1) Seinfeld (1989–98)
Seinfeld captures the number one spot in this list.misanthropic frustrations with everyday life generated an original and nuanced cast of characters that included the duplicitous goof George Costanzo. the pushy careerist seeking a sponge-worthy mate Elaine Benes. and the gonzo hipster Cosmo Kramer.
which can (and should) be argued as the best comedic monologue in sitcom history. Each episode owns an internal logic—fabricated from loosely associated threads that are masterfully woven into an effective quilt of sheer comedy—that contributes to the overall universe of these characters.
2) Friends(1994-2004)
In terms of pure marketability,
Friends was a juggernaut. Everyone watched Friends. Parents watched alongside kids. Its mass appeal is summed up by its incredibly general title alone.
“ Friends”? Its success may be the ultimate reminder that truly populist sitcoms are all about the characters and not necessarily the storylines.
Friends simply had the best-defined characters: Nebbish Ross, prickly Chandler, air-headed Joey, domineering Monica, bubbly Phoebe and “I’m very attractive” Rachel. The writing was just clever enough to let a talented bunch of actors grow into their roles.The reach of
Friends extends to every end of pop culture,
3) The Simpsons (1989)
Aside from having a reasonable claim to being, at its peak, the greatest sitcom of all time, The Simpsons sparked a revolution in animated comedy. Suddenly, self-respecting grown-ups took cartoons seriously. Matt Groening's creation paved the way for Family Guy, South Park, King of the Hill, Beavis & Butt-head, Groening's own Futurama and more. It would take an encyclopaedia to catalogue The Simpsons' brilliance. It's one of my favorite sitcom
4) It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia(2005)
2005-present
The idea behind
Sunny is simple yet brilliant—bring together the most narcissistic and cruel characters imaginable and let them wreak havoc on the world. Dennis, Dee, Mac, Charlie, and Frank all run Patty’s Pub together, though that endeavor never seems to keep them occupied for long.
5) Frasier(1993-2004)
Many of the sitcoms on this list are paeans to blue-collar family life, but Frasier was the odd show that made cultural elites and eggheads somehow seem like lovable characters to a mass audience. Both Frasier and his brother Niles can be infuriatingly snobbish, but audiences soon found that when their petty jealousies were directed at each other, they could also be hilarious. The show soon became an off-hand representation of the idea of “smart comedy” on TV.
6) Parks and Recreation(2009-2015)
started its run as a fairly typical mirror of The Office , but in its third season, the student became the master. As it’s fleshed out with oddballs and unusual city quirks, Pawnee has become the greatest television town since Springfield. Parks flourished over the years with some of the most unique and interesting characters in modern comedy. And the beloved comedy accomplished the near-impossible and went out on top in 2015 when the series came to an end. Comedies, in particular, have a difficult time knowing when it’s time to take a bow.
7) Arrested Development (2003–06, 2013)
Arrested Development has evolved into a cult sitcom, allowing it to be resurrected for a much-anticipated fourth season that courageously reinvented the genre by letting the plot unfold through the timely intersection of characters that led to confusion, chaos, and hilarity.
Debuted six weeks later after 'two and a half men'but never gathered the audience to keep the show alive.
8) Louie (2010)
Written and directed by comedian Louis C.K. (who also stars), Louie strives with every episode to reveal a life truth that its creator has come to learn from his experiences.
Although the show is namely a comedy, it never shies away from conveying the grittiness of life’s ugly moments. It presents the struggles of being funny, a decent parent, and a desirable counterpart through an unfiltered lens, which often evokes conflicting emotions of humor and depression, a trait that is closely associated with the comic’s stand-up
9) Cheers (1982–93)
Revered by professionals as the Holy Grail of television comedy, Cheers begot the series arc that had yet been utilized by sitcom writers.
The tumultuous relationship, supported by some of TV’s most-memorable characters, garnered fans from across the country and laid the foundation for riveting episodes that redefined family and meditated on death and the differences between being
alone and being lonely .
10) Rock (2006–13)
Created, produced, and written by one of Saturday Night Live ’s (1975– )
Rock takes its viewers behind the scenes of a sketch-comedy show, covering the tendency toward lunacy of its actors, writers, and corporate executives. Liz Lemon (Fey) is continually forced to mediate between her show’s stars
This critically acclaimed comedy is infused with irony line after line and owns a self-awareness that often offers commentary on the sitcom genre as well as social concerns in a quirky voice that is completely unique to its creator.
If you
Seinfeld captures the number one spot in this list.misanthropic frustrations with everyday life generated an original and nuanced cast of characters that included the duplicitous goof George Costanzo. the pushy careerist seeking a sponge-worthy mate Elaine Benes. and the gonzo hipster Cosmo Kramer.
which can (and should) be argued as the best comedic monologue in sitcom history. Each episode owns an internal logic—fabricated from loosely associated threads that are masterfully woven into an effective quilt of sheer comedy—that contributes to the overall universe of these characters.
2) Friends(1994-2004)
Friends was a juggernaut. Everyone watched Friends. Parents watched alongside kids. Its mass appeal is summed up by its incredibly general title alone.
“ Friends”? Its success may be the ultimate reminder that truly populist sitcoms are all about the characters and not necessarily the storylines.
Friends simply had the best-defined characters: Nebbish Ross, prickly Chandler, air-headed Joey, domineering Monica, bubbly Phoebe and “I’m very attractive” Rachel. The writing was just clever enough to let a talented bunch of actors grow into their roles.The reach of
Friends extends to every end of pop culture,
3) The Simpsons (1989)
4) It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia(2005)
2005-present
The idea behind
Sunny is simple yet brilliant—bring together the most narcissistic and cruel characters imaginable and let them wreak havoc on the world. Dennis, Dee, Mac, Charlie, and Frank all run Patty’s Pub together, though that endeavor never seems to keep them occupied for long.
5) Frasier(1993-2004)
6) Parks and Recreation(2009-2015)
7) Arrested Development (2003–06, 2013)
Arrested Development has evolved into a cult sitcom, allowing it to be resurrected for a much-anticipated fourth season that courageously reinvented the genre by letting the plot unfold through the timely intersection of characters that led to confusion, chaos, and hilarity.
Debuted six weeks later after 'two and a half men'but never gathered the audience to keep the show alive.
8) Louie (2010)
Although the show is namely a comedy, it never shies away from conveying the grittiness of life’s ugly moments. It presents the struggles of being funny, a decent parent, and a desirable counterpart through an unfiltered lens, which often evokes conflicting emotions of humor and depression, a trait that is closely associated with the comic’s stand-up
9) Cheers (1982–93)
Revered by professionals as the Holy Grail of television comedy, Cheers begot the series arc that had yet been utilized by sitcom writers.
The tumultuous relationship, supported by some of TV’s most-memorable characters, garnered fans from across the country and laid the foundation for riveting episodes that redefined family and meditated on death and the differences between being
alone and being lonely .
10) Rock (2006–13)
Created, produced, and written by one of Saturday Night Live ’s (1975– )
Rock takes its viewers behind the scenes of a sketch-comedy show, covering the tendency toward lunacy of its actors, writers, and corporate executives. Liz Lemon (Fey) is continually forced to mediate between her show’s stars
This critically acclaimed comedy is infused with irony line after line and owns a self-awareness that often offers commentary on the sitcom genre as well as social concerns in a quirky voice that is completely unique to its creator.
If you
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