Popularity comparison

Breaking Bad vs The Wire

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 2, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Breaking Bad is the most popular at 12.5, followed by The Wire at 4.3. Breaking Bad has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 8.4. Breaking Bad has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 31.2 during Aug 1 – Aug 30, 2022.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 1, 2026

Breaking Bad12.575% · #25 in TV

The Wire4.325% · #123 in TV

1-Year AverageDaily average

Breaking Bad8.467% · #35 in TV

The Wire4.233% · #158 in TV

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

Breaking Bad31.272% · #235 in TV · Aug 1 – Aug 30, 2022

The Wire12.328% · #692 in TV · Sep 6 – Oct 5, 2021

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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