The 50 Best TV Shows of 2023

From “Abbott Elementary” to “Yellowjackets,” TheWrap highlights the best in television in broadcast, cable and streaming

Sarah Snook in Succession, Bella Ramsay in The Last of Us, and Ayo Edebiri in The Bear (Photo Credit: HBO, FX)
Sarah Snook in Succession, Bella Ramsey in The Last of Us, and Ayo Edebiri in The Bear (Photo Credit: HBO, FX)

Whether it’s the conclusion of juggernaut hits or new shows that sparked conversation, the television medium delivered in 2023.

The anticipated adaptation of “Daisy Jones & the Six” kept us dancing (and crying) in the spring, while the brilliantly devastating conclusion of “Succession” left us catching our breath in May. “The Last of Us” reminded us of the real emotional stakes of a zombie apocalypse, and Netflix’s “Beef” showed us the depths a person can go to when seeking retribution.

The historic Hollywood double strikes delayed the returns of our favorite broadcast series in the fall, but streaming series like “The Buccaneers” and “The Curse,” and linear hits like “The Golden Bachelor” and “Fargo” kept us glued to our screens this year.

Check out TheWrap’s staff picks for the best TV shows of 2023 below.

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