Popularity comparison

Criminal Minds vs NCIS

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedMay 31, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Criminal Minds is the most popular at 6.1, followed by NCIS at 3.0. NCIS has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 4.6. NCIS has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 100+ during Sep 24 – Oct 23, 2023.

Current Buzz ScoreMay 30, 2026

Criminal Minds6.167% · #64 in TV

NCIS3.033% · #199 in TV

1-Year AverageDaily average

Criminal Minds4.047% · #165 in TV

NCIS4.653% · #127 in TV

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

Criminal Minds10.68.5% · #775 in TV · Jan 28 – Feb 26, 2020

NCIS100+92% · #28 in TV · Sep 24 – Oct 23, 2023

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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