The 25 Worst Television Dramas Of All Time
To complement our list of the top 25 worst sitcoms, TV Crunch has gathered up this bunch of the 25 worst television dramas. Do you agree? If you think there have been worse dramas that have graced TV, sound off in the comments.
25. Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman (1993 – 1998)
Cast
Jane Seymour – Dr. Michaela ‘Mike’ Quinn
Joe Lando – Byron Sully
Shawn Toovey – Brian Cooper
Chad Allen – Matthew Cooper
Orson Bean – Loren Bray
Plot
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman followed Jane Seymour in the title role, as a doctor in the old west. Dr. Quinn gets support in the wild west from friend (and love interest) Byron Sully (Joe Lando) and midwife Charlotte Cooper (Diane Ladd). After the midwife is bitten by a rattle snake, she asks Dr. Quinn to look after her three children. After an outpouring from fans following Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman’s cancellation, two TV movies were made.
Why it’s on the list
We know that Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman was a popular show, but it lost viewers over the years and was reportedly canceled when it failed to appeal to a younger demographic. The show ran for six seasons and grabbed tons of fans, but we can’t help think it ran out of steam pretty early on.
24. Blind Justice (2005)
Cast
Ron Eldard – Detective Jim Dunbar
Marisol Nichols – Detective Karen Bettancourt
Rena Sofer – Christie Dunbar
Reno Wilson – Detective Tom Selway
Frank Grillo – Detective Marty Russo
Michael Gaston – Lt. Gary Fisk
Saul Rubinek – Dr. Alan Galloway
Plot
Created by NYPD Blue’s Steven Bochco, Blind Justice starred Ron Eldard as a cop blinded in the line of duty. After winning a lawsuit, he was able to continue to work on the police force.
Why it’s on the list
A blind cop? Carrying a gun? Does this seem like a good idea to you? Despite Ron Eldard’s solid performance on Blind Justice, viewers weren’t too keen on a sightless man packing heat. Blind Justice was cancelled after 13 episodes.
23. Father Murphy (1981 – 1983)
Cast
Merlin Olsen – John Michael Murphy
Katherine Cannon – Mae Woodward
Timothy Gibbs – Will Adams
Moses Gunn – Moses Gage
Plot
Father Murphy was created by Little House on the Prairie’s Michael Landon and starred his Little House co-star (and former NFL player) Merlin Olsen. Olsen played 1870s frontiersman John Michael Murphy, a drifter who pairs up with prospector Moses Gage (played by Moses Gunn), pretending to be a priest to protect a group of orphans from being sent to the work house.
Why it’s on the list
This slice of family fare didn’t stretch beyond the second season once Father Murphy’s true identity was revealed and he married the school teacher. Michael Landon stopped writing and directing and the series failed without his attachment to the project. The formula of new kids in each episode (Hey, look! Shannen Doherty, Kelly Martin, Christina Applegate!) and a weekly villain grew stale quickly.
22. The OC (2003 – 2007)
Cast
Peter Gallagher – Sandy Cohen
Kelly Rowan – Kirsten Cohen
Benjamin McKenzie – Ryan Atwood
Adam Brody – Seth Cohen
Rachel Bilson – Summer Roberts
Melinda Clarke – Julie Cooper
Mischa Barton – Marissa Cooper
Plot
The old “boy from the wrong side of the tracks” story in teenage soap opera form – Ryan Atwood (Benjamin McKenzie) is taken in by richie-rich Sandy and Kirsten Cohen (Peter Gallagher and Kelly Rowan). The drama unfolds as this outsider and his surrogate brother Seth (Adam Brody) take on the personalities of high-class Orange County, California.
Why it’s on the list
The answer to Fox’s next Beverly Hills, 90210, The OC was at times overly dramatic – even by teen angst standards. Girl drama unfolds with characters like Summer Roberts and Marissa Cooper, played by Rachel Bilson and Mischa Barton – neither of whom could act their way out of a wet paper bag. Plenty of pretty faces to look at… but not much substance.
21. Six Degrees (2006 2007)
Cast
Jay Hernandez – Carlos Green
Bridget Moynahan – Whitney
Erika Christensen – Mae
Dorian Missick – Damian
Campbell Scott – Steven Caseman
Hope Davis – Laura
Plot
Six Degrees centered on the connection of six New York City residents’ lives – how their lives were intertwined, based on the theory that we are all living six degrees of separation.
Why it’s on the list
Didn’t you want to love this show? And weren’t you disappointed? Viewers trailed off, time slots were shuffled and the lackluster ratings led to Six Degrees’ cancellation – instead of airing the remaining episodes, ABC ran repeats of the George Lopez Show. That’s a burn, if we ever heard one.
20. One Tree Hill (2003 – present)
Cast
Bethany Joy Galeotti – Haley James Scott
Sophia Bush – Brooke Davis
Paul Johansson – Dan Scott
Hilarie Burton – Peyton Sawyer
Chad Michael Murray – Lucas Scott
James Lafferty – Nathan Scott
Plot
One Tree Hill is a teen drama that has lasted the test of time. To shake things up during season five, the One Tree Hill gang fast forwarded four and a half years past their high school graduation – things are vastly different for the characters, with Lucas coaching the Ravens, Nathan and Haley raising their son (and, oh yeah, Nathan was in an accident that nearly paralyzed him and crushed his basketball dreams). Brooke is wildly successful, while Peyton quits her crappy job and returns to Tree Hill.
Why it’s on the list
One Tree Hill is one TV drama that just will not go away. For some reason, people keep tuning in to the same old tired storylines. Moving the stories ahead four years into the future may just be the most desperate attempt to freshen the show up. Jump the shark much?
19. Touched by an Angel (1994 – 2003)
Cast
Roma Downey – Monica
Della Reese – Tess
John Dye – Andrew
Valerie Bertinelli – Gloria
Plot
Touched by an Angel chronicled a group of angels on various missions – sent by God to assist the human race in making big life decisions. The angels, played by Roma Downey, Della Reese and John Dye, delivered messages from God to provide guidance, deliver hope and restore faith. Valerie Bertinelli was introduced in season eight, playing inexperienced angel Gloria.
Why it’s on the list
There’s nothing wrong with good, clean, wholesome entertainment – as long as it entertains. Trying to drag out the tired angel plotlines week after week left many of the show’s original fans feeling tired themselves.
18. Highway to Heaven (1984 – 1989)
Cast
Michael Landon – Jonathan Smith
Victor French – Mark Gordon
Plot
On Highway to Heaven, Michael Landon starred as angel Jonathan Smith, sent back to Earth to help people (yep, the precursor of Touched by an Angel), along with his human companion, ex-policeman Mark Gordon (Victor French). The pair carried out their missions from “the Boss,” traveling the country to spread their love, hope and positive mojo.
Why it’s on the list
This show was heavy on the cheese factor, but the ever-popular Michael Landon rode his Little House on the Prairie likeability straight on to the Highway to Heaven. With a sassy sidekick in Victor French, Highway to Heaven was heavy on clichés and family drama.
17. Commander in Chief (2005 – 2006)
Cast
Geena Davis – President Mackenzie Allen
Harry J. Lennix – Jim Gardner
Kyle Secor – Rod Calloway
Ever Carradine – Kelly Ludlow
Caitlin Wachs – Rebecca Calloway
Donald Sutherland – Nathan Templeton
Plot
Commander in Chief answered the question “What happens when a woman becomes president?” Geena Davis starred as the first female President of the United States, taking on the role when the previous commander unexpectedly died of a cerebral aneurysm. Commander in Chief actually did pretty well in the ratings, despite a lot of criticism.
Why it’s on the list
When bad shows happen to heavy hitters – Geena Davis and Donald Sutherland have excellent acting resumes, so why did they take on this oftentimes unbelievable drama? A total waste of their talents. West Wing… it was not.
16. Fantasy Island (1978 – 1984)
Cast
Ricardo Montalban – Mr. Roarke
Hervé Villechaize – Tattoo
Plot
Fantasy Island was a magical location where people paid to have their fantasies fulfilled by island leader Mr. Roarke (played by Ricardo Montalban) and his petite sidekick Tattoo (Herve Villechaize). Think “The Love Boat” – only on land.
Why it’s on the list
Yep, we all know Tattoo’s catchphrase: “De plane! De plane!” – but what about the rest of the show? Anyone else totally creeped out by Mr. Roarke and Tattoo’s white suits? Mr. Roarke was truly magical, but boy did this show suck. And damn the producers – they fired Villechaize before the final season! Asses.
15. Summerland (2004 – 2005)
Cast
Lori Loughlin – Ava Gregory
Merrin Dungey – Susannah Rexford
Ryan Kwanten – Jay Robertson
Jesse McCartney – Bradin Westerly
Shawn Christian – Johnny Durant
Kay Panabaker – Nikki Westerly
Nick Benson – Derrick Westerly
Taylor Cole – Erika Spalding
Zac Efron – Cameron Bale
Jonathan Slavin – Colby Freed
Plot
When Bradin (Jesse McCartney), Nikki (Kay Panabaker) and Derrick’s (Nick Benson) parents are killed in a car accident, the Kansas kids go to live with their aunt Ava (Lori Loughlin) in California. Naturally, the kids turn Ava’s life upside down – she, a struggling clothes designer, who lives with her best friend, an ex-pro surfer and her ex-boyfriend. She’s trying to raise the kids as well as she can, despite Bradin running with the wrong crowd, Nikki trying to fit in and Derrick looking for a male role model.
Why it’s on the list
Another one of those “look at all the pretty people” dramas, rampant with clichés — where you’re supposed to ignore the fact that the plotlines and acting suck. This was one of our first glimpses of pretty boys Zac Efron and Jesse McCartney, so that counts for something.
14. Inconceivable (2005)
Cast
David Norona – Scott Garcia
Reynaldo Rosales – Angel Hernandez
Ming-Na – Rachel Lu
Mary Catherine Garrison – Marissa Jaffee
Angie Harmon – Dr. Nora Campbell
Joelle Carter – Patrice Locicero
Plot
This blink-and-you’ll-miss-it medical drama took a look into the lives of the staff and patients at the Family Options Fertility Clinic – including co-founders Rachel (Ming-Na) and Dr. Malcolm Bowers, along with their partner (played by Angie Harmon), the clinic’s attorney, nurse, office manager and medical technician.
Why it’s on the list
Over and out… Inconceivable only lasted for two episodes before getting canned. Turns out people weren’t interested in the drama surrounding infertility – and if they did tune in, they found Inconceivable to be an inaccurate look at the process.
13. The Bedford Diaries (2006)
Cast
Penn Badgley – Owen Gregory
Victoria Cartagena – Zoe Lopez
Corri English – Natalie Dykstra
Milo Ventimiglia – Richard Thorne III
Matthew Modine – Professor Jake Macklin
Darien Sills-Evans – Aaron Evans
Tiffany Dupont – Sara Gregory
Ernest Waddell – Lee Rasmussen
Plot
The Bedford Diaries looks at six very different students’ New York City college experiences. Each brought together by a common sexuality seminar, where they explore sex, love, passion and abstinence. Each student has to complete their weekly class assignment with video diaries.
Why it’s on the list
Just as well this dud didn’t pan out – Milo Ventimiglia went on to Heroes and Penn Badgely took on the fabulous Gossip Girl world. We’re better off having them in these new shows than keeping the drudgery of The Bedford Diaries going.
12. Head Cases (2005)
Cast
Chris O’Donnell – Jason Payne
Adam Goldberg – Russell Shultz
Krista Allen – Laurie Payne
Jake Cherry – Ryan Payne
Richard Kind – Lou Albertini
Rockmond Dunbar – Dr. Robinson
Rhea Seehorn – Nicole Walker
Plot
Head Cases starred Chris O’Donnell as attorney Jason Payne, who suffers a nervous breakdown and goes to a wellness center to recover. He’s paired with lawyer Russell Shultz (Adam Goldberg), a patient with problems all his own. And voila! The two nutjobs open their own law firm.
Why it’s on the list
Where to even begin with this piece of crap drama? Luckily, it was over before it even started – put out of its misery after two episodes due to horrible ratings. Head Cases had the prestigious honor of being the first cancellation of the 2005-2006 season. Way to go!
11. Skin (2003)
Cast
Ron Silver – Larry Goldman
Kevin Anderson – Tom Roam
Rachel Ticotin – Laura Roam
Pamela Gidley – Barbara Goldman
Olivia Wilde – Jewel Goldman
D.J. Cotrona – Adam Roam
Plot
Skin was a modern day Romeo and Juliet, with Adam (D.J. Cotrona) and Jewel (Olivia Wilde) playing the star-crossed lovers. The pair’s families are feuding – his dad is the LA District Attorney trying to take down her father (played by Ron Silver), who runs a porno company. Sexy.
Why it’s on the list
This was a story going nowhere fast – proven by its cancellation after just three episodes. Poor ratings and crappy reviews led to Skin’s demise. We hope you didn’t waste your time in hopes of actually seeing some skin.
10. LAX (2004 – 2005)
Cast
Heather Locklear – Harley Random
Blair Underwood – Roger De Souza
Paul Leyden – Tony Magulia
Frank John Hughes – Henry Engels
Plot
An inside look at the day-to-day goings on at the Los Angeles International Airport, LAX starred Heather Locklear as runway chief Harley Random and Blair Underwood as terminal boss Roger De Souza. Both characters (and their egos) were jockeying for the position of airport director.
Why it’s on the list
LAX deserves to be on this list of worst TV dramas because even Jay Leno commented it was “so bad that the actual Los Angeles Airport is thinking of changing its name to avoid being associated with the show.”
9. Big Shots (2007 – 2008)
Cast
Michael Vartan – James Walker
Christopher Titus – Brody Johns
Joshua Malina – Karl Mixworthy
Paige Turco – Lisbeth
Nia Long – Katie Graham
Dylan McDermott – Duncan Collinsworth
Plot
Big Shots looked at four male friends, their careers and relationships – and their friendship with one another. The self-centered guys and their male bonding, however, didn’t relate well to audiences.
Why it’s on the list
With eye candy Dylan McDermott and Michael Vartan, Big Shots had such huge potential – but the show fell short. Way short. The biggest gripe from critics and viewers was that Big Shots tried too hard to be Entourage or the male version of Sex and the City. It didn’t live up to either of those shows.
8. Beauty and the Beast (1987 – 1990)
Cast
Ron Perlman – Vincent
Linda Hamilton – Asst. Dist. Atty. Catherine Chandler
Plot
Beauty and the Beast featured Linda Hamilton as New York assistant district attorney Catherine and Ron Perlman as the beast, Vincent. The series chronicled their forbidden romance, as Catherine lived in the city and Vincent dwelled in the underground tunnels. Catherine was later killed off (she had Vincent’s baby first, however) and Jo Anderson took on the female lead as a private investigator.
Why it’s on the list
This laughable modern day take on the classic fairy tale had us rolling on the ground laughing. The makeup job on Vincent is ridiculous – really, Ron Perlman without makeup is beastly enough. And they couldn’t find a better beauty than Linda Hamilton? We like romance and all, but this beauty/beast matchup was a stretch.
7. Manimal (1983)
Cast
Simon MacCorkindale – Jonathan Chase
Melody Anderson – Brooke Mackenzie
Michael D. Roberts – Tyrone “Ty” C. Earl
Reni Santoni – Lt. Nick Rivera
William Conrad – Narrator (Opening scene)
Plot
Manimal featured a man who could shape-shift into any animal to suit the crime fighting situation. The following was narrated at the beginning of each episode: “Dr. Jonathan Chase… wealthy, young, handsome. A man with the brightest of futures. A man with the darkest of pasts. From Africa’s deepest recesses, to the rarified peaks of Tibet, heir to his father’s legacy and the world’s darkest mysteries. Jonathan Chase, master of the secrets that divide man from animal, animal from man… Manimal!”
Why it’s on the list
Crappy special effects aside, Dr. Chase seemed limited by the animals he could transform into – how many times during the series’ eight episodes did he either become a hawk or a black panther? (Alright, to his credit, he did also turn into a bull, snake, dolphin and horse) Manimal fans can rest assured that the show did at least become popular in South Asia and Peru.
6. Silk Stalkings (1991 – 1999)
Cast
Mitzi Kapture – Police Sgt. Rita Lee Lance
Rob Estes – Sgt. Chris Lorenzo
Charlie Brill – Capt. Harry Lipschitz
Plot
Silk Stalkings was a USA Network crime drama that offered plenty of sultry plotlines in steamy Palm Beach, Florida. The original detectives were portrayed by Mitzi Kapture as Rita Lee Lance and Rob Estes as Chris Lorenzo.
Why it’s on the list
This was at once cheesy 90s goodness and crappy drama, with lame sexual tension between main players Rob Estes and Mitzi Kapture that eventually led to her pregnancy and the detectives’ marriage. New, younger partners were introduced on Silk Stalkings during the fifth season — when Rob Estes’ character was killed off and Mitzi Kapture left the series – and later, another two detectives replaced the original replacements. Yeah, we’re confused too.
5. Pacific Blue (1996 – 2000)
Cast
Jim Davidson – T.C. Callaway
Paula Trickey – Cory McNamara
Darlene Vogel – Chris Kelly
Marcos A. Ferraez – Victor Del Toro
Rick Rossovich – Lt. Anthony Palermo
Mario López -Police Officer Bobby Cruz
Jeff Stearns – Off. Russ Granger
Shanna Moakler – Off. Monica Harper
Amy Hunter – Jamie Strickland
Plot
Pacific Blue looked at the drama of police officers patrolling Santa Monica, California beaches – on their bicycles. Cast changes during the third and fourth seasons brought on hot new cops Shanna Moakler and Mario Lopez.
Why it’s on the list
Cops on bicycles? Let the drama unfold! Often called “Baywatch on Bikes,” the only thing Pacific Blue had going for it was a hot young cast. With Mario Lopez and Shanna Moakler, Pacific Blue attempted to add younger actors as a last-ditch effort at keeping viewers tuned in, but the shitty acting and lame storylines eventually spun this show off the schedule.
4. Baywatch Nights (1995 – 1997)
Cast
David Hasselhoff – Mitch Buchannon
Angie Harmon – Ryan McBride
Lou Rawls – Lou Raymond
Eddie Cibrian – Griff Walker
Donna D’Errico – Donna Marco
Dorian Gregory – Diamont Teague
Plot
Baywatch Nights was a spin-off of the popular series Baywatch, starring David Hasselhoff. For those who couldn’t get enough of David Hasselhoff on the beach, Baywatch nights showed a different side of his character, Mitch Buchannon. The spin-off featured Mitch moonlighting as a private detective.
Why it’s on the list
Baywatch – only with crime solving and no sexy bathing suits? No wonder Baywatch Nights only made it through two seasons. In an attempt to keep viewers tuned in, Baywatch Nights took on a decidedly X-Files feel during the second season… but one cared.
3. Viva Laughlin (2007)
Cast
Lloyd Owen – Ripley Holden
Mädchen Amick – Natalie Holden
Ellen Woglom – Cheyenne Holden
Carter Jenkins – Jack Holden
Eric Winter – Peter Carlyle
D.B. Woodside – Marcus Henckman
Hugh Jackman – Nicky Fontana
Melanie Griffith – Bunny Baxter
P. J. Byrne – Jonesy
Plot
This musical-drama was adapted for American television from the British show Viva Blackpool. CBS canceled Viva Laughlin after just two episodes – the short-lived series’ formula of murder, music, mystery and casinos didn’t fly with audiences.
Why it’s on the list
The proof for this one is in the cancelled pudding – not only did it suck, it was canned right out of the gate. Viewer interest was at an all-time low, and pushing big names like Hugh Jackman and Melanie Griffith did nothing to keep Viva Laughlin on the schedule.
2. 7th Heaven (1996 – 2006 The WB; 2006 – 2007 The CW)
Cast
Beverley Mitchell – Lucy Camden
Stephen Collins – Rev. Eric Camden
Catherine Hicks – Annie Camden
Mackenzie Rosman – Ruthie Camden
David Gallagher – Simon Camden
Barry Watson – Matt Camden
Jessica Biel – Mary Camden
Lorenzo Brino – Sam Camden
Nikolas Brino – David Camden
Plot
7th Heaven followed the lives of the Camden family – patriarch Reverend Eric Camden (Stephen Collins), his wife Annie (Catherine Hicks) and their seven children: Matt (Barry Watson), Mary (Jessica Biel), Lucy (Beverley Mitchell), Simon (David Gallagher), Ruthie (Mackenzie Rosman) and twins David (Lorenzo Brino) and Sam (Nikolas Brino). Poised for its series finale in May 2006, the CW renewed 7th Heaven to carry on for an 11th and final season.
Why it’s on the list
7th Heaven wins our “stick a fork in it… it’s done” award (if we actually had such an award). The show labored on well beyond its years, becoming the longest running series ever aired on The WB and the longest running family drama in history. After 11 years, we got tired of the stale old morals, corny dialog and life lessons – this show was one long-running “very special episode.”
1. Cop Rock (1990)
Cast
Teri Austin – Trish Vaughn
Anne Bobby – Off. Vicki Quinn
Barbara Bosson – Mayor Louise Plank
Ronny Cox – Chief Roger Kendrick
Vondie Curtis-Hall – Det. Warren Osborne
David Gianopoulos – Off. Andy Campo
Larry Joshua – Capt. John Hollander
Plot
Steven Bochco, creator of the successful Hill Street Blues, attempted to combine a police drama and a musical. A concept ahead of its time… or just stupid television? No matter if you loved the idea or hated it, critics slammed it and it was canned after 11 episodes.
Why it’s on the list
Cop Rock’s format had never been tried before – and had critics and viewers divided. Cops and robbers breaking into song? Junkies rapping? A police captain rockin’ out with a hidden podium organ, urging his staff “Let’s be Careful Out There”… it was little surprise Cop Rock struck out in the ratings.
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On June 27th 2008, dad wrote:
I havent even seen any othese shows with exception to Little House. With that in mind I have to agree with you. And I’ve been watching TV for 48 yrs, lol.
On June 27th 2008, AJ Leon wrote:
Pretty solid list, I don’t know about 7th Heaven as #2. I mean I really didn’t like the show, but it didn’t make me physically ill like the OC.
Albert
On June 27th 2008, Patrick wrote:
Sci-Fi’s Battlestar Galactica
After the first couple episodes it jumped the shark the moment the old alcoholic guy pulled out a flask. That says it all. The sci-fi aspect of the show is slightly interesting but unfortunately it gets obliterated by the uninteresting melodramatic story lines matched only by the syrupy melodramatic acting. Think The Young And The Restless meets Top Gun and you’ll have two thirds of the entire series. The show thinks it’s broken new ground but sadly that confidence is very undeserved. It’s cliches and stereotypes ad naseum. The special effects department does admirable work however.
On June 27th 2008, Ruddiger Van Der Hoosen wrote:
No Walker Texas Ranger?!? WTF?!?
On June 27th 2008, David wrote:
The O.C. and One Tree Hill was/is great. Two of my favorite shows along with 24, nip/tuck, lost/heroes, rescue me. You include OC and OTH but, yet Gossip Girl, where’s that? If you thought those two were bad you’d definitely hate Gossip Girl but, it’s not on there.
On June 27th 2008, jose wrote:
this list sucks and is stupid, i wasted my time scanning it and wasting my time typing this comment
On June 27th 2008, JImm Jones wrote:
Are you kidding me? OC totally ROCKED! How the heck did OC end up on this list?
JT
http://www.Ultimate-Anonymity.com
On June 27th 2008, tell85 wrote:
Interesting list, gotta disagree with the reason for #8, though; Beauty and the Beast wasn’t a crappy show because of the lead actors’ attractiveness or lack thereof, it was crappy because of the hack writing.
On June 27th 2008, A bit perplexed wrote:
You no doubt will lose folks by adding Beauty and the Beast; it still has a loyal fan base, and ran for more seasons than most of the bombs you did list. It seemed rather out of place given the critical acclaim it received at the time. Cop Rock… wow… that will never stop being nightmare fuel for those of us who lived through it…
On June 27th 2008, carol h. wrote:
You got the list right. I never could stand Michael Landon on anything.
But you left out ER. It has been on six years too long. And you forgot Boston Legal. They have done terrible things to a show that started off so well. And you forgot Full House. And all of the recent Dragnet shows that did go off in a timely manner. Actually there are too many to mention. So I won’t.
That’s why I don’t have television anymore. Mine is gone, gone, gone. And it didn’t hurt a bit.
On June 27th 2008, Will Rayal wrote:
Oh no…swap out the OC, which truly had some great, trashy moments and put in “The Road Home” (1994). A truly terrible Prince of Tides ripoff with Karen Allen, Ed Flanders, and Franis Sternhagen trying to play up Southern accents while angsting over family drama along the Carolina shoreline. It was canceled after 5 or 6 episodes and deserved it.
On June 27th 2008, Jose Habib wrote:
Where’s Party of Five?
On June 27th 2008, anonymous wrote:
W T F. FANTASY ISLAND OWNED.
On June 27th 2008, qawsed wrote:
this list is stupid
any show that last more that 5 seasons is obviously NOT one of the worst dramas ever
if it was, then it would have been cancelled long ago
On June 27th 2008, jgodsey wrote:
i don’t think it is fair to rate multi season shows against shows that lasted less than 1 full season. Obviously things like Manimal should have never made it to broadcast stage.
And it seems this list is biased AGAINST inspirational shows of all stripes. personally I am biased against these shows but i would never rate them as of television. They are rather mundane and relatively harmless feel good products designed for a clientele that is NOT you or I or most of your readers. But hardly the stuff of Cop Rock and Bay Watch Nights.
On June 27th 2008, jgodsey wrote:
i don’t think it is fair to rate multi season shows against shows that lasted less than 1 full season. Obviously things like Manimal should have never made it to broadcast stage.
And it seems this list is biased AGAINST inspirational shows of all stripes. personally I am biased against these shows but i would never rate them as the WORST of television. They are rather mundane and relatively harmless feel good products designed for a clientele that is NOT you or I or most of your readers. But hardly the stuff of Cop Rock and Bay Watch Nights.
On June 28th 2008, cdg wrote:
Why is The O.C. on here? The first season was amazing. And it wasn’t always overly dramatic. Everyone called season one pure fluff. Adam Brody /Seth exploded because he was funny and all his “dramatic” stuff was tinged with humor.
On June 28th 2008, yukino wrote:
Good list, all remember most of these stinkers and agree totally. Viva Laughlin lost me when hugh jackman decided to dance on a roulette table!
On June 28th 2008, jeff wrote:
Dude, where is Automan?
On June 28th 2008, Randomly Trina wrote:
OK. I get it. You don’t like feel good shows, but I have to draw the line at Fantasy Island. I still have a crush on Mr. Roark.
On June 28th 2008, Joe wrote:
The OC was on there because people are tired of teen dramas. It’s always the same horrible acting, horrible storylines, horrible everything. Change a little bit the premise of the show and you got One Tree Hill, Dawson’s Creek or any other teen drama ever made. It’s always the same crap.
I agree on everything on the list except for Big Shots. I actually liked the show for some reason. It had that something other shows didn’t have.
On June 28th 2008, Sheldon wrote:
THE OC is on this list? What a JOKE! You’re crazy, it’s one of, if not THE BEST drama show of all time!
OTH isn’t that bad either! This list sucks!
THE O.C. FOREVER!
On June 28th 2008, Maria wrote:
The O.C. should NOT be on here! Seriously?! So many people LOVED that show and some still do. It was absolutely amazing and a phenomenon.
On June 28th 2008, Spyros wrote:
OMFG
U are So Stupid…
The OC is on the list???
THE OC IS ONE OF THE BEST TV SHOWS EVER!!!!
U Should visit a doctor
OC 4 a LiFE…
P.S One Tree Hill Is also a great tv show and it doesnt deserve t be in this list too..
STUPID PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
On June 28th 2008, tugaguy wrote:
WTF?!?!?O.C??? on this list???? wtf is ur problem cmon dude first watch the show then talk
On June 28th 2008, Richard Lloyd wrote:
Got to disagree with a few of these, namely The OC, Six Degrees, Commander In Chief, The Bedford Diaries and Big Shots. All were watchable (except season 4 of The OC perhaps) and generally cancelled before being given any chance.
What about some of the drossy OAP detective dramas like “Murder She Wrote” or “Diagnosis Murder”? Or the awful Don Johnson vehicle that was “Nash Bridges”?
On June 28th 2008, lggy wrote:
noo ,the O.C. is the best serial for all times for mee
On June 28th 2008, BriGuy wrote:
Your list is a freakin’ joke. The O.C. is the best teen drama of all time. To say it belongs on this list because people don’t like teen dramas is laughable. The acting and the storylines were solid. Every drama is probably over-dramatic to a point, because on television shows things have to happen faster than in real life. I think I’ll start a list of the Top 25 worst television related websites. Guess which one will be #1???
On June 28th 2008, amira from indonesia wrote:
god, this list is stupid, why is the OC in there, it is one of the best show of all time , and one tree hill is good too. WHY ?!?! if you dont like teen dramas like them, so i think gossip girl has to be put on there too .
THE OC IS THE BEST SHOW EVER !!!
On June 28th 2008, Alan wrote:
Are you kidding me!? When i saw “The Oc” on your list i knew this wasn’t serious. This show was like one of the best out there and still will!
No matter what you people think.
On June 28th 2008, Shelly wrote:
And where is Gossip Girl? If you don’t like The Oc nor One Three Hill, Gossip Girl should be on the list.
Whatever i don’t give a damn, because The oc rocks anyway.
On June 28th 2008, Lana wrote:
This can’t be real! How can you put the oc on this?! And where is 90210 and Dawson’s creek ? Those are some shitty teen drama! You guys are so deluded.
On June 29th 2008, Anna wrote:
You lost all credibility when you put the OC on your list.
It was one of the best television shows ever. The first two seasons were great. I don’t know why it worked but it did. I loved it.
Sure it went off a little in the last couple of seasons but the blame for that lies with the writers and not the actors.
Ben McKenzie is amazing.
On June 29th 2008, Kawu wrote:
no no The O.C is Great TV dramas
On June 29th 2008, Locke wrote:
What the fuck you are talking about….. The O.C. is the best TV Show ever been seen on TV. Check your brains……..
No more comment……
This site sucks…….
Locke
The O.C. R.I.P 4 Life
On June 29th 2008, Melinda (Biggest Oc Fan Ever) wrote:
THE OC deserves to be the top 25 for sure. Are you kidding me, I havent even heard of half these shows, except for the oc, one tree hill and 7th heaven.
The oc should be the winner. No doubt about it
On June 29th 2008, Kim Kardashian nws @ BlabberStar.com wrote:
I liked big shots and six degrees!
And I agree that pary of five should have made the list!
On June 29th 2008, Persi wrote:
THE OC — NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On June 29th 2008, Questionable wrote:
Your ignorance is alarming. The OC should be on the list for the best television dramas of all time. Comparing a show that allowed relatable characters and had the comedic relief of Seth Cohen should not be on the same list as unknown shows that did not make their mark. On another note Mischa Barton and Rachel Bilson are full of talent and are continuing to make names for themselves. Next time make a list with reliable sources and content.
On June 29th 2008, JM wrote:
Bad call on The OC. The show was witty and poignant. It was as much a comedy as it was a drama. What methodology did you use to compile this list? lol
OTH can stay.
On June 30th 2008, Patricia wrote:
The O.C.? joke?
The OC is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On June 30th 2008, lisa wrote:
Well, I dont really know about the other shows because I actually haven’t even heard of most of them BUT the OC is not one of the worst shows. It was actually written brilliantly (most of the time, but every show has its lows right?) and the acting was also great. People underate OC all the time, it’s annoying =D
On June 30th 2008, Ashley wrote:
are you fuckin kidding me, One Tree Hill happens to be mine, and many of my friends favorite show, as well as The OC. OTH is one of the shows that keeps you guessing, and you have to keep guessing what’s going to happen. and on your comments on The OC, Summer and Marissa are portrayed amazingly by Rachel and Mischa. Everyone loves these shows, that’s why everyone keeps tuning in. these shows are amazing, and they can actually teach you some lessons, even though they’re not supposed to be those kind of shows. they show you that friends and family are like, the most important things in life. and they’re just all around addicting, amazing shows. and 7th Heaven has been one of my favorites for like, years. so i really think you guys need to re-think your list, because you guys just sound fuckin stupid.
On June 30th 2008, MisulinQa wrote:
The O.C is the best serial!!!! It can’t be here!!! Who is maked this, he is stupid.
On June 30th 2008, Dani wrote:
This so called “list” needs serious editing. OC #22? It doesn’t even deserve to be on named on here unless it’s for one of the best tv dramas, cause it was. It was a TV phenomenon and yes, it had its slumps, but Greys, Lost, Heroes had them but are equally good shows and every TV show has had their slump. Besides, the way you justified why The OC is one of the worst drama makes it look like you haven’t even watched it and just listened to the (crazy)people who underrate it. Bashing Rachel and Mischa just add to the level immaturity of the comment. It should be removed, it’s an amazing show!
On June 30th 2008, Val wrote:
okay buddy, listen up, one tree hill and the oc are two of the best shows ever. you have no taste in shows. where’s gossip girl, eh????!!! guess you like that show. where’s 90210 and dawson’s creek? shitty shows ever!
On July 1st 2008, Nicky wrote:
What? O.C is in the list? I don´t understand that.
Honestly O.C wasn´t the best TV drama but like story was really great.
Iam angry and I hate alike stupid list
On July 1st 2008, Rudolph wrote:
The OC really shouldn’t be on the list because it’s not “one of those” teen dramas, it’s the best teen drama so far. It’s one of the 25 best TV dramas of all time, maybe not #1 but definitely Top 10!
On July 1st 2008, Kelsey wrote:
The people who wrote this article who are against 7th Heaven are going straight to hell. It’s as simple as that. And that is all I have to say.
On July 2nd 2008, Laurenn wrote:
putting the O.C in the 25 WORST teen dramas?! are you kidding me? sorry but you deluded mate, O.C was the best thing that ever happened to TV and Mischa may not be much of an actress but Rachel is! she made that show.
On July 3rd 2008, ZOe wrote:
I just got to say there is no way that THE OC or ONE TREE HILL should be on that list. I dont really care for all the old ones, but leave the good teen shows out of it!!! Your really negative to do a list of the worst 25, surely you should have done the top 25. Some of these programmes listed would eaisly make that top 25!
On July 3rd 2008, othislovee wrote:
i totallly disagree with one tree hill being on the list. obviously its still on the air because its AMAZING & it has a huge fan base. so get over it and one tree hill is the best showwwwww!
On July 5th 2008, jessica biel wrote:
who let the fucking O.C. and One Tree Hill fan clubs in here? both of those shows SUCKED, and if anything, should be further up on this list. you commenters sound like a bunch of 16 year old girls. and Seventh Heaven was the goddamned worst show.
On July 6th 2008, Katy wrote:
agree with them all except one tree hill, the show has a lot of heart and substance, and the actors can actually act unlike shows such as the oc but i dont see why it made the list but gossip girl and dawsons creek didn’t.
On July 8th 2008, Cialey wrote:
I don´t agree with the O.C. California. It´s the best serial of the World. A lot of my friends love this serial.
On July 8th 2008, Dani wrote:
^^Actors on The OC can’t act?! Heart and substance?! I suggest you to buy S1-S4 of The OC and rewatch your seasons of OTH. After that, I’m sure you’ll be wanting to delete that comment
On July 13th 2008, memento wrote:
The oc is the goodest serial in the world and this 22rank is not curently!!!!!Many people watch this serial and we love he!!!
On July 15th 2008, Kate wrote:
What?The O.C. California is on the 22th place?Are you kidding me?The O.C. is very interesting and the best serial on the world!!!So…..shut up
On July 16th 2008, Kate wrote:
And Summerland?This serial is the best too.Oh my God!Who did make this classification???
On July 28th 2008, Dick wrote:
The OC was utter garbage. Anyone who disagrees is wrong.
On August 1st 2008, Dave wrote:
The OC is one of the best serial, so I have to disagree! OC is great and your webpage is kidding us! OC 4ever!
On August 1st 2008, Dave wrote:
To Dick: You have to be very old sour may who can not understand OC! Enjoy your retirement! The OC is the best!!!
On August 4th 2008, Roman wrote:
THE O.C is the best SERIAL in the WORLD YOU …
On August 4th 2008, Océane wrote:
The OC ?
I don’t understand !
Yeah, of course it’s the best show Ever !
And it’s the same thing for One Tree Hill !
Thanks for the support !
The OC forever
On August 10th 2008, Circles wrote:
Just the comments on this should show you how good of a show the O.C was.
I have all the seasons and cant get enough of it.
And how is fantasy island a drama?
Its nothing like any of the other shows on this list.
On August 16th 2008, Sophie wrote:
I’ve always suspected that people who didn’t like the O.C. just weren’t quite smart enough to get how sharp and witty that show really was. I loathe most teen dramas, but I don’t even think I’d put the O.C. in the same category. I’m sure most of the commenters here just love it because of the cute boys, pretty girls and stylish clothes, but honestly, that show was one of the most hilariously subversive comedy/dramas ever.
On August 19th 2008, Lidrs2 wrote:
Fuck off. The O.C. is best.
On September 7th 2008, DD wrote:
AHAHAH THE OC?! are you nuts?! That’s absolutely the best tv show ever, as Lost, Prison Break, Grey’s Anatomy.. And OTH on the list is a joke too, right? Just because they’re teen dramas, it doesn’t mean that they suck! actors can act, all the story and scenary around The OC serie make you believe you’re wrong. And the music of The OC or of One Tree Hill is soooooo well chosen! Just watch the last eppisode of the Season 1 or “The Rainy Day Women”, Season 2, and you’ll absolutely change your mind!
On September 17th 2008, John McCain wrote:
The O.C. fucking sucked and if you liked it you’re a fucking jackass.
On September 18th 2008, DenushQa wrote:
You are stupid! The OC is the best serial on world. You not got brain!
On October 10th 2008, Coop wrote:
The OC is the greatest show of all time.
If you don’t like it, sucks to be you.
On October 27th 2008, JD wrote:
OC was good for awhile then it got lame! Glad they pulled out before they crashed the ratings! Cop Rock was a riot when I saw that back in 1990! I laughed so hard and thought this was supposed to be new genre of 1990’s! Guess nobody followed it except that stupid High School Musical came around 15 years later!! Oh yeah…thanks for posting Manimal! That was awful. Simon McCorkingdale couldn’t act any better being an animal or human!! However Melody Anderson was HOT back then! Where is she now??
On November 1st 2008, sh wrote:
C’mooonn how could u add The OC to ur list…ok the last seasonz weren’t that gr88 but there r other reaalllyyy craaappy stuff that deserve this position and the OC isn’t one of them,for example the endless “the bold and the beautiful” or “dayz of our lives”!!!!!!
On November 23rd 2008, B Read wrote:
You don’t include! (Young Blades?) Stupid is as stupid does (great quote) The only one dummer then this hasn’t come out yet. But i will give T.V. till next year to surpass that one! if that’s possible?
On November 26th 2008, Bill Tanksley wrote:
One show I would add to this list is “Friday the 13th: The Series”.
They recently re-aired the series on Sci-Fi network one day last week.
Reason it sucks: There’s NO JASON in a hockey mask! Just a teenage couple trying to solve a “mystery” each week… I’m suprised they didn’t include the “Mystery Machine” van from Scooby-Doo!
bad. very bad.
On January 2nd 2009, Hanlie Venter wrote:
Silk Stalkings and 7th Heaven are the best shows that was on TV since TV came out. YOU SUCK IF YOU WANT TO PUT IN ON THE LIST FOR WORST TELEVISION DRAMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On January 19th 2009, caro wrote:
Touched by an Angel is one of my favourite shows ever. The characters were terrific and we could relate to most of the issues there. Plus, I’ve had a crush on John Dye since I was 14. It was one of the most refreshing shows nowadays.
On January 25th 2009, Teen are boring wrote:
Couldn´t agree more THec OC Suck big time, all those teen drama are crap, they just portrait beautiful people with empty heads…
You must include Gossip shit too…
On February 9th 2009, Brandy wrote:
Of course you’d have Fantasy Island, 7th Heaven, Touched by an Angel, Highway to Heaven, etc… on there because apparently they didn’t have enough SEX AND CRAP IN THEM!!! It’s people like you that have TV where it’s at now!!! There are only a HANDFUL of shows that a FAMILY CAN WATCH!!! We need some innocent shows on again! If we did maybe our society wouldn’t be where it’s at NOW!!!!! If the shows I named were so bad how did they last as long as they did???!!!
On February 10th 2009, AJ wrote:
I spent 30 years working from 4PM to Midnight and missed 90 percent of evening programming. That includes the “so called” TV classics. I really don’t think that I missed much of anything of consequence. Now my TV is used to watch news and Netflix movies. I have no desire to watch regular programming.
On February 10th 2009, mae wrote:
ONE TREE HILL IS THE GREATEST TV SHOW EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…
On February 10th 2009, jono wrote:
your comments are stupid and so do you. Wasting my time reading it. Get your facts before you post something!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
On February 10th 2009, Rue Stahl wrote:
I don’t think you would know a good/great show if it jumped up and bit you in the butt.
So take your 25 Worst Dramas of all time and shove them where the Sun don’t shine.
On February 10th 2009, Rue Stahl wrote:
As another commentor said on here Beauty and the Beast was one of the Best shows ever on TV.
Also another reason that the shows that are on TV right now are not because of those who love the shows, but because of Hollywood Politics and Drug Addicts who have nothing better to do but watch bad shows.
On February 10th 2009, Rue Stahl wrote:
As for Ron Perlman’s make up for Beauty and the Beast. He can come up to my apartment anytime for dinner.
Grrrrr… Lol…
On February 10th 2009, Justin wrote:
I would also add: Gossip Girl, vip, Dawson Creek,
TNT,(with Mr. T) and any reality shows in recent years.
On February 10th 2009, Dorothy wrote:
How anyone could say that about Beauty and the Beast doesn’t have a romantic bone in their body.
Rolling on the floor laughing? Sounds like jealousy of a show that was liked.
Then to say Ron Perlman is beastly enough without make-up is truly mean spirited.
On February 10th 2009, Steve E. wrote:
You have to wonder what motivates someone to put out a list of bad shows with such obviously popular shows like the OC, Beauty and the Beast, 7th Heaven, and Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman. They either get off on pissing off fans or simply are incompetent judges of entertainment television…or both. Most of the reasons given for these shows being on this list were lame and absurdly weak in rational logic. For example, in Beauty and the Beast, Ron Perlman’s make up was superb, and Linda Hamilton did have beauty and charm.
I feel sorry for whoever put together this list. They’re beyond clueless and have no common sense or credible taste in drama.
On February 11th 2009, Moira wrote:
This list sucks!!! So does most of what’s on TV, especially now, when if a new idea leaped up and chomped any network exec’s ass clean off they still wouldn’t recognize one.
And for whoever wrote the comment about Ron Perlman, f*** your mother!
On April 7th 2009, amy wrote:
Totally agree with all except Fantasy Island. When I was a kid I loved watching Love Boat and Fantasy Island back to back. I think it is now very representative of the 70s era tv that led into 80s shows like Dallas and Dynasty where everything was so over the top. Fun!
On April 14th 2009, Teddy wrote:
Ah, I think the list is rather skewed towards certain preferences.
THE OC – The writing was classic for the first two seasons. How about North Shore?
Highway to Heaven – Not exactly my cup of tea, but it had quite a following. (How about Marshall Law?)
Silk Stalkings had a long run far before cable programming was fashionable. (How about Star Trek Enterprise? Scott Bakula as a Captain. Anything with Scott Bakula should be on this list… as in Quantum Leap.)
I’m wondering what research went into this and why limit it to dramas.
On April 29th 2009, Milton Russell wrote:
I am not a religous person but your obvious bias towards religous themed shows is pathetic. Someof the shows you picked were very popular and quite entertaining.
On May 8th 2009, paul Bondi wrote:
great site we need a new classic tv channel tv land gone to modern
On May 16th 2009, Aaron wrote:
Great, if a bit conventional, list. Ignore all the OC fans. You are entitled to your own opinion.
Good site.
On May 20th 2009, elaine wrote:
I can say I have not watched any of these shows, which surprises me as I usually pick the dogs.ha
On May 20th 2009, Alicia wrote:
One Tree Hill rules. You forgot the new 90210, Girls Club (which I think only got like 2 episodes aired before they killed it), Malibu Shores, and Push Nevada. Any of these could have EASILY replaced some of the more contested shows on the list (like One Tree Hill and the O.C.).
On May 21st 2009, Marco Gonzalez Ambriz wrote:
Boring list. It seems like you picked titles at random off tv.com or something and then came up with reasons not to like them.
On June 23rd 2009, O.c. best evah wrote:
the o.c. is the best teen drama out there,
I mean even if you don’t like teen dramas I’m sure you could find worse ones
and even though I don’t really like one tree hill it seems out of place too, I mean for the amount of bad tv out there you guys did pretty bad at making a list
On August 28th 2009, Kyrkos wrote:
Beauty and the Beast, Fantasy Island and the O.C. are on the list?
Walker, Texas Ranger, V.I.P. and Promised Land are not?
FAIL!
On September 3rd 2009, DeadLiver wrote:
Holy God.
“The O.C. is the best TV Show ever been seen on TV. Check your brains……..
No more comment……”
Worst. Comment. Ever.
“The O.C. is the best TV show ever” = “George W. Bush is the best President ever.”
On September 15th 2009, Chris wrote:
What is all this fuss about the O.C. I admit, I watched it. It was a guilty pleasure. But that doesn’t mean it was a good show.
On September 24th 2009, Angelique wrote:
Beauty and the beast? You can’t judge a series because of their cast’s looks. Don’t waste our time, do more research please!