Seinfeld

Seinfeld pioneered modern observational comedy with its 'show about nothing' premise, earning 68 Emmy nominations and a 1998 finale record of 76.3 million viewers—unmatched for 25 years. Its 180 episodes fall short of #6 The Simpsons' 770-episode longevity benchmark, but reruns generated $3.1 billion in syndication, outpacing The Simpsons' estimated $1.5 billion. A 89% Rotten Tomatoes score confirms enduring quality, with each episode costing $3 million to produce in its final season.