List of longest-running American cable television series

This is a list of the longest running American cable television series, ordered by number of broadcast seasons.

To qualify for this list, the programming must originate in North America and shown nationally in the United States and be first-run (as opposed to a 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, along with hybrid broadcast/cable networks such as The WB 100+/The CW Plus. For series that originated on American broadcast networks (or broadcast syndication) and then was picked up by a national cable network, only the amount aired nationally on cable as original programming is represented here.

A season for the purpose of this article is defined as a given year, not a production cycle (as in America's Next Top Model) which is defined as a season by the network or by the program's distributor; for instance, multiple series on Food Network (e.g. Chopped) count each production cycle as a season rather than classing them by year.

List

Series shaded in light blue are currently in production.

25 or more seasons

Number ofseasons Series Network First broadcast Last broadcast Number ofepisodes 49 Ridiculousness MTV August 29, 2011 present 1,600+ Inside the NFL HBO Showtime Paramount+ The CW X/Twitter September 22, 2025 present SportsCenter ESPN present Washington JournalWeekend editions are simulcast on the BBC Parliament channel with the name America This Week C-SPAN presentNASCAR on ESPNESPN / ESPN2 Gilad's Bodies in Motion ESPN Fox Sports Discovery Health FitTV Discovery Fit & Health 2015 Originally Road Rules: All Stars MTV present 40National Geographic ExplorerHost: Tom Chapin (1985–1988), Robert Urich (1988–1995), Bob Ballard (1988–1995), Boyd Matson (1995–2003), Michael Fay (2001), Lisa Ling (2003-) Nickelodeon WTBS / TBS CNBC MSNBCShow renamed National Geographic Ultimate Explorer 2003–2005 National Geographic presentGrand Ole Opry LiveOldest continuously running radio program, airing on WSM radio, Nashville, Tennessee; has aired on the digital over-the-air network Circle since January 4, 2020. TNN CMT GACAs Grand Ole Opry Live! Sunday NFL Countdown(not counting current Sunday evening version airing on ESPN+ESPN present College GameDay present NFL Primetime present BiographyOriginated on CBS A&E Reran CBS originals, 1984–1987 Biography Channel 2012Rebroadcast A&E originals, 1999–2006 36 Baseball TonightESPN March 19, 1990 present 36 Outside the Lines 1990 present 36 NBA on TNT TNT November 4, 1989 May 31, 2025 35 Bobby Jones Gospel BET 34WWE Raw USA Network January 11, 1993 September 18, 20001702 TNN/Spike TV September 25, 2000 September 26, 2005 USA Network October 3, 2005 December 30, 2024 Netflix January 6, 2025 present 34The Ultimate FighterSpike TV January 17, 2005 December 3, 2011150+ (including 23 live Ultimate Finales) FX March 9, 2012 April 9, 2013 Fox Sports 1 September 4, 2013 2018 ESPN+ 2021 present TNT Sports 2023 presentFuture seasons have aired on Paramount+ MTV Facebook Watch 31 The Daily Show Comedy Central July 22, 1996 present 4,13330Power Rangers (original continuity) Fox Kids 973 ABC Kids Jetix (ABC Family) Jetix (Toon Disney) Jetix (ABC Family) Jetix (Toon Disney) Jetix (ABC Family) Jetix (Toon Disney) ABC Kids Nickelodeon Netflix 30 MoneylineBecame Lou Dobbs Moneyline in 2001, Lou Dobbs Tonight in 2003 CNN 29 South Park Comedy Central August 13, 1997 present 340 Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel HBO Barefoot Contessa Food Network 28 ESPNProgram rebroadcast later the same day on ESPNEWS Your World with Neil Cavuto Fox News Channel January 17, 2025 Fox & Friends Fox News Channel present 26 ESPN SpeedWorld ESPN January 14, 1979 November 19, 2006 25 Larry King Live CNN 25Nick NewsOriginally Nick News W/5 and later Nick News with Linda EllerbeeNickelodeon June 29, 2020 present

20–24 seasons

Number ofseasons Series Network First broadcast Last broadcast Number ofepisodes 24 ESPN Major League BaseballIncludes Sunday Night Baseball, Wednesday Night Baseball, etc. ESPN / ESPN2ESPN2 started broadcasting major league baseball games in 2002 in addition to those offered by ESPN present 24 Real Time with Bill Maher HBO February 21, 2003 present 739 24 Pawn Stars History Channel July 19, 2009 present 681 24 WCW Saturday NightPreviously Georgia Championship Wrestling (1972–1984), World Championship Wrestling (1984–1992) WTCG/WTBS/TBS Date when WTCG was distributed nationally via cable (WTCG evolved into TBS). Broadcast on WTCG started January 1972. 23Crossfire CNN 23Inside the Actors Studio Bravo June 12, 1994 January 11, 2018277 Ovation October 13, 2019 December 15, 2019 22 E! NewsPreviously E! News Daily and E! News Live E! September 25, 2025 22 Deadliest Catch Discovery Channel April 12, 2005 present 385 21 Reliable Sources CNN Modern Marvels History Originally The O'Reilly Report Fox News Channel 5,321 Around the Horn ESPN November 4, 2002 May 23, 2025 21 Style with Elsa Klensch CNN 20 The Real Housewives of Orange County Bravo March 21, 2006 present 363 20 NFL Matchup ESPN / ESPN2Presently, each episode first airs on ESPN2 on Fridays, then is repeated on ESPN two days later present 20 Monday Night Countdown ESPN present 20 Evans and NovakOther names: Evans, Novak, Hunt, and Shields (1998–2001), Novak, Hunt, and Shields (2001–2002) CNN Keeping Up with the Kardashians E! 20Total Request LiveMTV 2,254 2019

15–19 seasons

Number ofseasons Series Network First broadcast Last broadcast Number ofepisodes 19 Squawk Box CNBC present 19 ESPN Sunday Night FootballMoved to NBC in 2006, at which time Monday Night Football moves from ABC to ESPN ESPN Sunday Night Football shared with TNT, with TNT getting the first half of the season, ESPN the second half, 1990–1997 19 NASCAR on TBS TBS 18It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia FX August 4, 2005 December 20, 2012188 FXX September 4, 2013 present 18 Golf Central Golf Channel present 18 Showbiz TodayAlso known as CNN Showbiz Today CNN 17 E! True Hollywood Story E! 50117Fox News Live Fox News present 17 WNBA on ESPN ESPN present 17 Gold Rush Discovery Channel December 3, 2010 present 429 17 The Real Housewives of Atlanta Bravo October 7, 2008 present 368 17 SpongeBob SquarePants Nickelodeon May 1, 1999 present 34117MythBusters Discovery Channel Science Channel 17 USA Tuesday Night Fights USA 17 Capital Gang CNN 16 NFL Films Game of the WeekFirst-run syndication 1965–1997 ESPN 16Hardball with Chris MatthewsOriginally Politics with Chris Matthews America's Talking CNBC MSNBC 16 Booknotes C-SPAN 801 16 MTV Unplugged MTV present Good EatsFood Network Discovery+Ghost Hunters Sci Fi Channel / Syfy A&E Discovery+ Travel Channel May 25, 2023 15 Monday Night Countdown ESPN presentNinjagoOriginally Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu Cartoon Network January 14, 2011 October 25, 2020 Netflix March 7, 2021 October 1, 2022

12–14 seasons

Number ofseasons Series Network First broadcast Last broadcast Number ofepisodesForensic FilesOriginally Medical Detectives TLC Court TV truTV Show is on hiatus and may return on a different network under the original title of "Medical Detectives". Old episodes were airing on Lifetime as of August 2011.14 Mystery Science Theater 3000 KTMA-TV November 24, 1988 May 28, 1989230 The Comedy Channel November 18, 1989 February 2, 1991 Comedy Central June 1, 1991 May 18, 1996 Sci-Fi Channel February 1, 1997 September 12, 1999 Netflix April 14, 2017 November 22, 2018 Gizmoplex May 6, 2022 December 16, 2022 14 An Evening at the Improv A&E 14 SpeedWeek ESPN 14 Video Soul BET 14 Road Rules MTV The start of Season 15 has been announced for January 2008 14XplayPreviously GameSpot TV, Extended Play, and X-Play ZDTV / TechTV G4techTV G4 14NASCAR on TNTTNT June 28, 2025 present 14 Paw Patrol Nickelodeon August 12, 2013 present 31113Impractical Jokers TruTV December 15, 2011 August 4, 2022295 (40+ specials) TBS February 9, 2023 present 13 When Calls the Heart Hallmark Channel October 19, 2013 present 141 13 American Horror Story FX October 5, 2011 present 136 13 Squidbillies Adult Swim October 16, 2005 December 12, 2021 132 13 Tim Russert CNBC 13 Private Screenings TCM 13 Hannity & ColmesSuccessor series Hannity debuted January 12, 2009. Fox News Channel 13 Gardening by the Yard HGTV 12 Monday Night Baseball ESPN present 12 30 Minute Meals Food Network 445+ 12 BET's Top 25 BET 12 NASCAR on Speed Speed 1290 Day Fiance TLC January 12, 2014 present16612Aqua Teen Hunger Force Adult SwimSeptember 9, 2001August 30, 2015139November 26, 2023December 17, 2023 12 American Sports Cavalcade TNN Intimate Portrait Lifetime

10–11 seasons

Number ofseasons Series Network First broadcast Last broadcast Number ofepisodes 11 Closing Bell CNBC February 4, 2002 present 11 Southern Charm Bravo March 3, 2014 present 164 Shameless Showtime January 9, 2011 April 11, 2021 134 11 Shepard Smith Reporting Fox News Channel August 12, 2002 January 15, 202111House of Style MTV May 1989 2000 October 18, 2012 11 Talk Soup E! December 26, 1991 May 17, 2002 11 E! June 18, 1994 July 8, 2005 1,550+ 11 Robot Chicken Adult Swim February 20, 2005 April 11, 2022 220 11All That Nickelodeon January 21, 1995Sneak peek airing April 16, 1994 October 22, 2005210 June 15, 2019 December 17, 2020 11 Below Deck Mediterranean Bravo May 3, 2016 present 192 11 Imus in the MorningSimulcast of live program at WFAN New York MSNBC September 2, 1996 April 11, 2007 11 Paula's Home Cooking Food Network 2002 2013 135+ 11 On the Record Fox News Channel February 4, 2002 November 11, 2016 10 NFL Total Access NFL Network 2003 May 17, 2024 10 American Morning CNN September 12, 2001 December 30, 2011 10Emeril Live Food Network October 6, 1997 December 11, 2007 Fine Living July 7, 2008 December 14, 2010The Fairly OddParentsNickelodeon March 30, 2001 November 25, 2006172 February 18, 2008 September 16, 2016 Nicktoons January 18, 2017 July 26, 2017 10 Nashville Now TNN March 7, 1983 October 15, 1993 10 NASCAR on TNN TNN March 3, 1991 November 5, 2000 10Stargate SG-1Longest-running science fiction series in the United States. Showtime July 27, 1997 May 17, 2002215According to Sci Fi Wire Sci Fi Channel June 7, 2002 June 22, 2007Cancellation announced by Sci Fi Channel, August 21, 2006 10 USA Up All Night USA Network January 7, 1989 March 7, 1998 900+ 10 Weather Center The Weather Channel March 10, 1998 March 1, 2009 10 The Loud House Nickelodeon May 2, 2016 present 314 10 Bar Rescue Paramount Network July 17, 2011 present 301 10 Adventure Time Cartoon Network April 5, 2010 September 3, 2018 283 10 The Real Housewives of PotomacBravo January 17, 2016 present 194 10 Summer House January 9, 2017 present 155

See also

Lists of longest running American shows by broadcast type: List of longest-running American television series List of longest-running American broadcast network television series List of longest-running American primetime television series List of longest-running American first-run syndicated television series Lists of longest running shows internationally: List of longest-running television shows by category- international list List of longest-running British television series List of longest-running Australian television series List of shortest running shows: List of television series canceled after one episode List of television series canceled before airing an episode

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