TV sitcoms provide great escapist entertainment for those who love to laugh. Sitcoms- short for situational comedy- provide viewers with a humorous view on life. The following are some of the ten best on TV and are not in any particular ranking order.
1) The Office- Steve Carrel is a comedic genius who commands over the offices of a paper supply company in the Northeast. Shot as a pseudo- documentary, characters comment on their lives and each other.
2) Family Guy- This cartoon is one of the dirtiest humored shows on TV. Rift with references to pop culture, be sure to pay attention to the fast paced dialogue.
3) 30 Rock- Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin co-star in a sitcom that comments on what its like to work at a weekly variety show. The shows antics and drama have one continuous awards since its first season.
4) How I Met Your Mother- Barry Stinson keeps viewers laughing as the show follows his antics in and out of the office. One of the most popular sitcoms in America and abroad.
5) Scrubs- Now a classic and after many seasons, this sitcom has established itself as a long running look at the inner working of a hospital staff.
6) Modern Family- One of the newest sitcoms on the block, this show provides endless fun with modern pop culture references in the daily lives of a modern American family.
7) The Simpson’s- For almost 20 years, the Simpson family has provided laughs to all generations every Sunday night. Watch Bart, Lisa, Homer, Marge and Maggie as they live out adventures in Springfield.
Curb Your Enthusiasm- HB) and Larry David teamed up to provide a comedic and scripted look at his life as the ex-Seinfeld actor in Los Angeles. The show relies on improv and has won multiple Emmy awards since it first began.
9) Arrested Development- The extravagant and excessive lives of the Bluth family are recorded in a documentary style format.
10) Futurama- After a hiatus, the cartoon set in the future is back on air. After several seasons, the show picks up where it left off and is sure to keep modern references coming as it fits into the lives of characters from the future.
All of these shows differ greatly but, they are sure to provide you with that laugh that you are looking for to brighten your day.