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Top 50 Longest Running TV Shows

The American television programs with the most episodes and seasons. This comprehensive dataset is meticulously compiled from verified global sources and updated regularly. Use the sorting and filtering tools to explore the data, or export it as CSV for deeper analysis. All figures are cross-referenced with authoritative international databases.

Rank ⇵Show Title ⇵Type ⇵Seasons ⇵Status ⇵
1The Lord Mayor's Show1937–PresentUK
2Meet the Press1947–PresentUSA
3CBS Evening News1948–PresentUSA
4Guiding Light1952–2009USA (Soap Opera)
5The Today Show1952–PresentUSA
6Panorama1953–PresentUK
7Face the Nation1954–PresentUSA
8The Tonight Show1954–PresentUSA
9As the World Turns1956–2010USA (Soap Opera)
10General Hospital1963–PresentUSA (Soap Opera)
11Days of Our Lives1965–PresentUSA (Soap Opera)
12Doctor Who1963–PresentUK (Sci-Fi)
13Coronation Street1960–PresentUK (Soap Opera)
14Sazae-san1969–PresentJapan (Anime)
15Sesame Street1969–PresentUSA
16The Young and the Restless1973–PresentUSA (Soap Opera)
17Saturday Night Live (SNL)1975–PresentUSA
18Good Morning America1975–PresentUSA
19PBS NewsHour1975–PresentUSA
20The Bold and the Beautiful1987–PresentUSA (Soap Opera)
21The Simpsons1989–PresentUSA (Animation)
22Law & Order: SVU1999–PresentUSA
23Family Guy1999–PresentUSA (Animation)
24South Park1997–PresentUSA (Animation)
25SpongeBob SquarePants1999–PresentUSA (Animation)
26Arthur1996–2022USA (Animation)
27Grey's Anatomy2005–PresentUSA
28NCIS2003–PresentUSA
29Law & Order1990–PresentUSA
30Dateline NBC1992–PresentUSA
3148 Hours1988–PresentUSA
32WWE Raw1993–PresentUSA
33WWE SmackDown1999–PresentUSA
34Top Gear1977–PresentUK
35Blue Peter1958–PresentUK
36The Sky at Night1957–PresentUK
37Eurovision Song Contest1956–PresentEurope
38Masterpiece1971–PresentUSA
39EastEnders1985–PresentUK
40Emmerdale1972–PresentUK
41Neighbours1985–PresentAustralia
42Home and Away1988–PresentAustralia
43Doraemon1979–PresentJapan
44Crayon Shin-chan1992–PresentJapan
45Midsomer Murders1997–PresentUK
46Silent Witness1996–PresentUK
47America's Funniest Home Videos1989–PresentUSA
48Survivor2000–PresentUSA
49Big Brother1999–PresentNetherlands/Global
50The Daily Show1996–PresentUSA
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What is the Longest Running US TV Shows?
The American television programs with the most episodes and seasons.
How many entries are in this list?
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Data is sourced from official records, government publications, peer-reviewed studies, and reputable international organizations. All entries are cross-referenced with multiple sources to ensure accuracy and reliability.
How often is this list updated?
This list is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect the most current data available. Some statistics change frequently (e.g. population, rankings) while others remain stable over time (e.g. historical records).
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