A season of television can be hit or miss, but there are at least ten TV shows that have gotten a 100 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes, allowing them to stand out among the rest. Considering that some TV shows can last for multiple seasons, the quality of any given series — be it a comedy or a drama — can fluctuate over its run. No season of television is created equally, but what makes a great season hinges on whether the next can live up to, and elevate, the one that came before.

Over the last ten years, the number of TV shows has increased. Viewers have an abundant selection to choose from when sitting down to watch streaming, cable, or broadcast TV. Though the Golden Age of television is not so golden anymore, and the Hollywood writers strike is going on, there have been some exceptional quality shows that have gotten perfect scores on Rotten Tomatoes over the course of several seasons. It’s an impressive feat to write for shows that continue being astute and well-crafted after a strong first season. Here are ten such TV series that have gone above and beyond to achieve a 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.

10 The Bear

The Bear is one of FX's most talked-about shows right now. Starring Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri, the series, which recently wrapped season 2 on a frosty note for Carmy, has been praised for tackling the restaurant industry while prioritizing characters. The Bear made a big splash in season 1 and doubled down on all the things that worked for season 2. With complex characters and storylines that have kept audiences and critics alike hooked, it’s no wonder The Bear has a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score across both seasons.

9 Fleabag

Fleabag, created by and starring Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’s Phoebe Waller-Bridge, followed the titular character as she navigated life after trauma. The series, which only lasted two seasons, has a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score thanks to its sharp and witty writing, charm, and the ability to tackle emotions with a good dose of humor. Not only does Fleabag have 100 percent critics score, but the audience score isn’t very far behind at 93 percent. The short-lived series is an example of quality over quantity of seasons, which is a rarity on television.

8 Hacks

Starring Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder as a Las Vegas comedian and a 25-year-old outcast, respectively, Hacks premiered on HBO Max (now known simply as Max) in May 2021 and has been going strong ever since. It’s hard to land a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, but Hacks managed to do that for both of its seasons thus far. Critics thought the jokes were better in season 2, the characters dysfunctional, and the focus on the series’ female friendship still able to get to the heart of things. It would’ve been easy to follow up a great first season with a mediocre season 2, but Hacks hasn’t disappointed critics or viewers.

7 Feel Good

Although it was cancelled by Netflix after only two seasons, Feel Good is the rare show on the streamer that scored a 100 percent Rotten Tomatoes score for both seasons. Co-created by and starring Mae Martin as a recovering addict, Feel Good was praised by critics for the way it explored life and love. The series was layered with drama and humor, sharpened by stellar writing that was able to bring warmth while dealing with trauma.

6 Counterpart

J.K. Simmons led Counterpart, the Starz series about a spy who works with his counterpart from a parallel world. Starz canceled the series in 2019 after only two seasons, but it received quite the acclaim while it was airing. Counterpart was given credit for its social commentary while also handling the thrilling sci-fi elements of its plot. Unfortunately, Counterpart is also an example that high quality, well-reviewed television doesn’t always translate to a multiple-season run.

5 Los Espookys

Premiering on Max in 2018, Los Espookys was a Spanish-language series that followed a group of friends who made people’s horror dreams come true by way of their business projects. The series was commended by critics as being unique and charming, able to establish its relatively strange yet interesting and original fantasy horror plot. Los Espookys even won a Peabody Award, but was sadly cancelled in December 2022.

4 Somebody Somewhere

Somebody Somewhere is a story about overcoming adversity, and finding community in unexpected places after losing a loved one. The series was created by Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen, and premiered on Max in 2022. Over the course of its two seasons, Somebody Somewhere captivated critics and audiences alike as it delved into the everyday life of Bridget Everett’s Sam and the rest of the ensemble cast.

3 Vida

Vida aired on Starz for three seasons, and each one of them managed to get a 100 percent Rotten Tomatoes score, showcasing the series’ powerful writing and narrative. This overlooked series, about two sisters (Scream VI's Melissa Barrera and Mishel Prada) who return to East Los Angeles following the death of their mother, offers insight into complicated familial relationships. The drama has been praised for crafting multidimensional characters and exploring identity amid discovering secrets. There aren’t as many shows that explore the relationship between sisters and their mother, but Vida managed to offer something refreshing on that front. The drama aired its final episode in May 2020.

2 Avatar: The Last Airbender

Avatar: The Last Airbender ran for three seasons, and each was considered better than the last, something that is reflected in the animated series’ Rotten Tomatoes scores. The beloved series, which followed Aang, an Avatar who wielded the powers of Earth, Fire, Air, and Water, and his friends as they worked to bring balance to their war-torn nations, is perhaps one of the most well-known animated series of the last few decades. It managed to get a live-action film and TV adaptation as well, though it’s hard to imagine anything topping the original Avatar: The Last Airbender’s 100 percent critics score, or its 98 percent audience score, anytime soon.

1 Jane the Virgin

Jane the Virgin brought the telenovela to The CW. Starring Gina Rodriguez as Jane Villanueva, a woman who is artificially inseminated by accident despite the fact she’s chosen to remain a virgin until marriage, Jane the Virgin ran for five seasons and consistently maintained its 100 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes. The romantic dramedy was praised for being heartfelt and funny, and for tackling a myriad of issues with warmth and wit. Jane’s love triangle with Michael and Rafael upped the stakes, but the core relationship was between Jane, her mother Xiomara, and grandmother Alba. The series got more complicated as it went on, but it never forgot its humor.