The Best TV Shows of 1959

12 top-rated shows, ranked by IMDb rating — each with its current AI renewal verdict.

1. 1
   
   The Twilight Zone

   CBS · 1959

   ★ 9.0Ended0%
2. 2
   
   The Untouchables

   ABC · 1959

   ★ 8.0Ended0%
3. 3
   
   Rawhide

   CBS · 1959

   ★ 7.9Ended0%
4. 4
   
   Hawaiian Eye

   ABC · 1959

   ★ 7.9Ended0%
5. 5
   
   The Bullwinkle Show

   NBC · 1959

   ★ 7.8Ended0%
6. 6
   
   One Step Beyond

   ABC · 1959

   ★ 7.8Cancelled0%
7. 7
   
   The Rebel

   ABC · 1959

   ★ 7.8Ended0%
8. 8
   
   The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

   CBS · 1959

   ★ 7.7Ended0%
9. 9
   
   Laramie

   NBC · 1959

   ★ 7.7Ended0%
10. 10
    
    Bonanza

    NBC · 1959

    ★ 7.3Ended0%
11. 11
    
    Dennis the Menace

    CBS · 1959

    ★ 7.0Ended0%
12. 12
    
    The Quick Draw McGraw Show

    Syndication · 1959

    ★ 6.7Ended0%