The longest-running TV show still airing in 2023 is generally Meet the Press , which began in 1947 and was still on the air in 2023 as the longest-running show overall.

If you meant scripted entertainment instead of all TV programs, a common answer is General Hospital for daytime drama, or The Simpsons / Saturday Night Live depending on the category.

Quick Scoop

  • Overall longest-running still airing: Meet the Press.
  • Longest-running scripted drama still in production: General Hospital.
  • Longest-running primetime live-action series: Law & Order: SVU.
  • Long-running iconic entertainment shows: The Simpsons and Saturday Night Live are also still airing.

If you want, I can narrow it down to U.S. shows only , scripted shows only , or global TV shows.