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Better Things

TV2016 – 20225 seasons52 episodes eps
FX#25Comedy#351Drama#720
TV Rank
May 21, 2026
#1,129
Most popular TV show
Buzz Score
May 21, 2026
0.5
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Better Things

Better Things is an American comedy-drama television series that explores the life of single mother and actress Sam Fox. Created by Pamela Adlon and Louis C.K., the show presents a realistic portrayal of the joys and challenges of juggling motherhood, career, and personal relationships. With a mix of humor and poignant moments, Better Things offers a refreshing and honest look at the complexities of modern womanhood.

Status
Ended
First aired
2016
Last aired
2022
Seasons
5
Episodes
52
Runtime
23 min
Rating
TV-MA
Streaming
Hulu
Rankings
#1,129All TV#25FX#720Drama
Links
r/BetterThingsTVX@BetterthingsFXWikipediaOfficial site
Daily update · May 21, 2026

Better Things ranks #1,129 most popular TV show with a Buzz Score of 0.5. It peaked at #1,322 of all time (Mar 2 – Mar 31, 2025). It ranks #983 over the past 365 days.

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Popularity Rankings & History

Current and historical popularity rankings

Ranks on May 21, 2026

Overall, network, and genre
#1,129
TV
#25
FX
#720
Drama
#351
Comedy

Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
5.1
#1,322Overall rank
Mar 2 – Mar 31, 2025
1-Year Buzz Score
0.8
#983Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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Reddit
3,695
members0
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19,551
followers-2
Wikipedia
617
page views
Torrents
#1,148
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2.9Quiet
#100+
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2.8Quiet
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Top Cast

Most popular Better Things cast members by current Buzz Score on May 21, 2026
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#1
Cleopatra Coleman
as Dr. Okoye
5.2
#2
Matthew Broderick
as Dr. David Miller
4.1
#3
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as Mel Trueblood
4.0
#4
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as David Duchovny / Teak
3.4
#5
Lucy Davis
as Macy
3.4
#6
Mikey Madison
as Max
2.3
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