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The Big Bang Theory vs The Wire

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score
UpdatedJune 5, 2026

By current Buzz Score, The Big Bang Theory is the most popular at 6.2, followed by The Wire at 6.2. The Big Bang Theory has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 5.6. The Big Bang Theory has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 12.7 during Apr 9 – May 8, 2020.

2 compared
The Big Bang TheoryTV · CBS · 2007
The WireTV · HBO · 2002
Current Buzz ScoreJune 4, 2026
The Big Bang Theory6.250% · #59 in TV
The Wire6.250% · #60 in TV
1-Year AverageDaily average
The Big Bang Theory5.657% · #84 in TV
The Wire4.243% · #154 in TV
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average
The Big Bang Theory12.751% · #666 in TV · Apr 9 – May 8, 2020
The Wire12.349% · #692 in TV · Sep 6 – Oct 5, 2021

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score
1W
1M
3M
6M
1Y
The Big Bang Theory59%
The Wire41%
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