Key facts
- Stranger Things averaged 32.9 million viewers over 35 days.
- Stranger Things was the most-watched series of the 2025-26 TV frame.
- NFL, Tracker, and Dancing With the Stars were also among the top-rated series.
The 2025-26 television season saw "Stranger Things" emerge as the most-watched series, drawing an average of 32.9 million viewers over a 35-day period, according to Nielsen's multiplatform ranker. The popular Netflix thriller concluded its final season, securing the top spot. Other highly-watched programs included the NFL, "Tracker," and "Dancing With the Stars," rounding out the top of the charts for broadcast, cable, and streaming viewership.