Popularity comparison

The Wire vs 61st Street

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 2, 2026

By current Buzz Score, The Wire is the most popular at 4.3, followed by 61st Street at 0.3. The Wire has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 4.2. The Wire has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 12.3 during Sep 6 – Oct 5, 2021.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 1, 2026

The Wire4.394% · #123 in TV

61st Street0.35.6% · #1,734 in TV

1-Year AverageDaily average

The Wire4.292% · #158 in TV

61st Street0.48.3% · #1,477 in TV

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

The Wire12.386% · #692 in TV · Sep 6 – Oct 5, 2021

61st Street2.114% · #1,937 in TV · Dec 16, 2025 – Jan 14, 2026

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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