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Poll: Scripted U.S. TV series that lasted 20 seasons or more

Which of these long-running series would you be most willing to watch in full?

Discuss this list here

Results of 3,757 votes:

  1. 1.

    The Simpsons (1989)

     
    25 years (as of 2014)
  2. 2.

    Saturday Night Live (1975)

     
    39 years (as of 2014)
  3. 3.

    Law & Order (1990)

     
    20 years

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