'Stranger Things' Finale Tops 2025-26 TV Season Viewership Charts

The 2025-26 television season has officially concluded, with Nielsen data revealing the 100 most-watched TV series across streaming, broadcast, and cable. Topping the charts is the Netflix thriller “Stranger Things,” which ended its final season as the most-watched series of the entire frame.

According to Nielsen’s multiplatform ranker, “Stranger Things” achieved an impressive average of 32.9 million viewers. This viewership figure was calculated over a 35-day measurement window. TV audiences were high on the Upside Down this season, resulting in the show easily securing the number one position.

While “Stranger Things” led the rankings, the upper tier of the list also included the NFL, “Tracker,” and “Dancing With the Stars.” The report indicates that Netflix also scored the previous top rankings, marking a significant achievement for the streaming platform. The data highlights the continued dominance of streaming content within the broader competitive landscape of broadcast and cable television.