What TV show has been on the longest?

The Simpsons (1989–present) is the longest-running American primetime scripted series with over 37 seasons. However, the longest-running scripted series overall is the soap opera General Hospital (1963–present), which has aired over 14,000 episodes. Globally, the animated Japanese series Sazae-san (1969–present) holds the record with over 7,000+ episodes. Reddit +5
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What is the longest TV show in history?

The longest-running TV show ever depends on the category, with Guiding Light (a radio/TV soap opera) holding a record for overall years, while General Hospital is the longest-running American soap opera, and The Simpsons is the longest-running scripted primetime series and animated show, with Meet the Press as the longest-running overall U.S. program. For a continuous broadcast, Norway's MS Nordnorge voyage (134 hours) was a unique, record-setting single program. 
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What TV series has the most episodes?

The TV show with the most episodes overall is the American soap opera Guiding Light, with over 18,000 episodes, though the German children's show Unser Sandmännchen has also surpassed 20,000 episodes; for long-running US scripted primetime, The Simpsons holds the record, while the longest-running overall program is the news show Meet the Press. 
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What show has 52 seasons?

While no major American scripted show has reached 52 seasons yet, CBS's 60 Minutes and the reality series Survivor are among the longest-running, with Survivor approaching 50 seasons and 60 Minutes in its 50s, showcasing exceptional longevity, while shows like The Simpsons have many seasons but not quite 52.
 
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What is the greatest TV show episode ever?

There's no single "best" TV episode, but "Ozymandias" from Breaking Bad is consistently cited as a top contender, often holding perfect scores on IMDb and praised for its dramatic perfection,. Other frequently mentioned masterpieces include The Leftovers' "International Assassin," Mad Men's "The Suitcase," Community's "Modern Warfare," and recent acclaimed episodes like The Bear's "Forks" and Succession's "#Connor's Wedding".
 
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What show has over 7000 episodes?

The Japanese anime series Sazae-san has over 7,000 episodes and holds the Guinness World Record as the longest-running animated TV series, airing weekly in Japan since 1969. While it has thousands of individual segments, each "episode" typically contains three short stories, leading to its massive total count, making it a cultural phenomenon with incredible longevity.
 
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What TV show lasted 72 years?

The TV show that lasted 72 years, counting its radio and television runs, is the American soap opera Guiding Light, which began on radio in 1937 and ended on television in 2009, making it the longest-running drama in broadcast history.
 
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What was the first ever TV show?

It was the first TV show and aired on WGY radio station in Schenectady, New York, on September 11, 1928. Intended for screens no larger than a postage stamp, The Queen's Messenger set the stage for TV shows and their rising fame throughout the 20th century.
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How much did a TV cost in 1970?

In 1970, a color television cost a significant amount, typically ranging from $400 to $700 for a good set, which could equal $3,000 to $5,000 today, with console models even higher. These prices were a substantial portion of the average $9,400 annual salary, making TVs a major household investment for the nearly universal 96% of American households that owned one by then, notes The History Tribune. 
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What was the #1 TV show in 1950?

The number one TV show in 1950 was The Milton Berle Show (also known as Texaco Star Theater), an NBC variety show that dominated ratings, making Berle "Mr. Television" and a huge star in the new medium. It was a huge hit, holding the top spot for the 1950-1951 season with massive viewership, setting the stage for television's popularity.
 
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What was the very first sitcom on TV?

1940s. Mary Kay and Johnny, aired from 1947 to 1950, was the first sitcom broadcast on network television in the United States and was the first program to show a couple sharing a bed, and the first series to show a woman's pregnancy on television.
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What show has over 10,000 episodes?

The American game show The Price Is Right celebrated its 10,000th episode in February 2025, making it a show that has reached that massive milestone, though soap operas like Days of Our Lives, The Young and the Restless, and General Hospital have significantly more episodes, with Coronation Street also surpassing 10,000. 
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What is the longest running sitcom still on TV?

Since its debut on December 17, 1989, The Simpsons has broadcast 552 episodes and its twenty-fifth season premiered on September 29, 2013. The show holds several American television longevity records. It is the longest-running prime-time animated series and longest-running sitcom in the United States.
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What's the biggest TV series ever?

Most-watched TV series
  1. The $64, 000 Question. 1955–19587 epsTV Series. ...
  2. 60 Minutes. 1968– 2323 epsTV-PGTV Series. ...
  3. All in the Family. 1971–1979207 epsTV-PGTV Series. ...
  4. American Idol. 2002– 740 epsTV-PGTV Series. ...
  5. The Andy Griffith Show. 1960–1968249 epsTV-GTV Series. ...
  6. The Beverly Hillbillies. ...
  7. Bonanza. ...
  8. The Milton Berle Show.
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What is the most watched TV series episode ever?

The most-watched TV episode in U.S. history is the series finale of M\*A\*S\*H, "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen," which aired in 1983 and was watched by an estimated 106 million viewers, a record for a scripted series that still stands, though Super Bowls and major international events (like the Moon Landing) have surpassed it in overall viewership. For scripted television in the U.S., the M\*A\*S\*H finale remains the undisputed champion, drawing nearly 60% of households. 
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Which is the #1 show in the world?

Most popular TV shows
  • #1. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. 2026– 12 epsTV-MATV Series. ...
  • #2. Breaking Bad. 2008–201362 epsTV-MATV Series. ...
  • #3. Bridgerton. 2020– 34 epsTV-MATV Series. ...
  • #4. Paradise. 2025– 16 epsTV-MATV Series. ...
  • #5. The Night Agent. 2023– 31 epsTV-MATV Series. ...
  • #6. The Pitt. ...
  • #7. Game of Thrones. ...
  • #8. Love Story.
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What show was cancelled after one episode?

Spike's spin-off to the show 1000 Ways to Die was immediately canceled after its first episode due to very negative reviews and poor ratings.
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What is considered the best TV show ever?

There's no single "best" TV show, as it's subjective, but critical consensus and popular opinion frequently point to shows like The Sopranos, The Wire, and Breaking Bad for drama, with The Sopranos often topping lists like Rolling Stone's, while comedies like Seinfeld and animated hits like The Simpsons are also highly regarded, with Planet Earth II, Chernobyl, and Avatar: The Last Airbender topping IMDb's ratings alongside dramas. 
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What was the most watched final episode of a TV show?

Still, the M*A*S*H finale remains the most-watched TV series episode of all time. Given the way we consume media now, it's unlikely M*A*S*H's record will ever be broken. In 1983, cable was its infancy and VCRs were still pricey.
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What TV episode broke viewership records?

This day in history February 28 1983 Final TV episode of "M*A*S*H" airs on CBS, a two-hour special directed by series star Alan Alda titled "Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen"; a record 125 million viewers watch in the US *** Minifigs from the series by Brickmania.
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What soap opera ran for 72 years?

The soap opera with a 72-year run is Guiding Light, the longest-running scripted drama in broadcast history, starting as a radio show in 1937 and ending on television in 2009, totaling 72 years of radio and TV broadcasts. Created by Irna Phillips, it began on radio, then moved to TV, chronicling the lives of families in the fictional town of Springfield, including the Bauer family, before its cancellation due to declining ratings.
 
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What show has 14000 episodes?

General Hospital aired its 14,000th episode on February 23, 2018, and celebrated its 55th anniversary on April 1, 2018, with a 55th Anniversary episode that aired on April 2, 2018.
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What show has over 7000 episodes?

The Japanese anime series Sazae-san has over 7,000 episodes and holds the Guinness World Record as the longest-running animated TV series, airing weekly in Japan since 1969. While it has thousands of individual segments, each "episode" typically contains three short stories, leading to its massive total count, making it a cultural phenomenon with incredible longevity.
 
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What is the most watched episode of TV ever?

The most-watched TV episode in U.S. history is the series finale of M\*A\*S\*H, "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen," which aired in 1983 and was watched by an estimated 106 million viewers, a record for a scripted series that still stands, though Super Bowls and major international events (like the Moon Landing) have surpassed it in overall viewership. For scripted television in the U.S., the M\*A\*S\*H finale remains the undisputed champion, drawing nearly 60% of households. 
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