The West Wing (1999)
0.5324Canon Score · ranked #13 all time
Aggregated from 10 of 13 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the show
The West Wing provides a glimpse into presidential politics in the nation's capital as it tells the stories of the members of a fictional presidential administration. These interesting characters have humor and dedication that touches the heart while the politics that they discuss touch on everyday life.
Why it ranks #13
Every list on which The West Wing appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Empire 100 Greatest (2025) | Editorial list | #7 / 100 |
| WGA 101 Best Written Series (2013) | Critics' canon | #10 / 101 |
| THR Hollywood's 100 Favorite (2015) | Critics' canon | #11 / 100 |
| Rolling Stone 100 Greatest (2016) | Editorial list | #15 / 100 |
| Guardian 100 Best of 21st C (2019) | Editorial list | #15 / 82 |
| Variety 100 Greatest TV Shows (2023) | Critics' canon | #25 / 100 |
| TV Guide 60 Best Series (2013) | Critics' canon | #43 / 60 |
| Rolling Stone 100 Greatest (2022) | Critics' canon | #46 / 100 |
| IMDb Top 250 TV (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #56 / 250 |
| 1001 TV Shows You Must Watch (2016) | Critics' canon | Selected |