The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986)
0.2193Canon Score · ranked #74 all time
Aggregated from 3 of 13 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the show
The Oprah Winfrey Show, often referred to simply as Oprah, is an American syndicated talk show that aired nationally for 25 seasons from 1986 to 2011. Produced and hosted by its namesake, Oprah Winfrey, it remains the highest-rated talk show in American television history. The show was highly influential, and many of its topics penetrated into the American pop-cultural consciousness. Winfrey used the show as a platf
Why it ranks #74
Every list on which The Oprah Winfrey Show appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Variety 100 Greatest TV Shows (2023) | Critics' canon | #17 / 100 |
| TV Guide 60 Best Series (2013) | Critics' canon | #19 / 60 |
| 1001 TV Shows You Must Watch (2016) | Critics' canon | Selected |