Popularity comparison

Finding Your Roots vs Based on a True Story

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 19, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Finding Your Roots is the most popular at 0.5, followed by Based on a True Story at 0.5. Based on a True Story has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 0.8. Based on a True Story has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 10.1 during Jun 5 – Jul 4, 2023.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 18, 2026

Finding Your Roots0.550% · #1,075 in TV

Based on a True Story0.550% · #1,077 in TV

1-Year AverageDaily average

Finding Your Roots0.642% · #1,139 in TV

Based on a True Story0.858% · #942 in TV

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

Finding Your Roots1.110% · #2,245 in TV · Jan 3 – Feb 1, 2023

Based on a True Story10.190% · #821 in TV · Jun 5 – Jul 4, 2023

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score