Meet the Press
Series Overview
Meet the Press is a weekly American television news/interview program airing on NBC. It is the longest-running television series in American broadcasting history, despite bearing little resemblance to the original format of the program seen in its television debut on November 6, 1947. Meet the Press is the highest-rated of the American television Sunday morning talk shows. It has been hosted by 11 moderators, beginning with Martha Rountree. Meet the Press and similar shows specialize in interviewing national leaders on issues of politics, economics, foreign policy and other public affairs.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
80 Seasons • 3242 Episodes
53–60 min per episode
1947 – Present
Premiered: Thu, Nov 6, 1947
Latest Aired Episode
Season 80, Episode 1: “Episode 1”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Season 1
7 Episodes →
Season 2
53 Episodes →
Season 3
52 Episodes →
Season 4
53 Episodes →
Season 5
52 Episodes →
Season 6
52 Episodes →
Season 7
52 Episodes →
Season 8
52 Episodes →
Season 9
52 Episodes →
Season 10
52 Episodes →
Season 11
52 Episodes →
Season 12
52 Episodes →
Season 13
53 Episodes →
Season 14
52 Episodes →
Season 15
52 Episodes →
Season 16
52 Episodes →
Season 17
52 Episodes →
Season 18
53 Episodes →
Season 19
52 Episodes →
Season 20
52 Episodes →
Season 21
52 Episodes →
Season 22
51 Episodes →
Season 23
52 Episodes →
Season 24
53 Episodes →
Season 25
52 Episodes →
Season 26
52 Episodes →
Season 27
52 Episodes →
Season 28
52 Episodes →
Season 29
52 Episodes →
Season 30
53 Episodes →
Season 31
52 Episodes →
Season 32
52 Episodes →
Season 33
52 Episodes →
Season 34
52 Episodes →
Season 35
53 Episodes →
Season 36
52 Episodes →
Season 37
52 Episodes →
Season 38
51 Episodes →
Season 39
52 Episodes →
Season 40
52 Episodes →
Season 41
53 Episodes →
Season 42
52 Episodes →
Season 43
52 Episodes →
Season 44
51 Episodes →
Season 45
52 Episodes →
Season 46
52 Episodes →
Season 47
52 Episodes →
Season 48
52 Episodes →
Season 49
52 Episodes →
Season 50
52 Episodes →
Season 51
52 Episodes →
Season 52
53 Episodes →
Season 53
52 Episodes →
Season 54
52 Episodes →
Season 55
52 Episodes →
Season 56
52 Episodes →
Season 57
52 Episodes →
Season 58
52 Episodes →
Season 59
52 Episodes →
Season 60
53 Episodes →
Season 61
49 Episodes →
Season 62
1 Episodes →
Season 63
1 Episodes →
Season 64
1 Episodes →
Season 65
1 Episodes →
Season 66
1 Episodes →
Season 67
1 Episodes →
Season 68
1 Episodes →
Season 69
2 Episodes →
Season 70
1 Episodes →
Season 71
1 Episodes →
Season 72
1 Episodes →
Season 73
1 Episodes →
Season 74
1 Episodes →
Season 75
50 Episodes →
Season 76
1 Episodes →
Season 77
2 Episodes →
Season 78
14 Episodes →
Season 79
29 Episodes →
Season 80
1 Episodes →
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martha Rountree, Lawrence E. Spivak
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-G: General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Meet the Press.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Meet the Press
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What is Meet the Press about?
Meet the Press is a weekly American television news/interview program airing on NBC. It is the longest-running television series in American broadcasting history, despite bearing little resemblance to the original format of the program seen in its television debut on November 6, 1947. Meet the Press is the highest-rated of the American television Sunday morning talk shows. It has been hosted by 11 moderators, beginning with Martha Rountree. Meet the Press and similar shows specialize in interviewing national leaders on issues of politics, economics, foreign policy and other public affairs.
How many seasons does Meet the Press have?
Meet the Press comprises 80 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Meet the Press?
Key cast members in Meet the Press include Not specified.
Who created or directed Meet the Press?
Meet the Press was developed and directed by Martha Rountree, Lawrence E. Spivak.