Due to their funny plots and likable characters, many sitcoms earn enough success to stay relevant for decades. While some sitcoms run much longer than they should, others constantly create new ideas to keep the show successful for many years.

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Typically, it's easiest for animated sitcoms to last the longest, as the creators don't have to worry about aging or changing characters. For example, the iconic Bart Simpson has been ten years old for over 30 years. However, all the longest-running sitcoms have run for over ten seasons.

10 Modern Family Is An Honest And Wholesome Mockumentary (11 Seasons)

Modern family cast in season 2 - Haley, Gloria, Claire, Phil, Manny, Luke. Cam, Lily, Luke, Mitch, and Jay

Modern Family premiered in 2009 and ran for eleven seasons, concluding in 2020. The hit sitcom stars Sofia Vergara, Sarah Hyland, Ty Burrell, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson, among others. Modern Family adapts the mockumentary style that The Office made popular in 2005. The talking heads give viewers an insight into the characters' thoughts.

Set in Los Angeles, California, Modern Family revolves around three branches of an extended family and plays on how a family can look in modern times. Modern Family showcases traditional, blended, and same-sex families, exploring the dynamics between chosen and non-biological families.

9 Two And A Half Men Has A Troubled Past (12 Seasons)

Alan, Charlie, and Jake sit on the couch together in Two And A Half Men

Two and a Half Men premiered in 2003 and ran for 12 seasons, ending in 2015. The first few seasons stars Charlie Sheen and Jon Cryer as two brothers, Charlie and Alan. They move in together with Alan's son after Alan's (Cryer) divorce. The sitcom follows the hijinks that two bachelors and a growing young boy can get into on the Malibu coast.

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Although it was wildly popular, Two and a Half Men ran into a speedbump during its eighth season when Sheen went into rehabilitation treatment. After Sheen's release from Two and a Half Men, Ashton Kutcher replaced him for the remaining four seasons, despite the show losing viewers and success after Sheen's departure.

8 The Big Bang Theory Discusses Neurodivergence (12 Seasons)

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The Big Bang Theory premiered in 2007 and ran for 12 seasons. The top-rated sitcom stars talented actors like Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, and Mayim Bialik, among others. The show centers around brilliant friends and roommates who often debate science, pop culture, and more.

The Big Bang Theory highlights the meaning of friendship and consistently develops its characters. The Big Bang Theory is one of the first popular shows to represent neurodivergence in a way that isn't mean-spirited, but is simply part of the characters' everyday lives.

7 Bob's Burgers Is Still Going Strong (13 Seasons)

All of the kids in Bob's Burgers looking at a map held by Gene

Bob's Burgers is an animated comedy that centers around the Belcher family and stars Dan Mintz as Tina Belcher. The patriarch of the family, Bob, owns a burger shack where he and his family live and work. Executives recently renewed the sitcom for a 13th season. In addition, a feature-length film based on Bob's Burgers premiered in theaters on May 27.

The animation style is distinguishable and the adult humor has made it a fan favorite. Many fans criticize the more G-rated approach that Bob's Burgers has taken in recent years, but the development has allowed younger audiences to enjoy the sitcom as well. The Bob's Burgers franchise isn't slowing down any time soon.

6 King Of The Hill Finds Humor In Everyday Life (13 Seasons)

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King of the Hill premiered in 1997 and ran for 13 seasons, ending in 2010. The animated sitcom revolves around the Hills, a blue-collar family in a small town in Texas. King of the Hill follows the group through the trivialities of their everyday lives and finds humor in every situation.

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The sitcom touches on political beliefs, as Hank finds that his small-town conservative views are challenged when the world around him changes and progresses. Although there are antics to keep King of the Hill interesting, the situations are relatable to most viewers.

5 It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia Has Produced Meme-Worthy Content (15 Seasons)

Charlie from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Like Bob's Burgers, it doesn't seem like the hype around It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia will be slowing down any time soon. Executives renewed the sitcom for an additional four seasons in 2020, bringing the total to 18 seasons. As of now, 15 seasons have released. The acclaimed sitcom stars Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day, and Danny DeVito.

It's Always Sunny revolves around a group of friends who run an Irish bar in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the trouble they encounter. It's Always Sunny has gained a massive following, and many of the funniest moments have become memes. Fans look forward to following the sitcom for at least three more seasons.

4 American Dad! Takes On Political Extremes (19 Seasons)

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Like many popular animated sitcoms, there's more in store for the creative team of American Dad!. Seth MacFarlane and Matt Weitzman created the sitcom after they decided to channel their political frustrations into something productive and creative.

American Dad! follows a highly conservative CIA agent and his liberal teenage daughter as the two often butt heads. Although the show may come across as crass or silly, there are many important messages about political differences and accepting others. The sitcom was recently renewed for two more seasons, meaning there will be at least 21 seasons of American Dad!.

3 Family Guy Is A Raunchy Animated Comedy (21 Seasons)

Family Guy cast Around Treasure Chest

Family Guy, also created by Seth MacFarlane, revolves around the Griffin family - Peter, Lois, Meg, Chris, and Stewie, and their talking dog Brian. Family Guy premiered in 1999 and has acquired an enormous following, and the 21st season will premiere this fall.

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Family Guy is one of the original adult animations that features crude jokes and adult language. Family Guy also had a crossover episode with another popular animated sitcom, The Simpsons. Many Family Guy fans are hoping the show will continue past the 21 confirmed seasons.

2 Paramount+ Has Revitalized South Park (25 Seasons)

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South Park premiered in 1997 and has run for 25 seasons so far. The comedy revolves around Stan, Kyle, Eric, and Kenny. The show has a massive following due to its use of profanity, dark humor, and its satirical nature that pokes fun at pop culture.

Paramount+ recently bought South Park and renewed it until 2027 for another 5 seasons, plus 14 streaming service-exclusive movies. On cable, the comedy could've run its course and ended, but the streaming service has given South Park new life and will create much more content for years to come.

1 The Simpsons Seem To Predict The Future (33 Seasons)

The Simpsons Predicting Trump's Presidency

The Simpsons is America's longest-running scripted television series, as it premiered in 1989. The hit show has run for 33 seasons and a 34th season is scheduled to premiere in the future. The Simpsons follows the titular family, which consists of Homer and Marge and their children, the mischievous Bart, the brilliant Lisa, and baby Maggie.

The iconic characters showcase a parody of American life, culture, and values, and some believe that the sitcom predicts the future. Many episodes have featured strange situations that came true, such as Trump's presidency and the COVID-19 pandemic. These coincidences are curious and have left many apprehensive about which plotline will come true next.

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