List of television series notable for negative reception

The following is a list of television series notable for negative reception, from around the world, either by published critics or by network executives. A judgment of a "worst television series" can be based on poor quality, the lack of a budget, rapid cancellation, very low viewership, offensive content, and/or negative impact on other series on the same channel. In some cases, a show that is acceptable on its own merits can be put in a position where it does not belong and be judged "worst ever." Note that in many cases, "worst television series ever" lists are slanted toward more contemporary events (for instance, the XFL was rated more highly on worst TV series lists in 2002, shortly after it was canceled, than it was in 2010, when the recently canceled The Jay Leno Show topped lists).

Contents

Animated shows

Live-action children's shows

Dramas

Game shows

Reality shows

Science-fiction shows

Sitcoms

Specials

Sports

Talk shows

Variety/sketch comedy shows

See also

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