John Lithgow

TV roles

Best TV shows featuring John Lithgow

Every John Lithgow series we track, ranked by real viewer rating — led by Hallmark Hall of Fame at 8.8. Where to stream each is one tap away.

John's full profileTop TV shows, ranked

John Lithgow's shows, ranked 25

  1. Hallmark Hall of Fame posterHallmark Hall of Fame (1951)as Paul Unger8.8
  2. Dexter: Resurrection posterDexter: Resurrection (2025)as Arthur Mitchell8.6
  3. Twenty Good Years posterTwenty Good Years (2006)as John Mason8.5
  4. Dexter posterDexter (2006)as Arthur Mitchell8.2
  5. The Crown posterThe Crown (2016)as Winston Churchill8.2
  6. How I Met Your Mother posterHow I Met Your Mother (2005)as Jerry Whittaker8.1
  7. Faerie Tale Theatre posterFaerie Tale Theatre (1982)as Goldilocks' Father8.1
  8. The Simpsons posterThe Simpsons (1989)as Gus (voice)8.0
  9. Tales from the Crypt posterTales from the Crypt (1989)as Dr. Oscar Charles8.0
  10. Prohibition posterProhibition (2011)as Reader / H.L. Mencken (voice)7.9
  11. Dexter: New Blood posterDexter: New Blood (2021)as Arthur Mitchell7.9
  12. The Roosevelts: An Intimate History posterThe Roosevelts: An Intimate History (2014)as James Roosevelt (voice)7.7
  13. Frasier posterFrasier (1993)as Madman Martinez (voice)7.7
  14. Amazing Stories posterAmazing Stories (1985)as John Walters7.5
  15. 3rd Rock from the Sun poster3rd Rock from the Sun (1996)as Dick Solomon7.5
  16. 30 Rock poster30 Rock (2006)as John Lithgow7.5
  17. The Old Man posterThe Old Man (2022)as Harold Harper7.2
  18. Perry Mason posterPerry Mason (2020)as Elias Birchard 'E.B.' Jonathan7.2
  19. Trial & Error posterTrial & Error (2017)as Larry Henderson7.1
  20. NOVA posterNOVA (1974)as Narrator7.0
  21. DreamWorks 6 Spooky Stories Collection posterDreamWorks 6 Spooky Stories Collection (2003)as Ghost of Farquaad (voice)7.0
  22. Once Upon a Time in Wonderland posterOnce Upon a Time in Wonderland (2013)as The White Rabbit (voice)6.8
  23. Great Performances posterGreat Performances (1971)as Capt. Thorne6.1
  24. Cosby posterCosby (1996)as John Lithgow6.0
  25. Harry Potter posterHarry Potter (2026)as Albus Dumbledore

Good to know

What is John Lithgow's best TV show?

Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) is John Lithgow's highest-rated series here, at ★ 8.8.

How many TV shows has John Lithgow been in?

We track 25 John Lithgow shows, averaging ★ 7.6 — ranked here by viewer rating.

Where can I watch John's shows?

Each series links to its page with live streaming availability for your country.

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Highest rated8.8Hallmark Hall of Fame

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ProfileJohn Lithgow: shows, age & roles

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