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The 7 most popular TV shows of the year, according to Nielsen ratings

The 7 most popular TV shows of the year, according to Nielsen ratings
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7. "Bull" (CBS)

7. "Bull" (CBS)

Average viewers: 14.6 million

Michael Weatherly stars as Jason Bull, the founder of a trial consulting firm that analyzes juries and witnesses for its clients. "Bull" is currently airing its third season.

6. "The Good Doctor" (ABC)

6. "The Good Doctor" (ABC)

Average viewers: 15.7 million

Freddie Highmore plays an autistic and talented young surgeon in this CBS drama now in its second season.

5. "Young Sheldon" (CBS)

5. "Young Sheldon" (CBS)

Average viewers: 16.3 million

This "Big Bang Theory" prequel follows Sheldon Cooper as a brilliant child.

4. "NCIS" (CBS)

4. "NCIS" (CBS)

Average viewers: 17.1 million

A long-running procedural, "NCIS" follows the Naval Criminal Investigative Service and is currently airing its 16th season.

3. "This Is Us" (NBC)

3. "This Is Us" (NBC)

Average viewers: 18.1 million

The Emmy-winning NBC drama about a family's life told between the past and present has held a firm audience in its second season.

2. "The Big Bang Theory" (CBS)

2. "The Big Bang Theory" (CBS)

Average viewers: 18.8 million

"The Big Bang Theory" is ending after 12 seasons of geek-related humor.

1. "Roseanne" (ABC)

1. "Roseanne" (ABC)

Average viewers: 20 million

ABC rebooted "Roseanne" this year to impressive results as far as ratings go, but the success was short lived. It still remains the biggest show of the year, though.

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