Bellisario and Don McGill, it features an ensemble led for many years by Mark Harmon. Paramount+ carries past seasons and new episodes after broadcast.

3. ‘Ghosts’ (2021– )

The U.S. adaptation of ‘Ghosts’ follows a young couple who inherit a rural mansion teeming with spirits from different eras. Rose McIver and Utkarsh Ambudkar lead the ensemble, with CBS Studios producing. The comedy is adapted from the British series of the same name, reworking characters and lore for an American setting. Episodes air on CBS with full seasons available to stream on Paramount+.

2. ‘Tulsa King’ (2022– )

‘Tulsa King’ stars Sylvester Stallone as a New York mob capo sent to build an operation in Oklahoma. The series was created by Taylor Sheridan with Terence Winter involved in early development. It blends fish-out-of-water drama with organized-crime storylines anchored around Tulsa. Paramount+ streams the episodes in the U.S. alongside international distribution under the Paramount umbrella.

1. ‘South Park’ (1997– )

‘South Park’—created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for Comedy Central—follows four kids in a Colorado town whose misadventures lampoon news, pop culture, and politics. The series is known for rapid production cycles that incorporate current events into episodes. Paramount+ also hosts made-for-streaming specials tied to the franchise. The show’s cutout-inspired animation style remains consistent across its decades-long run.

Tell us which of these you’re watching on Paramount+ this week—and what we should spotlight next—in the comments.