Popularity comparison

SpongeBob SquarePants vs True Detective

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 29, 2026

By current Buzz Score, SpongeBob SquarePants is the most popular at 3.9, followed by True Detective at 3.9. SpongeBob SquarePants has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 4.2. True Detective has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 48.5 during Jan 13 – Feb 11, 2024.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 28, 2026

SpongeBob SquarePants3.950% · #129 in TV

True Detective3.950% · #130 in TV

1-Year AverageDaily average

SpongeBob SquarePants4.250% · #151 in TV

True Detective4.250% · #154 in TV

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

SpongeBob SquarePants10.618% · #781 in TV · Oct 15 – Nov 13, 2022

True Detective48.582% · #134 in TV · Jan 13 – Feb 11, 2024

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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