The Mentalist vs Prodigal Son

Popularity by Buzz Score · Updated July 5, 2026

×The Mentalist4.6Buzz Score · #79 in TV

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×Prodigal Son0.7Buzz Score · #909 in TV

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The Mentalist is 6.7× more popular than Prodigal Son today

	The Mentalist	Prodigal Son
1-Year AverageDaily average	3.1#228 in TV	0.8#968 in TV
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average	6.2#1,178 in TVMar 1 – Mar 30, 2026	7.1#1,071 in TVJan 7 – Feb 5, 2021

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Share of all Buzz ScoreThe Mentalist87%of all Buzz ScoreProdigal Son13%of all Buzz Score

The Mentalist87%

Prodigal Son13%

By current Buzz Score, The Mentalist is the most popular at 4.6, followed by Prodigal Son at 0.7. The Mentalist has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 3.1. Prodigal Son has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 7.1 during Jan 7 – Feb 5, 2021.