Popularity comparison

Criminal Minds vs Law & Order

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 2, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Criminal Minds is the most popular at 5.5, followed by Law & Order at 3.9. Criminal Minds has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 4.0. Criminal Minds has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 10.6 during Jan 28 – Feb 26, 2020.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 1, 2026

Criminal Minds5.559% · #77 in TV

Law & Order3.941% · #152 in TV

1-Year AverageDaily average

Criminal Minds4.056% · #166 in TV

Law & Order3.244% · #221 in TV

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

Criminal Minds10.657% · #776 in TV · Jan 28 – Feb 26, 2020

Law & Order8.243% · #950 in TV · Feb 11 – Mar 12, 2022

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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