Kathy Bates

TV roles

Best TV shows featuring Kathy Bates

Every Kathy Bates series we track, ranked by real viewer rating — led by Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories at 9.5. Where to stream each is one tap away.

Kathy's full profileTop TV shows, ranked

Kathy Bates's shows, ranked 29

  1. Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories posterShelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories (1992)as Narrator (voice)9.5
  2. Hallmark Hall of Fame posterHallmark Hall of Fame (1951)as Christine Chapman8.8
  3. The Office posterThe Office (2005)as Jo Bennett8.6
  4. Six Feet Under posterSix Feet Under (2001)as Bettina8.1
  5. Oz posterOz (1997)as Director8.1
  6. Homicide: Life on the Street posterHomicide: Life on the Street (1993)as Director8.1
  7. American Horror Story posterAmerican Horror Story (2011)as Delphine LaLaurie8.1
  8. The Big Bang Theory posterThe Big Bang Theory (2007)as Mrs. Fowler7.9
  9. FEUD posterFEUD (2017)as Joan Blondell7.6
  10. Everwood posterEverwood (2002)as Director7.6
  11. China Beach posterChina Beach (1988)7.5
  12. 3rd Rock from the Sun poster3rd Rock from the Sun (1996)as Charlotte Everly7.5
  13. Two and a Half Men posterTwo and a Half Men (2003)as Charlie Harper7.5
  14. King of the Hill posterKing of the Hill (1997)as Patrol Officer Jane Cooper (voice)7.4
  15. Harry's Law posterHarry's Law (2011–2012)as Harriet "Harry" Korn · Drama · Legal7.4
  16. Matlock posterMatlock (2024–present)as Madeline "Matty" Matlock · fubotv · paramount plus · Drama7.4Airing now
  17. Alice posterAlice (2009–2009)as Queen of Hearts · Adventure · Fantasy7.2
  18. L.A. Law posterL.A. Law (1986)as Charlotte Haley7.1
  19. NYPD Blue posterNYPD Blue (1993)as Director7.1
  20. MADtv posterMADtv (1995)as Stuart's Grandma7.1
  21. American Dad! posterAmerican Dad! (2005)as D.O. Rothy (voice)7.0
  22. Cagney & Lacey posterCagney & Lacey (1982)7.0
  23. The Stand posterThe Stand (1994)as Rae Flowers (uncredited)6.8
  24. Mike & Molly posterMike & Molly (2010)as Kay6.7
  25. American Experience posterAmerican Experience (1988)as Narrator (voice)6.5
  26. The Love Boat posterThe Love Boat (1977)as Sally Allison6.3
  27. Disjointed posterDisjointed (2017)as Ruth6.2
  28. St. Elsewhere posterSt. Elsewhere (1982)as Polly Miller5.7
  29. Murder Ordained posterMurder Ordained (1987)as Bobbi Birk5.1

Good to know

What is Kathy Bates's best TV show?

Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories (1992) is Kathy Bates's highest-rated series here, at ★ 9.5.

How many TV shows has Kathy Bates been in?

We track 29 Kathy Bates shows, averaging ★ 7.3 — ranked here by viewer rating.

Where can I watch Kathy's shows?

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

Keep exploring

Highest rated9.5Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories

Kathy's best-reviewed series — rating and where to watch.

ProfileKathy Bates: shows, age & roles

The full profile — every TV role and film credit on one page.

MoviesBest movies featuring Kathy

The film side — every credit ranked by viewer rating.