How many seasons does a show have to have to be considered a long-running sitcom? I consider 2 or less to be a failure. 3-5 to be an good run. 6-whatever to be a long-running show.

However, with my 2 or less, that doesn't include shows from the 1960's, because, a few of those shows are classics with only 2 seasons.

Originally posted by TVAdam
2 or less to be a failure. 3-5 to be an good run. 6-whatever to be a long-running show.



I tottally agree with you right there.

1 season is a short-lived series.2-3 is underrated gem,4 is a nice run and 5 and up is considered long-running.

i think 1 is a short lived series...
2-3 seasons is a... short but i guess people liked it a little
4-6 seasons is a nice run
7+ is a successful run..

I think 1-2 seasons is a short-lived series, 3-5 is a Good run, and 6 - 13+ is a long-running series.

I think 1-4 is short-lived, 5 and up is long running.

5+ is considered a successful run.

I consider 1-2 seasons short-lived, 3-5 seasons to be good runs, and 6+ seasons to be long-running.

I don't think the quantity of episodes/seasons always equals quality. Andy Richter Controls the Universe was a wonderful show for the 2 seasons it's been on (I'm not hopeful that it will se a 3rd season) while Full House was 8 seasons of torture. Everyone has different tastes, I guess.