Question: Which TV show holds the record for the most minutes watched in a single year in the U.S?
Answer: Suits set a surprising Nielsen record in 2023 with 57.7 billion minutes watched, surpassing The Office‘s 2020 record of 57.1 billion. Despite ending in 2019, the legal drama—starring Meghan Markle—found new life on streaming platforms like Netflix. Its resurgence was fueled by social media buzz and continued public interest in Markle following her marriage to Prince Harry, drawing in a fresh wave of viewers and even outpacing hits like Stranger Things.
