From long-running network TV favorites to new spinoffs and surprising dramas, 2026 has given viewers plenty of great television.
As the year comes to an end, we’re looking back on the best TV 2026 had to offer, and we want to hear your thoughts!
We’re giving readers a chance to vote on their favorite TV shows of the year, much like we do with our annual Tell-Tale TV Awards.
Last year’s top shows included NCIS: Tony & Ziva, The Way Home, Outlander, The Pitt, Only Murders in the Building, Resident Alien, The Rookie, NCIS, High Potential, Ghosts, Matlock,and more.
Could some of these make the list in 2026 as well?
Just like last year, we’ll break these down into two categories: cable or streaming TV shows and network TV shows.
First, you’ll have the chance to nominate one favorite TV show of the year below. After nominations close, we’ll have two rounds of voting in two different categories to determine the Top TV shows of the year, as chosen by our readers.
Think about everything you watched this year and which TV shows you loved the most. Then, use the form below to share your favorite TV show of 2026.
Make your choice carefully, because you can only pick one!
We’ll collect nominations until Thursday, November 19th at 9:00pm EST.
Submit your nominations here:
What happens next? Nominations will close on Thursday, November 19th, at 9:00pm EST. The first round of voting will begin on <a href="https://comicvibe.com/nintendos-black-friday-deals-are-actually-pretty-good/” title=”Nintendo's Black Friday Deals Are Actually Pretty Good”>Friday, November 20th.
After two rounds of voting, the top shows will then be listed here at telltaletv.com. Stay connected with us on social media, and be sure you’re subscribed to our newsletter for updates!
In the meantime, take a look at last year’s winners for the Top 10 Cable or Streaming TV Shows of the Year and the Top 10 Network TV Shows of the Year.
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