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Adamantium · 03-12-2003, 07:48 PM

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.

*GoodMorningCalgary* · 03-12-2003, 07:50 PM

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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.

Sitcomwriter · 03-12-2003, 08:21 PM

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.

David · 03-12-2003, 08:31 PM

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..

Stormtracker TF · 03-12-2003, 09:02 PM

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

*PinkLady* · 03-12-2003, 10:15 PM

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

GoldenFamilyTies · 03-12-2003, 10:30 PM

5+ is considered a successful run.

Chocoholic · 03-12-2003, 11:34 PM

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.

03-12-2003, 07:48 PM	#1
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	How Many Seasons ... 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.

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Stormtracker TF Happy Easter! Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: Jul 19, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 102,598	I think 1-2 seasons is a short-lived series, 3-5 is a Good run, and 6 - 13+ is a long-running series.
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03-12-2003, 08:21 PM	#3
Sitcomwriter Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 27, 2001 Posts: 7,356	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.

03-12-2003, 10:15 PM	#6
PinkLady Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 04, 2002 Posts: 7,457	I think 1-4 is short-lived, 5 and up is long running.

03-12-2003, 10:30 PM	#7
GoldenFamilyTies Por siempre tú Senior Member Join Date: Jan 15, 2002 Location: United States Posts: 1,329	5+ is considered a successful run.

03-12-2003, 11:34 PM	#8
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	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.