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Friends vs The Big Bang Theory

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score
UpdatedJune 21, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Friends is the most popular at 9.2, followed by The Big Bang Theory at 6.0. The Big Bang Theory has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 5.6. Friends has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 52.5 during May 13 – Jun 11, 2021.

2 compared
FriendsTV · NBC · 1994
The Big Bang TheoryTV · CBS · 2007
Current Buzz ScoreJune 20, 2026
Friends9.261% · #30 in TV
The Big Bang Theory6.039% · #56 in TV
1-Year AverageDaily average
Friends4.444% · #139 in TV
The Big Bang Theory5.656% · #83 in TV
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average
Friends52.581% · #116 in TV · May 13 – Jun 11, 2021
The Big Bang Theory12.719% · #670 in TV · Apr 9 – May 8, 2020

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score
1W
1M
3M
6M
1Y
Friends42%
The Big Bang Theory58%
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