5 Most Profitable TV Shows in 2020

Below you can see the list of the 5 most profitable TV shows in 2020. For a detailed discussion and our data sources please see this article.

5. Young Sheldon 

11,449,500 Average Number of Viewers 

The prequel of Big Bang Theory with Sheldon Cooper at age nine, living in East Texas with his family is titled Young Sheldon. It premiered on CBS (NYSE:CBS.A) with a plot where Sheldon Cooper struggles to fit in. Why is that? He has a unique intellect, pretty much advance in science and mathematics, and he also lacks the ability to socialize with people. 

4. This Is Us 

11,549,500 Average Number of Viewers 

Filmed in Los Angeles is the romantic family drama TV series, This Is Us. This show premiered on NBC (NYSE:GE) where it follows the lives of the “Big Three” along with their parents Jack and Rebecca. Flashbacks are used showing the past of the family. Some scenes were shot in New York. The intention is to showcase cast diversity hence people working behind-the-scenes includes black directors and writers. Initial inspiration for the show is Dan Fogelman’s sister who struggles with weight and also serves as consultant. 

3. Chicago Fire 

11,699,500 Average Number of Viewers 

Another TV series filmed in Chicago is Chicago Fire, which focus on paramedics and firefighters of Firehouse 51. The Chicago Fire Department is also home to Truck Company 81. Along with them who risk their lives saving and protecting the lives of civilians in Chicago is Battalion 25, Ambulance 61, Squad Company 3 and Engine Company 51. The show premiered on NBC (NYSE:GE). 

2. Blue Bloods 

11,961,000 Average Number of Viewers 

The fictional characters of Reagan family stars in police procedural drama TV series Blue Bloods which airs on CBS (NYSE:CBS.A). As the plot unfolds, we see that each member represents various aspects of the legal process or police work. Blue Bloods received favorable reviews from critics. 

1. FBI 

12,551,000 Average Number of Viewers 

Topping the list is another crime drama police procedural TV series that airs on CBS (NYSE:CBS.A) is FBI. The plot is on the FBI New York office inner workings. The elite unit gives their all to maintain peace and order in New York and the whole country. The elite agents’ frontlines in investigating counterintelligence, organized crime, terrorism and the like.  

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