Hey guys, this is a major update to one of my most demanded videos. I've added three years of the latest data, plus a much-needed normalization of streaming platforms reports. In the upcoming days I'm going to release more videos with new and updated data. I hope that you enjoy the party.

Timeline history of the most viewed TV series from 1986 to 2022. Ranking is based on the following factors: prime-time first 24 hours audience reports, one week of reported statistics for downloaded copies (pirated), one week of streaming services viewership. Numbers are worldwide with significant bias towards the US market up until 2002, afterwards it's balanced by p2p distribution across the globe.

Data source: prime-time TV viewership, streaming services reports, DHT traffic analysis.

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