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

Paramount+ is leaning hard into comfort viewing right now, with a mix of animated staples, network sitcoms, and gritty crime dramas all pulling big audiences. From long-running favorites that fans rewatch on a loop to newer originals that expand the platform’s lineup, these are the series people keep pressing play on. Whether you like outrageous animation, case-of-the-week procedurals, or character-driven legal stories, this week’s most-watched list has a little bit of everything lined up for your next binge.

10. ‘Matlock’ (2024– )

‘Matlock’ is a modern legal drama that reimagines the classic series by introducing Madeline Matlock, played by Kathy Bates, as a seasoned attorney returning to work at a prestigious law firm. The show keeps the core idea of a brilliant, underestimated lawyer who uses careful observation and unorthodox tactics to expose wrongdoing in complex cases. Developed by Jennie Snyder Urman, it draws inspiration from the original ‘Matlock’ while building a new ensemble and workplace setting around Madeline. The first season concluded on CBS with a two-hour finale and has already been renewed, with episodes available to stream on services including Paramount+ with Showtime and various partner platforms.

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

‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ is a multi-camera sitcom created by Philip Rosenthal that centers on sportswriter Ray Barone, whose parents and brother live directly across the street from his home. The show uses this close proximity to explore everyday family conflicts, with Ray’s wife, Debra, often caught between her husband and his intrusive but loving parents. It aired for nine seasons on CBS, building a reputation for grounded, character-based humor drawn from real-life experiences in Rosenthal’s and Ray Romano’s families. The series earned numerous awards and remains popular in syndication and streaming, with anniversary specials and reunion events helping to introduce it to new audiences.

8. ‘Tracker’ (2024– )

‘Tracker’ is an action drama developed by Ben H. Winters and based on Jeffery Deaver’s novel ‘The Never Game’, starring Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw. Colter is a highly skilled survivalist who travels across the country in his RV, using his tracking abilities to locate missing people and solve difficult cases in exchange for reward money. He works with contacts who provide legal support, technical assistance, and case leads while he confronts mysteries tied to his own family’s past. Premiering after a major sports broadcast, the series quickly became one of CBS’s most-watched shows and now has several seasons confirmed, with earlier episodes streaming for viewers catching up.

7. ‘The Neighborhood’ (2018– )

‘The Neighborhood’ is a sitcom created by Jim Reynolds that follows Dave Johnson, an overly friendly conflict mediator from the Midwest who moves with his family to a predominantly Black neighborhood in Pasadena, California. Their new neighbor, Calvin Butler, is skeptical of Dave’s eagerness to fit in and worries about changes the newcomers might bring to the block. The series uses their evolving relationship—and the interactions between the Johnson and Butler families—to explore community, cultural differences, and everyday misunderstandings through comedy. Starring Cedric the Entertainer and Max Greenfield, it has run for multiple seasons on CBS and continues to be available to stream after the announcement that the eighth season will be its last.

6. ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ (1999– )

‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ is an animated series created by marine science educator and animator Stephen Hillenburg, set in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom. It follows SpongeBob, a relentlessly optimistic sea sponge who works at the Krusty Krab, along with characters like Patrick Star, Squidward Tentacles, and Mr. Krabs. The show became a ratings phenomenon shortly after launch, at one point becoming the highest-rated children’s program on all of television and attracting a sizable adult audience. Its success has led to feature films, spin-offs, and a vast merchandising presence that keeps the brand active across generations.

5. ‘Ghosts’ (2021– )

‘Ghosts’ is an American sitcom based on the British series of the same name, following married couple Sam and Jay after they inherit a crumbling country estate called Woodstone Manor. When Sam survives a serious accident, she gains the unexpected ability to see and communicate with the many ghosts who haunt the property, each from a different era of history. The show balances supernatural elements with character comedy as the couple tries to turn the mansion into a bed-and-breakfast while managing their spectral roommates. Produced by CBS Studios with BBC involvement, it has built enough momentum to secure multiple renewals on broadcast and streaming.

4. ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ (2021– )

‘Mayor of Kingstown’ is a crime thriller from creators Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon that focuses on the McLusky family, power brokers in a Michigan town dominated by the prison industry. The series follows Mike McLusky as he tries to mediate between inmates, guards, gangs, and law enforcement in a community where incarceration drives the economy. It tackles themes such as systemic racism, corruption, and institutional violence while showing how fragile any kind of order can be in Kingstown. The show is produced as a Paramount+ original and has been renewed through multiple seasons, continuing Mike’s struggle to keep the peace as alliances shift.

3. ‘NCIS’ (2003– )

‘NCIS’ is a military police procedural centered on a team of special agents with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, handling cases involving the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The show blends forensic work, field investigations, and courtroom elements as the team tackles everything from espionage to homicide. It originated as a backdoor spin-off from ‘JAG’ and has since become the flagship of a larger franchise that includes several international and domestic spin-offs. With hundreds of episodes produced, it remains one of television’s longest-running scripted dramas and continues to draw viewers looking for self-contained cases and familiar characters.

2. ‘Tulsa King’ (2022– )

‘Tulsa King’ is a crime drama created by Taylor Sheridan that stars Sylvester Stallone as Dwight “The General” Manfredi, a New York Mafia capo sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma, after a long prison sentence. The story follows Dwight as he realizes his old mob family may have cast him aside and begins building a new organization using local misfits and unlikely allies. The series was developed specifically for Paramount+ and quickly became one of the platform’s standout originals. Multiple seasons have been ordered, with new episodes continuing Dwight’s efforts to expand his criminal empire and deal with rival factions.

1. ‘South Park’ (1997– )

‘South Park’ is an animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone that follows four kids—Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny—in a small Colorado town where anything can happen. The series uses deliberately simple, cutout-style animation that later evolved into computer animation modeled on the original look. Episodes are often produced on a very short schedule, which lets the show respond quickly to current events and pop culture. Over the years it has expanded into specials, games, and movies while maintaining its focus on satire and social commentary.

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