The answer to the question "what is the longest running TV series?" depends on the criteria used to define "longest running." Here are some of the longest-running TV shows according to different criteria:
- Longest-running scripted American primetime television series: The Simpsons, which has been on the air since 1989 and has over 750 episodes.
- Longest-running American TV shows ever: Meet the Press and Monday Night Football have run for decades under the same name, but they could go on indefinitely, so they are not counted. All My Children (1970-2013) and One Life to Live (1968-2013) are the longest-running TV shows ever, with 43 and 48 years on the air, respectively.
- Longest-running scripted American television programs: Sesame Street has been on the air for over half a century, with 53 seasons.
- Longest-running TV shows of all time: The Simpsons is one of the longest-running shows on air, with over 700 episodes.
Its worth noting that there are many other TV shows that have been on the air for a long time, such as General Hospital (1963-present), Days of Our Lives (1965-present), and Law & Order: SVU (1999-present) .
