The 20 Best New TV Shows of 2016
Below are the highest-scoring first-year TV series debuting in the United States between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016. Shows are ranked by Metascore (an average of grades from top professional critics on a 0-100 scale) prior to rounding, and any programs with fewer than 7 reviews are excluded. (Note that limited series, as well as TV movies and specials, are ranked in a separate list.)
The most buzzed-about new network show this fall was this sentimental ensemble family dramedy from Dan Fogelman (Galavant), which ended its debut episode with a major twist that appears to have hooked viewers. The cast includes The People v. O.J. Simpson standout Sterling K. Brown along with Mandy Moore, Milo Ventimiglia, and Justin Hartley.
Haven't jumped on the bandwagon yet? USA Network is airing a "catch-up" marathon of all 10 episodes to date on Saturday, January 7 at 1:00pm.