✝️Best Christian TV Shows Ranked

The Chosen▲ Rising

The Chosen launched as a crowdfunded series retelling Jesus' life with unprecedented depth and character focus, quickly becoming the most-watched faith-based show ever. Its signature moment is the multi-season arc building emotional intimacy around biblical events. It earns the top spot through massive viewership and fresh cinematic approach.

Air Years: 2019-presentSeasons: 4IMDb Rating: 9.2/10Family Friendly: ✓Faith Emphasis: 9.5/10Episodes: 40

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7th Heaven▲ Rising

7th Heaven centered on a preacher's family navigating teenage issues with weekly doses of faith and forgiveness. Its signature moment is the Camden dinner-table discussions resolving crises through scripture. It ranks for long CBS run and teen viewership despite later controversies.

Air Years: 1996-2007Seasons: 11IMDb Rating: 5.3/10Family Friendly: ✓Faith Emphasis: 7.5/10Episodes: 243

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Highway to Heaven▲ Rising

Highway to Heaven followed an angel and his human partner performing miracles and life lessons across America. Its signature moment is the emotional closing scenes where characters choose faith and change. It stands out for Michael Landon's warm portrayal and 1980s network reach.

Air Years: 1984-1989Seasons: 5IMDb Rating: 6.7/10Family Friendly: ✓Faith Emphasis: 8/10Episodes: 111

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The Waltons▲ Rising

The Waltons portrayed a Depression-era Christian family facing hardship with strong moral grounding and prayer. Its signature moment is John-Boy's narration closing each episode with family reflections. It earns its spot for wholesome longevity and historical resonance.

Air Years: 1972-1981Seasons: 9IMDb Rating: 7.6/10Family Friendly: ✓Faith Emphasis: 7/10Episodes: 221

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VeggieTales▲ Rising

VeggieTales pioneered animated Bible lessons through humorous vegetable characters that taught kids moral lessons from scripture. Its signature moment is the catchy Silly Songs segment paired with direct biblical retellings. It earns its place as the gold standard for children's Christian media.

Air Years: 1993-2016Seasons: 5IMDb Rating: 7.2/10Family Friendly: ✓Faith Emphasis: 9/10Episodes: 100

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When Calls the Heart▲ Rising

When Calls the Heart follows a teacher bringing faith and civility to a rough mining town in the early 1900s. Its signature moment is the hopeful town gatherings and personal redemptions. It earns ranking through Hallmark's long-running faith-friendly format.

Air Years: 2014-presentSeasons: 11IMDb Rating: 7.6/10Family Friendly: ✓Faith Emphasis: 7/10Episodes: 120

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Touched by an Angel▲ Rising

Touched by an Angel ran for nearly a decade delivering weekly stories of divine intervention and redemption. Its signature moment came in tearful revelations where angels revealed God's plan to struggling characters. It ranks high for consistent moral messaging and broad network success.

Air Years: 1994-2003Seasons: 9IMDb Rating: 6/10Family Friendly: ✓Faith Emphasis: 8.5/10Episodes: 211

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Father Dowling Mysteries▲ Rising

Father Dowling Mysteries paired a Chicago priest with a nun solving crimes while upholding moral clarity. Its signature moment is the quiet rectory conversations revealing faith insights. It earns its spot for light mystery with consistent Catholic perspective.

Air Years: 1989-1991Seasons: 3IMDb Rating: 6.9/10Family Friendly: ✓Faith Emphasis: 7/10Episodes: 43

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Little House on the Prairie

Little House on the Prairie adapted Laura Ingalls Wilder's books into stories of pioneer faith, hard work, and community. Its signature moment is the church and schoolhouse scenes grounding each season. It remains a benchmark for values-driven family drama.

Air Years: 1974-1983Seasons: 9IMDb Rating: 7.5/10Family Friendly: ✓Faith Emphasis: 7.5/10Episodes: 204

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Greenleaf▲ Rising

Greenleaf exposed the scandals and grace inside a powerful Memphis megachurch family. Its signature moment is the raw pulpit confrontations blending ambition with scripture. It earns placement for tackling modern church issues with dramatic intensity.

Air Years: 2016-2020Seasons: 5IMDb Rating: 6.7/10Family Friendly: —Faith Emphasis: 7.5/10Episodes: 60

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The Bible▲ Rising

The Bible miniseries dramatized key scriptural stories from Genesis to Revelation with high production. Its signature moment is the vivid resurrection sequence that drew record Easter viewership. It ranks for ambitious scope and visual impact on cable.

Air Years: 2013Seasons: 1IMDb Rating: 7.4/10Family Friendly: ✓Faith Emphasis: 9/10Episodes: 10

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Joan of Arcadia

Joan of Arcadia depicted a teen receiving direct instructions from God in everyday disguises, wrestling with faith and doubt. Its signature moment is Joan's arguments with the divine voice in ordinary settings. It stands out for honest teen faith portrayal on network TV.

Air Years: 2003-2005Seasons: 2IMDb Rating: 7.1/10Family Friendly: ✓Faith Emphasis: 8/10Episodes: 45

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McGee and Me!

McGee and Me! followed a boy and his cartoon friend learning life lessons through everyday adventures and scripture. Its signature moment is the direct-to-camera moral wrap-ups. It stands as an influential 80s-90s children's ministry series.

Air Years: 1989-1995Seasons: 2IMDb Rating: 7.5/10Family Friendly: ✓Faith Emphasis: 8/10Episodes: 15

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Superbook

Superbook transported modern kids into Bible stories via a magical book for firsthand faith lessons. Its signature moment is the children witnessing key scriptural events. It ranks for decades of global children's ministry use.

Air Years: 1981-2015Seasons: 5IMDb Rating: 7/10Family Friendly: ✓Faith Emphasis: 8.5/10Episodes: 80

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The Flying House

The Flying House sent children through time in a spaceship-like home to witness New Testament events. Its signature moment is the gentle retellings of Jesus' parables and miracles. It earns placement for classic 80s Christian animation reach.

Air Years: 1982-1983Seasons: 1IMDb Rating: 7.3/10Family Friendly: ✓Faith Emphasis: 8/10Episodes: 52

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Christy▲ Rising

Christy followed a young teacher bringing education and faith to an isolated Appalachian community in 1912. Its signature moment is the mountain church services and personal spiritual growth. It ranks for gentle storytelling drawn from Catherine Marshall's novel.

Air Years: 1994-1995Seasons: 2IMDb Rating: 7.6/10Family Friendly: ✓Faith Emphasis: 8/10Episodes: 20

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The Cross and the Switchblade

The Cross and the Switchblade dramatized David Wilkerson's true story of gang ministry in New York. Its signature moment is the dramatic conversion scenes. It stands as a classic faith film often aired as TV special.

Air Years: 1970Seasons: 1IMDb Rating: 6.3/10Family Friendly: ✓Faith Emphasis: 8/10Episodes: 1

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The 700 Club

The 700 Club delivered daily Christian news, teaching, and prayer segments led by Pat Robertson for decades. Its signature moment is the live prayer segments reaching millions. It ranks for longevity and influence in Christian broadcasting.

Air Years: 1966-presentSeasons: 58IMDb Rating: 3.5/10Family Friendly: ✓Faith Emphasis: 9/10Episodes: 15,000

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Adventures in Odyssey

Adventures in Odyssey used radio-style animation to teach biblical principles through kids solving mysteries in Odyssey. Its signature moment is the recurring Focus on the Family lessons embedded in stories. It earns ranking as a trusted children's ministry staple.

Air Years: 1991-2008Seasons: 3IMDb Rating: 7.8/10Family Friendly: ✓Faith Emphasis: 8.5/10Episodes: 52

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Adventures from the Book of Virtues

Adventures from the Book of Virtues used classic fables and Bible stories to teach character traits to children. Its signature moment is Plato the buffalo guiding kids through moral tales. It earns its spot for PBS faith-adjacent values education.

Air Years: 1996-2000Seasons: 3IMDb Rating: 7/10Family Friendly: ✓Faith Emphasis: 6.5/10Episodes: 39

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This Is the Life▼ Falling

This Is the Life presented weekly moral dramas sponsored by Lutheran churches for over 50 years. Its signature moment is the quiet family resolutions highlighting scripture. It earns its place for longest-running religious anthology.

Air Years: 1952-1988Seasons: 36IMDb Rating: 6.5/10Family Friendly: ✓Faith Emphasis: 7.5/10Episodes: 600

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Bibleman▼ Falling

Bibleman battled villains using scripture verses in live-action superhero adventures aimed at kids. Its signature moment is the power-sword fights ending with memorized Bible quotes. It ranks for memorable children's ministry entertainment.

Air Years: 1995-2010Seasons: 5IMDb Rating: 5.8/10Family Friendly: ✓Faith Emphasis: 7.5/10Episodes: 30

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It's Supernatural▼ Falling

It's Supernatural featured interviews with people claiming miraculous encounters and prophetic messages. Its signature moment is the dramatic testimony segments. It earns ranking for charismatic audience engagement.

Air Years: 2007-presentSeasons: 17IMDb Rating: 5.2/10Family Friendly: ✓Faith Emphasis: 8/10Episodes: 400

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Life with Derek

Life with Derek is not primarily Christian; skipped for criteria fit.

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Davey and Goliath▼ Falling

Davey and Goliath used stop-motion animation to teach kids Christian values through a boy and his dog. Its signature moment is the gentle voice-of-God narration guiding decisions. It ranks as an enduring Lutheran children's classic.

Air Years: 1962-1975Seasons: 3IMDb Rating: 7.4/10Family Friendly: ✓Faith Emphasis: 8/10Episodes: 65

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