Chicago, Illinois's Greatest Years, Ranked

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

1. #1 2011 11 great titles Best: Shameless
2. #2 1986 8 great titles Best: Ferris Bueller's Day Off
3. #3 2022 7 great titles Best: The Bear
4. #4 2019 7 great titles Best: The Irishman
5. #5 2002 6 great titles Best: Chicago
6. #6 2017 6 great titles Best: The Good Fight
7. #7 1980 5 great titles Best: The Blues Brothers
8. #8 1989 5 great titles Best: Father Dowling Mysteries