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.

Single show

This is a list of television programs by episode count with 1,500 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
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 59 15,455[4] April 1, 1963 Currently in production
Days of Our Lives Soap opera United States 56 14,430[5] November 8, 1965 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 13,483 July 30, 1979 Currently in production
The Young and the Restless Soap opera United States 51 12,776[7] March 26, 1973 Currently in production
Des chiffres et des lettres Game show France 52 12,000[A] September 19, 1965 Currently in production
Access Hollywood Entertainment news United States 26 11,503[8][9] September 6, 1996 Currently in production
Coronation Street Soap opera United Kingdom 60 11,138 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
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 Game show United States 50 9,600 September 4, 1972 Currently in production
Emmerdale Soap opera United Kingdom 50 9,587 October 16, 1972 Currently in production
Search for Tomorrow Soap opera United States 35 9,130[14] September 3, 1951 December 26, 1986
Neighbours Soap opera Australia 39 9,015 March 18, 1985 Currently in production
Jeopardy! Game show United States 40 9,000[15] September 10, 1984 Currently in production
Another World Soap opera United States 35 8,891[14] May 4, 1964 June 25, 1999
The Bold and the Beautiful Soap opera United States 34 8,730[16][17] March 23, 1987 Currently in production
TV Slagalica Game show Serbia 164 8,829 November 22, 1993 Currently in production
Home and Away Soap opera Australia 34 8,220[18] January 17, 1988 Currently in production
Waratte Iitomo! (笑っていいとも!) Variety show
Talk show 		Japan 31 8,054[19] October 4, 1982 March 31, 2014
Countdown Game show United Kingdom 87 8,014[20] November 2, 1982 Currently in production
Munshi Social & political satire India 1 8,003 September 1, 2000 Currently in production
Pobol y Cwm Soap opera United Kingdom 46 8,000[21] October 16, 1974 Currently in production
Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten Soap opera Germany 32 7,865[22] May 11, 1992 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
The Edge of Night Soap opera United States 28 7,420[23] 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[24] September 24, 1951 February 1, 1980
Wheel of Fortune Game show United States 40 7,250[25] September 19, 1983 Currently in production
Saber y ganar Game show Spain 39 7,194[26] February 17, 1997 Currently in production
Familie Soap opera Belgium 32 7,100[27] December 30, 1991 Currently in production
Unter uns Soap opera Germany 29 7,056[28] November 28, 1994 Currently in production
Tritiyo Matra Talk Show Bangladesh 1 7,031 July 7, 2003 Currently in production
Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden Soap opera Netherlands 33 6,707 October 1, 1990 Currently in production
EastEnders Soap opera United Kingdom 38 6,640[29] February 19, 1985 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[30] April 24, 1995 April 3, 2020
Un posto al sole Soap opera Italy 27 6,125 October 21, 1996 Currently in production
Larry King Live Talk show United States 20 6,120 June 3, 1985 December 16, 2010
Blokken Game show Belgium 27 6,094[31] September 5, 1994 Currently in production
Hollyoaks Soap opera United Kingdom 25 6,040[32] October 23, 1995 Currently in production
Rasoi Show Cookery show India 16 6,000 October 25, 2004 Currently in production
7de Laan Soap opera South Africa 25 5,529[33] April 4, 2000 December 26, 2023
Lingo Game show Netherlands 32 5,490[34] 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[35] July 7, 1998 March 12, 2020
Thuis Soap opera Belgium 29 5,535 December 23, 1995 Currently in production
The Secret Storm Soap opera United States 20 5,195[36] February 1, 1954 February 8, 1974
Blue Peter Children's United Kingdom 62 5,173[37] October 16, 1958 Currently in production
Bobino Children's Canada 28 5,170 May 23, 1957 June 14, 1985
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 View Talk show United States 26 5,000 August 11, 1997 Currently in production
The Jerry Springer Show Tabloid talk show United States 27 4,969[38] September 30, 1991 July 26, 2018
L'eredità Game Show Italy 20 4,959[39] July 29, 2002 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[40] November 2, 1964 May 30, 2003
Sesamstraat Children's Netherlands
Belgium 		41 4,800[41] January 4, 1976 2019
Egoli: Place of Gold Soap opera South Africa 18 4,706[42][43] April 6, 1992 March 31, 2010
Plus belle la vie Soap opera France 18 4,665 August 30, 2004 November 18, 2022
Ulice Soap opera Czech Republic 18 4,655[44] September 5, 2005 Currently in production
Verbotene Liebe Soap opera Germany 20 4,664[45] January 2, 1995 June 26, 2015
Sesame Street Children's United States 54 4,633[46] November 10, 1969 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[47] September 8, 1986 May 25, 2011
Pyramid Game show United States 39 4,532 March 26, 1973 January 10, 2013
Fair City Soap opera Ireland 33 4,530[48] September 1989 Currently in production
Salatut elämät Soap opera
Drama 		Finland 25 4,472 January 25, 1999 Currently in production
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Soap opera India 68 4,329 January 12, 2009 Currently in production
Kang's Family Soap opera China 22 4,300 August 30, 2000 Currently in production
Doctors Soap opera United Kingdom 24 4,292[49] March 26, 2000 Currently in production
Jóban Rosszban Soap opera Hungary 17 4,287[50] January 23, 2005 April 14, 2022
Late Show with David Letterman Talk show
Variety show 		United States 22 4,261[51] 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
Slavi's Show Talk show
Variety show
Comedy 		Bulgaria 19 4,176 November 27, 2000 July 31, 2019
Alles was zählt Soap opera Germany 17 4,128[52] March 15, 2006 Currently in production
Marienhof Soap opera Germany 18 4,053[53][54] October 1, 1992 June 15, 2011
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Sitcom India 1 4,023 July 28, 2008 Currently in production
O Preço Certo Game Show Portugal 3 4,000[55] September 17, 1990 Currently in production
Abhishekam Soap opera India 12 4,000 December 22, 2008 February 1, 2022
It's Showtime Variety show Philippines 11 3,837 October 24, 2009 Currently in production
Sturm der Liebe Soap Opera Germany 19 3,975 September 26, 2005 Currently in production
Binnelanders Soap opera South Africa 16 3,950 October 15, 2005 Currently in production
The Daily Show Comedy United States 18 3,777 July 22, 1996 Currently in production
Na Wspólnej Soap opera Poland 21 3,727 January 23, 2003 Currently in production
Rote Rosen Soap opera Germany 20 3,712 November 6, 2006 Currently in production
Goenkale Soap opera Spain 26 3,707[56] 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[57] January 3, 1988 Currently in production
Jackanory Children's United Kingdom 30 3,640[58] December 13, 1965 March 24, 1996
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[59] October 19, 1987 June 19, 2009
The One Show News magazine United Kingdom 1 3,499 April 14, 2006 Currently in production
OK, Il Prezzo è Giusto! Game Show Italy 21 3,466[59] 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 7 3,400 April 25, 2015 Currently in production
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[60] July 12, 1976 Currently in production
Susana Giménez Talk show Argentina 26 3,250 June 1, 1987 December 15, 2019
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
Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf Animated Sitcom, Science fiction, Adventure, Comedy China 38 2,729 August 3, 2005 Currently in production
Die Sendung mit der Maus Children's, Animated Germany N/A 2,122+ March 7, 1971 Currently in production

See also

Notes

  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

  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. ^ a b 11 Longest-Running Daytime Soap Operas, How Stuff Works.
  15. ^ "Jeopardy! announcer and Channel 2 alum saluted on show's 9,000th episode". Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  16. ^ The Bold and the Beautiful – Episode 7675, cbs.com
  17. ^ "The Bold and the Beautiful: Ep. #7947 | TVmaze".
  18. ^ IMDb.com episode list for Home and Away Archived December 31, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  19. ^ 'Waratte Iitomo!' wraps up after 32 years on air
  20. ^ Countdown Series 60 on Countdownwiki.com Archived March 13, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  21. ^ https://www.mandy.com/tv-shows/27/pobol-y-cwm[dead link]
  22. ^ http://www.rtl.de/episode/gzsz/Folge-7000.html Episode 7,000 on the Official German Site
  23. ^ McNeil, Alex (1991). Total Television: A Comprehensive Guide to Programming from 1948 to the Present. Penguin Books. p. 228. ISBN 0-14-015736-0.
  24. ^ 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)
  25. ^ 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..."
  26. ^ http://www.estrelladigital.es/articulo/television/jordi-hurtado-llega-4-000-programas-saber-y-ganar/20140603142716198784.html (Spanish)
  27. ^ http://www.vtm.be/familie "The longest running Belgian TV show"
  28. ^ "Folgen-Archiv: Folge 4406" (German)
  29. ^ "Soap Spoilers". Digital Spy. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
  30. ^ "Malhação - Episode List" found on tvmaze.com
  31. ^ The 5000th episode was aired on 23rd November 2017 Archived March 25, 2019, at the Wayback Machine
  32. ^ episode guide on radiotimes.com
  33. ^ http://www.7delaan.co.za/ Episode Nommer: 2132 | Episode Datum: January 12, 2010
  34. ^ "The 5000th episode was aired on 6th September 2013". Archived from the original on March 25, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  35. ^ Isidingo Teasers – May 2009 "Friday May 29, 2009
  36. ^ IMDb lists the episodes
  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. ^ "The Jerry Springer Sshow" Celebrates 3,000 Episodes"
  39. ^ The official site of the show states there are more than 3500 episodes
  40. ^ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057741/ "IMDb – Crossroads (1964–1988)"[user-generated source]
  41. ^ https://sesamstraat.ntr.nl/achterdeschermen/eenaflevering/opzet.html "Every year 120 episodes are made" according to the official site (Dutch)
  42. ^ "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."
  43. ^ MNet TV Schedule Archived March 2, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  44. ^ "Ulice | Pořady A-Z | Nova Plus – online televize TV Nova". novaplus.nova.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2022-10-25.
  45. ^ "ARD | das Erste - Verbotene Liebe - Folge 4120". Archived from the original on July 14, 2012. Retrieved July 19, 2012. Verbotene Liebe: Folge 4120
  46. ^ Episode 4256: Annual Triangle Toss Archived December 29, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  47. ^ "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)."
  48. ^ Fair City page on rte.ie Archived April 14, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  49. ^ "Doctors" (2000) – Episode list. IMDb
  50. ^ (Hungarian)
  51. ^ Show #3117 Official recap
  52. ^ "Folge 3720 vom 2.07.2021 | Alles was zählt | RTL+".
  53. ^ Long-running "Marienhof" Archived July 18, 2011, at the Wayback Machine (German)
  54. ^ 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)
  55. ^ Portugal, Rádio e Televisão de. "O Preço Certo - Madeira – Concursos – RTP". www.rtp.pt. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  56. ^ 3707 episodes according to pausoka.eus (Basque)
  57. ^ the official site of ZAPP lists 3227 episodes (Dutch)
  58. ^ New Chapter Opening for Jackanory: BBC News report
  59. ^ 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
  60. ^ 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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