The 20 most popular TV series finales

A total of 106 million people watched the final of MASH. Yes, 106 million people, according to CNN. That’s nearly a third of the population of the United States. While it could happen, it’s safe to say that no television series – finale or otherwise – will ever reach anywhere near that many people.

The end of Cheers was the end of an era. The famous sitcom gathered 80.4 million viewers for its final farewell (h/t The New York Times). However, enthusiastic fans did not have to go without something similar for long. The following year Frasier Premiere. Although the whole gang wasn’t back together, it was more than enough to keep millions of viewers happy for the next 11 years.

On the run has people wrapped around its finger. Although the series only ran for four seasons, it had a total of 120 episodes and attracted over 78 million viewers with the last episode (h/t Forbes). At the time, it was the most-watched finale in television history, and that number remained until MASH finished. It is still a very impressive achievement.

A total of 76.3 million viewers watched what is widely considered one of the worst series finales of all time (h/t The Los Angeles Times). After nine epic seasons of one of the most successful sitcoms of all time Seinfeld ended with an episode that many millions found truly boring and a terrible farewell.

Accordingly The New York Times52.5 million people watched the last episode of Friends. They had to know the fate of everyone’s favorite couple who are wondering whether or not it will happen next time. We’d love to know how many millions of those people gasped when Rachel stepped off the plane.

Although he was not in the series finale, Tom Selleck was one of the most important supporting characters in FriendsAbout 20 years before the sitcom’s finale, Selleck ended his own epic series. Magnum, PIThe finale reached 50.7 million viewers (h/t Business Insider).

At that time The Cosby Show it was the most-watched series finale of a sitcom of all time. 44.4 million people tuned in to see the end of the series, which ran for eight seasons and filmed nearly 200 episodes (h/t Forbes).

When a series ends, it usually ends forever. Four years after Everything in the familyThe series finale of was broadcast by 40.2 million viewers (h/t Business Insider), Archie Bunker’s Place broadcast and starts exactly where Everything in the family was finished.

Who would have thought that a series that explores the relationship between parents and children with opposing values ​​could be so popular? Family ties will forever remain one of the most watched sitcoms of all time. The series finale had 36.3 million viewers (h/t Collider).

In the 1990s, Tim Allen once had the most successful television show, the most successful film and the most successful book in the United States. But his reign did not end there. As DIY supplies The series went off the air in 1999, with around 35.5 million people watching the farewell (h/t Tampa Bay Times).

Eleven years after the broadcast and 12 years after the departure of Cheers, Frasier ended with an admirable audience. 33.7 million people watched Fraiser’s last radio show (h/t Business Insider). Almost 20 years later, Paramount+ subscribers were able to see the psychiatrist on their screens again.

Dallas was a huge success, the series finale in 1991 was seen by 33.3 million people (h/t The Hollywood Reporter). The remake of the show wasn’t quite as successful, but the fact that it was made so many years later is further proof of the impact of this drama series.

Not everyone loves Raymond, but many millions do. Everyone loves Raymond The final episode of the series, which ended in 2005, garnered 32.9 million viewers. It was also the last time a series finale had more than 22 million viewers.

The 1990s were a good time for television. Whether the shows were just starting or ending, they were always full of hits. Star Trek: The Next Generation ended with an audience of 31 million people (h/t CBR). That’s more viewers than all star Wars TV series has made it.

Smoking Colts is one of the longest-running series in television history. The show ran for 20 seasons and had 635 episodes. We’re sure there are people who have watched every episode of the series, but that’s a hell of a lot of dedication to a series. 30.9 million viewers watched the final episode (h/t Business Insider).

Beautiful days was a cultural phenomenon, as evidenced by the 30.5 million people who watched the final episode (h/t Business Insider). The show has been mentioned countless times since its debut, and some of its stars, namely Ron Howard and Henry Winkler, are still working in Hollywood.

The Golden Girls had a widely watched series finale – 27.2 million viewers – but it is better remembered for its emotion and plot. The episode is also known for its sweet wedding between Dorothy and Lucas. We would like to Sex and the City Something so memorable happens when you reboot.

The Full house The series finale was one of the most emotional series finales ever, and that’s saying something. Michelle suffered from amnesia, and to help her regain her memory, the family went through all of her precious memories with her, which probably brought all 24.3 million viewers to tears (h/t Business Insider).

Medical dramas are almost certain to attract viewers. St. Elsewhere was an early proof of this, remaining popular throughout its run and getting 22.5 million people to tune in for the final episode (h/t Business Insider). It was also the start of the careers of well-known names such as Denzel Washington and Howie Mandel.

People still love MacGyver to this day. The series had 22.3 million viewers for its final episode and was rebooted decades later. The reboot was quite successful, but nothing compared to the original season of the action series.