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    List of television programs by episode count

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    The following is a list of television programs by episode count. Episode numbers for ongoing daytime dramas are drawn from the websites for the shows. Daily news broadcasts, such as The Today Show, Good Morning America, and SportsCenter, are not episodic in nature and are not listed.

    This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

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    This is a list of television programs by episode count with 3,000 episodes minimum.

    Program Genre Country of origin Seasons Episode count Started broadcasting Finished broadcasting
    Unser Sandmännchen Animated East Germany 61 22,000+[1] November 22, 1959 Currently in production
    Minuto de Dios Religious Colombia n/a 17,000+ January 10, 1957 Currently in production
    Krishi Darshan Agriculture India 62 16,780 January 26, 1967 Currently in production
    Guiding Light Soap opera United States 57 15,762[2][3] June 30, 1952 September 18, 2009
    General Hospital Soap opera United States 62 15,761[4] April 1, 1963 Currently in production
    Days of Our Lives Soap opera United States 60 15,000[5] November 8, 1965 Currently in production
    A Chat with Glendora Talk Show United States 1 14,481 1972 Currently in production
    As the World Turns Soap opera United States 54 13,858[6] April 2, 1956 September 17, 2010
    Eat Bulaga! Variety show Philippines 45 13,600+ July 30, 1979 Currently in production
    The Young and the Restless Soap opera United States 51 13,003[7] March 26, 1973 Currently in production
    Des chiffres et des lettres Game show France 52 13,000[A] September 19, 1965 August 25, 2024
    Access Hollywood Entertainment news United States 28 11,844[8][9] September 6, 1996 Currently in production
    Coronation Street Soap opera United Kingdom 60 11,612 December 9, 1960 Currently in production
    One Life to Live Soap opera United States 44 11,136[10] July 15, 1968 January 13, 2012
    All My Children Soap opera United States 42 10,755[11] January 5, 1970 September 23, 2011
    Barátok közt Soap opera Hungary 23 10,456[12] October 26, 1998 July 17, 2021
    Emmerdale Soap opera United Kingdom 53 10,334 October 16, 1972 Currently in production
    100 Huntley Street Daily talk Canada 77 10,300 June 15, 1977 Currently in production
    Sandmännchen Animated West Germany 30 ~10,000[13] December 1, 1959 March 31, 1989
    The Price Is Right (1972 version) Game show United States 52 9,600 September 4, 1972 Currently in production
    TV Slagalica Game show Serbia 188 9,500+ November 22, 1993 Currently in production
    The Bold and the Beautiful Soap opera United States 37 9,356[14][15] March 23, 1987 Currently in production
    Search for Tomorrow Soap opera United States 35 9,130[16] September 3, 1951 December 26, 1986
    Neighbours Soap opera Australia 40 9,235 March 18, 1985 Currently in production
    Jeopardy! (1984 version) Game show United States 40 9,000[17] September 10, 1984 Currently in production
    Another World Soap opera United States 35 8,891[16] May 4, 1964 June 25, 1999
    Arul Neeram Astrological show India 1 8,522 February 11, 2001 Currently in production
    Home and Away Soap opera Australia 37 8,369[18] January 17, 1988 Currently in production
    Munshi Social & political satire India 1 8,360 September 1, 2000 Currently in production
    Countdown Game show United Kingdom 87 8,294[19] November 2, 1982 Currently in production
    Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten Soap opera Germany 34 8,123[20] May 11, 1992 Currently in production
    Waratte Iitomo! (笑っていいとも!) Variety show
    Talk show     		Japan 31 8,054[21] October 4, 1982 March 31, 2014
    Pobol y Cwm Soap opera United Kingdom 46 8,000[22] October 16, 1974 Currently in production
    Wheel of Fortune (1983 syndicated version) Game show United States 41 8,000[23] September 19, 1983 Currently in production
    Shortland Street Soap opera New Zealand 32 7,849 May 25, 1992 Currently in production
    Les Guignols Political satire
    Puppet show     		France 30 7,500[B] August 29, 1988 June 22, 2018
    Bom Dia & Companhia Children's Brazil 28 7,480 August 2, 1993 April 1, 2022
    Unter uns Soap opera Germany 32 7,470[24] November 28, 1994 Currently in production
    The Edge of Night Soap opera United States 28 7,420[25] April 2, 1956 December 28, 1984
    Striscia la notizia Entertainment Italy 35 7,418 November 7, 1988 Currently in production
    Love of Life Soap opera United States 29 7,315[26] September 24, 1951 February 1, 1980
    Saber y ganar Game show Spain 39 7,194[27] February 17, 1997 Currently in production
    Familie Soap opera Belgium 32 7,100[28] December 30, 1991 Currently in production
    Tritiyo Matra Talk show Bangladesh 1 7,031 July 7, 2003 Currently in production
    EastEnders Soap opera United Kingdom 38 6,973[29] February 19, 1985 Currently in production
    Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden Soap opera Netherlands 35 7,027 October 1, 1990 Currently in production
    Enjoy Yourself Tonight (歡樂今宵) Variety show British Hong Kong n/a 6,613[30] November 20, 1967 October 7, 1994
    Un posto al sole Soap opera Italy 29 6,620 October 21, 1996 Currently in production
    Dom-2 Reality Russia 17 6,400 May 11, 2004 Currently in production
    Judge Judy Reality United States 25 6,280 September 16, 1996 July 23, 2021
    Malhação Soap opera Brazil 27 6,203[31] April 24, 1995 April 3, 2020
    Larry King Live Talk show United States 20 6,120 June 3, 1985 December 16, 2010
    Blokken Game show Belgium 27 6,094[32] September 5, 1994 Currently in production
    Hollyoaks Soap opera United Kingdom 25 6,050[33] October 23, 1995 Currently in production
    Rasoi Show Cookery show India 16 6,000 October 25, 2004 Currently in production
    The View Talk show United States 28 6,000 August 11, 1997 Currently in production
    Thuis Soap opera Belgium 29 5,535 December 23, 1995 Currently in production
    7de Laan Soap opera South Africa 25 5,529[34] April 4, 2000 December 26, 2023
    Lingo Game show Netherlands 32 5,490[35] January 5, 1989 Currently in production
    Le Juste Prix Game show France 17 5,425[citation needed] December 13, 1987 April 10, 2015
    Isidingo Soap opera South Africa 22 5,414[36] July 7, 1998 March 12, 2020
    Blue Peter Children's United Kingdom 62 5,294[37] October 16, 1958 Currently in production
    The Secret Storm Soap opera United States 20 5,195[38] February 1, 1954 February 8, 1974
    Bobino Children's Canada 28 5,170 May 23, 1957 June 14, 1985
    Fair City Soap opera Ireland 35 5,170[39] September 1989 Currently in production
    The Doctors Soap opera United States 19 5,155 April 1, 1963 December 31, 1982
    Wheel of Fortune Game show Australia 26 5,118 July 21, 1981 June 27, 2008
    Jaka to melodia? Game show Poland 25 5,025 September 4, 1997 Currently in production
    Match of the Day Sports United Kingdom 51 5,000 August 22, 1964 Currently in production
    The Jerry Springer Show Tabloid talk show United States 27 4,969[40] September 30, 1991 July 26, 2018
    L'eredità Game show Italy 20 4,959[41] July 29, 2002 Currently in production
    Ulice Soap opera Czech Republic 20 4,863[42] September 5, 2005 Currently in production
    The Merv Griffin Show Talk show United States 23 4,855 October 6, 1962 June 6, 1986
    Crossroads Soap opera United Kingdom 26 4,830[43] November 2, 1964 May 30, 2003
    Sesamstraat Children's Netherlands
    Belgium     		41 4,800[44] January 4, 1976 2019
    Egoli: Place of Gold Soap opera South Africa 18 4,706[45][46] April 6, 1992 March 31, 2010
    Sesame Street Children's United States 54 4,701[47] November 10, 1969 Currently in production
    Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Soap opera India 68 4,685 January 12, 2009 Currently in production
    Plus belle la vie Soap opera France 18 4,665 August 30, 2004 November 18, 2022
    Verbotene Liebe Soap opera Germany 20 4,664[48] January 2, 1995 June 26, 2015
    Salatut elämät Soap opera
    Drama     		Finland 27 4,650 January 25, 1999 Currently in production
    Sale of the Century Game show Australia 22 4,610 July 14, 1980 November 29, 2001
    The Oprah Winfrey Show Talk show United States 25 4,561[49] September 8, 1986 May 25, 2011
    Alles was zählt Soap opera Germany 17 4,550[50] March 15, 2006 Currently in production
    Pyramid Game show United States 39 4,532 March 26, 1973 January 10, 2013
    It's Showtime Variety show Philippines 11 4,500+ October 24, 2009 Currently in production
    Doctors Soap opera United Kingdom 24 4,496[51] March 26, 2000 Currently in production
    Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Sitcom India 1 4,304 July 28, 2008 Currently in production
    Kang's Family Soap opera China 22 4,300 August 30, 2000 Currently in production
    Sturm der Liebe Soap opera Germany 20 4,291 September 26, 2005 Currently in production
    Jóban Rosszban Soap opera Hungary 17 4,287[52] January 23, 2005 April 14, 2022
    Late Show with David Letterman Talk show
    Variety show     		United States 22 4,261[53] August 30, 1993 May 20, 2015
    Generations Soap opera South Africa 13 4,246 1994 May 20, 2013
    Klan Soap opera Poland 26 4,232 September 22, 1997 Currently in production
    Olimayamana Ethirkaalam Astrological show India 1 4,232 December 9, 2009 Currently in production
    Slavi's Show Talk show
    Variety show
    Comedy     		Bulgaria 19 4,176 November 27, 2000 July 31, 2019
    Marienhof Soap opera Germany 18 4,053[54][55] October 1, 1992 June 15, 2011
    Rote Rosen Soap opera Germany 22 4,042 November 6, 2006 Currently in production
    O Preço Certo Game show Portugal 3 4,000[56] September 17, 1990 Currently in production
    Abhishekam Soap opera India 12 4,000 December 22, 2008 February 1, 2022
    The Daily Show Comedy United States 18 3,991 July 22, 1996 Currently in production
    Binnelanders Soap opera South Africa 16 3,950 October 15, 2005 Currently in production
    The One Show News magazine United Kingdom 1 3,941 April 14, 2006 Currently in production
    Na Wspólnej Soap opera Poland 21 3,727 January 23, 2003 Currently in production
    Goenkale Soap opera Spain 26 3,707[57] October 3, 1994 December 28, 2015
    Pierwsza miłość Soap opera Poland 19 3,700 November 4, 2004 Currently in production
    Het Klokhuis Educational Netherlands 43 3,690[58] January 3, 1988 Currently in production
    Jackanory Children's United Kingdom 30 3,640[59] December 13, 1965 March 24, 1996
    Padres e Hijos Soap opera Colombia 17 3,600+ May 15, 1993 August 21, 2009
    Tinsel Soap opera Nigeria 15 3,600 September 7, 2008 Currently in production
    Lykkehjulet Game show Denmark 23 3,559 October 1, 1988 2001
    Ryan's Hope Soap opera United States 13 3,515 July 7, 1975 January 13, 1989
    La Ruota Della Fortuna Game show Italy 15 3,501[60] October 19, 1987 June 19, 2009
    OK, Il Prezzo è Giusto! Game show Italy 21 3,466[60] December 21, 1983 April 13, 2001
    Lampsi Soap opera
    Drama     		Greece 14 3,457 September 16, 1991 July 29, 2005
    Tukang Ojek Pengkolan Soap opera Indonesia 1 3,522 April 25, 2015 March 17, 2023
    Scandal! Soap opera South Africa 13 3,335 September 8, 2005 Currently in production
    Muvhango Soap opera South Africa 13 3,330 April 7, 1997 Currently in production
    Aadade Aadharam Soap opera India 12 3,329 January 26, 2009 March 14, 2020
    Family Feud Game show United States 22 3,304[61] July 12, 1976 Currently in production
    Susana Giménez Talk show Argentina 26 3,250 June 1, 1987 December 15, 2019
    Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf Children's China 42 3,149 August 3, 2005 Currently in production
    Hotel Cæsar Soap opera Norway 34 3,123 October 24, 1998 December 14, 2017
    3000 Whys of Blue Cat Animated China 9 3,057 October 8, 1999 Currently in production

    See also

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    • List of longest-running U.S. cable television series
    • List of most watched television broadcasts
    • List of longest-running U.S. primetime television series
    • List of longest-running U.S. first-run syndicated television series
    • Lists of television programs by episode count

    Notes

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    1. ^ Estimation based on the show's frequency. Which was every two weeks, then every week until 1970. In 1972 it was broadcast every five days in the week and according to the show's website is still following this format to this day. putting the estimate of the number of episodes around 12,000
    2. ^ Estimation based on the show's frequency which was 5 days a week

    References

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    1. ^ Zahlen und Fakten zum 60-jährigen Jubiläum, retrieved 2023-04-17
    2. ^ Schlesinger, Richard (September 13, 2009). "'Guiding Light' Fades After 72 Years". CBS News. Archived from the original on June 26, 2019. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
    3. ^ The show's website on CBS "Guiding Light: Watch Full Episodes and Video and Join the Ultimate Fan Community - CBS.com". CBS. Archived from the original on January 22, 2009. Retrieved January 21, 2009. lists the episode numbers. As noted by cbsnews.com, The Guiding Light marked its 18 262 2009. [1]
    4. ^ IMDb [2] lists the episode numbers. The site soapcentral.com noted that the 15,000th episode of General Hospital aired on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. [3]
    5. ^ NBC [4] lists the episode numbers. The 11,000th episode of Days of Our Lives aired on January 21, 2009. "The State of 'Days of Our Lives' as It Celebrates 11,000 Episodes". Archived from the original on January 22, 2009. Retrieved January 21, 2009.
    6. ^ The CBS network acknowledged that the 13,000th episode of As the World Turns was broadcast on April 23, 2007. [5]. The show's website on CBS "As the World Turns: Watch Full Episodes and Video and Join the Ultimate Fan Community - CBS.com". CBS. Archived from the original on January 21, 2009. Retrieved January 22, 2009. lists the episode numbers.
    7. ^ "The Young and the Restless News on CBS". CBS.
    8. ^ "Access 3000" Archived March 2, 2009, at the Wayback Machine Official Access Hollywood 3000 show celebration page
    9. ^ "Access Hollywood Hits 3,000 Episodes"
    10. ^ ABC Network affiliates noted that One Life to Live aired its 10,000th episode on August 17, 2007. [6]
    11. ^ All My Children aired its 10,000th episode on November 12, 2008. [7]. The show's website "All My Children - Home - ABC.com". Archived from the original on January 21, 2009. Retrieved January 21, 2009. lists the episode numbers.
    12. ^ Link to 7711–7712th episodes of the series Archived December 22, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
    13. ^ Sandmännchen Das westdeutsche Sandmännchen, retrieved 2023-12-07
    14. ^ The Bold and the Beautiful – Episode 7675, cbs.com
    15. ^ "The Bold and the Beautiful: Ep. #7947 | TVmaze".
    16. ^ a b 11 Longest-Running Daytime Soap Operas, How Stuff Works.
    17. ^ "Jeopardy! announcer and Channel 2 alum saluted on show's 9,000th episode". Retrieved March 25, 2024.
    18. ^ IMDb.com episode list for Home and Away Archived December 31, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
    19. ^ Countdown Series 60 on Countdownwiki.com Archived March 13, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
    20. ^ http://www.rtl.de/episode/gzsz/Folge-7000.html Episode 7,000 on the Official German Site
    21. ^ 'Waratte Iitomo!' wraps up after 32 years on air
    22. ^ https://www.mandy.com/tv-shows/27/pobol-y-cwm [dead link]
    23. ^ http://www.cbstvd.com/press_release_detail.aspx?newsID=89 "...Wheel of Fortune, an iconic part of American culture for 26 years, hits a new milestone on February 27, 2009 when it celebrates 5,000 shows..."
    24. ^ "Folgen-Archiv: Folge 4406" (German)
    25. ^ McNeil, Alex (1991). Total Television: A Comprehensive Guide to Programming from 1948 to the Present. Penguin Books. p. 228. ISBN 0-14-015736-0.
    26. ^ The estimate of "about 7,500 shows" is repeated frequently. According to an AP report of January 26, 1980, the final episode was #7,316; "Low ratings killing 29-year-old 'Love of Life'", the New Mexican (Santa Fe, N.M., January 26, 1980)
    27. ^ http://www.estrelladigital.es/articulo/television/jordi-hurtado-llega-4-000-programas-saber-y-ganar/20140603142716198784.html (Spanish)
    28. ^ http://www.vtm.be/familie "The longest running Belgian TV show"
    29. ^ "Soap Spoilers". Digital Spy. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
    30. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20210621170944/https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20141120/ER2GAI5XAULAORFYECLTVT3G4Y/
    31. ^ "Malhação - Episode List" found on tvmaze.com
    32. ^ The 5000th episode was aired on 23rd November 2017 Archived March 25, 2019, at the Wayback Machine
    33. ^ episode guide on radiotimes.com
    34. ^ http://www.7delaan.co.za/ Episode Nommer: 2132 | Episode Datum: January 12, 2010
    35. ^ "The 5000th episode was aired on 6th September 2013". Archived from the original on March 25, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
    36. ^ Isidingo Teasers – May 2009 "Friday May 29, 2009
    37. ^ "Our best-loved children's programme celebrates its 4,000th episode on Monday." The A-Z of Blue Peter, The Independent, March 12, 2005. "Blue Peter is still live, past 4,400 editions and the world's longest running children's television programme." Flying the flag Archived May 22, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, The Northern Echo, October 23, 2008.
    38. ^ IMDb lists the episodes
    39. ^ Fair City page on rte.ie Archived April 14, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
    40. ^ "The Jerry Springer Sshow" Celebrates 3,000 Episodes"
    41. ^ The official site of the show states there are more than 3500 episodes
    42. ^ "Ulice | TV Nova". tv.nova.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2025-03-01.
    43. ^ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057741/ "IMDb – Crossroads (1964–1988)" [user-generated source]
    44. ^ https://sesamstraat.ntr.nl/achterdeschermen/eenaflevering/opzet.html "Every year 120 episodes are made" according to the official site (Dutch)
    45. ^ "Marketingweb - Egoli hits 4000 - Top stories". Archived from the original on October 3, 2011. Retrieved March 12, 2009. "M-Net's daily drama Egoli will broadcast its four thousandth episode in August."
    46. ^ MNet TV Schedule Archived March 2, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
    47. ^ Episode 4256: Annual Triangle Toss Archived December 29, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
    48. ^ "ARD | das Erste - Verbotene Liebe - Folge 4120". Archived from the original on July 14, 2012. Retrieved July 19, 2012. Verbotene Liebe: Folge 4120
    49. ^ "About the Oprah Winfrey Show « the Oprah Winfrey Show Episodes". Archived from the original on July 18, 2011. Retrieved March 12, 2009. "since September 8, 1986, for over 22 seasons and 3,000 episodes (as of September 10, 2007)."
    50. ^ "Folge 3720 vom 2.07.2021 | Alles was zählt | RTL+".
    51. ^ "Doctors" (2000) – Episode list. IMDb
    52. ^ (Hungarian)
    53. ^ Show #3117 Official recap
    54. ^ Long-running "Marienhof" Archived July 18, 2011, at the Wayback Machine (German)
    55. ^ http://www.daserste.de/marienhof/folge_dyn~folge,4052~cm.asp Archived January 3, 2012, at the Wayback Machine Episode 4052 on the Official Merienhof site (German)
    56. ^ Portugal, Rádio e Televisão de. "O Preço Certo - Madeira – Concursos – RTP". www.rtp.pt. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
    57. ^ 3707 episodes according to pausoka.eus (Basque)
    58. ^ the official site of ZAPP lists 3227 episodes (Dutch)
    59. ^ New Chapter Opening for Jackanory: BBC News report
    60. ^ a b Davidemaggio.it – L'eredità diventa il quiz più longeva della tv. Battuta la ruota della fortuna The number of episodes are shown for various Italian TV shows Archived November 17, 2018, at the Wayback Machine
    61. ^ IMDb lists 2345 episodes for the first run [8], 18 for the second run [9] and 576 for the third run [10]
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