The Top Ten Comedy Shows Of All Time

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The Top Ten

1Friends

I love Friends show. It is like my best friend! I have it all loaded in my pc and I need to watch one episode daily at the end of my day. Its hilarious and you can totally connect to it. Even though it has been many years since it went off, it still feels like its so new and contemporary. Its simply wow..! A real fun treat for 21 minutes..! It has got everything in it..! Makes you laugh and forget everything else you carry in your head.

The best comedy of all time. Is friends. My Favorited character. Is Ross he is so funny. And Every time. I see him he just makes me laugh

I was not even born when Friends came out in 1994 and in 2004 when it ends I was a little kid.. But then a started seeing it and.. Waoh now I really love it, I enjoy every time I see it!

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2How I Met Your Mother

That should be after Friends. It is LEGENDARY.
All Other Shows are LEGENDARY ADJACENT
Its Far too good
I am in love with it "
Can't compare it with any other show. It has always began with Laughter and ends with laughter

Too funny to miss!
Barney is one character that the show can't do without!

How I met your mother is the best comedy show ever! Its makes you laugh every time you see it! Barny with his triks on girls, Ted with his dreams about wife and kids, Lili and Marshell with their relationship and Robin with her tough. When all that is in one great series, you laugh all the time!

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3Seinfeld

For a show about nothing, it sure was funny. Jerry, George, Kramer, and Elaine are the greatest comedy quartet of all time, each an iconic T.V. character. I could go on, but in the interest of being succinct... Yada yada yada, greatest T.V. comedy ever.

LukeDaDuke2

There is something truly unique about the way Seinfeld approaches comedy. And notice that it's main characters are all rather "bad" people. I see numerous comedies today that emulate the Seinfeld formula well, for instance "Sunny in Philly" and "The League" both seem to owe quite a bit to Seinfeld.

I can literally not believe that Seinfeld was not number one on the list. There wasn't any of these other shows that could have existed without Seinfeld blazing the trails of comedy.

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4South Park

"screw you guys, I'm going home"
"oh my god, they killed kenny".. "those bastards"
Sarcasm. At it's best. And in very relevant issues as well.

Who doesn't like it? Thanks to the show's crude and simple animation style, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are often able to produce new installments in a matter of days, allowing them to spoof current events as they unfold.

Mandy1995

This is the best show on the planet
It's humour is fantastic and I love all their episodes. From start to finish Trey Parker and Matt Stone have been great!
South Park shall never die

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5The Simpsons

There's a reason why it will have 25 seasons and over 550 episodes, because it's the best comedy show ever. No other show can compete with the amount of talent this show brings to ever episode.

One of the best cartoons!
Whether you think that it's just as good as it always has been, or needs to gracefully bow out, The Simpsons cannot be denied its place in the historical context of the medium of television.

Mandy1995

you can't beat the Simpsons. They have done everything possible and continue to do more even if quality has dropped a bit.

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6Family Guy

the office?... friends?...

PETER GRIFFIN IS THE MAN!

uZi91

The Inbetweeners, Malcolm In The Middle and Family Guy, my favorite series of all time.

family guy I have 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 there class gettin 8 should be number 1

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7The Office (U.S.)

greatest show ever? yes! I only wish it wasn't approaching its final season!

dez

Who knew how funny a mockumentary about the workaday lives of employees for a paper company in Scranton, Pennsylvania could be. Always leaves me smiling and satisfied... That's what she said.

LukeDaDuke2

So witty and realistic! There is a variety of hilarious characters who each contribute to the comedy! Greatest Show ever!

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8The Big Bang Theory

The sheltered lives of four friends, who combined know more than you could ever hope to learn in a 100 lifetimes... Assuming you had an additional 99 lifetimes, which you don't, rendering this conversation pointless. Bazinga!

LukeDaDuke2

One of the most intelligent shows on T.V.. And extremely hilarious no doubt. Timeless and unmissable.

Dr. Sheldon Cooper rocks the way everyone else around him is tormented... And Howard wolowitz is the most overconfident person ever on this planet you guys keep rocking

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9It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Guys this show is amazing, funny as hell

Did you know the writers of this show are the actors themselves?

One of the best show... Love it

10Monty Python's Flying Circus

Classic to say the least. Anyone who has some level of intellect will enjoy this show, which must be why it is still in 11th place.

Class, the best of the best, but the current comedy trend is different, therefore with the current standards, I think monty python can't be compared with the present day shows, nonetheless for someone from the 70's and the 80's, this is the best.

Doesn't deserve to be tumber 11 this is one of the most influental shows and really funny but seriously guys vote this is the best show on the list

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The Contenders

11Malcolm in the Middle

I have never laughed out loud so much as when I watch Malcolm in the Middle! The dialogue is so fast and witty that I have to keep rewinding it to hear the jokes I missed due to my laughter drowning the next scene out. Every line is written to perfection and delivered the same way. There are almost TOO MANY funny lines in most episodes that it seems like a waste to not spread them out over many more seasons. They take every possible situation to the extreme of both poles and deliver a perfect sarcastic, satirical experience.

Its not popular anymore but this show is what comedy shows should be.
Many think that it's for kids but its totally ment for grown-ups.

12The Inbetweeners

I hope you guys are talking about the UK version, because it is absolutely amazing.

13Only Fools and Horses

Best comedy of all time.

Best show ever, don't need to be an Englishman to enjoy this, this is great... My favorite episode Three for tea

I love this show because it is very funny and no overacting

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14Saturday Night Live

15American Dad

Funniest animated show on T.V. right now. If only it was more popular than its inferior counterpart, Family Guy.

MotherFucker

Stan smith is legendary

16Two and a Half Men

I love this show! It's an amazing mix of dirty humour and amusing 'real life' situations. It's very enjoyable for a laugh and some fun! The entire show appears to be dedicated to making the audience laugh at the character's dilemmas and it is very amusing to see how everyone's situation entwines and makes into a large but hilarious plot. The entire cast is very amusing and their voices, attitudes, appearances and body language portray their characters to their full potential.

I think two and a half is the best ever, just not for kids

Its the best show ever... Every 2nd dialogue can make you lough... The miserable life of Alan and the don't care style of Charlie made it best

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17Fawlty Towers

this is the funniest show of al times!

flowerchild4eva

the best, the mos imaginative, the best acting, john cleese, s humor,... the funiest ever!

I just want to say the office uk is better than the office us

18That 70's Show

Between all the circles in the basement, Red's emphatic "dumbass" remarks, and a burnt-out hippie named Leo this show has some hilarious moments. The awesome intro song also by far the best for any T.V. show ever.

LukeDaDuke2

What the hell is wrong with people?
This has to be ranked #1!
Greatest comedy of all time!

One of the best comedy show of all time

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19Arrested Development

The funniest show ever made... EVER MADE... EVERRRRR

i also enjoy the office... how I met your mother... scrubs...

BUT THIS SHOW IS FAR SUPERIOR

This show is way better than any other show here, but it is ahead of its time. The subtle jokes are hilarious

So good, they're bringing it back 7 years after FOX dropped it.

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20My Name Is Earl

21The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

What could be better then the fresh prince of belair
other great show here's lucy, friends and... Love them all

I don't know why this is only 33! This is easily the funniest T.V. show ever!

22Futurama

This and Robot Chicken undoubtedly deserve higher placement on this list. However, Futurama furthered what Matt Groening accomplished even with the likes of the Simpsons, with utterly hilarious, but also well conceived, characters, and endlessly entertaining plotlines. The Simpsons is a classic, but which show is funnier, and more consistently so? Futurama. (Somebody with a profile, please, please, PLEASE post Aqua Teen Hunger Force. )

23Martin

24Father Ted

I've watched every episode of this a hundred times, and it is still laugh out loud hilarious, the sign of a truly classic comedy! Without a doubt one of the greatest comedies of all time, and in my opinion it's the best ever made!

25Dad's Army

26Frasier

A show revolving around a psychiatrist who hosts a radio call-in show, but always has something wrong in his life or on his mind that he can't let go. Full of sarcasm and witty humor, Frasier is a show that can drive you crazy... And make you laugh.

LukeDaDuke2

The Inkeepers episode in the second season is perhaps the most hilarious of all the episodes. This show is an absolute classic, every episode will make you chuckle. Also look for the "oor Jam" in season 10 I think you won't stop laughing.

As good as comedy writing gets. One of the most beautifully crafted sitcoms of all time. This show combines witty exchanges with laugh out loud farce! The ski lodge, series 5 is an absolute classic.

27My Wife and Kids

This is my favorite nick at nite show. My favorite character is Claire the middle child.

28M*A*S*H

This show is hilarious! You see, if Psych on USA network was on here, I would be all over that, but M*A*S*H is a very hilarious show! It is about doctors in World War 1 that help solders when they are injured. The characters have a lot of humer and it keeps you laughing!

29Beavis and Butt-head

30Married With Children

By far my all time favorite comedy show! I pretty much watch it whenever it's on... I just love it.

every episode is just fantastic

Who can forget Al Bundy. This show is such a classic

31The King of Queens

32Modern Family

The best comedy show ever!

33The Wayans Bros.

34The Royle Family

35Scrubs

I love this show. I don't watch much T.V. Because I usually find it repetitive and boring, but I have seen every episode of Scrubs. It always holds my attention, as as crazy as it usually is, it even has serious moments that really make you think. My husband and I usually make a face something like O_O several times throughout an episode.

BEST SITCOM OF ALL TIME! HILARIOUS STUFF! ZACH BRAFF IS A GENIUS!

Best show of all-time, seasons 2-5 are unreachable for every other T.V. show ever broadcasted.

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36Not Going Out

37Robot Chicken

Even though this show can be hit or miss, the writing is much better than that of lazy family guy who show full songs by conway twitty. That made me want to kill myself. Also, the office is the dumbest show I've ever seen. And friends was boring.

deadgrass27

38Chappelle's Show

39The Office (UK)

The fact that the US version is rated higher than this upsets me, Ricky Gervais is a comedy genius

More than just a comedy... touching, brilliantly acted and bloody great.

British comedy at its best. Cringe fest.

40Some Mothers Do 'Ave Em

41The Three Stooges

just the best for everything the sound effects are also great

42The Cosby Show

Loved it simply awesome

43Community

It's the most original comedy to date and also one of the smartest. Just watching classics like the paint ball episodes and their so call 'bottle' episodes shows all of this

You guys are stupid to not vote this... It is the best, period.

The only reason this show isn't in the top 5 right now (like it should be) is because not many people have seen it. But this shows is HANDS DOWN my favorite show of all time. Classic characters that are new and refreshing. It's rolling on the floor laughing funny! Super original once you've watch it all you'll want to go to Greendale!

JaeDi

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44Corner Gas

45Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps

46Keeping Up Appearances

Not an episode where I didn't laugh like a hyena. The episode "Please Mind your Head" is one of the funniest episodes of all time!

47Curb Your Enthusiasm

48Love Thy Neighbour

49Blackadder

This is definitely one of the funniest shows ever. Rowan Atkinson succeeds better in this show than any else playing a dumb prince of the English Royal Family in four different historical eras, of course causing all kinds of hilarious mishaps.

50Psych

51White Van Man

52Summer Heights High

53Spaced

54The Goodies

55Picnic Face

56The Suite Life of Zack & Cody

57Everybody Loves Raymond

This show is so real and down to earth and relatable! Its hilarious too! Haha there will never be a great show like this in a long time. How I Met Your Mother and the big bang theory suck compared to Everybody loves Raymond!

58Drawn Together

59Steptoe and Son

60Allo Allo

61Little Britain

"I'm the only gay in the village" & "Eeh, Eh, Eeehh".. Awesome stuff

Funny stuff, "Ya I like it! ".

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62Ed, Edd n Eddy

63I Love Lucy

64Tosh.0

65Parks and Recreation

I like watching this during office hours and they are all funy.

66Mr. Bean

67According to Jim

68Da Ali G Show

Sacha Baron Cohen's original show that led to the massive Hollywood hits, Borat and Bruno.

69Whose Line Is It Anyway

Always makes me laugh! Love it!
Always new games and I can watch them over and over!

Can't believe no1 even thought of this. I did rate it after Friends and before how I met your mother. Stand-up comedy at it's best. Each episode just cracks you up! The best for me.

70Americas Funniest Videos

71George Lopez

72Open All Hours

73All Aussie Adventures

74The Andy Griffith Show

75Everybody Hates Chris

The best comedy show Chris rock has ever done. Funny as hell. Chris rock is simply awesome. Simply Terrific. The show is FUNNY, most of the shows listed are not as god as Everybody Hates Chris.

76Mind Your Language

77My Hero

78Drake and Josh

79Full House

This my favorite show along with home improvement and the middle. My favorite character is Michelle. This will cheer you up after you watch it. I can relate this to myself and my family. Even my 8 year brother and cousin like this show. This is a perfect family show.

80Porridge

81In Living Color

82The Dick Van Dyke Show

So much better than the shows of today. This show was pure, clean good humor. This show didn't make stupid joke or curse or any of that junk.

83ALF

84Coupling (UK)

It was awesome.
i am disappointed that the show ended.

852 Broke Girls

Still needs to gain fame.. But AWESOME show!

86The Monkees

Good old slapstick. Catchy tunes. Funny characters. Davy: the pretty boy. In my opinion a lot of humor comes from him. Micky: 96% of joke comes from him. Peter: the love able dumb one. Mike the mature leader. There. Here's an example Davy: ok, we will attack the British. Micky: Davy you are British. Davy: oh I forgot. Well let go of the ship. Micky: there's too much stuff. Davy: I don't care let go of the ship. (repeats 2x more) (ship sinks) Davy: you're right there was a lot of stuff. Pure comedy watch it you, ll love it

87Mrs. Brown's Boy

88New Girl

89A Bit of Fry and Laurie

90The Mighty Boosh

91Archer

How in the name of Kenny Loggins is Archer all the way back here? Funniest/smartest animated show in a long, long, LONG time! I emplore anybody who hasnt seen it, to do so now! YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!

92AHA

93All in the Family

94The Middle

I love, love, LOVE this show! It's hilarious and it's one of my favorite comedies! This deserves to be in the top ten.

95The Nanny

96Wilfred

This needs to be at least on top 15

My favorite comedy show out now. It has drama, suspense, and is hilarious. A must see.

97Bored to Death

This is one of my best comedy series though it's a new one but it should be on the top 10

98Absolutely Fabulous

99Soap

100Party Down

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