Popularity comparison

Empire vs The Real World

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score
UpdatedJune 1, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Empire is the most popular at 0.9, followed by The Real World at 0.6. Empire has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 0.8. Empire has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 4.1 during Mar 31 – Apr 29, 2020.

2 compared
EmpireTV · FOX · 2015
The Real WorldTV · MTV · 1992
Current Buzz ScoreMay 31, 2026
Empire0.960% · #867 in TV
The Real World0.640% · #1,130 in TV
1-Year AverageDaily average
Empire0.858% · #1,015 in TV
The Real World0.642% · #1,214 in TV
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average
Empire4.184% · #1,491 in TV · Mar 31 – Apr 29, 2020
The Real World0.816% · #2,385 in TV · Jan 11 – Feb 9, 2025

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score
1W
1M
3M
6M
1Y
Empire59%
The Real World41%