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List of longest-running American first-run syndicated television series

List of longest-running American first-run syndicated television series

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This is a list of the longest running U.S. first-run syndicated television series, ordered by number of broadcast seasons.

To qualify for this list, the programming must originate in North America, shown nationally in the United States, and be first-run syndicated (as opposed to previously aired material, repackaging of previously aired material, or material released in other media). For the purposes of this list, series that were available only on a local or regional basis will be excluded. For series that were presented on U.S. broadcast networks or cable networks at other points in their runs, only the amount aired nationally as original first-run syndicated programming is represented here.

Several long-lasting series were both in first-run syndication and on U.S. network television. For those that were in syndication for fewer than ten seasons, see List of longest-running United States television series.

List

Series shaded in light blue are currently in production.

25 seasons and up

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15–24 seasons

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10–14 seasons

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  1. [1]
    Aired locally on WYAH-TV Portsmouth, Virginia, 1966–1977, syndicated 1972-present; evolved from locally broadcast telethons 1962–1966
  2. [2]
    Also simultaneously on CBN/Family/Fox Family/ABC Family nationally since 1977
  3. [3]
    Hosted by Alex Trebek
  4. [4]
    Date of airing last first-run episode. Repeats continue to be syndicated as Best of Soul Train
  5. [5]
    Also on PBS, 1981-present
  6. [6]
    Presented on ESPN since 1997 and on NFL Network since 2003
  7. [7]
    Title since 2007. Previously titled: At the Movies (1981–1986), Siskel & Ebert & the Movies (1986–1989), Siskel & Ebert (1989–1999), Roger Ebert & the Movies (1999–2000), Ebert & Roeper and the Movies (2000–2001), and Ebert & Roeper (2001–2007)
  8. [8]
    Originally The Phil Donahue Show
  9. [9]
    Originally Open End; prior to syndication, aired on WNTA-TV 1958–1961
  10. [10]
    On ABC 1950–1955; also Westbrook Hospital, 1975–1981
  11. [11]
    Other names: Live With Regis and Kathie Lee (1988–2000), Live With Regis (2000–2001), Live! With Regis and Kelly (2001–2011), Live! With Kelly (2011-2012, 2016-2017), and Live! With Kelly and Michael (2012-2016)
  12. [12]
    Date of first episode distributed nationally; was aired by WABC locally at The Morning Show, 1983–1988
  13. [13]
    Also known as Showtime in Harlem, Showtime, Live in Hollywood
  14. [14]
    On CBS 1969–1971; renamed Hee Haw Silver for 1992–1993 season ("greatest hits"); reruns aired on The Nashville Network 1992–1997
  15. [15]
    Original version hosted by Mel Allen (1977–1996), Warner Fusselle (1996), and Ozzie Smith (1997–1998)
  16. [16]
    Originally Extra:The Entertainment Magazine
  17. [17]
    Originally Entertainers
  18. [18]
    On NBC 1962–1963; on CBS 1969–1972
  19. [19]
    Originally on NBC, 1963–1971; revival on Animal Planet, 2002–present
  20. [20]
    Judges: Ed Koch (1997–1999), Jerry Sheindlin (1999–2001), Marilyn Milian (2001-2023)
  21. [21]
    Evolved from Jammin, 1991–1994
  22. [22]
    Maynard, John (2006-11-17). "George Michael to Drop Anchor Chores, Continue Weekend Sports Panel Shows". ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
  23. [23]
    "Carry On". IMDB. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  24. [24]
    Aired locally on KPIX San Francisco as Evening: The MTWTF Show, 1976–1978
  25. [25]
    Ed McMahon's Star Search, 1992–1995
  26. [26]
    With Judge Voltaire Perkins
  27. [27]
    With Judge Joseph Wapner
  28. [28]
    Originally The Dodge Dancing Party; aired on ABC 1955–1971; reruns have been airing since 1982 on various PBS stations
  29. [29]
    Originally on NBC, 1989–1990
  30. [30]
    Smallville
  31. [31]
    Stargate SG-1
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