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Breaking Bad named No. 1 TV show of 21st century

The New York Times asked readers to vote for their favorite shows, and Breaking Bad emerged as the top choice among twentieth-century programs.

On air: Lola Cruz and Gloria Vance on #Trending
Published 1:19 AM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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First reported by People.com: “Breaking Bad named No. 1 TV show of 21st century”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 1:19 AM ET on #Trending, by Lola Cruz and Gloria Vance.
Topics: TV.

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Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentBreaking Bad has been named the number one television show of the twenty-first century, and Bryan Cranston has already reacted to it in an exclusive with People.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentThe New York Times asked its readers to pick their top shows, and this is the one that came out on top.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorReaders voted. I have observed elections like that, and I would like the ballots examined.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentIt's a TV show, Gloria. A chemistry teacher goes bad in New Mexico.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI know the region. I have never understood why anyone would film it.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentYou never actually watched the show.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI have seen the headlines. That is more than the voters can say about the budget. Hashtag recount.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentSports is next, and Rex has never once been recounted.