Popularity comparison

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit vs Criminal Minds

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 6, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is the most popular at 5.6, followed by Criminal Minds at 5.4. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 5.3. Criminal Minds has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 10.6 during Jan 28 – Feb 26, 2020.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 5, 2026

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit5.651% · #73 in TV

Criminal Minds5.449% · #78 in TV

1-Year AverageDaily average

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit5.357% · #97 in TV

Criminal Minds4.043% · #165 in TV

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit10.550% · #790 in TV · Feb 15 – Mar 15, 2024

Criminal Minds10.650% · #776 in TV · Jan 28 – Feb 26, 2020

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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