Most Watched TV Episodes of All Time

We watched 4 of the 5 most watched TV series episodes of all time. Did you? If you did, enjoy these haikus we wrote about them. If you didn’t, feel free to use this trivia when needed.

FYI, J.R. was shot by his scheming sister-in-law and mistress, Kristin Shepard (but that info didn’t make it into the haikus).

1. "M*A*S*H" - "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen" (1983):

War's poignant farewell,

105 million souls watched,

M*A*S*H's parting tears.

Final chapter's end,

In '83, hearts converged,

Farewell to M*A*S*H.

2. "Dallas" - "Who Done It?" (1980):

Dallas mystery,

Eighty-three million guessed, asked,

Who shot J.R.'s soul?

In '80, we learned,

Dallas secrets now unveiled,

J.R.'s shooter found.

3. "Roots" - "Part VIII" (1977):

Roots' grand finale,

80 million eyes beheld,

Legacy's triumph.

In '77, pride,

Roots' journey reached its climax,

Generations' truth.

4. "Cheers" - "One for the Road" (1993):

Last call at Cheers bar,

80 million friends unite,

Farewell to laughter.

93’s endnote,

Cheers' loyal patrons bid adieu,

Memories on tap.

5. "The Fugitive" - "The Judgment: Part II" (1967):

Seeker's quest complete,

Seventy-eight million knew,

Fugitive's freedom.

In '67, justice,

The verdict reached, chains broken,

Fugitive released.