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

Whether you’re in the mood for animated satire, classic comfort comedies, or high-stakes procedurals, Paramount+ has a deep bench of series that keep viewers pressing “next episode.” This week’s most-watched list spans long-running franchises, buzzy revivals, and evergreen hits that are easy to jump into, whether you’re starting fresh or revisiting favorites.

Below, you’ll find a quick-hit rundown of each title—what it’s about, who’s in it, and who’s behind the camera. Use it to decide what to stream tonight, or to learn a bit more about the shows everyone’s talking about right now.

10. ‘Frasier’ (1993–2004)

‘Frasier’ follows psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane after he relocates from Boston to Seattle to host a call-in radio show. Created by David Angell, Peter Casey, and David Lee, the comedy stars Kelsey Grammer as Frasier, David Hyde Pierce as Niles Crane, John Mahoney as Martin Crane, Jane Leeves as Daphne Moon, and Peri Gilpin as Roz Doyle. The series is a spin-off of ‘Cheers’ and uses sophisticated farce structures, wordplay, and ensemble timing to drive its plots.

Produced by Grub Street Productions in association with Paramount Network Television, the show balances workplace stories at KACL with home life in Frasier’s high-rise apartment. Scripts emphasize character misreads and social pretensions, while directors and writers from the core creative team rotate across episodes to maintain the show’s precise tone.

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

‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ centers on Long Island sportswriter Ray Barone and his close-by extended family. Created by Philip Rosenthal and starring Ray Romano, the ensemble includes Patricia Heaton as Debra Barone, Brad Garrett as Robert Barone, Doris Roberts as Marie Barone, and Peter Boyle as Frank Barone, with Monica Horan recurring as Amy. Episodes draw from everyday domestic conflicts and sibling rivalry.

Produced by Worldwide Pants Incorporated and HBO Independent Productions, the sitcom is shot multi-camera before a live audience. The writers’ room frequently adapts real anecdotes from cast and staff into storylines, resulting in self-contained episodes anchored by sharp dialogue and recurring household set pieces.

8. ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ (1999– )

‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ is an animated series created by marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg. It follows SpongeBob, a relentlessly upbeat fry cook in Bikini Bottom, voiced by Tom Kenny, alongside Bill Fagerbakke as Patrick Star, Rodger Bumpass as Squidward Tentacles, Clancy Brown as Mr. Krabs, and Carolyn Lawrence as Sandy Cheeks.

Produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio, the show blends slapstick with nautical-themed worldbuilding and has expanded into specials, features, and companion series. Paramount+ also streams related titles like ‘Kamp Koral’ and ‘The Patrick Star Show,’ which explore character backstories and side adventures.

7. ‘Big Brother’ (2000– )

‘Big Brother’ adapts the reality format created by John de Mol, putting houseguests under continuous surveillance while they compete in social strategy and endurance contests. The U.S. edition is hosted by Julie Chen Moonves and features core mechanics such as Head of Household and Power of Veto that shape each week’s nominations and evictions.

Produced by Fly on the Wall Entertainment with Endemol Shine North America, the series complements broadcast episodes with live feeds and bonus content on Paramount+. Seasonal twists, casting approaches, and themed competitions vary by cycle, but the central premise—alliances, deception, and jury votes—remains consistent.

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

‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ follows the USS Enterprise under Captain Christopher Pike, set prior to the events of ‘Star Trek: The Original Series.’ Developed by Akiva Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman, and Jenny Lumet, the cast includes Anson Mount as Pike, Rebecca Romijn as Una Chin-Riley (Number One), Ethan Peck as Spock, Jess Bush as Christine Chapel, Christina Chong as La’An Noonien-Singh, Celia Rose Gooding as Nyota Uhura, Melissa Navia as Erica Ortegas, and Babs Olusanmokun as Dr. Joseph M’Benga.

Produced by CBS Studios, the series leans into episodic exploration while threading ongoing character arcs. Episodes revisit classic franchise elements—first contact dilemmas, prime directive questions, and away-team missions—supported by contemporary visual effects and a rotating slate of writers and directors from the current ‘Star Trek’ banner.

5. ‘Criminal Minds’ (2005– )

‘Criminal Minds’ focuses on the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit as it profiles and apprehends serial offenders. Created by Jeff Davis, the ensemble across its run features Mandy Patinkin as Jason Gideon, Thomas Gibson as Aaron Hotchner, Shemar Moore as Derek Morgan, Matthew Gray Gubler as Dr. Spencer Reid, A.J. Cook as Jennifer “JJ” Jareau, Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss, Joe Mantegna as David Rossi, and Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia.

Produced by ABC Signature and CBS Studios, the show’s case-of-the-week structure is anchored by psychological profiling, crime-scene analysis, and inter-agency coordination. The franchise later expanded with ‘Criminal Minds: Evolution,’ continuing BAU stories in a streaming format while preserving the original’s focus on team dynamics and offender typologies.

4. ‘Dexter’ (2006–2013)

‘Dexter’ is a crime drama developed for television by James Manos Jr., adapted from Jeff Lindsay’s novel ‘Darkly Dreaming Dexter.’ Michael C. Hall stars as Dexter Morgan, a Miami Metro Police Department blood-spatter analyst who moonlights as a vigilante guided by a code created by his adoptive father, Harry. The principal cast includes Jennifer Carpenter as Debra Morgan, David Zayas as Angel Batista, C.S. Lee as Vince Masuka, and Julie Benz as Rita Bennett.

Produced for Showtime, the series uses first-person narration and meticulous procedural detail to track both official investigations and Dexter’s covert hunts. The property later continued with ‘Dexter: New Blood,’ which revisits the character in a new setting while the original run remains rooted in Miami’s homicide unit.

3. ‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’ (2025– )

‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’ reunites Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo as Anthony DiNozzo and Ziva David in a spinoff that follows their lives after leaving the main NCIS team. Storylines focus on international operations and the couple’s efforts to protect their family, including their daughter Tali, as past enemies and unfinished business resurface.

Produced under the broader ‘NCIS’ umbrella by CBS Studios, the series expands the franchise’s global footprint with European settings and action-forward investigations. It draws on DiNozzo’s detective instincts and Ziva’s Mossad-honed tradecraft, building on arcs established across ‘NCIS’ while remaining accessible to new viewers.

2. ‘NCIS’ (2003– )

‘NCIS’ centers on the Naval Criminal Investigative Service team in the Washington, D.C. area. Created by Donald P. Bellisario and Don McGill, the long-running ensemble features Mark Harmon as Leroy Jethro Gibbs, Sean Murray as Timothy McGee, David McCallum as Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard, Pauley Perrette as Abby Sciuto, Michael Weatherly as Anthony DiNozzo, and Cote de Pablo as Ziva David, among others across its tenure.

Produced by CBS Studios, the series blends forensic lab work, interrogations, and field operations within a case-of-the-week format. The franchise has yielded multiple spinoffs—’NCIS: Los Angeles’, ‘NCIS: New Orleans’, and ‘NCIS: Hawai‘i’—with occasional crossover arcs that connect teams and long-running adversaries.

1. ‘South Park’ (1997– )

‘South Park’ is an animated comedy created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, following four boys—Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick—in a Colorado mountain town. Parker and Stone voice many characters alongside April Stewart and Mona Marshall, delivering topical stories through sharp satire and a distinctive cutout-inspired animation style.

Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios for Comedy Central, the series is known for rapid production turnarounds that incorporate current events into storylines with recurring residents like Randy Marsh, Mr. Garrison, Chef, and Butters Stotch. The brand has also expanded into specials and longer-form events in addition to its core episodic run.

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