Running Time
In the United States, in general, dramas usually last 44 minutes (an hour with advertisements), while sitcoms last 22 (30 with advertisements). However, with the rise of cable networks, especially paid networks, series and episode lengths have been changing, with 55–60 minutes per episode, and shorter seasons overall.
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