Are there people who do not love comedy? I bet the answer is ‘No.’ Perhaps you have wanted to watch a good comedy but can’t choose from the abundance of movies. Relax! You are not the only one. That’s why sitcoms came out. We have collected some of the most popular situation comedies of all time… and probably the best ones. We at the Dope Lists love them dearly.
#10. Two and a Half Men
Everyone knows the story of the two brothers Charles and Alan Harper. They are complete opposites. Charlie is a millionaire addicted to alcohol and women. Alan is a physiotherapist, conscientious and naive, and he does not know how to treat women. They started to live together when Alan moved into Charlie’s beach house after his divorce from Judith. The only thing that unites them is the hatred for their mother and the love for Alan’s son – Jake. Charlie’s debauched lifestyle, Alan’s conservatism, and Jake’s wit create very comical situations.
#9. Married… with Children
The series tells the story of the lazy Bundy family. Former American football player Al and uneducated and tastelessly dressed Peggy have been married for years. They have two kids: the frivolous blonde Kelly and the self-confident Bud. Although critics did not like the parody prototypes of real people at first, the audience quickly fell in love with the series. The reason is that the idea of an unhappy marriage between two people was shown for the first time, and many people recognized themselves in it. Gradually, critics also began praising ‘Married… with Children’ for controversial topics such as feminism and racism, a considerable part of the plot.
#8. Frasier
The iconic Dr. Frasier first appears in ‘Cheers.’ In one of the episodes, he explains that he has to return to his native Seattle to take care of his father. And that’s how the spin-off ‘Frasier’ came out. Frasier is a successful therapist who has a radio talk show. The irony is that he uses it to help others and dispense wisdom, but sometimes he has to deal with his own even bigger problems, so he becomes the one who needs advice. The sitcom has won 37 Primetime Emmy Awards, which established a new record for a scripted series. Now many people believe it’s one of the Top 10 sitcoms.
#7. The Office
‘The Office’ tells us the story of a paper company in Pennsylvania. The series shows the everyday lives of the manager and the employees and their efforts to keep the company successful at all costs, which is the main source of comic and sometimes ridiculous situations. During its first season, ‘The Office’ received conflicting assessments because of the fact that it is based on the 2001–2003 BBC series of the same name. But with the following seasons that changed entirely, and in 2016, Rolling Stone named ‘The Office’ one of the 100 greatest television shows of all time.
#6. The Simpsons
‘The Simpsons’ is the longest-running American animated sitcom. The main characters are created for Tracy Ullman’s Show, but they quickly gained popularity, and new seasons of the sitcom are released every year. The series is best known for parodying the life of the average American, American culture, society, and even television. In recent years, the sitcom has become even more popular because of the predictions that came true (such as the election of Donald Trump as president). It is also one of the first animations intended for an adult audience. In addition to awards, ‘The Simpsons’ were also honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
#5. The Big Bang Theory
‘The Big Bang Theory is the first sitcom, which draws attention to nerds, and it is probably the most successful one of the last decade. The show is focused on five characters: the two roommate physicists (Sheldon and Leonard), their neighbor Penny, who wants to become an actress, so as their friends and co-workers (aerospace engineer Howard and astrophysicist Raj). Except for Penny, everyone has communication problems, which intensify in the presence of women. Their inability to communicate is at odds with their doctoral degrees, and unsurprisingly this is the primary source of comic situations. It helped them be one of the Top 10 sitcoms.
#4. How I Met Your Mother
Perhaps ‘How I Met Your Mother’ is best known for its unique structure and that it was our lifebelt after the finale of ‘Friends.’ The architect and college professor Ted Mosby is the central character of the series. The story of his young years and the obstacles he overcomes before the fateful meeting with the mother is told through memories of his friends: Marshall, Lily, Barney, and Robin and The Older Ted Mosby, who is the narrator of the series. The five are very different from each other. In addition, each of them has complex problems related to family or work, reinforcing the comic effect.
#3. Seinfeld

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It’s hard to talk about ‘Seinfeld,’ and the reason is that it is described as a show about nothing, but at the same time, there is so much to say. The main character is actually a fictionalized version of the famous comedian Jerry Seinfeld. The show is focused on his own life so as to these of three of his friends: Elaine, Kramer, and George. The group is an extraordinary combination – Seinfeld is a neat freak, Elaine is very sarcastic and overreacting, Kramer is naïve and impulsive, and George is stuck with his constant lack of confidence. But what is more interesting is that many ‘Seinfeld’ episodes are based on real-life experiences or headlines and rumors.
#2. Cheers
‘Cheers’ is the masterpiece of the ’80s. The series takes place in the existing bar of the same name in Boston, Massachusetts, where a group of locals regularly stop to relax, have a drink and share their experiences in everyday life. It receives a record 107 nominations for Primetime Emmy Awards. Nonetheless, the low ratings during the first season got it nearly canceled. Fortunately, former baseball relief pitcher and bar owner Sam, the intellectual Diane, the retired baseball coach Ernie and the nagging Carla managed to win over viewers, and the series gained great popularity. Later ‘Cheers’ even inspired another favorite show – the spin-off ‘Frasier.’
#1. Friends
The most famous sitcom in the world needs no introduction. We all know Chandler – the king of sarcasm, Monica – the purity maniac, Ross – the divorce force, Rachel – the spoiled girl who becomes an independent woman, Joey – the famous Dr. Drake Ramoray, and Phoebe – the performer of ‘Smelly Cat’. The six friends took the hearts of their fans back in the 90s, and today many years after the finale, the number of their admirers continues to increase. Besides, more and more people find memories and consolation under challenging moments, laughter, and love in the series. It’s number one of the Top 10 sitcoms.
Suppose you have not watched any of the sitcoms in the rankings, better hurry up. Those series will definitely remain in history. And the time you spend is worth it.