This short article talks about three of my favorite all time sitcoms and which one is the best out of them.

Everyone in America has a favorite TV show that they watch on a regular basis.  In fact, most people will name at least one sitcom that they watch religiously every week.  Over the years, there has been numerous sitcoms that have come and gone with a select few standing out in most people’s minds.  Personally, the three shows that stand out for me have been Seinfeld, Married With Children, and Friends.  I would put these three shows as the best of the best when it comes to sitcoms.  Below is a brief snapshot of each show and how I would rank them:

1.)  Seinfeld — George, Kramer, Elaine and Jerry made up this show (along with Newman).  Show was centered around “nothing”.  The group would just be in everyday situations with comedic spins.  Very clever and hilarious episodes each week…I do not remember too many that were not funny the entire episode.  My ranking for this show is the BEST of all time. 

2.)  Married With Children– One name sums this show up: Al Bundy.  Show was centered around the Bundy family along with their neighbors the Darcies.  Main characters included Al, Peggy, Kelly, Bud, Marcy, Steve Rhoads, and Jefferson.  The show was mainly about Al selling shoes and then coping with his wife and kids and neighbors when he came home.  Very funny episodes with very little of them being not funny the entire show.  My ranking of this show is Second Best of all time. 

3.)  Friends– Joey, Phoebe, Chandler, Monica, Rachel and Ross make up the cast in this show.  Show was centered around 6 close friends living in New York City and coping with everyday life with careers, dating, healthcare and pretty much everything else.  Very funny episodes with once again very very few being not funny entire show.  My ranking for this show is Third Best of all time.

Well, there you have it, my suggestions for the three best sitcoms of all time.  I know I will hear lots of disagreements with this list but they are my favorites.  Others shows which were also very funny and would make the top 10 would be Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley, Gilligans Island, Roseanne, and Frazier to name a few.  

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  • Steven West on Aug 22, 2009

    Nice article. I really like Seinfeld. I’m surprised that you didn’t include Cheers. Also, how could you leave out I Love Lucy.

  • Nikita K on Aug 22, 2009

    I LOVE Friends, I think it is THE most iconic and classic American comedy show EVER! Here in England, Friends is always repeated after all the 10 series are over from the start again and I just can’t wait to watch it over and over again. You can just NOT stop laughing at Chandler’s one liners and Phoebe’s eccentricities even if you watch it a billion times! Every time I watch the final episode, my heart just fills with sadness even though I know that the entire sitcom is going to be repeated anyway.
    The other American comedy show I love is the Big Bang Theory. I mean it just cracks me up no matter what! Everybody Loves Raymon and Will and Grace are pretty cool too!
    This is a brilliant article especially because you mentioned Friends!

  • Chris on May 28, 2011

    MArried with children is so funny that I dont know how to laugh at other sitcoms anymore.

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