Best Comedy Sitcom

The IT Crowd is a British sitcom set in the support department of Reynholm Industries. The show’s notable appeal lies in its realistic portrayal of computer technicians and their often awkward interactions. It's primarily for viewers who enjoy observational humor centered around technology and workp...

30 Rock is a sitcom created by Tina Fey that centers on the production of a fictional live sketch comedy show within the NBC Studios at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. The series draws inspiration from Fey’s work as head writer for Saturday Night Live and involved multiple production companies including Broad...

Green Wing is a British sitcom centered around the staff of East Hampton Hospital. The series employs sketch-like scenes with manipulated pacing to depict dramatic, soap opera-inspired storylines. It was produced by Talkback Thames for Channel 4 and featured an ensemble cast including Pippa Haywood...

Modern Family is a long-running American television series following the lives of multiple families living in Los Angeles. Known for its realistic portrayal of contemporary family relationships, it offers insights into diverse household structures including those with LGBTQ+ members. The show’s mock...

An Idiot Abroad is a British documentary series following Karl Pilkington’s involuntary travels around the world. Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant orchestrate these trips from the UK, documenting Pilkington's often bewildered responses to unfamiliar cultures and situations. The show consists of te...

Extras is a British comedy series focusing on the experiences of television and film extras. The show centers around Andy Millman, his friend Maggie Jacobs, and their agent Darren Lamb, exploring their careers and personal lives within the entertainment industry. Co-produced by the BBC and HBO, it w...

Insecure is an American comedy-drama created by Issa Rae and Larry Wilmore, drawing inspiration from her earlier web series. The show explores the daily life of a contemporary African-American woman navigating various social situations. It initially debuted online in 2016 before transitioning to wee...

The Big Bang Theory is an American television sitcom that ran for twelve seasons on CBS. It follows a group of physicist friends living in Pasadena, California, examining themes of science, relationships, and everyday life. The show’s focus on theoretical physics and intellectual discussions made it...

Louie is an FX comedy-drama series created by Louis C.K., which began airing in 2010. It depicts a comedian navigating life as a recently divorced father raising two daughters in New York City through largely unconnected storylines and stand-up segments. The show utilizes surrealism, satire, and oth...

One Day at a Time is an American sitcom that revisits the 1975 series concept with a focus on a Latino family. Developed by Gloria Calderón Kellett and Mike Royce, the show was produced by Act III Productions, led by Norman Lear. Brent Miller also served as an executive producer on this reimagining...

Superstore is a television sitcom depicting daily life at Cloud 9, a St. Louis retail store. The show explores relationships between employees navigating workplace challenges alongside personal dramas. It offers insights into modern retail and features diverse characters including LGBTQ+ individuals...

Life in Pieces was a CBS sitcom created by Justin Adler that ran for four seasons from 2015 to 2019. The show produced 79 half-hour episodes through a collaboration of multiple production companies including 40 or 50 Years, Inc. and Kapital Entertainment. CBS ultimately canceled the series in May 20...

Trial & Error is an American mockumentary sitcom centered on a New York City lawyer, Josh Segal, and his associates who represent clients in East Peck, South Carolina. The show utilizes the documentary format to depict their legal cases and interactions within the small town setting. Recurring actor...

The television show Don’t Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 centers on Hannah Wells, a government employee who discovers she's been living with an imposter posing as her roommate for thirteen years. The series explores themes of identity and deception through a comedic lens. It is primarily aimed at a...

Episodes is a sitcom centered around a British comedy writing couple’s relocation to Hollywood to adapt their show. The series features Matt LeBlanc in a self-referential role, exploring the challenges of adapting a successful British program for an American audience. It premiered on Showtime and BB...

Drake & Josh is an American sitcom created for Nickelodeon by Dan Schneider. The show centers on the contrasting personalities of teenage stepbrothers Drake Parker and Josh Nichols who share a household. Nancy Sullivan and Jonathan Goldstein portray their respective parents, alongside Miranda Cosgro...

New Girl was an American sitcom broadcast on Fox from 2011 to 2018. The series centered on Jessica Day, who moved into a Los Angeles loft with three male roommates—Nick Miller, Schmidt, and Winston Bishop. The show explored the relationships and career decisions of its late-20s to early-30s characte...

The Atypical Family was a 2024 South Korean television series broadcast by JTBC from May 4th to June 9th. Featuring Jang Ki-yong, Chun Woo-hee, Go Doo-shim and Claudia Kim, the show aired weekly on Saturdays and Sundays at 22:30 KST. It is currently available for streaming on Netflix in certain regi...

Night Court is an American comedy-sitcom that ran on NBC from 1984 until 1992. The show centered around the unusual cases and characters encountered during the night shift of a Manhattan Criminal Court. Judge Harold “Harry” Stone presided over the court, alongside a colorful cast of bailiffs, lawyer...

Svaty is a Ukrainian sitcom series created by Kvartal 95 Studio that ran for seven seasons. The show’s popularity stems from its comedic portrayal of a dysfunctional family navigating everyday life in Kyiv during the 1990s. It offers a unique perspective on Ukrainian culture and humor, appealing to...

Black-ish was an eight-season ABC sitcom that ran from 2014 to 2022. The series centered on the Johnson family, led by Dre and Bow, who navigated personal and societal challenges as a prosperous Black family residing in a predominantly white suburb. It explored themes of identity and cultural values...

Speechless was an American sitcom produced by 20th Century Fox Television/ABC Studios that ran from 2016 to 2019. The show centered on a family navigating the complexities of raising a teenager with a disability, featuring Minnie Driver and other cast members. The series initially aired for 23 episo...

Worst Week is an American comedy-sitcom presented as a mockumentary. It follows a group of ordinary Americans through a disastrous week, exploring relatable anxieties and everyday frustrations. The show’s unique format offers observational humor focused on the challenges faced by individuals in the...

Pepito Manaloto is a long-running Filipino television sitcom centered around the humorous daily life of Pepito, a perpetually unlucky and lovable man. Michael V. plays the lead role alongside Sef Cadayona. The show’s popularity stems from its relatable family dynamics and comedic situations, frequen...

Mom is an eight-season CBS sitcom centered on Bonnie and Christy Plunkett, a mother and daughter navigating sobriety after years of estrangement and addiction struggles. The series features Anna Faris and Allison Janney as the lead characters alongside a supporting cast of actors. It was created by...

Laverne & Shirley was an eight-season ABC sitcom created as a spin-off of *Happy Days*. The show centered on Laverne DeFazio and Shirley Feeney, roommates who worked as bottle-cappers at Shotz Brewery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, transitioning to Burbank, California, during its later years. The series a...

Roseanne is an American sitcom following the lives of the Conner family in Lanford, Illinois. The show gained prominence for its honest depiction of a working-class family's struggles and triumphs during the 1980s and 90s. It resonated with audiences seeking relatable portrayals of everyday life and...

The Ranch is an American sitcom centered around the Bennett brothers, Colt and Rooster, and their efforts to manage a Colorado cattle ranch alongside their father Beau and mother Maggie. The series featured recurring roles from cast members of “That ‘70s Show” and included supporting characters such...

Hot in Cleveland is a comedy-sitcom airing on TV Land. The show follows Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick, and Betty White as they navigate life and a new broadcasting role in Cleveland. It’s notable for its cast of experienced comedic performers and offers lighthearted entertainment pr...