The funniest past and present shows to hit the air..
by Steve_Ghost_Monroe | created - 20 Jul 2013 | updated - 20 Jul 2013 | PublicSome of the funniest TV shows
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1. American Dad! (2005– )
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The escapades of Stan Smith, a conservative C.I.A. Agent dealing with family life, and keeping America safe.
Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane
Votes: 136,209
2. Welcome Back, Kotter (1975–1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A compassionate teacher returns to his inner city high school of his youth to teach a new generation of trouble making kids.
Stars: Gabe Kaplan, Ron Palillo, John Travolta, Marcia Strassman
Votes: 7,535
3. The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
30 min | Comedy
Neighbor Blanche Morton frequently joined Gracie in escapades which annoy hubby Harry and provides George with an opportunity to offer a humorous soliloquy.
Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bea Benaderet, Harry von Zell
Votes: 1,536
4. In Living Color (1990–1994)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Music
The Wayans siblings present an African-American focused sketch comedy show.
Stars: Keenen Ivory Wayans, Jim Carrey, Kelly Coffield Park, Terrence Brown
Votes: 12,751
5. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
A woman who moves into an apartment across the hall from two brilliant but socially awkward physicists shows them how little they know about life outside of the laboratory.
Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg
Votes: 867,293
6. My Favorite Martian (1963–1966)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
An exoanthropologist from the planet Mars, stranded on Earth, is rescued by Tim O'Hara, a newspaper reporter who introduces the Martian to his friends and the authorities as his uncle Martin.
Stars: Ray Walston, Bill Bixby, Pamela Britton, Alan Hewitt
Votes: 2,994
7. The Wonder Years (1988–1993)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Kevin Arnold recalls growing up during the late 60s and early 70s; the turbulent social times make the transition from child to adult unusually interesting.
Stars: Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, Jason Hervey
Votes: 40,750
8. Sullivan & Son (2012–2014)
30 min | Comedy
Steve Sullivan surprises his parents when he leaves his job as a corporate lawyer to take over a bar owned by his father in Pittsburgh.
Stars: Steve Byrne, Brian Doyle-Murray, Christine Ebersole, Jodi Long
Votes: 2,279
9. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family
Television show featuring skits by Carol Burnett and her comedy troupe.
Stars: Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, The Ernie Flatt Dancers, Harvey Korman
Votes: 7,295
10. Rules of Engagement (2007–2013)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Two couples and their single friend, all at different stages in their relationships, deal with the complications of dating, commitment, and marriage.
Stars: Patrick Warburton, Megyn Price, Oliver Hudson, Bianca Kajlich
Votes: 35,871
11. The King of Queens (1998–2007)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Deliveryman Doug Heffernan has a good life: He has a pretty wife (Carrie), a big television, and friends with which to watch it. Then Carrie's goofy, annoying father Arthur moves in with them.
Stars: Kevin James, Leah Remini, Jerry Stiller, Patton Oswalt
Votes: 88,437
12. The Jack Benny Program (1950–1965)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
The comic misadventures of the "skinflint" comedian and his friends.
Stars: Jack Benny, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Don Wilson, Dennis Day
Votes: 1,647
13. Married... with Children (1987–1997)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Al is the quintessential working class dad. Peggy, his wife, always wants more from him. With their children, they go through the highs and lows of ordinary life.
Stars: Ed O'Neill, Christina Applegate, Katey Sagal, Amanda Bearse
Votes: 111,063
14. The Ren & Stimpy Show (1991–1996)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Ren, a psychotic Chihuahua, and Stimpson J. Cat, a dimwitted Manx cat who goes by the nickname Stimpy, have a host of unusual adventures.
Stars: John Kricfalusi, Billy West, Harris Peet, Bob Camp
Votes: 24,637
15. Dharma & Greg (1997–2002)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
A free-spirited yoga instructor finds true love in a conservative lawyer and they get married on the first date. Though they are polar opposites, he fulfills her need of stability and she fulfills his need of optimism.
Stars: Jenna Elfman, Thomas Gibson, Joel Murray, Mimi Kennedy
Votes: 32,136
16. House of Payne (2006– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A multi-generational family lives together under one roof.
Stars: LaVan Davis, Cassi Davis, Allen Payne, Lance Gross
Votes: 6,361
17. Three's Company (1976–1984)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of two women and one man living in one apartment and their neighbors.
Stars: John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt, Suzanne Somers, Richard Kline
Votes: 17,101
18. The Simpsons (1989– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.
Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Julie Kavner
Votes: 435,625
19. Family Ties (1982–1989)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Chronicles liberal ex-hippies Steven and Elyse Keaton, their conservative son Alex, daughters Mallory and Jennifer, and later, youngest child Andrew.
Stars: Michael J. Fox, Michael Gross, Meredith Baxter, Justine Bateman
Votes: 20,316
20. George Lopez (2002–2007)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Comedian George Lopez stars as a Los Angeles manufacturing plant manager attempting to deal with his wacky family along with random mishaps.
Stars: George Lopez, Constance Marie, Luis Armand Garcia, Valente Rodriguez
Votes: 13,213
21. Like Family (2003–2004)
30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Two families -- one black, one white -- who share the same house work together to overcome their differences to create a home.
Stars: Holly Robinson Peete, Diane Farr, J. Mack Slaughter, Megalyn Echikunwoke
Votes: 146
22. The Jamie Foxx Show (1996–2023)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Jamie King is an aspiring actor from Terrell, Texas, who has come to Los Angeles to pursue a career in show business. To support himself, he works at his family's hotel.
Stars: Jamie Foxx, Garrett Morris, Garcelle Beauvais, Christopher B. Duncan
Votes: 3,672
23. The Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes Comedy Hour (1985–1986)
45 min | Animation, Family, Comedy
A Saturday morning series, collecting of some of the most popular classic cartoons from the Looney Tunes catalogue.
Stars: Mel Blanc, Roberto Zenca, June Foray
Votes: 17,556
24. The Pink Panther Show (1969–1970)
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
A classy, resourceful panther has plenty of hilarious misadventures, outwitting those who annoy him with his clever tricks.
Stars: Rich Little, Paul Frees, Dave Barry, Larry Storch
Votes: 21,486
25. What's Happening!! (1976–1979)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
A trio of black youths learn about life, love, friendship, credit cards, gambling, and a variety of other things while growing up in an inner city.
Stars: Ernest Thomas, Haywood Nelson, Danielle Spencer, Fred Berry
Votes: 4,198
26. Roseanne (1988–2018)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama
A revival of the popular 1990s sitcom "Roseanne," which centered on the everyday life of an American working-class family.
Stars: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Michael Fishman
Votes: 46,341
27. NewsRadio (1995–1999)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
The workplace sitcom "NewsRadio" explores the office politics and interpersonal relationships among the staff of WNYX NewsRadio, New York's #2 news radio station.
Stars: David Foley, Stephen Root, Andy Dick, Maura Tierney
Votes: 17,325
28. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of a cantankerous junk dealer and his frustrated son.
Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, LaWanda Page, Don Bexley
Votes: 10,799
29. Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man (1994–1997)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A crass, womanizing duck works as a private eye with his level-headed pig sidekick, all the while raising a family as a single dad.
Stars: Jason Alexander, Gregg Berger, Nancy Travis, Dweezil Zappa
Votes: 6,655
30. Bosom Buddies (1980–1982)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Two young single ad men must disguise themselves as women to live in the one apartment they can afford.
Stars: Tom Hanks, Peter Scolari, Donna Dixon, Holland Taylor
Votes: 4,626
31. It's Garry Shandling's Show. (1986–1990)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Garry Shandling pokes fun at sitcom conventions in his own unique fourth-wall breaking meta sitcom.
Stars: Garry Shandling, Molly Cheek, Michael Tucci, Scott Nemes
Votes: 1,743
32. That '70s Show (1998–2006)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A comedy revolving around a group of teenage friends, their mishaps, and their coming of age, set in 1970s Wisconsin.
Stars: Topher Grace, Laura Prepon, Mila Kunis, Danny Masterson
Votes: 189,262
33. Cartoon Planet (1995–1999)
TV-Y7 | Animation, Comedy, Musical
Following success as a late night talk show host, Space Ghost recruits Brak (now somewhat brain-damaged) to his cast for his very own variety show. Zorak (from Coast to Coast) serves as the third host.
Stars: George Lowe, C. Martin Croker, Andy Merrill, Joe Flaherty
Votes: 462
34. Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1993–2012)
TV-14 | 15 min | Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Space Ghost, a superhero from a 1960s Hanna-Barbera cartoon, hosts his own talk show.
Stars: George Lowe, C. Martin Croker, Andy Merrill, Dave Willis
Votes: 7,739
35. 12 oz. Mouse (2005–2020)
TV-14 | 15 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
In this crudely animated series, a mouse performs odd jobs so he can buy more beer.
Stars: Matt Maiellaro, Adam Reed, Nick Weidenfeld, Kurt Soccolich
Votes: 2,442
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