List of longest-running U.S. first-run syndicated television series
Seasons Series First broadcast Last broadcast Number of episodes
48 Sesame Street November 10 , 1969 present 4,835
41 The 700 Club 1972 present
40 America 's Black Forum 1977 present
36 Wheel of Fortune September 19 , 1983 present 5,850+
35 Jeopardy ! ( revival series ) September 10 , 1984 present 6,600+
35 Soul Train October 2 , 1971 March 25 , 2006 1,117
32 Entertainment Tonight September 14 , 1981 present
31 MotorWeek 1982 present
31 The McLaughlin Group 1982 August 12 , 2016 unknown
29 NFL Films Presents 1968 1997
29 At the Movies 1981 2012
27 Donahue 1969 1996
27 The Jerry Springer Show September 30 , 1991 July 26 , 2018 5,084
26 The David Susskind Show 1961 1987
26 Faith for Today 1955 1981
25 Live ! with Kelly and Ryan September 5 , 1988 present 7,580+
25 Inside Edition October 9 , 1988 present 6,625+
25 Insight October 2 , 1960 January 21 , 1985 250
25 The Oprah Winfrey Show September 8 , 1986 May 25 , 2011 4,561
List -- 25 seasons and up
This is a list of the longest running U.S. first-run syndicated television series, ordered by number of broadcast seasons. To qualify for this list, the programming must originate in North America, shown nationally in the United States, and be first-run syndicated (as opposed to previously aired material, repackaging of previously aired material, or material released in other media). For the purposes of this list, series that were available only on a local or regional basis will be excluded. For series that were presented on U.S. broadcast networks or cable networks at other points in their runs, only the amount aired nationally as original first-run syndicated programming is represented here. Several long-lasting series were both in first-run syndication and on U.S. network television. For those that were in syndication for fewer than ten seasons, see List of longest-running United States television series.