For most of the history of television, the barrier to syndication—and to profitability—has been 100 episodes. The shows that have made it to that mark are an unusual group. Many were big hits. Some found small cult audiences. Still others just hung on as best they could and never posted numbers quite low enough to be canceled. In 100 Episodes, we examine shows that made it to that number, considering both how they advanced or reflected the medium and what contributed to their popularity.
Original programming for cable has revolutionized television as a medium, but until very recently, cable wasn’t the place a scripted series went to get to 100 episodes. HBO’s stalwarts—The Sopranos, Sex In The City, and The Larry Sanders Show—all topped out under that mark, and the few series that have made it there tend to be similar to network shows ...
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