Best series finales of the 21st century so far collider. The best and worst tv series finales of all time ranked. Sep 04, 2016 from yoga retreat revelations, to climactic death, and tearyeyed moments, here are of the best television series finales ever. Along with the sopranos, seinfeld can boast the ballsiest, razziest series farewell ever. Best series finales of tv shows of the 21st century indiewire. Mar 06, 2018 the best series finales of the 21st century, ranked they may not have always come from the greatest shows, but these farewell episodes left us with plenty to remember. Dec, 2017 after 11 seasons of hilarity and heartbreak, the korean war comedy ended with a twoanda half hour tv movie that aired feb. The most effective cartoon finales couldnt have left us on a extra becoming word. After delivering two of the greatest tv seasons in. May 19, 2019 with a reported 76 million people watching seriously, seinfeld remains one of the most watched series finales in history, but its big finish left its fans deeply divided.
The final episode of any showfrom shortlived single seasons to longrunning, muchloved tv classicsis a chance for writers and showrunners to deliver something truly memorable and satisfying, giving audiences a payoff that will have them thinking about those final minutes for long after. Apr 18, 2020 top 10 greatest cartoon series finales. Here, variety selects the best series finales through the years. The 10 mostwatched tv series finales ever mental floss. Game of thrones frequently has been hailed as the greatest show on television. Our countdown contains steven universe, samurai jack, journey time. The final episodes typically brought to a close ongoing storylines, solve cliffhanging plots or gave indications of the future lives of the main characters. Dexter is faced with impossible odds as a brewing hurricane makes its way towards miami. The characters have a party to celebrate, but also realize theyll have to be parting ways soon. Our list of the best series finales of the 21st century so far looks back on the best final episodes in tv history, from breaking bad to friends and more. Nov 26, 2012 the 25 best season finales of all time. Menu icon a vertical stack of three evenly spaced horizontal lines.
From yoga retreat revelations, to climactic death, and tearyeyed moments, here are of the best television series finales ever. Apr 03, 2018 most watched tv series finales of all time. They started out strong, but these shows ended with the worst series finales ever. The uk has often tackled scifi on the small screen, but the scifi comedy is a much rarer beast. The series finale of the medical sitcom mash set the template for all series finales to come. By the end of the episode, the war has drawn to an exhausted close, and the residents of the 4077th are scattering after many tearful farewells. For this record, were taking a look at the very best ever remaining episodes of cartoon exhibits. The series follows the main character, ted mosby, and his group of friends in manhattan.
If you look for your television series finales to be tied up neatly in a bow, this is not the one for you. With the best series finales of all time, they all went out on a high note. Many series have had great seasons that failed to followthrough on superb setups come finale time, but most rise to the occasion. Red dwarf at its prime was one of our greatest examples. The best series finales of the 21st century, ranked they may not have always come from the greatest shows, but these farewell episodes left us with plenty to remember. With hbos game of thrones being the most recent show to deliver a controversial coda, nows a good time to look at some of the worst tv series finales of all time. Amcs breaking bad is hands down one of the best tv series ever made. May 17, 2019 felina, the series finale of amcs breaking bad that aired on sept. The office aired its series finale in 20, but the beloved comedy is still as popular as everwith rainn wilsons character, dwight schrute, always being a fan favorite. The 20 most satisfying tv series finales and the 10 series finales that still have fans upset to this day, including the recently completed game of thrones. They can be fun, sure, but theyre not really art and admissions of watching them. I dont think any series has ever ended better than six feet under nor one as.
Over 106 million people watched the series finale of mash the night it aired in 1983. May 31, 2018 in honor of the americans, new girl and the middle signing off for good, weve ranked the 10 best and five worst tv finales of all time, from six feet under to how i met your mother. May 20, 2019 in honor of both series saying goodbye, we ranked the 10 best and five worst finales of all time, from golden classics mash to recent travesties how i met your mother, and yes, thrones. Top 10 most heartbreaking cartoon series finales duration. The 100 greatest tv shows of all time movies empire. Good, nay, great series finales dont get a lot of time to shine, because good series finales are like a good college party. The best series finales ever from breaking bad to the sopranos to fxs recently retired justified this is how you sign off a tv show shares. Finally, in his greatest moments of grief and fury, he showed us the most vulnerable, despairing side of the man of action. The top ten worst tv series finales 1 how i met your mother how i met your mother is an american sitcom that originally aired on cbs from september 19, 2005, to march 31, 2014. Were taking a look at popular tv shows that failed to stick the landing with their final episode, leaving audiences on the lowest note possible.
The 15 best tv series finales of all time mental floss. May 26, 2019 with hbos game of thrones being the most recent show to deliver a controversial coda, nows a good time to look at some of the worst tv series finales of all time. From beginning to end, the story of mildmannered walter whites. After 11 seasons of hilarity and heartbreak, the korean war comedy ended with a twoanda half hour tv movie that aired feb. Whereas the series finale for dexter caused massive backlash from both fans and critics and is often regarded as the worst series finale for a tv show ever.
When it comes to series finales, shows can either perfectly close out their long runs, or they can leave the audience wanting. And believe it or not, some of the best tv shows ever didnt make the list because they straight up had bad finales. Shows with the best freakin series finales of all time ranker. Now, in what so many tv critics have hyped as the golden age of quality television, most shows that make it. In honor of both series saying goodbye, we ranked the 10 best and five worst finales of all time, from golden classics mash to recent travesties how i met your mother, and yes, thrones. Here, we collected some of the greatest series finales that left us shaken, happy, or confused in the best way possible. From mash to cheers, here is a look at the most watched television series finales. Fans agreed that it was right that the final episode belonged to walter white, marking the end of what was, ultimately, his story. Sep 18, 2016 television finales have a history of sparking controversy among fans. Nov 03, 20 top 10 greatest tv show finales subscribe. Filed under friends, how i met your mother, newark, seinfeld, series finales, sex and the city, television, the mary tyler moore show, the office, tv shows, 32614 share this article. The best tv series finales in history include those of er, the wire, breaking. Shows with the best freakin series finales of all time. Most controversial tv finales of all time best and worst tv.
This list includes the greatest television series finales and the best tv show endings in the history of television, ranked by tv viewers who had a strong reaction good or bad to the final episodes of their favorite shows. May 17, 2019 our list of the best series finales of the 21st century so far looks back on the best final episodes in tv history, from breaking bad to friends and more. These are the episodes that overcame the odds to wrap up their shows perfectly. May 12, 2015 so many series feel the need to service fans in their finales, but shawn ryan and co. With a reported 76 million people watching seriously, seinfeld remains one of the most watched series finales in history, but its big finish left its fans deeply divided. Many favorite television shows had faithful audiences that followed the show until they ended. May 15, 2015 the best series finales ever from breaking bad to the sopranos to fxs recently retired justified this is how you sign off a tv show shares. There is a preconception in parts of hollywood and america in general that shows one might call genre, shows set in a different time period other than 60s, apparently or featuring actors in billowy coats or, heaven forbid, prostheses are somehow inherently less than their more traditional peers. What could have been a miserable end to the series was handled in such a perfect way that you just couldnt help but applaud. Few series finales have ever faced such high expectations and managed to rise to meet them so powerfully as breaking bad did with its final episode in 20. Apr 27, 2019 the series finale of the medical sitcom mash set the template for all series finales to come.
May 21, 2019 the best tv series finales in history include those of er, the wire, breaking bad, and more. In honor of the americans, new girl and the middle signing off for good, weve ranked the 10 best and five worst tv finales of all time, from six feet under to how i met your mother. Felina, the series finale of amcs breaking bad that aired on sept. Jan 27, 2019 the series finale is not just the end of a season. The 20 mostwatched tv show finales of all time, ranked. The much anticipated final episodes either delivered the payoffs that viewers expected or left viewers disappointed. From cheers to seinfeld, the mostwatched tv show finales ever drew in numbers you just dont see today. The best tv series finales in history include those of er, the wire, breaking bad, and more. Top 10 best cartoon finales here is a list of the best cartoon and anime finales, the episode or series of episodes or even movies that ended the series on a high note, as mentioned above any cartoon episode or anime episodes that ended the series movies in which the series came to an end can also be included as well as spin off series. The legend of that massive number of livetelevision viewersa number that stood unchallenged until the super bowl in 2010has helped enshrine mash in the television hall of fame.
So many series feel the need to service fans in their finales, but shawn ryan and co. The laughs, the heartbreaks, the immeasurable moments of joy your favorite memories from a television show can all seem for naught if the conclusion is a dud. Mar 25, 2019 few series finales have ever faced such high expectations and managed to rise to meet them so powerfully as breaking bad did with its final episode in 20. You had a lot of fun that night, but probably dont remember much. Television finales have a history of sparking controversy among fans. The season 6 series finale dragged on a little, and kevin fred savage was more annoying and full of selfpity as ever, but there was something honest.
Were taking a look at popular tv shows that failed to stick the. The series finale was viewed by more than 50 million americans and became one of the most popular finales ever seen on american tv. The gold standard in tv farewells, from friends and the shield to mary tyler moore and. Jan 21, 2020 the season 6 series finale dragged on a little, and kevin fred savage was more annoying and full of selfpity as ever, but there was something honest and genuine about the way the series wrapped up.