Best TV Shows of 2013

These are the 48 best-rated TV shows released in 2013, led by Rick and Morty, The Originals and Peaky Blinders. Ranked by audience score, with cast, trailers and legal places to watch on every page.

1. Rick and Morty (2013)

★ 8.7/10

Follows a sociopathic genius scientist who drags his inherently timid grandson on adventures across the universe.
2. The Originals (2013)

★ 8.6/10

A spin-off from The Vampire Diaries and set in New Orleans, The Originals centers on the Mikaelson siblings, otherwise known as the world's original vampires: Klaus, Elijah, and Rebekah. Now Klaus must take down his…
3. Peaky Blinders (2013)

★ 8.5/10

A gangster family epic set in 1919 Birmingham, England and centered on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby, who means to move up in the world.
4. Hannibal (2013)

★ 8.3/10

Both a gift and a curse, Graham has the extraordinary ability to think like his prey—he sees what they see, feels what they feel. But while Graham is pursuing an especially troubling, cannibalistic murderer, Special…
5. Banshee: Origins (2013)

★ 8.3/10

Banshee: Origins is a series of webisodes based on the American drama television series produced by Cinemax called Banshee. The series offers flashbacks in-between the time where Lucas Hood was arrested and when…
6. Brooklyn Nine Nine (2013)

★ 8.2/10

A single-camera ensemble comedy following the lives of an eclectic group of detectives in a New York precinct, including one slacker who is forced to shape up when he gets a new boss.
7. Instant Mom (2013)

★ 8.2/10

Martini Mondays and tequila Tuesdays take a back seat to new step-motherhood when former party girl Stephanie marries Charlie, an older dad with three kids. Becoming an instant mom doesn't come with a rulebook, but it…
8. Beyond the Boundary (2013)

★ 8.1/10

The dark fantasy follows a high school sophomore named Akihito Kanbara. Although the boy appears human, he is half Youmu and invulnerable to wounds because he can heal quickly. One day, Akihito meets freshman Mirai…
9. Endeavour (2013)

★ 8.1/10

The early days of a young Endeavour Morse, whose experiences as a detective constable with the Oxford City Police will ultimately shape his future.
10. Vikings (2013)

★ 8.1/10

The adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok, the greatest hero of his age. The series tells the sagas of Ragnar's band of Viking brothers and his family, as he rises to become King of the Viking tribes. As well as being a…
11. Snapped: Killer Couples (2013)

★ 8.1/10

This extension of the long-running true-crime series 'Snapped' shifts the focus to couples whose passion drives them to commit terrible criminal acts. Using re-creations and gripping firsthand accounts, each episode…
12. House of Cards (2013)

★ 8.0/10

Set in present day Washington, D.C., House of Cards is the story of Frank Underwood, a ruthless and cunning politician, and his wife Claire who will stop at nothing to conquer everything. This wicked political drama…
13. Ace of the Diamond (2013)

★ 8.0/10

Scouted for his potential, brash left-handed pitcher Eijun Sawamura joins baseball powerhouse Seido High to become the undisputed ace of the team.
14. Street Outlaws (2013)

★ 8.0/10

From a 1969 Chevy Nova to a race-ready farm truck, the vehicles - and their drivers - come in all shapes and sizes and have one thing in common: the need for speed. But according to the STREET OUTLAWS of Oklahoma City…
15. The Americans (2013)

★ 7.9/10

Set during the Cold War period in the 1980s, The Americans is the story of Elizabeth and Philip Jennings, two Soviet KGB officers posing as an American married couple in the suburbs of Washington D.C. and their…
16. Married to Medicine (2013)

★ 7.9/10

Follows a group of successful and educated women who are connected to the world of medicine in Atlanta, including doctors and wives of doctors. Whether delivering babies in Louboutins or rushing off to galas in…
17. Pasión prohibida (2013)

★ 7.9/10

Pasión Prohibida is a Spanish-language telenovela produced by United States-based television network Telemundo Television Studios, Miami. It is a remake of the Turkish telenovela Aşk-ı Memnu by Ece Yörenç and Melek…
18. The Great British Sewing Bee (2013)

★ 7.9/10

Amateur sewers take on challenges as they compete to be named Britain's best home sewer.
19. Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild (2013)

★ 7.8/10

Ben Fogle follows in the footsteps of various individuals, who against all odds, have willingly forsaken the luxuries and lifestyle of the modern world, for a less-than-ordinary life in the wilderness.
20. Battleground Afghanistan (2013)

★ 7.7/10

A documentary series following a U.S. Marine captain and his team as they battle Taliban forces in Afghanistan.
21. Orange Is the New Black (2013)

★ 7.7/10

A crime she committed in her youthful past sends Piper Chapman to a women's prison, where she trades her comfortable New York life for one of unexpected camaraderie and conflict in an eccentric group of fellow inmates.
22. RWBY (2013)

★ 7.7/10

The future-fantasy world of Remnant is filled with ravenous monsters, treacherous terrain, and more villains than you can shake a sniper-scythe at. Fortunately, Beacon Academy is training Huntsmen and Huntresses to…
23. Derek (2013)

★ 7.6/10

Derek is a loyal nursing home caretaker who sees only the good in his quirky co-workers as they struggle against prejudice and shrinking budgets to care for their elderly residents.
24. The Blacklist (2013)

★ 7.6/10

Raymond "Red" Reddington, one of the FBI's most wanted fugitives, surrenders in person at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. He claims that he and the FBI have the same interests: bringing down dangerous criminals…
25. Father Brown (2013)

★ 7.6/10

Father Brown is based on G. K. Chesterton's detective stories about a Catholic priest who doubles as an amateur detective in order to try and solve mysteries.
26. Black Ink Crew New York (2013)

★ 7.6/10

Reality series chronicling the daily operations and staff drama at an African American-owned and operated tattoo shop in Harlem, New York.
27. A Crime to Remember (2013)

★ 7.6/10

Showcasing the most compelling crimes of yesteryear, when secrets festered, passions ran wild and cops had nothing but shoe-leather and gut instinct to catch a killer. Fashions may change but murder never goes out of…
28. Nine: Nine Time Travels (2013)

★ 7.6/10

Park Sun-Woo works as an anchorman at a TV broadcasting station. He is in love with newsreporter Joo Min-Young, who is bright and honest. Park Sun-Woo then obtains 9 incense items, which allows him to go back 20 years…
29. Ray Donovan (2013)

★ 7.5/10

Set in the sprawling mecca of the rich and famous, Ray Donovan does the dirty work for LA's top power players, and makes their problems disappear. His father's unexpected release from prison sets off a chain of events…
30. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013)

★ 7.5/10

Agent Phil Coulson of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division) puts together a team of agents to investigate the new, the strange and the unknown around the globe, protecting…
31. Shetland (2013)

★ 7.5/10

Created from the novels by award winning crime writer Ann Cleeves, Shetland follows DI Jimmy Perez and his team as they investigate crime within the close knit island community. In this isolated and sometimes…
32. The Dumping Ground (2013)

★ 7.5/10

Following the exploits and antics of children living in a care home. Growing up in a care home brings all sorts of tough challenges, but the kids know that if they stick together, they can get through anything life…
33. Sleepy Hollow (2013)

★ 7.4/10

Ichabod Crane is resurrected and pulled two and a half centuries through time to unravel a mystery that dates all the way back to the founding fathers.
34. Gundam Build Fighters (2013)

★ 7.4/10

Sei Iori is a Gunpla builder whose family runs a hobby shop in a small town. He aspires to be a Gunpla Battle champion like his father, but despite his exceptional building skills, he lacks the combat abilities to…
35. Samurai Cat (2013)

★ 7.4/10

Kyutaro is a swordsman who was feared by people at one time. Now, he is poor and lives alone quietly. Kyutaro doesn't know how to earn money without using his sword. By chance, Sakichi happens to see Kyutaro's…
36. A Clear Midsummer Night (2013)

★ 7.3/10

The daughter of a real estate mogul Xia Wan Qing, has seemingly no way of retreating after a friend's betrayal and her boyfriend backing out of their wedding. Fortunately, she's saved by business genius Qiao Jin Fan…
37. Have You Been Paying Attention? (2013)

★ 7.3/10

Topical comedy-quiz show featuring five guests competing to see who can remember the most about events of the week. A fast-paced, funny look at international affairs, politics, sport and entertainment news, we test…
38. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013)

★ 7.3/10

Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz.
39. Love Thy Neighbor (2013)

★ 7.3/10

Gun-toting Grandma Hattie has been given her own sitcom. Managing the Love Train Diner with her brother-in-law Floyd, she dishes out justice in the best way; with love.
40. Under the Dome (2013)

★ 7.2/10

A small town is suddenly and inexplicably sealed off from the rest of the world by an enormous transparent dome. While military forces, the government and the media positioned outside of this surrounding barrier…
41. Fatal Attraction (2013)

★ 7.2/10

Each pulse-pounding hour-long episode centers around an incredible and dangerous romance. Shocking crime, kidnapping or even murder is only half of the story! In the end, the “true love” that draws these couples…
42. The Next Step (2013)

★ 7.2/10

Follow the lives of an elite group of young dancers who train at The Next Step Studio.
43. Blandings (2013)

★ 7.2/10

Blandings is a British comedy television series adapted by Guy Andrews from the Blandings Castle stories of P.G. Wodehouse. It was first broadcast on BBC One from 13 January 2013, and stars Timothy Spall, Jennifer…
44. Gogglebox (2013)

★ 7.2/10

Gogglebox is an entertaining television review programme in which some of Britain's most opinionated and avid telly viewers comment freely on the best and worst television shows of the past week, from the comfort of…
45. The Awesomes (2013)

★ 7.1/10

After Mr. Awesome announces his retirement as leader of The Awesomes, a superhero task force, his not-so-super son Prock (Seth Meyers) fills the roster with previously rejected applicants, but despite their…
46. Car S.O.S. (2013)

★ 7.1/10

Meet car enthusiast and TV presenter Tim Shaw and master mechanic Fuzz Townshend as they join forces to rescue rusty classic vehicles from their garage prisons
47. Hard Rock Medical (2013)

★ 7.0/10

Follows a diverse group of students navigating their way through a four-year adventure in the most challenging medical training program in the world.
48. Brew Dogs (2013)

★ 7.0/10

James Watt and Martin Dickie, owners of the UK’s fastest-growing brewery, travel across America visiting different American beer towns, celebrating distinctive craft beers and creating their own locally-inspired drafts.