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TV SeriesPeacock#6Comedy#136

The Paper2025–Present

1 season10 episodesTV-14
Peak Buzz Score
Aug 27 – Sep 25, 2025
23.5High
#343 all-time TVTop 13%
Current Buzz Score
On June 20, 2026
1.5Quiet
#440 on TVTop 16%

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About

The Paper

The Paper is a mockumentary sitcom that follows a documentary crew as they explore the inner workings of The Truth Teller, a historic newspaper in Toledo, Ohio. The show captures the challenges and aspirations of its eclectic staff, led by an eager publisher, as they strive to revitalize the struggling publication with the help of volunteer reporters.

Status
Active
First aired
2025
Seasons
1
Episodes
10
Rating
TV-14
Streaming
Peacock PremiumPeacock Premium Plus
Links
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Daily update · June 20, 2026

The Paper ranks #440 most popular TV show with a Buzz Score of 1.5. It peaked at #343 of all time (Aug 27 – Sep 25, 2025). Over the past year, it's spent 15 days in the top 10.

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Popularity Rankings & History

Current and historical popularity rankings

Ranks on June 20, 2026

Overall, network, and genre
#440
TV
#6
Peacock
#136
Comedy

Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
23.5
#343Overall rank
Aug 27 – Sep 25, 2025
1-Year Buzz Score
4.8
#120Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
15
Past 365 days
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Wikipedia
1,808
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Season 1·Thu, Sep 4, 2025·10 eps
21.8High
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Top Cast

Most popular The Paper cast members by current Buzz Score on June 20, 2026
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#1
Domhnall Gleeson
as Ned Sampson
2.6
#2
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as John Stack
1.9
#3
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as Adam Cooper
1.3
#4
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as Ann Putnam
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#5
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as Davey
0.9
#6
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as Oscar Martinez
0.8
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