 In 2011 it was the second highest-rated reality series on TV behind " Jersey Shore", attracting 7.6 million viewers.In 2016, a "New York Times" study of the 50 TV shows with the most Facebook Likes found that "Pawn Stars" was most popular in rural Kentucky.Christopher Long, reviewing the first season DVD for DVD Town, praised the series for its cast and the educational value of the items examined, calling it "addictive" and "a big-time winner", and opined that it is the best show on History and perhaps cable.