Best TV Shows of 1997

These are the 12 best-rated TV shows released in 1997, led by Race Around the World, Berserk and South Park. Ranked by audience score, with cast, trailers and legal places to watch on every page.

1. Race Around the World (1997)

★ 9.0/10

Race Around the World was an Australian documentary series produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in 1997 and 1998 . It was based on a Canadian television series. Both seasons were hosted by Richard…
2. Berserk (1997)

★ 8.5/10

Guts, a wandering mercenary, joins the Band of the Hawk after being defeated in a duel by Griffith, the group's leader and founder. Together, they dominate every battle, but something menacing lurks in the shadows.
3. South Park (1997)

★ 8.3/10

Follow the misadventures of four irreverent grade-schoolers in the quiet, dysfunctional town of South Park, Colorado.
4. Pokémon (1997)

★ 8.0/10

Join Ash accompanied by his partner Pikachu, as he travels through many regions, meets new friends and faces new challenges on his quest to become a Pokémon Master.
5. Fired Up (1997)

★ 7.8/10

Fired Up is a short-lived 1997–1998 situation comedy airing on NBC. It lasted for two seasons and 28 episodes. The series, the first from Grammnet Productions, starred Sharon Lawrence and Leah Remini. The series was…
6. Storyville (1997)

★ 7.6/10

Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago. Screening over 340 films, from some 70 different countries, the strand has…
7. Thomas Jefferson (1997)

★ 7.5/10

The complex life of Thomas Jefferson, who wrote that "all men are created equal" yet owned slaves, is recounted by master filmmaker Ken Burns in this probing documentary. Covering Jefferson's diplomatic work in France…
8. King of the Hill (1997)

★ 7.4/10

Set in Texas, this animated series follows the life of propane salesman Hank Hill, who lives with his overly confident substitute Spanish teacher wife Peggy, wannabe comedian son Bobby, and naive niece Luanne. Hank has…
9. Antiques Roadshow (1997)

★ 7.4/10

Based on the popular BBC series running since 1979, the PBS Antiques Roadshow combines history with discovery. Each year, the show visits a handful of cities to appraise items brought in by viewers. Are these items…
10. The Adventures of Paddington Bear (1997)

★ 6.6/10

The Adventures of Paddington Bear was a Canadian/French animated children's television series. It was based on the book Paddington Bear by Michael Bond and written by Bruce Robb. It was produced by Cinar and Protecrea…
11. Conan the Adventurer (1997)

★ 6.3/10

Conan: The Adventurer is an American television series created, developed, financed, distributed and produced by Max A. Keller and Micheline Keller from 1997 to 1998 and loosely based on the fantasy hero Conan the…
12. I, Caesar – The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire (1997)

★ 5.0/10

Detailing the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, I, Caesar takes a fascinating look at the public and private lives of six key men who ruled ancient Rome: Julius Caesar, Augustus, Nero, Hadrian, Constantine and…