The 30 best TV shows of 2022

Will 2022 be remembered as the year we all could finally agree that there is too much TV? We’re … not sure. But despite the overload of series (we’re looking at you, Netflix) and how unsustainable the current model feels, we’re not complaining. The last 12 months have gifted us some fantastic television, with newbies like The Bear, that little summer show that could, and the epically priced epic The Rings Of Power, not to mention the final runs of beloved series like Atlanta and Better Call Saul. So here are The A.V. Club’s 30 best TV shows of the year. To be included, a series simply needs to have aired a new episode in, yes, 2022 (so that means you just made the cut, Yellowjackets). And now, as the kids say, on with the countdown.

29. Mo (Netflix) 

In a year full of superhero dramas, big fantasy outings, and star-studded shows, it’s reassuring to see original shows like break through. Co-created by and , the half-hour dramedy is based on Amer’s experiences as a Palestinian refugee living and seeking asylum in Texas. Thanks to his perspective on the subject matter, Amer infuses the show with raw honesty as he tackles odd jobs while his family endures complex legal procedures. Mo is also full of absurd twists, but it’s rooted in a narrative that feels especially important in the current sociopolitical environment. It’s an underrated gem that merits a spot on your watchlist. [Saloni Gajjar]