The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Crime TV Shows of All Time
GoatWars fans rank The Sopranos the greatest of all time among Crime TV Shows, with a 68.8% Goatscore.
Chasing the crown: #2 Breaking Bad (68.3%), #3 Law & Order (59.0%).
This is where the “best crime TV show of all time” debate actually gets decided—not by critics, but by fans picking winners head-to-head.
You’ve got the heavyweights: The Sopranos vs Breaking Bad is the argument that never dies. Then The Wire steps in and people start arguing about what “best” even means. Is it realism? Is it storytelling? Or is it just the show you couldn’t stop watching?
And that’s before things get messy. Law & Order shows up and suddenly it’s prestige vs pure longevity. Sons of Anarchy turns it into chaos. Mindhunter fans will tell you everyone else is wrong.
This isn’t a clean ranking. It’s a series of tough calls. Some matchups feel impossible. Others make you question your taste immediately.
So what actually wins: the smartest show, the most addictive one, or the one you just like more?
Pick your side and see how your GOAT list stacks up.
All Time ranks by all-time win rate across every head-to-head battle. Latest ranks by latest fan sentiment, updated as new battles are voted on.
GOAT List FAQs
Who is the greatest of all time among Crime TV Shows?
GoatWars fans rank The Sopranos the greatest of all time among Crime TV Shows, with a 68.8% Goatscore.
How is the GOAT List calculated?
The GOAT List ranks every contender in Crime TV Shows by Goatscore: the percentage of head-to-head GoatWars battles they have won, as voted by fans.
How many votes is this ranking based on?
This GOAT List is based on 1,262 fan votes in head-to-head battles, as of September 11, 2026.
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