Are you having trouble deciding on which TV package to sign up for? You're trying to figure out if you should get rid of the cable? Here's the top listing of the most popular television channels that are currently available on satellite and cable providers, regardless of the date they came into existence These channels usually have a common thread: buzzworthy and marquee-original shows that provide viewers a reason to watch TV ratings. They have long been used to judge whether the show is successful. and are a crucial factor in determining a TV cable channel's value. It's safe to say that the more viewers is the more popular the channel. In that mind, if your package doesn't provide the majority or all the channels listed on our list Perhaps it's an opportunity to explore different cable or satellite services.
* How did we come up with this?
The rankings below are based upon data by the A.C. Nielsen Co. The exact numeric rank next to each channel is based on the average number of viewers of the channel that was viewed between 8 and 11 p.m. every night (when the viewing was at its highest) between December 29 2014 until December 16 the 16th of December, 2015. The data also takes into consideration Nielsen's "live-plus 3" data, which measures late watching (up at three or more days from when a program first aired) via DVR and other devices. The rankings are tied to the average viewership of the 18-to 49-year-old population, since this is the segment that advertisers are looking for. The parent companies of cable channels tend to have more power in establishing per-subscriber rates for channels that have younger viewers.
1. Bravo
The Channel, Once Known For Its Extensive Selection Programs in fine art (ballet operas, ballets and foreign films. ) has since abandoned this strategy, which, unsurprisingly was not popular--in favour of a selection of reality programs that are centered around pop culture. Since the first success, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, Bravo has been on the lookout for top-of-the-line programming
* Million Dollar Listing
* Shahs of Sunset
* Southern Charm
* Top Chef
* Millionaire Matchmaker
* The Real Housewives franchise
2. HISTORIA
Formerly dubbed "The Hitler Channel" because of its seemingly endless replays of World War II footage, History (which used to be The History Channel up until 2008) has expanded its range of programming, including some which may be outside the category it was named after.
* Ax Men
* Ice Road Truckers
* Pawn Stars
* Top Gear
* American Pickers
* Vikings
3. Freeform
The channel, that was called ABC Family during this ratings time frame it has experienced multiple metamorphoses over the decades. Its Freeform channel that has attracted attention for its envelope-pushing shows in recent times is a fascinating lineage that dates all the way back to 1977 under direction under the direction of Reverend Pat Robertson. The televangelist ended all ties with Freeform in the latter part of the 1990s, even though his conservative weekday show, The 700 Club, is still aired on Freeform (and the channel's predecessors) under a clause in the contract.
*The 700 Club
* Baby Daddy
* Pretty Little Liars
*The Secret Life of the American Teenager
* Shado whunters
*The Fosters
4. FX
FX One of the siblings to FOX Broadcasting's cable has become among the very first channels to attract large audiences with iconic original programming and hasn't stopped since. While it was in its early stages in the in the 2000s FX started to fill its calendar with notable shows such including Nip/Tuck The Shield and The Shield.
* American Horror Story
*The League
* Sons of Anarchy
* Archer
"* It's Always Sunny at the Philadelphia Zoo. Philadelphia
*The Americans
5. Adult Swim
The late-night and evening version of Cartoon Network has consistently carved out a niche for its offbeat animated series that are targeted towards young and teen-aged adults. As younger viewers are looking for alternatives to linear television programming, Adult Swim continues to draw large audiences across many metrics -- including those aged 18-24, 18-34, and 18-49, with shows such including Black Jesus, Mr. Pickles as well as Rick as well as Morty.
*The Venture Bros
* Metalo calypse
Squid Billies
* Aqua Teen Hunger Force
* Sealab 2021
* Take a Look! In Conversation with Steve Brule! Dr. Steve Brule
6. Discovery Channel
From its beginnings around the mid 1980s, Discovery Channel has shown a constant program that is based on reality (long before it was popular). Although the presentation of the channel has changed from a eat-your-vegetables style to a more polished style however, a lot of its shows contain an educational aspect. For example, in 2015 Discovery Channel featured cable's most rated non-scripted show in the demo for 18-49,
* Alaskan Bush People
* Afraid and naked XL
* Deadliest Catch
* Shark Week
* Myth Busters
* A Haunting
7 AMC
For a channel which once was a major source of black and white films (when AMC actually stood for American Movie Classics), this position on the list has grown leaps and bounds over the past 10 years. A lot of credit goes to blockbuster films like The Walking Dead (which has for a long time been in the forefront as the most scripted cable series) AMC, however, has produced other great programming as well and remains one of the most popular channels on the television.
* Better Call Saul (a spinoff of Breaking Bad
* Hell on Wheels
* Fear the Walking Dead (a sequel to the popular series)
* into the Badlands
* The Killing
* Turn
8. USA Network
Since its debut at the beginning of the 1980s and into the 1980s, USA Network has been USA Network has been a powerful ratings force, thanks to its diverse mix of programming as well as its general-audience model (long before it was used in other networks). The USA Network's extensive schedule features some original programming like the wrestling sensation WWE Raw and scripted offerings Chrisley Knows Best,
* Modern Family
* Law & Order: SVU
* Royal Pains
* NCIS
* CSI
* WWE Raw
9. TBS
TBS was established by the pioneer of cable Ted Turner, has roots as a superstation of an Atlanta broadcasting station that broadcast to households throughout the U.S. The channel has grown over its more than four decades of existence however, it has always been atop television ratings on cable with its solid programming selection and a mass-audience approach. Since the breakup of its broadcast sister in 2007 TBS has moved head-first into its own original comedy and talk programs. It has consistently drawn a large amount of viewers to such programs such as American Dad (acquired from FOX), Conan, and Sullivan & Son, as and a constant source of contemporary sitcom Reruns.
* The Big Bang Theory
* 2 Broke Girls
* Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
* America's Top Makers
*The Detour
* Angie Tribeca
10. ESPN
With an array of top-quality sports programs, ESPN has constantly held the top spot when it is about sports, and, as their latest ratings show, the whole collection of cable channels. In a time where DVRs and On-Demand services have been reducing the traditional channels' audience live sports have proved to be an absolute lifesaver. ESPN's lineup includes events from MLB, NBA, and NFL and sports fans of all kinds can afford to shell out top dollars to catch their teams' games.
* Sports Center
* Please excuse the Interruption
"Monday Night Football
* Sports Nation
* Around the Horn
* Baseball Tonight
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