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For many people, 'Dr. Phil' has been on the air as long as they can remember, but the long-running daytime talk show, hosted by Dr. Phil McGraw, announced that its 21st season, concluding in 2023, is its last.

"I have been blessed with over 25 wonderful years in daytime television," McGraw said in a statement sent to People. "With this show, we have helped thousands of guests and millions of viewers through everything from addiction and marriage to mental wellness and raising children. This has been an incredible chapter of my life and career, but while I'm moving on from daytime, there is so much more I wish to do." And indeed, McGraw might be done with this particular show, but he has big plans with CBS Media Ventures for a new project expected to launch in 2024. McGraw concluded, "I am compelled to engage with a broader audience because I have grave concerns for the American family, and I am determined to help restore a clarity of purpose as well as our core values."

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After 12 years, 11 seasons, and 177 episodes, beloved zombie series 'The Walking Dead' came to an end. The finale aired on November 20, 2022, and saw many storylines tied up, while many others remained open. That is, of course, because multiple spin-offs have been announced, which meant that every time a character who is slated to star in a new series had their lives in supposed danger on the show, fans knew they'd turn out fine, thus the dramatic tension was cut. Still, the spin-offs are good news for viewers who weren't ready to let go of their favorite characters just yet. 

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Larry David's beloved improv sitcom 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' was renewed for a 12th season at HBO. The famed show, which has received 51 Emmy nominations in total as of 2022—including Best Comedy Series for nine of its eleven seasons—premiered back in 2000 and aired for eight mostly consecutive seasons until 2011. After a long break, the show returned in 2017,  and the 10th season then aired in 2020, and the 11th the following year.

“Larry outdoes himself season after season and always manages to come back when the audience needs him most,” said Amy Gravitt, executive vice president of HBO Programming, as per Variety. “We’re thrilled for him, [producer] Jeff Schaffer, and our phenomenal cast to continue making us laugh and cringe in equal measure.”

“Playing the role of Larry David has been the greatest honor of my life,” David said about his semi-fictionalized starring role. “In researching this multi-faceted, multi-talented man, I discovered that there’s more to him than I ever could have imagined: He speaks six languages, brines his own pickles, and spearheads a national movement to install a bidet in every home. I’ve also been told from numerous sources that he is the most generous of lovers. I am so excited to once again transform into this force of nature. I only pray that I can do him justice.”

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Maury Povich's Daytime Emmy-winning syndicated talk show 'Maury,' known for its on-air paternity tests and scandalous relationship confrontations, confirmed its end after 31 seasons. 

The series first premiered in 1991 as 'The Maury Povich Show,' and the end now coincides with the host's retirement at an impressive 83 years old, a rep for the series told E! News. "Original episodes will air through September and Maury will air in syndication for the foreseeable future," they said.

Povich himself said in a statement, "Six years ago when I was ready to retire, my NBCUniversal family asked me to continue the show. Even though I told them I was ready for assisted living, out of loyalty to NBCUniversal and my more than 100 staff and crew members, [NBCUniversal Syndication Studios Executive Vice President] Tracie Wilson and I agreed to one more deal." He added, "I'm so proud of my relationship with NBCUniversal and all those who worked on the Maury show but as I occasionally tell my guests on Maury, 'Enough, already!'"

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'Grey's Anatomy' -

'Grey's Anatomy' fans were relieved to have season 19 of the Shonda Rhimes-created medical drama, still with Ellen Pompeo as its lead while it explores modern medicine through the eyes of characters old and new, but season 20 marked the end for Pompeo. 

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'Grey's Anatomy' - The series, masterminded by Shonda Rhimes, has already won the record for being the longest-running drama on prime time TV.

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'Grey's Anatomy' - The character of Meredith Grey thrust actress Ellen Pompeo into the world's spotlight in 2005, and has since made her one of the highest-paid TV actresses.

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'Law & Order' -

Big news arrived for 'Law & Order' fans on September 28, 2021, as NBC announced that the original series would be revived for a 21st season at the Peacock network. The announcement came 11 years after the police procedural, which first premiered in 1990, went off the air. The reboot picked up where the show left off in 2010, with a closer look at "the police who investigate crime and the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders." 

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The show follows police investigations and the fight for justice in the city of New York. The show first aired in 1990 and was renewed for a 22nd season in May 2022. 

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'Law & Order' - Before making a name for himself as Mr. Big on 'Sex and The City,' Chris Noth played detective Mike Logan. His character even made a return to the screen in 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent.'

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The family behind the infamous reality TV series ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ announced that they will be saying goodbye with their 20th season, airing in 2021. Since 2007, the show has become an international sensation, launching the family’s multimedia empire across fashion, cosmetics, apps, and other TV spin-offs.

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The decision to end the show was made by the Kardashian-Jenner clan themselves. They announced in a statement on September 8, 2020: “It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians' … We are beyond grateful to all of you who’ve watched us for all of these years—through the good times, the bad times, the happiness, the tears, and the many relationships and children.” And indeed, with over more than 250 episodes, the world has seen it all!

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'Judge Judy' -

Judy Sheindlin, one of daytime TV's biggest and highest-paid stars, ended her popular courtroom series 'Judge Judy' in 2021.

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However, Amazon launched a spin-off series starring Sheindlin called 'Judy Justice' which started airing in November of 2021. 

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'Supernatural' -

'Supernatural' ended its impressive 15-season run in 2020.  

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'Supernatural' - Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, and Misha Collins, the stars of 'Supernatural,' made the emotional announcement of the end in an Instagram video in March 2019.

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'Modern Family' - One of the most iconic comedies in television history lasted 11 seasons.

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The TV series has won, over the years, 22 Emmys, a Golden Globe, four SAG Awards, a Peabody Award, two GLAAD Media Awards, two NAACP Image Awards, six WGA awards, four PGA awards, a Television Critics award, and more wins for individual cast members.

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'Criminal Minds' - The 2005 crime series about the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit announced its end after its 15th season.

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'Criminal Minds' - The popular police drama has been nominated for several awards throughout its long run. Its series finale aired in February 2020. 

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'The Big Bang Theory' - The show, which follows the lives of theoretical physicist Dr. Sheldon Cooper and his quirky group of friends, ended an outstanding 12-season run in 2019.

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'The Big Bang Theory' - 'The Big Bang Theory' first aired in 2007, introducing viewers to the socially-awkward group of scientists, who must interact with their new cute neighbor Penny (Kaley Cuoco).

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'The Big Bang Theory' - Throughout the years, the characters have grown up alongside avid viewers, who were sad to see the sitcom end after 12 seasons.

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'Law & Order: SVU' -

The show has a loyal following and launched Mariska Hargitay, who plays feisty detective Olivia Benson, into TV stardom for 23 seasons, with the 24th starting in September of 2022.  

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'Law & Order: SVU' - First aired in 1999, the series came out of the original 'Law & Order,' and has almost overtaken it in terms of longevity.

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'NCIS' - Starring Mark Harmon, the series aired for the first time in 2003, and has more than 400 episodes. In 2022 it was renewed for its 20th season. 

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'NCIS' - The show follows a group of special agents whose mission is to investigate any crime relating to the Navy or its officers.

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'Sesame Street' - 'Sesame Street' wins the prize for the series that has been on air the longest, with an impressive 53 seasons and counting. The kids show, which first aired in 1969, features more than 4,000 episodes.

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'Sesame Street' - And not only is it the longest-running show, it's also one of the most awarded, with more than 200 Emmy Awards under its belt.

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'The Simpsons' - When 'The Simpsons' first aired over three decades ago, no one could have imagined that the yellow family of five would have such a huge impact on American TV. Today, Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie are still going strong, with their 34th season kicking off in 2022. 

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'The Simpsons' - The show, which has run for more than 700 episodes so far, is a real pop culture phenomenon. It's won loyal TV followers and 30 Emmy Awards since it first aired.

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'South Park' - The animated satire show, which aired for the first time in 1997, has been another huge TV hit for over 20 seasons. In 2021, it was announced that 'South Park' had been renewed up to season 30! 

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'South Park' - 'South Park' has won five Emmy Awards for Outstanding Animated Program. 

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'Doctor Who' - The series was first released in 1963, and has been on the air for 38 seasons. In 2018, the cult show entered a new era with the role of the doctor being played by a woman, Jodie Whittaker, for the very first time. In 2022, it was announced that 'Sex Education' star Ncuti Gatwa would take over the role. 

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'Doctor Who' - The series, whose last male doctor was played by Peter Capaldi, has gone down in the Guinness World Records as the longest-running science fiction TV series in the world.

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'ER' - The 331-episode show was responsible for the increasing popularity of medical TV series and has a notable 15 seasons.

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'ER' - On air from 1994 to 2009, the series starred none other than Hollywood giant George Clooney, as well as Julianna Margulies and Noah Wyle, who later went on to appear in 'The Good Wife' and 'Falling Skies,' respectively.

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'Family Guy' - The sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane made its debut in 1999 and is still running today, starting its 21st season in September of 2022. 

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'Family Guy' - The show actually stopped in 2002, but because of huge sales of DVDs it returned to the air in 2005.

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'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' - For 15 seasons, the police series was so successful that it led to other spin-offs, including 'CSI: Miami,' 'CSI:NY,' and 'CSI: Cyber.'

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'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' - The crime drama first aired in 2000 and ended in 2015. Because it wasn't renewed for another season, it had its finale in a TV movie that was also released in 2015.

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'The Tonight Show' - 'The Tonight Show' is the longest-standing talk show on television, and it was one of the first late-night talk shows to be broadcast when it aired back in 1957. Johnny Carson was the longest-serving host, for 30 seasons.

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'The Tonight Show' - It is currently hosted by SNL alum Jimmy Fallon, who welcomes everyone's favorite celebrities every weeknight for a chat, often getting them to play silly games!

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'Scooby-Doo' - Even though it's been airing in different networks since it first premiered, Scooby-Doo as a cartoon has graced our screens since 1969. Everyone's favorite "meddling dog" became a staple in many people's childhood.

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'Scooby-Doo' - The franchise was originally created by Hanna-Barbera Productions, but it has since resulted in many spin-offs and movies.

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'Grange Hill' - The British TV series, which followed the story of life in a comprehensive school, finally ended in 2008 after running for 31 seasons and airing 601 episodes. It won the BAFTA for Best Children's Programme four times: in 1979, 1980, 1986, and 2001. 

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'Gunsmoke' - The Western drama series, which starred James Arness (pictured) and Milburn Stone, who won an Emmy for her performance, ran for a total of 635 episodes for 20 seasons.

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'Last of The Summer Wine' - The British BBC sitcom ran for 31 seasons, airing 295 episodes from 1973 to 2010.

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'Death Valley Days' - Did you know that before he became US President, Ronald Reagan was an actor? You can watch him act in this series which ran for 18 seasons. 

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'Death Valley Days' - Curiously, the show actually started out on radio, in 1930, before switching to TV for 18 years. There were 451 episodes produced.

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'Top Gear' - ‘Top Gear’ kicked off in 1977 and it lasted until 2001, when it was cancelled, only to be rebooted one year later. Its most famous hosts were trio Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond.

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After a series of scandals that saw the departure of Clarkson, May, and Hammond, the show returned in 2016 with hosts Chris Harris (left) and 'Friends' star Matt LeBlanc. LeBlanc was replaced by Andrew Flintoff and P a d d y McGuinness in 2019. The show is popular as ever and airing its 32nd season in 2022. 

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'Bonanza' - The Western saga aired between 1959 and 1973, totaling 430 episodes for 14 seasons. The series told the story of widowed rancher Ben Cartwright (Lorne Greene), and his three sons (from different mothers), who fight to run their ranch, Ponderosa, in Nevada.

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'Lassie' - The series, which ran from 1954 to 1972 for a staggering 588 episodes, revolved around Lassie, the loyal dog who kept rescuing her human family from all sorts of adventures.

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'Lassie' - Throughout the years, Lassie was played by nine different dogs. She even has her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!

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'Dallas' - This American soap opera ran for 357 episodes, all the way from 1978 through to 1991.

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'Dallas' - It centered around the rich Ewing family, and it starred Larry Hagman as Texas oil baron J.R. Ewing.

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‘EastEnders’ - Set in the fictional borough of Walford in East London, 'EastEnders' follows families and friends trying to get by in the big city.

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‘EastEnders’ - The longstanding soap, which has been on since 1985, is known for its intense cliffhangers and strong characters.

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'Knots Landing' - The 'Dallas' spin-off, which aired in 1979, became a popular soap opera in its own right. 

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The show, which followed the lives of the residents of LA suburb Knots Landing, ended up running until 1993, with a total of 344 episodes.

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