Top 10 Best Sitcoms of All Time

There's nothing like watching your favorite comedy show, snacking on some popcorn, and laughing your head off. Sitcoms have been around for a long time, and they've given us some of the funniest shows ever. From the oldies but goodies to the new and fresh, there's a sitcom for everyone.

In this list, we're counting down the best sitcoms of all time, as voted by you. These are the shows that have made us crack up, the ones we can't get enough of, and the ones that have become part of our families. These are the shows we watch when we need some fun, when we're feeling blue, or just when we want to chill out.

Now, before you vote, remember that this list isn't just about how popular or well-reviewed each show is. Sure, you can look at the numbers and the critics, but you should also think about how each show has affected our culture. Think about the characters you know and love, the jokes you still repeat, and the scenes you'll never forget.

The Top Ten

Friends

Friends is an American television sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman. It originally aired on NBC from September 22, 1994, to May 6, 2004, spanning ten seasons. As of April 2026, the series continues to be popular through syndication and streaming platforms, though it is no longer part of... read more

Every single episode makes you laugh out loud, even though you've memorized the punchlines. It never gets old!

Friends is the ultimate show. Once you watch one episode, you must watch the next. It has everything: laughs, tears, emotion, and suspense. You can watch the whole series over and over again, and it never gets old.
It's the best TV show of all time, and it makes you want to be a part of it. It also has the best ending to a classic show - or any classic production - that I have ever seen. Ross and Rachel, Chandler and Monica, Chandler's jokes, Ross's sarcasm, Phoebe's weirdness, Joey's charming immaturity, Rachel's beauty, Monica's competitiveness, and the overall chemistry of the cast and characters are what make this the best production ever known.
Seinfeld

Four single friends, comic Jerry Seinfeld, bungling George Costanza, frustrated working gal Elaine Benes, and eccentric neighbor Cosmo Kramer, deal with the absurdities of everyday life in New York City.
Seinfeld is a sitcom that originally aired on NBC from 1989 to 1998. It is often regarded... read more

Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld were pure geniuses at work. George Costanza has to be one of the best-created and embodied sitcom characters ever - Jason Alexander was magnificent. The clever plot brilliantly mixed high-class black humor with day-to-day situations blown out of proportion, allowing viewers around the world to relate to the characters. I guess we've all tried at least once to open the door the way Kramer did when entering Jerry's apartment. Elaine was one of the best-played female characters in a sitcom. Truly brilliant.
I cannot imagine someone not knowing about the Soup Nazi, the bubble boy, and the misprint "Moops," about Newman - the archenemy, about "Mulva," about the scene where Frank Costanza asks, "Do you want a piece of me?", or about "By the way, they're real and they're spectacular," or "I don't have a square to spare," or even about the bet regarding who won't cave into the urge to masturbate, or about Elaine trying to "turn" to bring a guy from the other team to the heterosexual team.
It is said that all good things must come to an end, but I simply do not understand why the creators of a masterpiece stopped when they were still young and had so much to say. It is sad that, to this day, they remain unmatched.
The Big Bang Theory

The Big Bang Theory is an American sitcom created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, who also served as executive producers alongside Steven Molaro. The show follows a group of socially awkward scientists and their interactions with friends and romantic partners. It featured several notable guest stars throughout... read more

Okay, so don't be quick to judge. I love it, but it starts off a bit boring. There is a cliché woman whom most of the men are in love with, and four scientists to talk about complicated things that most of the public do not understand.
However, from about season three onwards, the characters become iconic. It is full of humorous jokes and clever storylines. Overall, this is one of my favourites.

There are compelling examples as to why The Big Bang Theory deserves to be on this list. Great scripts feature clever use of pop culture references and even manage to draw humor out of the realm of science and scientific terminology. Seamless meshing of a solid ensemble cast. Finally, the talented Jim Parsons continues to exhibit why he is quickly becoming one of the great comic actors of all time. He certainly deserves a seat in the pantheon of comic greats alongside the likes of Robin Williams, Rowan Atkinson, Ted Knight, John Cleese, John Belushi, and Jonathan Winters.
The Big Bang Theory has surpassed Chuck Lorre's other great series, Two and a Half Men, in terms of being the best American sitcom currently airing on television.
The Simpsons

The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening. It originally aired as shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show starting April 19, 1987, and debuted as a standalone series on December 17, 1989.
As of 2026, it remains the longest-running animated sitcom. The show follows Homer Simpson... read more

It's hard to judge The Simpsons nowadays due to its major decrease in popularity and, sadly enough, quality during the later seasons. It is a testament to just how good the first 5-6 seasons were that I can still resolutely put this at first.
First off, the early Simpsons just "get" satire better than any other show, book, or film. It doesn't fall into the trap of waving pop culture in your face and saying, "look, laugh," nor does it demonize the things they're satirizing. The cultural references used are to great effect, instead of being thrown in for cheap laughs.
But the thing that makes the early seasons stand out is their heart. The Simpsons would rarely take sides in a debate, but would properly show both the good and the bad while still presenting laugh-out-loud humor. The majority of episodes are more complex than most Hollywood feature comedies - hell, most Hollywood films. It is incredibly rare to have an early Simpsons episode that missed the mark and just wasn't funny, whereas shows like Family Guy, South Park, etc., can pull out a dud episode.
Episodes such as "Bart Gets an F," "Last Exit to Springfield," "22 Short Films About Springfield," "Mother Simpson," etc., are mini-masterpieces in themselves and could be taken out of The Simpsons universe and still work as brilliant stories. Yes, the new series are bad. Not awful, but far, far inferior to earlier episodes. But even so, nothing can remotely touch the sheer hilarity and maturity of those early seasons. It is the best family show ever and may never be surpassed.
How I Met Your Mother

How I Met Your Mother is an American sitcom that originally aired on CBS from September 19, 2005, to March 31, 2014. The series follows Ted Mosby as he recounts to his children the events leading up to how he met their mother. The show is set in Manhattan and features an ensemble cast including Josh... read more

I can't even begin to express just how incredible this show was. It was hilarious, smart, deep, heartfelt, sad, happy, well-written, and unique in its delivery of an otherwise old style. But most of all, it was beautiful. Each and every character actually developed over nine years, and the story itself was actually dependent on previous episodes (not really a sitcom thing to do).
This show made me laugh in every single episode, but it also made me literally cry in more episodes than I can count (and I'm a dude). Why did it make me cry? Because it tapped into my own experiences (as I'm sure it did for millions of others). This show played the heartstrings of everyone's reality and managed to be completely sincere and hilarious at the same time. Truly, yes, "legendary." I watched "Friends," and I liked "Friends," but there was still something a little too fake about it. Another hundred years may pass before something even comes close to "How I Met Your Mother." I'm so glad I was in my 20s for it.
The Office

The Office is an American television comedy series that aired on NBC from March 24, 2005, to May 16, 2013. The show is an adaptation of the British series of the same name created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. It became a cultural phenomenon and is especially known for its mockumentary style... read more

How is this show only at #8? Every time I watch it, I laugh at old jokes and ones I hadn't even noticed the first time around. It just gets funnier each time. If it had a laugh track, it would have just gone on for an obnoxiously long time, but without one, it's 101% better.
Michael's annoying but lovable nature is amazingly portrayed by Steve Carell, and after he left, Rainn Wilson kept the mood going. Jim and Pam are an unforgettable power couple that you'll find yourself comparing every good couple to. The supposed background characters have become some of the funniest - Kevin, Creed, and Stanley are some of my favorites - and the perpetual grudge against Toby never gets old.
Speaking of Toby, I think the writer-actor roles some of them had just made it better. The awkward scenes, relationships, and jokes that would normally seem, well, awkward on most shows are the highlight of this one. Around every corner lies a new quote for me to incorporate into my life. I know this is long, but I could talk for hours about how amazing this show continues to be. Viewers need to unite and get this show at least to the top 5!
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is an American sitcom that originally aired on NBC from September 10, 1990, to May 20, 1996. The show starred Will Smith as a fictionalized version of himself. It became a cultural touchstone and launched Smith's successful acting career.

You've got to be kidding me. There's no way The Fresh Prince should be 11th on this list. I've never seen another sitcom that could make you laugh, cry, and make you care about the characters the way this show did. I think Friends is the closest that could come to this show.
This show taught lessons to kids. There was meaning behind every episode. This show should be number 1 above all others. Sure, Friends was a great show. You also cared about those characters, but most of the episodes lacked true meaning other than to be entertaining.

Deserves #1. If we didn't have this show, Will Smith probably wouldn't have ended up doing I Am Legend, Suicide Squad, Independence Day, Focus, Hancock, After Earth, Bad Boys, Wild Wild West, and much more.
Will Smith has to be my favorite, and I love watching the show. It is the best. It beats any other show and is hilarious. I especially like the theme song.
Well, that's enough from me. Vote for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Modern Family

Modern Family is an American television mockumentary family sitcom that premiered on ABC on September 23, 2009. The series follows the lives of Jay Pritchett and his extended family, all of whom live in suburban Los Angeles. The show concluded on April 8, 2020, after 11 seasons.

I absolutely love Modern Family! The characters are really funny, and I love how they all have different personalities. One of the best things about Modern Family is that I could see someone 18 watching this, but also someone who is 50.
I also love how many of the main characters are kids. Many of the other sitcoms I watch have adults as main characters and kids in supporting roles. Anyway, this is the best show ever!

I watched this show when it first came onto Amazon Prime UK, and I had low expectations. But after I watched the first four episodes, I really started to enjoy it. The more seasons I watched, the more I loved it. It's an amazing sitcom. A little underrated in the UK, but it did rise a little when they put it on Netflix.
Cheers

Cheers is an American sitcom that aired on NBC for eleven seasons, from 1982 to 1993. It was produced by Charles/Burrows/Charles Productions in association with Paramount Network Television. The show was created by James Burrows, Glen Charles, and Les Charles and is set in a Boston bar where a group... read more

Seriously! #8, what a joke. How I Met Your Mother is in the top ten? Who made this list? Obviously, people with no sense of humor.
Friends was one of the most overrated shows ever, and most of the shows in the top ten use the same jokes over and over again. People are too stupid to figure it out. Seinfeld should definitely be #1, and then Cheers. If you like cartoons, then The Simpsons is OK for #3.
The Office and Modern Family are great and original in their own way. That '70s Show was also great and original. All other shows on the list should never be mentioned again... ever!

Cheers is the best sitcom of all time. It maintains a consistency of tone and caliber from the first episode to the last and offers the viewer exactly the mental escape it offers the bar's clientele.
If you're feeling anxious or stressed, watch just one cold open and the theme song. You will feel better, and you will smile.
Everybody Loves Raymond

Everybody Loves Raymond is an American sitcom created by Philip Rosenthal that aired on CBS from September 13, 1996, to May 16, 2005. The show ran for nine seasons and produced a total of 210 episodes. It was developed by Where's Lunch and Worldwide Pants in collaboration with HBO Independent Productions.... read more

My personal favorite sitcom, coming from someone who doesn't like sitcoms in general. Captures family life perfectly. You will hate each other most of the time and have things that are definitively awful about yourself and each member, but you're there for each other when it counts.
Again, not a fan of sitcoms in general, but I have seen the ones everyone talks about as being their favorite (though I have yet to see much of Seinfeld, which I keep meaning to remedy). But this one is my favorite because it seemed the least formulaic and the characters just worked for me, which is all I can ask of a sitcom.

The funniest sitcom ever. Ten episodes and I was hooked. I never watched this until it was in syndication. I just absolutely love the characters and scripts.
I'm one of the few who never thought Seinfeld was funny. Not even slightly funny. I don't know. I just never got it.
Final thoughts on Raymond: Having seen most of the shows now in syndication, I think the best scripts were written about three years into its run. The later episodes seem much funnier to me than the earlier episodes as a new show.

The Newcomers

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Desmond's

Seriously, Modern Family? iCarly? Sam and Cat? Big Bang Theory? Oh please, the British have better humour. Just watch Desmond's and you'll see what I mean.
If you don't laugh at Pork Pie, there's something wrong with you!
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Young Sheldon

Dude, how is this show so low?
It's better than The Big Bang Theory. The Big Bang Theory has a repetitive laugh track and the same jokes all over the place.
While The Big Bang Theory is the original, Young Sheldon should at least be in the top ten! Maybe ranked just below The Big Bang Theory.

The Contenders

That '70s Show

That '70s Show is an American television period sitcom that originally aired on Fox from August 23, 1998, to May 18, 2006. The series focuses on the lives of a group of teenage friends living in the fictional suburban town of Point Place, Wisconsin. The storyline is set between May 17, 1976, and December... read more

My favorite characters in order! This was so hard to decide! Every character just edged out the other by just a strand of hair! That's how close it is! Here it goes:
1. Topher Grace
2. Wilmer Valderrama
3. Ashton Kutcher
4. Danny Masterson
5. Mila Kunis
6. Laura Prepon
If I were to rate the whole cast, I'd have Tommy Chong at number 2, man! He makes me crack up every time. I have to put Kurtwood Smith at 3 behind Kelso because Red Forman is just so funny, and that makes Eric really effective and funny.
I just love this show to death. I've watched the whole 8-season series like 100 times each! Even though I know almost all the lines, they still crack me up! My favorite show of all time!
Family Guy

Family Guy is an American adult animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series centers on the Griffins, a family consisting of Peter, Lois, their children Meg, Chris, and Stewie, and their anthropomorphic dog, Brian. The show is set in the fictional city of Quahog... read more

Easily the funniest show on TV, Seth is a genius. All the characters in the family, particularly Stewie and Brian, are hilarious together. All the side characters, like Quagmire and Mayor West, are amazing too. Even though it's kind of a Simpsons rip-off, I personally find that the humor and cutaways make Family Guy superb.

This is a genuinely funny TV show. However, I think Chris deserves more credit than he gets. After Peter, he's the funniest character on the show.
With that said, this show is extremely intelligent and gets you laughing when you least expect it. Kudos to Seth MacFarlane for creating the funniest show on TV today.
South Park

South Park is an American adult animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for the Comedy Central television network. The show centers on four boys: Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick, and their adventures in the fictional town of South Park, Colorado. It's known... read more

My favorite show! I watch it every day. Mung laugh out loud (World Wide Recording Concert) is my favorite phrase now, besides heinous! I also saw the movie. The boys' foul language makes me laugh out loud, and they're only in the fourth grade. This is funny but, I guess, relatable to reality by today's standards because people cussed all the time when I was in elementary school last year.
I also love all the boys but strongly dislike Wendy. South Park for life!

I think the reason this is so low is because people don't give it a chance. They just see a clip and make up their minds. But seriously, watch an episode like "Scott Tenorman Must Die" or even the most recent "Cartman in Love," and you will see that this show is fantastic.
A lot of the humor parodies today's events and celebrities as well, like the Presidential Election/Oceans 11 skit. Watch, guys - all the shows on here are good.
Married with Children

Married. . with Children is an American live-action television sitcom that aired on Fox. Created by Michael G. Moye and Ron Leavitt, it was originally broadcast from April 5, 1987 to June 9, 1997. It is the longest-running live-action sitcom on Fox and was the first to be broadcast in the network's primetime... read more

It's better than a kid misbehaving or doing something stupid, and then an adult pulls up a chair and gives the child a "talk." Married with Children is more realistic. None of us have the luckiest lives, and their lives are more realistic.

Nothing before or since has approached the comedic level of the second season's Christmas episode. My children have grown up with it as a yearly tradition. The WKRP turkey drop was close - and also a tradition.

Scrubs, How I Met Your Mother, and The Big Bang Theory are three of the least funny TV shows of all time. Seinfeld, Friends, and Married with Children are the top 3, 100 million percent. LET'S ROCK!
Two and a Half Men

Two and a Half Men is an American television sitcom that began broadcasting on CBS on September 22, 2003, and ended on February 19, 2015, after twelve seasons.
The show was well received due to the comedic onscreen chemistry between Charlie Sheen and Jon Cryer.... read more

It is one of the best shows ever. When Charlie Sheen got fired and removed from the show, no one watched it even though the director tried for four more seasons. No one was interested. As far as I know, with Charlie Sheen, the show is a 10/10. Without Charlie Sheen, it's -99/10.
And the director showed his fantasies through Charlie Harper's actions in the last episode's animation, which is even worse. It was the worst ending to a great character. Kudos to the director for directing that poorly. No one can direct worse than that (the last episode of season 12).
But up to season 8, it is a great show and highly recommended.

Only if it's Charlie.
Kutcher wasn't that bad, but he doesn't hold a candle to Sheen in the slightest.
Also, avoid Seasons 11 and 12. They are horrible. Seasons 8, 9, and 10 aren't that great either, but they are better than the last two seasons.
Especially Season 8 - the worst and last Charlie Sheen era season.
Frasier

Frasier is an American sitcom that was broadcast on NBC for 11 seasons, premiering on September 16, 1993, and concluding on May 13, 2004. The program was created and produced by David Angell, Peter Casey, and David Lee in association with Grammnet and Paramount Network Television. It is a spin-off of... read more

The best sitcom ever, hands down, is Frasier. This show has something for everyone. No matter who you are, there will always be a character or a situation to which you can relate. It's intellectual, yet at the same time, it's good old-fashioned, down-to-earth fun. The laughs are plentiful, and the storylines are fun to follow.
I've seen all eleven seasons' worth of episodes, some more than three or four times, and somehow it's always fresh and delightful. I missed seeing the series during its first run. While my friends and family were enjoying new episodes in prime time, I was either studying, interning, or working shifts. Then, when I went on long-term medical leave and had the time to watch TV, I discovered Frasier, which was by then in reruns.
My goodness, what a wonderful surprise. I had no idea just how purely delightful, entertaining, and addictive the show could be. By addictive, I mean the characters and their lives sort of grow on you. Each week you get to know them better. They become like members of your family, so you actually look forward to turning on the TV and seeing them live their funny and unpredictable lives.
The aging dad, an all-American retired cop who moves in (duct-taped recliner, six-pack of beer, and frisky little terrier Eddie in tow) to live with his fussy, highbrow psychiatrist son Frasier, is a riot to watch. Younger brother Niles is the Yin to Frasier's Yang. There is never a dull moment. Add in the remaining key characters and you've got a magical mixture of endless fun.
I Love Lucy

I Love Lucy is an American television sitcom that originally ran on CBS from October 15, 1951, to May 6, 1957, with a total of 180 half-hour episodes spanning six seasons. It starred Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, and William Frawley. The show was one of the first scripted television programs... read more

The most influential year for sitcoms was 1951, because it brought us I Love Lucy. This sitcom revolutionized the television industry and became the most important sitcom in history. It ran for five years and produced 179 episodes about a Cuban bandleader and his spunky red-headed actress wife. It ultimately became the best-loved television program of all time. Its effects on the industry can still be seen today. It was the first show based out of California and was the first sitcom to be shot on film by multiple cameras in front of a live studio audience. It paved the road for many of the sitcoms seen on TV today, and its effects are so lasting that it can still be seen on air from time to time.
Drake & Josh

Drake & Josh is an American television sitcom created by Dan Schneider for Nickelodeon. The series follows two teenage boys with opposite personalities, Drake Parker (played by Drake Bell) and Josh Nichols (played by Josh Peck), who become stepbrothers. Both actors had previously appeared on The Amanda... read more

I absolutely love this sitcom because it features my love crush and all-time number one favorite singer, Drake Bell. He has an adorable laugh and a sweet smile, and even more, he has a wonderful sense of humor. I watch this show or sitcom almost every day. I am so addicted to it. I am a huge, all-time number one Drake Bell fan, plus Drake is my boyfriend too.

This show was my childhood. It was a masterpiece! Zoey 101, Victorious, and iCarly are all really good shows, but they're mediocre compared to this masterpiece!
M.A.S.H.

MASH is an American television series that debuted in 1972 and is based on the 1968 novel by Richard Hooker. Set during the Korean War, it centers around a mobile army surgical hospital and blends both drama and comedy. The show received critical acclaim and became one of the most-watched series in U.S... read more

It should be a good deal higher than 20! All the characters are well-developed. The Henry Blake years are equally as good as the Sherman Potter years. Frank Burns is a character who deserves greater recognition.

How can M*A*S*H be so low? I would understand if it were third or fifth. In my opinion, this show is number one, without any doubts. It makes you laugh, makes you cry, and makes you believe in humanity and kindness. Hello, people! If you have not seen M*A*S*H, run and dive in now.

Best show ever. It was funny and dramatic. Cast changes didn't hurt it. The only thing that can hold this show back in popularity rankings is that too many young people don't remember how great it was.
Fawlty Towers

Fawlty Towers is a British television sitcom created by John Cleese and Connie Booth. It aired on BBC2 in 1975 and 1979, with two series consisting of six episodes each. The show is widely regarded as one of the greatest British sitcoms of all time due to its sharp writing and iconic performances.

This is the first sitcom on the list that is non-American. That's funny. Anyway, this is a great show. It is absolutely hilarious. It has great characters: Mr. Fawlty is brilliant. He is designed so well that you feel sorry for him despite the fact he's a total jerk.
Every episode is so clever and always makes you laugh. It's hilarious how Basil tries to get out of situations dishonestly and almost always does until it all collapses on him. Watch all twelve episodes, and you will agree.

The fact is this is the most brilliant sitcom of all time. I'm a little narrow-minded when it comes to sitcoms, though. If it doesn't have a laugh track, then it's not a sitcom. All of the episodes of Fawlty Towers are tight and hilarious. It shows off John Cleese's comedic ability better than anything you'll ever see him in.
The only shortcoming is that Cleese and Booth only made twelve episodes. I wish they had had the courage to make more.
Arrested Development

Arrested Development is an American television sitcom created by Mitchell Hurwitz. The series originally aired on Fox for three seasons from November 2, 2003, to February 10, 2006. It was later revived on Netflix for two additional seasons, which aired from May 26, 2013, to March 15, 2019.... read more

Nothing I have ever seen on television even comes close to the complexity and intricacy with which this show unfolds. It's always special when you get a show that not only excels at making you choke from laughter, but also keeps you intrigued with an interesting storyline. AD is the best in the business at doing both of those things simultaneously.
I've never laughed harder at anything in my life. Two viewings are pretty much mandatory, as the first time you might miss a few things while you sit there, mind-blown over what you're watching.

Arrested Development made me laugh so hard!
Friends, you're okay, but you can't beat Arrested Development.
This show had some of the best ratings from both people and critics, with a score of 9.2 on IMDb. It has so many tunes that make me smile:
"You're a crook, Captain Hook! Judge, won't you throw the book at the pirate!"
"You should always read the label, you should always read it well."
"A squirt of frosting down your throat with a dose of medication!"
I sing these at school every day. I don't have a life, but I don't care!
Parks and Recreation

Parks and Recreation, often referred to as Parks and Rec, is an American political comedy television sitcom. The show stars Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope, a perky mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks Department of Pawnee. Pawnee is a fictional town located in the state of Indiana.

This is honestly the best on the list. How could it be #26? It should be #1 or at the least in the top ten. It has everything from a devoted Parks and Recreation worker to a dumb but lovable shoeshiner. Personally, I love all of the cast and Nick Offerman plays the exact role everyone wanted. Same with Chris Pratt. And let's not forget the star of the show, Leslie Knope. She is amazing in this show and she and the rest of the cast don't get the cred they need. My favorite episode was the season 4 finale when Andy sings Bye Bye Li'l Sebastian. This show is awesome and deserves an award.

This show is the greatest sitcom of all time, even better than Seinfeld and Friends. April Ludgate is the greatest TV character of all time. Leslie is such a likable and relatable lead, the cast is all fleshed out, and they all have weird quirks. Also, Tammy Swanson is the best recurring character of all time. I swear I almost cried in the episode where Ann left.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is an American sitcom that first premiered on FX on August 4, 2005, and moved to FXX beginning with its ninth season. The series was created by Rob McElhenney and stars McElhenney, Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Kaitlin Olson, and Danny DeVito. It is known for its dark... read more

How could It's Always Sunny be so low? It is on its 12th season and still going. Sunny doesn't have well-known, famous people on the show, besides Charlie Day. That is the only fault in the series, which isn't really a fault because having big actors makes the show look cheesy, as if it's just trying to get better ratings. But it's flat-out hilarious, always going too far with their schemes. All the characters are well-done, except for Dee (no one likes Dee). Even with their low budget, they create creative stories like court cases and flashbacks of what happened (who pooped the bed?). Maybe it's ranked low because it's not meant for young viewers, but you could say that about many other shows ranked ahead of it.
BlackAdder

Blackadder is a series of four BBC1 pseudohistorical British sitcoms, plus several one-off installments, which originally aired in the 1980s. Each series stars Rowan Atkinson as a member of the Blackadder dynasty in different historical periods. The show is known for its sharp wit, satirical humor, and... read more

It seems like the voters have almost entirely neglected to mention British sitcoms. This is an amazing show, not to mention laugh-out-loud funny, as well as having a fantastic conclusion. The only qualm I have regarding this show is that the first season was a disappointment, but the rest of the four are legendary.

Simply brilliant, well-researched. Hugh Laurie before he became House, Stephen Fry, Miranda Richardson - oh, just ever so jolly japes!

Are you joking? This is, without a doubt, the best sitcom ever. Rowan Atkinson is brilliant, and this is what made Hugh Laurie famous.
The King of Queens

I can't believe this is #16! I never understood why this show wasn't a HUGE success! I'm sorry, but this show is better than Friends and most of the top 10. Kevin James was hilarious, Jerry Stiller was classic, and I can't think of one supporting cast member in there who wasn't great playing their role. I watch this show ALL the time, and it never gets old. I wish that it would have kept going.
By the way, why do people think that Seinfeld is funny? Just asking because with every joke, he has that smirk on his face, and to me, Kramer and Jason Alexander made that show.

Really underrated show. A fat guy who moves like a cat, Doug is simply adorable and really funny. He could be a comedic genius. And Carrie, before season 5 or 6, was such a babe. Then she got fat, and then lost the weight again. She was still very attractive. Arthur has unique mannerisms. They would be annoying in real life, but they work for the show. I sometimes put it on just to fall asleep to it in the background. A couple sitcom with no kids. Not many out there. The greatness of this show was in the simplicity of its premise: a young couple, no kids, and an old man.