This table displays the top-rated primetime television series of the
1985–86 season as measured by
Nielsen Media Research
Nielsen Media Research (NMR) is an American firm that measures media audiences, including television, radio, theatre, films (via the AMC Theatres MAP program), and newspapers. Headquartered in New York City, it is best known for the Nielsen rati ...
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See also The Final Ratings
(All 82 tracked series for the year, listed)
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Top-rated United States television programs of 1985-86
1985 in American television
1986 in American television
1985-related lists
1986-related lists
Lists of American television series