The Mentalist vs Resident Alien

Popularity by Buzz Score · Updated July 5, 2026

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

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×Resident Alien4.6Buzz Score · #80 in TV

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The Mentalist and Resident Alien are neck and neck today

	The Mentalist	Resident Alien
1-Year AverageDaily average	3.1#228 in TV	3.2#217 in TV
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average	6.2#1,178 in TVMar 1 – Mar 30, 2026	21.3#395 in TVFeb 15 – Mar 15, 2024

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Share of all Buzz ScoreThe Mentalist52%of all Buzz ScoreResident Alien48%of all Buzz Score

The Mentalist52%

Resident Alien48%

By current Buzz Score, The Mentalist is the most popular at 4.6, followed by Resident Alien at 4.6. Resident Alien has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 3.2. Resident Alien has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 21.3 during Feb 15 – Mar 15, 2024.