The 10 Best TV Shows of 2017

Groundbreaking shows like The Handmaid's Tale and Better Things topped the year's offerings

With more TV than ever produced in 2017—north of 500 scripted series and another 750-plus unscripted shows have aired since January —winnowing down the year’s best shows to just 10 was almost impossible. The competition for these 10 slots was so fierce that this year’s list features only two returning shows from 2016’s lineup. Last year’s No. 1 pick, The Americans, didn’t even make the cut this time around. The stunning programs that did crack the top 10 include two groundbreaking new series, the latest project from the world’s greatest documentarian, the long-awaited return of an iconic show, several programs that took gargantuan leaps forward in their sophomore seasons and one of the greatest series finales ever.

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10. Twin Peaks: The Return (Showtime)
9. The Deuce (HBO)
8. The Vietnam War (PBS)
7. The Crown (Netflix)
6. Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (TBS)
5. Better Call Saul (AMC)
4. Master of None (Netflix)
3. Better Things (FX)
2. The Handmaidu2019s Tale (Hulu)
1. The Leftovers (HBO)
Honorable Mentions