The 10 most popular TV shows of the year so far, according to Nielsen ratings

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10. "The Voice" (NBC) — 12.5 million

10. "The Voice" (NBC) — 12.5 million

Series run: 14 seasons (2011-present)

Summary: "Singers square off for a coveted recording contract in this reality talent contest from the producers of 'Big Brother" and "Survivor.' Four vocal coaches mentor the contestants."

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9. "NCIS: New Orleans" (CBS) — 12.7 million average viewers

9. "NCIS: New Orleans" (CBS) — 12.7 million average viewers

Series run: 4 seasons (2014-present)

Summary: "A drama about the local field office that investigates criminal cases involving military personnel in The Big Easy, a city known for its music, entertainment and decadence."

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8. "Blue Bloods" (CBS) — 13.2 million average viewers

8. "Blue Bloods" (CBS) — 13.2 million average viewers

Series run: 8 seasons (2010-present)

Summary: "A drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement."

7. "Bull" (CBS) — 14.7 million average viewers

7. "Bull" (CBS) — 14.7 million average viewers

Series run: 2 seasons (2016-present)

Summary: "Stars Michael Weatherly as Dr. Jason Bull in a drama inspired by the early career of Dr. Phil McGraw, the founder of one of the most prolific trial consulting firms of all time."

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6. "The Good Doctor" (ABC) — 15.8 million average viewers

6. "The Good Doctor" (ABC) — 15.8 million average viewers

Series run: 1 season (2017-present)

Summary: "Freddie Highmore plays Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, relocates from a quiet country life to join a prestigious hospital's surgical unit."

5. "Young Sheldon" (CBS) — 16.5 million average viewers

5. "Young Sheldon" (CBS) — 16.5 million average viewers

Series run: 1 season (2017-present)

Summary: "Follows the 9-year-old Sheldon Cooper as he navigates living with his family in East Texas and going to high school."

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4. "NCIS" (CBS) — 17.09 million average viewers

4. "NCIS" (CBS) — 17.09 million average viewers

Series run: 15 seasons (2003-present)

Summary: "'NCIS' (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) is more than just an action drama. With liberal doses of humor, it's a show that focuses on the sometimes complex and always amusing dynamics of a team forced to work together in high-stress situations."

3. "This Is Us" (NBC) — 18.3 million average viewers

3. "This Is Us" (NBC) — 18.3 million average viewers

Series run: 2 seasons (2016-present)

Summary: "Everyone has a family. And every family has a story. 'This Is Us' chronicles the Pearson family across the decades."

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2. "The Big Bang Theory" (CBS) — 18.7 million average viewers

2. "The Big Bang Theory" (CBS) — 18.7 million average viewers

Series run: 11 seasons (2007-present)

Summary: "Leonard and Sheldon are brilliant physicists – geniuses in the laboratory but socially challenged everywhere else. Enter beautiful, street-smart neighbor Penny, who aims to teach them a thing or two about life."

1. "Roseanne" (ABC) — 23.2 million average viewers

1. "Roseanne" (ABC) — 23.2 million average viewers

Series run: 10 seasons (1988-1997; 2018)

Summary: "Explore life, death and everything in between through the relatable, hilarious and brutally honest lens of the Conner household."

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