At the top of the list of most viewed prime time TV shows in United States in 2021 season was "The Equalizer" from CBS, which drew in an average of million viewers. In second and third place in terms of average viewers were "Oprah With Megan & Harry" and "60 Minutes," also from CBS.
What kinds of shows are most popular?
A long-standing show which has regularly been one of the most-viewed series is U.S. comedy sitcom "The Big Bang Theory," which premiered in 2007 and ended in 2019 after over ten years on the air. The show achieved an average of million viewers in the United States in its final season.
NBC’s showings of Thursday Night Football also tend to perform well in such rankings, as well as comedies and dramas. Both genres have the potential to transcend boundaries due to their broad appeal, and are considered highly favorable among ethnic minorities in the United States as well as men and women alike.
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