It’s not yet September but already 2026 is shaping up to be a phenomenal year for small-screen entertainment. There has been no shortage of scenes that have made us laugh, cry, and gasp – which is why for the past few weeks we at The Independent have been celebrating the best of the best by speaking to the people responsible for making them happen.
We’ve ranked our favourites here, and now it’s over to you. Vote for the moments you loved the most in the poll below – and we’re sure you won’t be shy about letting us know which we got wrong, or the scenes we missed altogether. With a new season of fabulous TV on the way this autumn, let’s take some time to appreciate everything that’s come before.
