Hey there, TV fans. We all know that saying goodbye to a favorite show is like saying goodbye to a good friend. But some finales leave us with memories we'll never forget. Here’s a countdown of the top 10 TV series finales that gave us closure—or at least something to talk about for years.
10. ‘The Sopranos’
You remember that moment, don’t you? June 10, 2007, when Tony Soprano and his crew were sitting in a diner, and then… bam! The screen went black. That abrupt ending left fans scratching their heads, wondering what exactly happened to our favorite mobster. Creator David Chase admitted he had no idea the reaction would be so intense. But let’s be honest, that’s exactly what made it so unforgettable.
9. ‘Mad Men’
May 17, 2015, was the day we said goodbye to Don Draper. And what a way to go out! Don finds some peace within himself, embracing who he is, and even comes up with a brilliant ad campaign for Coca-Cola. It was a perfect blend of his personal journey and his professional expertise. As Jon Hamm said, Don finally realizes he’s an advertising man—and that’s who he’s meant to be.
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8. ‘The Tonight Show’
For 30 years, Johnny Carson was the king of late-night TV. His final episode aired on May 22, 1992, and it was nothing short of iconic. The night before, he had Bette Midler perform, and for his last show, Johnny simply expressed his gratitude. He told the audience, “I am one of the lucky people in the world. I found something I always wanted to do, and I have enjoyed every single minute of it.” And with that, he left us with a smile and a wave.
7. ‘Friends’
Who doesn’t love Friends? The show wrapped up on May 6, 2004, giving us the happy ending we all wanted—Ross and Rachel finally got together. Creator David Crane admitted they had teased the audience for a decade with the "Will they or won’t they?" question, and in the end, they delivered. Fans were thrilled to see Chandler and Monica start a family too, with the birth of their twins.
6. ‘The Fugitive’
Originally, the creators planned to leave Dr. Richard Kimble’s quest for the One-Armed Man unresolved. But ABC executive Leonard Goldberg stepped in, realizing viewers wouldn’t be satisfied without closure. On August 29, 1967, nearly three-quarters of the TV audience tuned in to see the conclusion. It was a smart move, as the finale became one of the most-watched episodes of its time.
5. ‘Cheers’
“One for the Road” was the name of the last episode of Cheers, airing on May 20, 1993. Shelley Long, who played Diane, admitted she was disappointed Sam and Diane didn’t end up together. But hey, life doesn’t always go as planned, and neither did this finale. Regardless, an estimated 84 million viewers tuned in, making it the second most-watched finale in TV history.
4. ‘ER’
After 15 seasons, ER came to an end on April 2, 2009. Showrunner John Wells decided to bring the series full circle, showing just another busy day at County General Hospital. The idea was to make it feel like the hospital would continue on, even after the cameras stopped rolling. It was a fitting way to say goodbye to a show that had been a constant in so many lives.
3. ‘Newhart’
Bob Newhart had a unique way of saying farewell. On May 21, 1990, the finale revealed that his entire run on Newhart was just a dream his character had while recovering from a car accident. He even brought back Suzanne Pleshette, his former TV wife, for a callback to his previous sitcom. Bob recalled how the audience applauded the old bedroom set, proving that even inanimate objects can evoke emotion.
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2. ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’
On March 19, 1977, the gang from the WJM newsroom said their goodbyes. Mary Tyler Moore admitted her favorite moment was the spontaneous group hug that happened during rehearsal. It wasn’t planned, but it felt so genuine that they kept it in. She called it “a pot of gold,” and who could argue? It was a heartwarming way to end such a beloved series.
1. ‘M*A*S*H’
February 28, 1983, was the day millions of viewers tuned in to say goodbye to the folks at the 4077th MASH unit. The two-and-a-half-hour finale, titled “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen,” saw the characters returning home from Korea. With nearly 106 million viewers, it became the most-watched TV episode ever. Alan Alda admitted they were shocked by the massive
