California's Greatest Years, Ranked

When was the golden age of California? We ranked every year by the accumulated weighted rating of its best California titles — a year rises when it delivered many strongly-rated entries, not just a lone classic. Data from 3eyedraven's catalog.

1. #1 2007 10 great titles Best: There Will Be Blood
2. #2 2013 11 great titles Best: Ray Donovan
3. #3 2011 10 great titles Best: Moneyball
4. #4 2018 9 great titles Best: Cobra Kai
5. #5 2006 8 great titles Best: Psych
6. #6 2014 8 great titles Best: Valley Uprising
7. #7 2024 7 great titles Best: American Nightmare
8. #8 2008 7 great titles Best: The Mentalist
9. #9 2022 6 great titles Best: Redeeming Love
10. #10 1992 6 great titles Best: Basic Instinct
11. #11 2003 6 great titles Best: The O.C.
12. #12 2001 5 great titles Best: Training Day
13. #13 2010 5 great titles Best: Terriers
14. #14 2000 5 great titles Best: Where the Heart Is
15. #15 2017 5 great titles Best: Santa Clarita Diet
16. #16 1997 5 great titles Best: Breakdown
17. #17 2005 5 great titles Best: Zoey 101
18. #18 1987 5 great titles Best: The Lost Boys
19. #19 2016 5 great titles Best: The Night Stalker