Special Report

50 Longest Running Primetime TV Shows

 

50. The Amazing Race (2001-present)
> Series run: 16 years
> Network: CBS
> Genre: Reality
> IMDb user rating: 7.6/10

Source: Courtesy of Viacom Media Networks

49. The Fairly OddParents (2001-present)
> Series run: 17 years
> Network: Nickelodeon
> Genre: Animated sitcom/children
> IMDb user rating: 7.2/10

Source: Courtesy of CNN

48. Capital Gang (1988-2005)
> Series run: 17 years
> Network: CNN
> Genre: Political talk show
> IMDb user rating: N/A/10

 

47. Big Brother (2000-present)
> Series run: 17 years
> Network: CBS
> Genre: Reality game show
> IMDb user rating: 5.4/10

 

46. Survivor (2000-present)
> Series run: 18 years
> Network: CBS
> Genre: Reality competition
> IMDb user rating: 7.0/10

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