Who doesn’t love a good TV series? We sure do! There’s been a lot of shows hitting our screens lately but not all of them have enough episodes to get you heavily invested in the show, so much so that you find yourself entwined in the characters lives.
We’ve put together a list of ten shows that reached the 100 episodes or more in their lifetime. Now, over a hundred episodes may be daunting but if you’re looking for a show to binge watch and indulge in – look no further! You’ll become so engrossed in these shows that they’ll have you questioning what to do with your time when they come to an end!
Dates: 1989 – 1998
Seasons: 9
Episode Count: 180
Cast:
Genre: Sitcom
Rating: PG
What’s it about?
In this series you’ll join four single friends – Jerry Seinfeld, George Costanza, Elaine Benes and Cosmo Kramer as they deal with the absurdities of everyday life in New York City. As mundane as day-to-day life may seem, these friends daily routines and encounters will have you laughing out loud.
The 100th episode: The Highlights of 100
Where you can watch it: On 111 Funny available in the Variety Pack on Fetch.
Dates: 1987-1994
Seasons: 7
Episode Count: 178
Cast:
Genre: Sci-Fi / Fantasy
Rating: M
What’s it about?
While the original series only hit 79 episodes over three seasons, Star Trek: Next Generation followed up with just under 100 episodes more than the original. In fact this series formed the basis for the seventh through the tenth of the Star Trek films and is set decades after Captain Kirk’s five-year mission. The first episode takes place in the year 2364 and follows a new generation of Starfleet officers, under the command of Captain Jean-Luc Picard, who set off on their own missions, going where no one has gone before.
The 100th episode: Redemption, Part I
Where you can watch it: On Netflix.
Dates: 2000 – 2007
Seasons: 7
Episode Count: 153
Cast:
Genre: Comedy/ Drama
Rating: PG
What’s it about?
Each season of Gilmore Girls follows the lives of single mum, Lorelai, and her daughter Rory. The small town life is one of the things we love about this series with neighbours and townies who know everything about everyone. Nothing goes unnoticed.
While Lorelai’s relationship with her parents is rocky, her and Rory stick by each others sides through study, romance, heartbreak and adventure. You’ll be so invested you’ll even pick sides – #TeamDean, #TeamJess, or #TeamLogan?
For those who get hooked, there’s even a flashback on Netflix – Gilmore Girls: A year in the life.
The 100th episode: Wedding Bell Blues
Where you can watch it: On Netflix.
Dates: 2006 – 2013
Seasons: 7
Episode Count: 138
Cast:
Genre: Sitcom
Rating: M
What’s it about?
Liz Lemon, the head writer for a live sketch-comedy show in New York, works to juggle the egos that surround her in the TV world while chasing her own career aspirations. In her role, Liz must deal with an arrogant new boss and a crazy new star, all while keeping it together and running a successful television show.
The 100th episode: 100 part 1 and part 2
Where you can watch it: On Channel 111 Funny available in the Variety Pack or buy it from the Fetch TV Store.
Dates: 1987 – 1995
Seasons: 8
Episode Count: 192
Cast:
Genre: Drama / Comedy
Rating: M
What’s it about?
When Danny Tanner’s wife suddenly dies, the San Francisco sportscaster has his brother-in-law and party boy Jesse, and his stand-up comic friend, Joey move in. Together, the three men support each other to raise his three daughters: D.J, Stephanie and Michelle.
Some of us will remember this one fondly from our childhood. For the Full House lovers, the stars came together once again in 2017 (with the exception of Mary-Kate and Ashley) and brought us Fuller House on Netflix.
The 100th episode: The Legend of Ranger Joe
Where you can watch it: On Netflix.
Dates: 2004 – 2012
Seasons: 8
Episode Count: 177
Cast:
Genre: Drama
Rating: M
What’s it about?
House, also known as House, M.D., is an American medical drama series that follows Dr. Gregory House, who heads a team of diagnosticians at Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital. Each episode shows the team working together on an unusual case to find the diagnosis of the patient’s illness but not without competition, disagreements and a clashing of ideas.
The 100th episode: The Greater Good
Where you can watch it: On Free-To-Air and on TVH!ts available in the Variety Pack on Fetch.
Dates: 1999-206
Seasons: 7
Episode Count: 156
Cast:
Genre: Drama
Rating: M
What’s it about?
There have been a fair few political series on TV over the last few years, but none that come close to The West Wing. Why was it so good and regarded as one of the best TV series of all time? Because it went where no show had gone before when it came to politics. The series follows Democrat Josiah “Jed” Bartlet as he is elected as U.S. president. As his team of presidential advisers try to keep their personal lives separate from their duties, the intricate details of the inner workings of the White House come to light as they become entwined in countless disagreements, scandals, and threats.
The 100th episode: Slow News Day
Where you can watch it: On Stan.
Dates: 2000 – 2007
Seasons: 7
Episode Count: 153
Cast:
Genre: Sitcom
Rating: M
What’s it about?
You’ll meet Leslie Knope, a midlevel bureaucrat in an Indiana Parks and Recreation Department who works to bring beauty to the town and make it a better place by turning an abandoned construction site into a community park. It may sound like a simple project but it faces obstacles around every turn in addition to the absurd antics of the towns officials and her colleagues and friends including Tom Haverford and Ron Swanson.
The 100th episode: Second Chunce
Where you can watch it: Available in the Fetch TV Store.
Dates: 1997 – 2003
Seasons: 7
Episode Count: 144
Cast:
Genre: Action / Supernatural / Drama
Rating: PG
What’s it about?
The name says it all – Buffy is a vampire slayer trying to find a balance between being a normal teenage girl and fulfilling her destiny to seek out and destroy vampires, demons and other dark forces in the town. Luckily for her, she develops a number of strong friendships who join her in her battles and support her along the way.
The 100th episode: The Gift
Where you can watch it: On SYFY available in the Variety Pack on Fetch.
Dates: 2010 – 2017
Seasons: 7
Episode Count: 160
Cast:
Genre: Crime/ Drama
Rating: M
What’s it about?
This series follows the lives of Spencer, Aria, Emily, and Hanna who lose their dear friend and group leader, Alison. While they go their separate ways after her death, the girls are brought back together when they mysteriously start receiving messages a year later from “A”. While these messages cant be ignored or their deepest secrets will be exposed, along the way they may just discover exactly what happened to Alison.
The 100th episode: Miss Me x 100
Where you can watch it: Available in the Fetch TV Store.
Which is your favourite season that hit the 100 epsiode mark? Let us know in the comments!
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You missed Stargate:SG 1 had over 200 episodes.
Is this only for USA shows? What about MASH. English shows “Call the Midwife”
Boston Legal. 101 eps.
WHERE’s Big Bang Theory – close to 250 EPISODES…
what about ‘Friends’???
Wheres Home improvement? With Tim the tool man Taylor….
You missed Becker 129 episodes.
What about the foreign TV series especially products like “Love & Punishment”and many more from Turkey & Spain. They are brilliant shows. Love to know if you are picking up series 2 of “Love & Punishment”. Very hard watching such a brilliant show to have it ending up in the air.
All American? What about midsummer murders and other british shows. Sad there are no Australiam shows.