The best Australian TV shows of all time
The top 3 according to 122 votes from people: Bluey (2018-) · Kath & Kim (2002-2007) · Mother and Son (1984-1994). (Updated Aug 20, 2026.)
From Neighbours to Bluey: the Australian series that top readers' surveys and critics' rankings (Now To Love, Mamamia, The New Daily).
Top 14
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1
Bluey (2018-)
A Brisbane family of blue heelers, loved by kids and parents worldwide.
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2
Kath & Kim (2002-2007)
A mother and daughter in suburban Melbourne; number one on Now To Love's list.
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3
Mother and Son (1984-1994)
A man in his forties still living with his ageing mother.
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4
Neighbours (1985-)
Ramsay Street, the soap that launched Kylie Minogue.
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5
Underbelly (2008-2013)
Melbourne's gangland wars as true crime drama.
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6
Rake (2010-2018)
Richard Roxburgh as a self-destructive barrister.
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7
Summer Heights High (2007)
Chris Lilley plays three characters at a public high school.
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8
Offspring (2010-2017)
An obstetrician's chaotic love life in Melbourne.
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9
Home and Away (1988-)
Summer Bay's long-running soap.
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10
Wentworth (2013-2021)
The modern reimagining of Prisoner.
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11
Mystery Road (2018-)
Detective Jay Swan in outback towns.
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12
Prisoner (1979-1986)
Life in Wentworth women's prison.
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13
Fisk (2021-)
Kitty Flanagan as a probate lawyer.
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14
The Slap (2011)
One slap at a barbecue and its fallout.
Candidates
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15
Utopia (2014-2019)
Satire of a government nation-building authority.
How is this ranking ordered? By people's votes: each ▲ adds a point and each ▼ takes one away. Anyone can vote and add what is missing.
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Comments (4)
No Round the Twist?? Childhood ruined
Kath & Kim at #1 is the most Australian thing ever. Look at moi!
Bluey is genuinely one of the best shows ever made, kids or not
Mother and Son still holds up, Ruth Cracknell was a genius