Top 10 longest running sitcoms

A sitcom is easy to get hooked on because the actors have plenty of drama, humour, and development. Some comedies were so successful that they were dubbed “the best of the best.” They overrule each other in terms of how long they were on the television and how long it took to shoot all of the seasons. Some people can be shocked to learn about the programs that are still going strong even after many years.

THE SIMPSONS

THE SIMPSONS

The Simpsons take home the title of the longest-running sitcom of all times. After all, it has been on the air since 1989. The Simpsons aren’t your typical sitcom, with more distinguishing features than just its animated look. It does share the characteristic of concentrating on one family and their interactions with other characters. The show is regarded as the most beneficial animated series to be made. It’s also often discussed for its strange ability to anticipate future events that come out to be true. The show has been on the air since 1989, with a total of 32 seasons to date.

SOUTH PARK

South Park

When it happens to sitcoms, animated versions usually outlast live-action casts. South Park has been on the air since 1997, for a total of 23 seasons. There have been a total of 309 episodes over 24 years, spanning 23 seasons.

The film, like all other illustrated sitcoms, relies on dark and surreal humor, as well as jokes satirizing a wide variety of topics. South Park also creates special episodes based on current world affairs or pop culture scenarios. The plot of the show revolves around the lives and adventures of a bunch of friends in a small fictional town.

FAMILY GUY

FAMILY GUY

It’s no wonder that Family Guy is also one of the longest-running sitcoms. This sitcom, unlike the others, is animated. The show debuted in 1999 and was only temporarily halted by a dismissal in the early 2000s. It’s one of the most viewed and discussed television shows.

It’s mostly because of the grim humor and references about American culture. The Griffin family was the focus of the show. There’s the incompetent guy, the stay-at-home mum, the troubled adolescent daughter, the award-winning son, and the absolute genius baby—plus a talking dog for goodness sakes. Since 1999, the show has debuted 19 seasons.

CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Larry David is well-known in Hollywood for co-creating the hit sitcom Seinfeld alongside Jerry Seinfeld. Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm, a one-hour episode from 1999, spawned a new sitcom in 2000. Curb Your Enthusiasm has received positive reviews and several Emmy nominations since its premiere. David plays himself in the lead role.

That is, his plot revolves around a semi-retired entertainment writer and producer who struggles with the intricacies of American everyday social life. Since its inception in 2000, the show has aired ten seasons and is currently in its eleventh.

IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA

It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia doesn’t have as many episodes as the other shows on this list, but it does have the longest run time. The sitcom first aired in 2005 and is still running today. It aired a total of 14 seasons during its run on television. It all revolves around a strange community of people, just like other sitcoms.

The show immerses viewers in the chaotic yet amusing lives of five misfit friends. Glenn Howerton and Kaitlin Olson play the twins, Charlie Kelly (Charlie Day), and Mac (Rob McElhenney). In season two, Danny Devito was introduced as Frank Reynolds, the final member.

AMERICAN DAD!

American Dad

Seth MacFarlane returned to American Dad! to portray another iconic sitcom character, Stan Smith! The sitcom, which debuted in 2005, is about an upper-class American family whose father works for the CIA. A homemaker mother, a hippie teenaged daughter, a creepy high schooler, a communicating fish, and aliens made up the family.

The sitcom has aired 300 episodes since its first episode in 2005. and a total of 17 seasons so far. Fans do not expect the animated sitcom to end too soon, as new seasons are already in the works. Fans have grown to appreciate the show’s eccentric personalities, funny jokes, and approachable storylines.

FRIENDS

Friends

Friends, along with other iconic comedy shows, became one of the most well-known and binge-watched tv programs of all time. Even times after its conclusion in 2004, the series remains the most famous among viewers. The show also became a pop culture phenomenon after receiving 62 Emmy nominations.

The show debuted in 1994 with a circle of friends in their twenties attempting to make it in New York City. Friends quickly became a show for the people, thanks to its failed marriages, complicated love stories, humour, and relatable experiences. After ten years, the show ended in 2004 with ten seasons and 236 episodes.

THE BIG BANG THEORY

‘The Big Bang Theory

With 275 episodes, The Big Bang Theory became one of the longest sitcoms of all time, outstripping Cheers. Aside from the episode count, the show also has the distinction of being one of the longest-running sitcoms ever, having been on the air for 13 years and planning to launch 12 full seasons during that period.

The sitcom’s funny plots and personalities helped it gain popularity among viewers. It centered on four best friends who were all Mensa members and worked at the California Institute of Technology. Penny, the lovely server across the way, was also a part of the show. Sheldon (Jim Parsons), one of the show’s characters, got his spin-off detailing his childhood.

TWO AND A HALF MEN

Two and a Half Men

Two and a Half Men is a sitcom that is often seen in old episodes on television, and it is an easy show to watch and enjoy. The name of the show is a playful dig at the major characters. Charlie (Charlie Sheen), a bachelor who writes jingles, moves in with his pal, a divorced chiropractor, and his son at his beachfront house.

The show premiered in 2003, and Charlie Sheen portrayed the central character until 2011 when he was substituted by Ashton Kutcher. The plot of the show was altered to accommodate a new character. It ended in 2015, after 12 seasons in the same number of years.

MODERN FAMILY

Modern Family

Modern Family fans practically experienced the show’s child actors mature into full-fledged adults. The show first aired in 2009 and revolved around a modern-day family with its own set of problems and drama. It’s categorized as intellectual or developmental because the characters can hold interviews and interact with their audience.

Audiences were treated to the comedic but poignant problems of three different families. The husband and wife attempting to raise three children, the same-sex partners adopting and becoming parents, and the grandfather marrying a younger woman.  After 11 years, the program came to a close in 2020, closing the door on the family’s life. The show had 11 seasons and 250 episodes in total.