What's the best Sit-com / Comedy currently on TV?

[charlie and algernon]

Poll question: What's the best Sit-com / Comedy currently on TV?

[graywarrior]

1. American Horror Story

Seriously, it's frighteningly hilarious.

[mainstreetonce]

7. Big Bang

But the only new one I like is Two Broke Girls. They are pretty funny.

[Kat45]

12. I agree with you on both shows.

I've also been enjoying Two Broke Girls. It's my favorite new show, although Up All Night isn't bad. I also still really like 2 1/2 Men; I was skeptical, but I think it works with Ashton Kutcher.

[mainstreetonce]

8. Big Bang

But the only new one I like is Two Broke Girls. They are pretty funny.

[OriginalGeek]

10. I love that Garret Morris is in it

and the brunette girl is way cute.

Not sold on the blonde yet but I might warm up to her. We'll keep watching and see how it goes.

[nolabear]

22. +1 Can Jessica chew that scenery or what?? I love it.

[KamaAina]

2. The repuke debates

:rofl:

[GreenPartyVoter]

3. I love "IT Crowd," but I just read they aren't doing a 5th series! :^(

[Mojambo]

16. That show was great

But I'm sure Graham Linehan will come along with something eerily similar, and excellent, soon.

Father Ted, Black Books, IT Crowd... He's got a pretty damn good track record.

[LynneSin]

4. 30 Rock

nuff said

Weeds is 2nd place

[OriginalGeek]

5. I wondered where the 30 Rock was

and would have had to seriously consider it but I ended up voting for Modern Family anyway.

The first 3 or 4 seasons of the Office would give them all a run for their money too.

I like Community a lot but it isn't as consistently funny as 30R or MF.


I like that new show with Zooey Deschanel a lot too but they need a lot more seasons under their belts to get up into MF, 30R territory.

[progressoid]

6. I voted for Big Bang but if 30 Rock was listed I would have a hard time choosing.

Both crack me up.

[geardaddy]

9. Yeah, I wondered were 30 Rock was.

[LynneSin]

11. It was delayed because of Tina Fey's RL pregnancy

it's coming back though

[Hotler]

17. I just started watching reruns of 30 Rock for the first time.

What a hoot.

[Duer 157099]

13. Modern Family and Big Bang Theory

I love them both thoroughly

[Lucian]

14. On that list, The Big Bang Theory.

[Mojambo]

15. Psych is more of a one hour investigative drama/comedy

I wouldn't classify it as a sit-com.

Bored to Death belongs on this list.

I would say Community followed by Bored to Death with Modern Family third.

FX's The League is climbing the charts, IMHO.

[fishwax]

36. oh yeah, The League is good

the start of this season was a bit meh, but it's gotten back up to speed now.

[Stardust]

38. The League is blowing my mind. They actually talk like real people.

And i can't wait for Cougartown to return. That's some sharp-witted stuff there. And Ms. Cox is soooo easy on the eyes. Just gets prettier and prettier.

[Mojambo]

39. The League does a lot of the same things well that the Inbetweeners did

Particularly, the sharpness and authenticity of the dialogue.

[eShirl]

18. counting Netflix? Father Ted

[Yavin4]

19. Without A Doubt It's Modern Family

Funny and socially progressive.

[Faygo Kid]

20. For comedy, I get a lot of laughs watching Pawn Stars

Especially when Chumley and the Old Man get into it.

But, Rick and Big Hoss are pretty entertaining, too.

Also props to American Pickers; Mike, Frankie and Danielle.

[MrSlayer]

21. Curb.

And it's really not even close.

[Mojambo]

23. I'm surprised to see Big Bang Theory running away with this

It's good, but there's not a thing it does well that Community doesn't do about a thousand times better.

[Taverner]

24. None of the above. There is no good sit-com currently on TV.

There is no "All in the Family"

There is no "Taxi"

There is no "WKRP in Cincinatti"

There is no "Cosby Show"

There is no (and I will catch major hell for this) "ALF"

There is no "Married with Children"

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The sitcom died years ago

Right now you are just watching pale imitations


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At the same time, the concept has evolved

If you don't believe me, go watch the entire series of "Six Feet Under" or "Breaking Bad"

[Mojambo]

25. I disagree. The sit-com did die, but it has been reborn, IMHO

Shows like Community and Bored to Death are doing new and innovative things. Bored to Death, in particular, has an elegance and wit that were sorely lacking in every show you reference above (except, perhaps, All in the Family.)

And I haven't even mentioned many of the thriving Britcoms, most of which are even better (I'm looking at you Peep Show.)

The half hour sit-com is far from dead.

[Taverner]

26. OK - you've intrigued me - where can I check these new sitcoms out?

I will check out the ones you mentioned

[Mojambo]

27. Community is in season three. Airing on NBC.

Bored to Death just began its third season, airing on HBO.

Both get off to somewhat slow starts, in particular Bored to Death. But by mid-season in each, they are throttling very high.

I'd imagine Netflix/Hulu are airing both.

On edit - Peep Show is, IMHO, the best sit-com of the last 10 years. An opinion that is shared by Ricky Gervais, btw. It does have a rat5her unique POV filming style that turns some viewers off. Amazing Britcom, however.

[fishwax]

29. Yeah, Bored to Death is quite good

Like most of those on the list in the OP, it's different from the classic 20th-century sitcom, but definitely a good half hour comedy. A couple of other shows on HBO--Hung and How to Make It in America--are also good half hour shows with elements of comedy.

I haven't seen Peep Show, but as far as Britcoms go I really miss The In-Betweeners. Friday Night Dinner also had some great moments.

[Mojambo]

30. You might want to check out the new series, Fresh Meat.

It's written by the creators of Peep Show and one of the ensemble members is Joe Thomas, who played Simon on The Inbetweeners (Which I miss as well.)

It's not strictly a half hour sitcom, more of a comedy/drama, although it leans FAR more in the comedy direction. I've found it to be excellent.

Another Britcom to keep an on if you liked the Inbetweeners would be Chickens. They aired the pilot as a one off showcase a couple months back. It is written by and stars Simon Bird (Will) and Joe Thomas (Simon) from the Inbetweeners. It's set in World War I Britain, and absolutely has the same comedy aesthetic as the Inbetweeners.

I haven't heard if it's been picked up as a full series yet though.

I liked Friday Night Dinner as well. I wonder if it scored a second series?

Pete vs. Life is pretty good.

[fishwax]

32. Are those on BBC America?

I will try to check them out.

The first season of the Inbetweeners about did me in. I would watch episodes on OnDemand late at night and worry I was going to wake the whole apartment complex up with explosive laughter.

[Mojambo]

34. That show was just ridiculously funny.

When Jay puts the hair removal cream in Will's pants and he stuffs the wig down there.

Jesus. I've never laughed so hard in my entire life.

Not sure if they're on BBC America. Probably though.

[fishwax]

33. btw, I'm pretty sure I read that Friday Night Dinner did get a second series

:bounce:

[Mojambo]

35. Excellent. Very worthy.

The dad in that is really funny. And Tamsin Greig is always full of win.

[Deep13]

28. Archer. Yes, I know it's a cartoon. nt

[Mojambo]

31. Archer is fantastic. n/t

[Broken_Hero]

37. Big Bang Theory

just got into it a few weeks back. But, hands down the best show on TV is Son's of Anarchy...check it out, tuesdays on FX. American Horror Story is decent as well

[johnnie]

40. This may not go over well but...

I like Rules of Engagement. I think it's funny.

[Jokerman]

41. Futurama!

At least I hope it is still current - don't know what Comedy Central has planned.