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Longest Running Scripted US Primetime TV Shows

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Name the longest-running scripted US primetime TV shows based on total seasons. Timespan and network(s) also shown. First two words accepted for longer titles.

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kmccor13

4 months ago

Baywatch not here? It was 11 seasons. Only the first season was primetime, could that be why?

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darin

4 months ago

Reply to kmccor13

That’s probably why.

wensjer4jnqirwh

5 months ago

why is starwars the clone wars not on here?

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darin

5 months ago

Reply to wensjer4jnqirwh

Not a prime-time show.

Ovamiat

1 year ago

#7 is now #2 and the longest-running non-animated prime-time show EVER (unless you count Professional Wrestling…)

thebaldguy

2 years ago

Newhart had 8 seasons.

Ovamiat

4 years ago

Technically, all Professional Wrestling shows qualify.

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