Best TV Shows of 2011

These are the 48 best-rated TV shows released in 2011, led by Poppy Cat, Our America with Lisa Ling and Stella and Sam. Ranked by audience score, with cast, trailers and legal places to watch on every page.

1. Poppy Cat (2011)

★ 10.0/10

Join Poppy Cat and her friends as they embark on extraordinary adventures through fantastical lands. Seen through the eyes of Poppy's imaginative young owner, a little girl named Lara, each episode tells the tale of a…
2. Our America with Lisa Ling (2011)

★ 9.0/10

Lisa Ling takes viewers along for an in-depth look at some of the most controversial and thought-provoking issues in the United States today, including religious movements, sex offenders, drug addiction and online…
3. Stella and Sam (2011)

★ 9.0/10

Fueled only by their imaginations, spirited nine-year-old Stella and her shy little brother Sam take on the fanciful wonders of outdoor exploration. Based off the books by Marie-Louise Gay.
4. Hunter x Hunter (2011)

★ 8.7/10

Gon, a young boy who lives on Whale Island, dreams of becoming a Hunter like his father, who left when Gon was still young.
5. Last Chance Kitchen (2011)

★ 8.7/10

Eliminated from "Top Chef," contestants have a chance at redemption and face off in competition.
6. Fake or Fortune? (2011)

★ 8.6/10

Journalist Fiona Bruce teams up with art expert Philip Mould to investigate the provenance or attribution of notable artworks.
7. Game of Thrones (2011)

★ 8.5/10

Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the war, a neglected…
8. Steins;Gate (2011)

★ 8.5/10

A group of friends have customized their microwave so that it can send text messages to the past. As they perform different experiments, an organization named SERN who has been doing their own research on time travel…
9. Teen Wolf (2011)

★ 8.5/10

Scott McCall, a high school student living in the town of Beacon Hills has his life drastically changed when he's bitten by a werewolf, becoming one himself. He must henceforth learn to balance his problematic new…
10. Grimm (2011)

★ 8.3/10

After Portland homicide detective Nick Burkhardt discovers he's descended from an elite line of criminal profilers known as "Grimms," he increasingly finds his responsibilities as a detective at odds with his new…
11. Suits (2011)

★ 8.2/10

While running from a drug deal gone bad, Mike Ross, a brilliant young college-dropout, slips into a job interview with one of New York City's best legal closers, Harvey Specter. Tired of cookie-cutter law school grads…
12. Shameless (2011)

★ 8.2/10

Chicagoan Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids, who without him would be... perhaps better off. When Frank's not at the bar spending what little money they have, he's…
13. Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day (2011)

★ 8.2/10

Jinta Yadomi and his group of childhood friends have become estranged after a tragic accident split them apart. Now in their high school years, a sudden surprise forces each of them to confront their guilt over what…
14. American Horror Story (2011)

★ 8.1/10

An anthology horror drama series centering on different characters and locations, including a house with a murderous past, an asylum, a witch coven, a freak show, a hotel, a farmhouse in Roanoke, a cult, the apocalypse…
15. Person of Interest (2011)

★ 8.1/10

John Reese, former CIA paramilitary operative, is presumed dead and teams up with reclusive billionaire Finch to prevent violent crimes in New York City by initiating their own type of justice. With the special…
16. The Bridge (2011)

★ 8.1/10

When a body is found on the bridge between Denmark and Sweden, right on the border, Danish inspector Martin Rohde and Swedish Saga Norén have to share jurisdiction and work together to find the killer.
17. Fate/Zero (2011)

★ 8.0/10

The Fourth Holy Grail War has begun, and seven mages must summon heroes from history to battle each other to the death. Only one mage-and-hero pair will remain to claim the Grail and have their wishes granted!…
18. Puella Magi Madoka Magica (2011)

★ 8.0/10

She has a loving family and best friends, laughs and cries from time to time... Madoka Kaname, an eighth grader of Mitakihara middle school, is one of those who lives such a life. One day, she had a very magical…
19. Bar Rescue (2011)

★ 8.0/10

Jon Taffer is the Gordon Ramsay of the bar and nightclub business. In each episode, Taffer helps transform a struggling bar into a vibrant, profitable business, utilizing his expertise as a nightlife consultant
20. Impractical Jokers (2011)

★ 7.9/10

This hidden-camera series follows four lifelong friends -- Brian "Q"' Quinn, James "Murr"' Murray, Joe Gatto and Sal Vulcano -- who take dares to an outrageous level. To find out who is best under pressure, the guys…
21. The Killing (2011)

★ 7.8/10

The Killing is an American crime drama television series based upon the Danish television series Forbrydelsen. Set in Seattle, Washington, the series follows the various murder investigations by homicide detectives…
22. Bob's Burgers (2011)

★ 7.8/10

Bob's Burgers follows a third-generation restaurateur, Bob, as he runs Bob's Burgers with the help of his wife and their three kids. Bob and his quirky family have big ideas about burgers, but fall short on service and…
23. Wild Kratts (2011)

★ 7.6/10

The adventures of Chris and Martin Kratt as they encounter incredible wild animals, combining science education with fun and adventure as the duo travels to animal habitats around the globe.
24. Homeland (2011)

★ 7.6/10

CIA officer Carrie Mathison is tops in her field despite being bipolar, which makes her volatile and unpredictable. With the help of her long-time mentor Saul Berenson, Carrie fearlessly risks everything, including her…
25. Hell on Wheels (2011)

★ 7.6/10

The epic story of post-Civil War America, focusing on Cullen Bohannon, a Confederate soldier who sets out to exact revenge on the Union soldiers who killed his wife. His journey takes him west to Hell on Wheels, a…
26. Death in Paradise (2011)

★ 7.5/10

A brilliant but idiosyncratic British detective and his resourceful local team solve baffling murder mysteries on the fictional Caribbean island of Saint Marie.
27. This Is England '88 (2011)

★ 7.5/10

Set during Christmas 1988, Lol is haunted by the devastating events that took place two and a half years before. She and Woody both find themselves struggling to cope with their lives without each other after he leaves…
28. Switched at Birth (2011)

★ 7.5/10

The story of two teenage girls who discover they were accidentally switched as newborns in the hospital. Bay Kennish grew up in a wealthy family with two parents and a brother, while Daphne Vasquez, who lost her…
29. Sooty (2011)

★ 7.5/10

The fifth incarnation of 'The Sooty Show' sees Richard, Sooty, Sweep and Soo start a new job as handymen at a seaside holiday park.
30. Vera (2011)

★ 7.4/10

A sharp detective with a messy life, DCI Vera Stanhope patrols her “patch” of northeast England, pursuing the truth in cases of murder, kidnapping, and blackmail. Vera is obsessive about her work and faces the world…
31. Once Upon a Time (2011)

★ 7.4/10

There is a town in Maine where every story book character you've ever known is trapped between two worlds, victims of a powerful curse. Only one knows the truth and only one can break the spell. Emma Swan is a…
32. My Cat from Hell (2011)

★ 7.4/10

From cats that break up relationships to violent felines that put their owners in the hospital, cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy has seen it all. Follow Jackson as he brings his unique understanding of cats to desperate…
33. Last Man Standing (2011)

★ 7.3/10

A married father of three tries to maintain his manliness in a world increasingly dominated by women.
34. Hamish and Andy's Gap Year (2011)

★ 7.3/10

In a rare example of foresight, Hamish and Andy have announced that they’ve “kind of, pretty much” decided what they want to do with the extra time they have in 2011 – they are going on a gap year to America. However…
35. Canadian Pickers (2011)

★ 7.3/10

Sheldon Smithens, an antiques dealer, auctioneer and appraiser by trade, and his partner Scott Cozens, a full-time lawyer and life-long picker - scour towns across Canada in search of objects with historical…
36. 2 Broke Girls (2011)

★ 7.2/10

Comedy about the unlikely friendship that develops between two very different young women who meet waitressing at a diner in trendy Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and form a bond over one day owning their own successful…
37. Unforgettable (2011)

★ 7.2/10

Former Syracuse, New York, police detective Carrie Wells has hyperthymesia, a rare medical condition that gives her the ability to visually remember everything. She reluctantly joins the New York City Police…
38. Uta no Prince-sama (2011)

★ 7.2/10

With dreams of becoming a composer and someday writing a song for her favorite idol, Haruka enters the Saotome Academy, a prestigious performing arts school. If successful there, she’ll be able to join the Shining…
39. Moonshiners (2011)

★ 7.2/10

Think the days of bootleggers, backwoods stills and "white lightning" are over? Not a chance! It's a multi-million dollar industry. But perhaps more importantly to the moonshiners, it's a tradition dating back hundreds…
40. Dance Moms (2011)

★ 7.1/10

Dance Moms is an American dance reality series that debuted on Lifetime on July 13, 2011. Created by Collins Avenue Productions, it is set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the Abby Lee Dance Company, and follows…
41. Scaredy Squirrel (2011)

★ 7.0/10

With help from skunk Dave, the lovably geeky Scaredy Squirrel uses his quirks and creativity to tackle the challenges of daily life in Balsa City.
42. Ridiculousness (2011)

★ 6.8/10

Rob Dyrdek takes the funniest amateur internet videos and builds them into an episode of edgy, funny, and most importantly, timeless television.
43. The Code (2011)

★ 6.7/10

Solve The Code and find a real-life treasure! The Code is a three-part TV series about maths in the world around us, presented by Marcus du Sautoy. Why do bees make hexagonal honeycomb? Who is in charge of the flight…
44. 24 Hours in A&E (2011)

★ 6.7/10

A British medical documentary set in King's College Hospital. 91 cameras filmed round the clock for 28 days, 24 hours a day in A&E it offers unprecedented access to one of Britain's busiest A&E departments.
45. Friends with Benefits (2011)

★ 6.5/10

Revolving around a group of twentysomething singles as they navigate the difficult, sometimes rewarding, often confusing world of dating. Loyal and devoted to one another, these friends are never too busy to help a…
46. Halloween Wars (2011)

★ 6.5/10

Cake decorators, sugar artists and pumpkin carving experts battle it out as they create Halloween-themed edible displays. The last team to scare off the competition will take home a $50,000 grand prize.
47. Gwanggaeto, The Great Conqueror (2011)

★ 6.0/10

Gwanggaeto, The Great Conqueror is an alternate title for King Gwanggaeto the Great, a historical drama based on the life of the nineteenth monarch of Goguryeo, Gwanggaeto the Great. The drama was based on two sources…
48. Geordie Shore (2011)

★ 6.0/10

Geordie Shore is a British reality television series broadcast on MTV. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, it premiered on 24 May 2011, and is the British spin-off of the American show Jersey Shore. "Geordie" is the regional…