Best Comedy TV Shows

1. Arrested Development

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Arrested Development is a Netflix original with a hilarious cast depicting a dysfunctional family. Unbelievably, this show initially, in 2003, only lasted three seasons until it was brought back this year for a fourth season. This sitcom is top rated and well deserved. You must check it out!

2. The Office

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This is a great workplace sitcom starring Steve Carrel, John Krasinski and Mindy Kaling. It is a pioneer in the hysterical documentary-style that has influenced other excellent shows such as Parks and Recreation as well as 30 Rock. This show will surely keep you entertained.

3. That ’70s Show

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That ’70s Show is based on a group of teens dealing with a wide variety of life experiences. This popular show and cast embrace the ’70s culture in the best way possible. If you are looking for a good teenage sitcom, this is your answer.

4. Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia

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This hysterical sitcom follows a quirky group of friends on their numerous endeavors around Philadelphia. This show is highly rated, and that is for a good reason! Absolutely, an important series to indulge in!

5. 30 Rock

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Tiny Fey is the creator of this witty and amusing workplace sitcom that revolves around a group of writers at a fictional NBC comedy show. Tiny Fey stars as a dorky New York writer and Alec Baldwin as her corporate boss. This unlikely combo will keep you entertained.

6. Parks and Recreation

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Parks and Recreation is another documentary-style sitcom set at a workplace. Amy Poehler stars as a government representative in the Parks and Recreation department of Pawnee, a fictional town in Indiana. If you enjoy the humor of Tina Fey and the style of The Office, then I encourage you to venture into this show.

7. Malcom in the Middle

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This excellent show from the early 2000s follows a teenage boy, Malcolm, and his dysfunctional suburban family. This is a classic American sitcom that viewers will, undoubtly, enjoy.

8. Freaks and Geeks

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Freaks and Geeks is an outstanding American teenage comedy-drama TV show with focused on a group of ’80s high school students. Sadly, this show only has one season, but one that you will definitely love!

9. Louie

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Louis C.K. stars in a fictional version of himself in this hilarious sitcom as a newly divorced, middle aged dad living in New York. This show will keep you laughing between the life scenarios and C.K.’s short stand up bits. You will absolutely enjoy this series! 

10. Orange is the New Black

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Another excellent Netflix original, this one is about a New York woman with a criminal past who finds herself in prison when everything catches up to her. You might end up watching this series all in one sitting… just saying.