Popularity comparison

Friends vs How I Met Your Father

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 5, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Friends is the most popular at 5.0, followed by How I Met Your Father at 0.5. Friends has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 4.4. Friends has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 52.5 during May 13 – Jun 11, 2021.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 4, 2026

Friends5.090% · #92 in TV

How I Met Your Father0.59.6% · #1,131 in TV

1-Year AverageDaily average

Friends4.483% · #140 in TV

How I Met Your Father0.917% · #898 in TV

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

Friends52.572% · #115 in TV · May 13 – Jun 11, 2021

How I Met Your Father20.028% · #419 in TV · Jan 11 – Feb 9, 2022

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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