At One Point, This Was the Most Watched TV Show in the World — and You're Not Going To Believe What It Is

At any point in time, there are television shows that have the world in a chokehold. These shows inspire lots of watercooler chats, social media buzz, and a general excitement about a shared experience watching this type of entertainment. Even long after watching them, when someone mentions cable series such as Game of Thrones or Breaking Bador network shows such as Lostor CSI, images of memorable scenes and characters are instantly evoked. But looking back at the year 2008, the most-watched television show might actually be surprising to some fans.