Most Popular Music TV Series/TV Mini-Series With At Least 5000 Votes
1. Empire (2015– )
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Music
A hip-hop mogul must choose a successor among his three sons who are battling for control over his multi-million dollar company, while his ex-wife schemes to reclaim what is hers.
Stars: Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Jussie Smollett, Bryshere Y. Gray
Votes: 29,012
2. Glee (2009–2015)
TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
A group of ambitious misfits try to escape the harsh realities of high school by joining a glee club, where they find strength, acceptance and, ultimately, their voice, while working to pursue dreams of their own.
Stars: Lea Michele, Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison, Cory Monteith
Votes: 117,693
3. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
The famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.
Stars: Don Pardo, Lenny Pickett, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson
Votes: 33,622
4. Nashville (2012–2017)
TV-PG | 43 min | Drama, Music, Romance
A fading country music star comes into conflict with a rising young star.
Stars: Connie Britton, Hayden Panettiere, Clare Bowen, Charles Esten
Votes: 18,128
5. Mozart in the Jungle (2014– )
29 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Love, money, ambition and music intertwine in Mozart in the Jungle, a half hour comedic drama that looks at finding yourself and finding love while conquering New York City. A brash new maestro Rodrigo (Gael Garcia Bernal) stirs up the New York Symphony as young oboist Hailey (Lola Kirke) hopes for her big chance.
Stars: Gael García Bernal, Lola Kirke, Saffron Burrows, Hannah Dunne
Votes: 13,403
6. Sesame Street (1969– )
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants, both human and puppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games and songs.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 8,359
7. Dancing with the Stars (I) (2005– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Family, Game-Show, Music
U.S. reality show based on the British series "Strictly Come Dancing," where celebrities partner up with professional dancers and compete against each other in weekly elimination rounds to determine a winner.
Stars: Tom Bergeron, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, Len Goodman
Votes: 8,231
8. The Get Down (2016– )
TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, Music, Musical
A ragtag group of teenagers run wild in the streets of the Bronx in the late 1970s.
Stars: Justice Smith, Shameik Moore, Herizen F. Guardiola, Skylan Brooks
Votes: 11,489
9. Happy Days (1974–1984)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
The Cunningham family live through the 1950s with help and guidance from the lovable and almost superhuman greaser, Fonzie.
Stars: Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Marion Ross, Tom Bosley
Votes: 11,636
10. Hannah Montana (2006–2011)
TV-G | 23 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Adventures of a teenage pop star who keeps her identity secret from even her closest friends by using a disguise on stage.
Stars: Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment, Jason Earles, Billy Ray Cyrus
Votes: 29,479
11. Vinyl (2016)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Music
A New York music executive in the 1970s hustles to make a career out of the city's diverse music scene.
Stars: Bobby Cannavale, Paul Ben-Victor, P.J. Byrne, Max Casella
Votes: 14,748
12. Victorious (2010–2013)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Aspiring singer Tori Vega navigates life while attending a performing arts high school called Hollywood Arts.
Stars: Victoria Justice, Leon Thomas III, Matt Bennett, Elizabeth Gillies
Votes: 13,971
13. Ally McBeal (1997–2002)
45 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Ally McBeal and Billy Thomas were going steady throughout their childhoods. Ally even followed Billy to Harvard law school despite having no interest in law. But when Billy chose to pursue ... See full summary »
Stars: Calista Flockhart, Greg Germann, Jane Krakowski, Vonda Shepard
Votes: 24,224
14. Chappelle's Show (2003–2006)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Music
Comedian Dave Chappelle hosts this sketch-comedy show that parodies many of the nuances of race and culture.
Stars: Dave Chappelle, Donnell Rawlings, Rudy Rush, Charlie Murphy
Votes: 36,406
15. The Voice (2011– )
60 min | Game-Show, Music, Reality-TV
Four famous musicians search for the best voices in America and will mentor these singers to become artists. America will decide which singer will be worthy of the grand prize.
Stars: Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Carson Daly, Christina Aguilera
Votes: 9,774
16. Flight of the Conchords (2007–2009)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Music
Bret and Jemaine are Flight of the Conchords, a folk-rock band from New Zealand living in New York City in search of stardom.
Stars: Jemaine Clement, Bret McKenzie, Rhys Darby, Kristen Schaal
Votes: 43,745
17. Austin & Ally (2011–2016)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Following the lives of Austin, an aspiring confident musician, Ally, a quiet talented songwriter and their two friends.
Stars: Ross Lynch, Laura Marano, Raini Rodriguez, Calum Worthy
Votes: 6,493
18. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Jimmy Fallon hosts the Tonight Show and interviews celebrities, plays games with them and has a musical or comedic guest perform.
Stars: Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, Steve Higgins, Ahmir-Khalib Thompson
Votes: 9,960
19. The Filthy Frank Show (2011– )
12 min | Short, Comedy, Fantasy
Filthy Frank and his disease ridden friends talk about various topics and take part in multiple life-threatening shenanigans.
Stars: George Miller, Zeeq, Artemis Holdenberry, Bloody Hairy
Votes: 24,232
20. All That (1994–2005)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Music
A combination sketch comedy/musical performance show in the tradition of "Saturday Night Live," this program starred a teenage cast and was targeted at younger viewers. The show featured a ... See full summary »
Stars: Amanda Bynes, Nick Cannon, Kenan Thompson, Soup
Votes: 5,207
21. Conan (2010– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien and his co-host Andy Richter discuss current news topics and interview celebrities and personalities.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, Andy Richter, Jimmy Vivino and the Basic Cable Band, Jimmy Vivino
Votes: 17,318
22. Treme (2010–2013)
TV-MA | 59 min | Drama, Music
Life after Hurricane Katrina as the residents of New Orleans try to rebuild their lives, their homes, and their unique culture in the aftermath of one of the worst natural disasters in the USA.
Stars: Khandi Alexander, Rob Brown, Kim Dickens, Melissa Leo
Votes: 11,243
23. Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Jimmy Kimmel interviews celebrities.
Stars: Jimmy Kimmel, Cleto Escobedo III, Dicky Barrett, Guillermo Rodriguez
Votes: 9,030
24. Beavis and Butt-Head (1993–2011)
TV-14 | 15 min | Animation, Comedy, Music
Animated MTV series about two teen aged heavy-metal music fans who occasionally do idiotic things because they are bored. For them, everything is "cool" or "sucks."
Stars: Mike Judge, Dale Revo, Tracy Grandstaff, Kristofor Brown
Votes: 21,713
25. The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Kermit the Frog and his friends struggle to put on a weekly variety show.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz
Votes: 15,571
26. Metalocalypse (2006– )
TV-MA | 11 min | Animation, Comedy, Music
The epic and over-the-top adventures of Dethklok, the world's most successful death metal band.
Stars: Tommy Blacha, Brendon Small, Mark Hamill, Victor Brandt
Votes: 12,763
27. So You Think You Can Dance (2005– )
60 min | Game-Show, Music, Reality-TV
Dancers skilled in everything from ballroom and ballet to salsa, jive, hip-hop and krumping, all compete to be named the best. Dancers must impress the judges with their moves and rigorous ... See full summary »
Stars: Nigel Lythgoe, Mark Thompson, Cat Deeley, Mary Murphy
Votes: 9,138
28. Late Show with David Letterman (1993– )
60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
The Late Show with David Letterman is an hour-long weeknight comedy and talk-show broadcast by CBS from the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway in New York City.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Alan Kalter, Biff Henderson
Votes: 10,591
29. America's Got Talent (2006– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Game-Show, Music, Reality-TV
A weekly talent competition where an array of performers -- from singers and dancers, to comedians and novelty acts -- vie for a $1 million cash prize.
Stars: Nick Cannon, Howie Mandel, Sharon Osbourne, Piers Morgan
Votes: 7,074
30. American Idol (2002–2016)
TV-PG | 42 min | Game-Show, Music, Reality-TV
Twelve finalists and/or future singers (six men and six women) who were selected from America, compete in a talent contest in which they were asked to sing any song they like on this "Star ... See full summary »
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Mark Thompson, Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell
Votes: 19,660
31. The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2015)
TV-14 | 40 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Making a satire out of the entire Late Night Show concept Scotsman Craig Ferguson hosts his show with a robot skeleton and a "horse" as his sidekicks. The show features the stereotypical parts of a Late Show, but all in their own, raw way.
Stars: Craig Ferguson, Shadoe Stevens, Josh Robert Thompson, Joseph Bolter
Votes: 8,761
32. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992–2014)
TV-14 | 62 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
After Johnny Carson's retirement from the show, Jay Leno stepped in as his permanent replacement. The format of the show has remained largely unchanged, consisting primarily of an opening ... See full summary »
Stars: Jay Leno, Kevin Eubanks, Edd Hall, John Melendez
Votes: 8,807
33. Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007– )
TV-14 | 11 min | Comedy, Music
Two comedians, average nobodies, and celebrity guest stars perform bizarre low-budget comedy sketches.
Stars: Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim, Bob Odenkirk, John C. Reilly
Votes: 8,704
34. Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Comedian Jimmy Fallon hosts a late-night talk show.
Stars: Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, Steve Higgins, Bashir Salahuddin
Votes: 9,716
35. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien, a Harvard Lampoon alumnus, hosts this late-night comedy/talk-show which is often silly and whimsical.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, Andy Richter, Joel Godard, Max Weinberg
Votes: 14,335
36. The X Factor (2011–2013)
Music, Reality-TV
In this American version of the hit UK show, Simon Cowell and his fellow judges search for a singer who has the "X factor".
Stars: Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, L.A. Reid, Mario Lopez
Votes: 5,326
37. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009–2014)
TV-14 | 62 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Opening monologues, sketches, celebrity interviews, and musical performances are commonly featured.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, Andy Richter, Jerry Vivino, Jimmy Vivino
Votes: 5,844