This Hollywood Reporter list from THR's TV critics ranks the ten greatest sports television shows ever made, spanning genres from wrestling comedy to basketball drama. The critics note that while several entries sparked debate, the number one choice was considered beyond dispute, reflecting the difficulty of ranking sport-themed scripted television across decades and formats.

The list is restricted to English-language, scripted shows, deliberately excluding unscripted hits like 30 for 30 and Hard Knocks, as well as foreign-language series such as Club de Cuervos. Featured entries include Fox's short-lived baseball drama Pitch, HBO's dark comedy Eastbound & Down starring Danny McBride, and Amazon's baseball dramedy A League of Their Own, each praised for tackling themes of ambition, identity and fleeting glory, often despite being cancelled after just one or two seasons.