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1. The Simpsons (1989– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The satiric half-hour adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.
Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Julie Kavner
Votes: 437,371
2. Family Guy (1999– )
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
In a wacky Rhode Island town, a dysfunctional family strives to cope with everyday life as they are thrown from one crazy scenario to another.
Stars: Alex Borstein, Seth MacFarlane, Seth Green, Mila Kunis
Votes: 365,431
3. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.
Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson
Votes: 52,935
4. 30 Rock (2006–2013)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Liz Lemon, head writer of the sketch-comedy show "TGS with Tracy Jordan", must deal with an arrogant new boss and a crazy new star while trying to run a successful television show without losing her mind.
Stars: Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, Jack McBrayer
Votes: 132,285
5. The Larry Sanders Show (1992–1998)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
A comedic behind the scenes look at a late night talk show.
Stars: Garry Shandling, Jeffrey Tambor, Wallace Langham, Rip Torn
Votes: 9,415
6. Curious George (2006–2022)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Follows the mischievous adventures of a Monkey by the name of George.
Stars: Frank Welker, Jeff Bennett, Rino Romano, Jim Cummings
Votes: 3,507
7. Teletubbies (1997–2001)
TV-Y | 28 min | Family, Fantasy, Musical
Four creatures with televisions in their stomachs have fun in their magical world.
Stars: Rolf Saxon, Jessica Smith, John Simmit, Nikky Smedley
Votes: 8,784
8. Sports Night (1998–2000)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport
Casey McCall and Dan Rydell are sports anchors and best friends on "Sports Night", a nightly cable program.
Stars: Josh Charles, Peter Krause, Felicity Huffman, Joshua Malina
Votes: 8,644
9. The Red Green Show (1991–2006)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy
Red Green airs his handyman show from Possum Lodge, Canada, and also experiences some zany adventures in real life.
Stars: Steve Smith, Patrick McKenna, Rick Green, Bob Bainborough
Votes: 2,971
10. Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law (2000–2007)
TV-MA | 15 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Third-rate superhero Harvey Birdman gets a new lease on life when he becomes a lawyer.
Stars: Gary Cole, Stephen Colbert, Thomas Michael Allen, John Michael Higgins
Votes: 12,158
11. Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007–2017)
TV-14 | 11 min | Comedy, Music
Two comedians, average nobodies, and celebrity guest stars perform bizarre low-budget comedy sketches.
Stars: Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim, Bob Odenkirk, John C. Reilly
Votes: 12,001
12. Funny or Die Presents... (2007– )
TV-MA | Comedy
A series of comedy sketches brought to you by the people at "Funny or Die."
Stars: Steve Tom, Rob Huebel, Christine Scott Bennett, Callie Cameron
Votes: 1,286
13. Dramaworld (2016–2021)
15 min | Short, Comedy, Drama
What would YOU do if you fell into your favorite K-drama?
Stars: Liv Hewson, Sean Dulake, Justin Chon, Bae Noo-ri
Votes: 1,924
14. The Jackie Gleason Show (1952–1973)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy
Live variety show with Jackie Gleason.
Stars: Jack Lescoulie, The June Taylor Dancers, Ray Bloch, Jackie Gleason
Votes: 524
15. Barbapapa (1973–1977)
5 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
The Barbapapas are creatures that can change their form, and those are the adventures is this unusual family in his struggle to find his place in the planet while helping other people and animals
Stars: Ricet Barrier, Ulises Otero, Allen Swift, Julia Holewinski
Votes: 1,263
16. Clark and Michael (2007)
Comedy
A mockumentary series focused on two aspiring producers (Cera and Duke) who believe their own hype regarding the big idea for a TV show, but do little in the way of actually making the program.
Stars: Michael Cera, Clark Duke, Mitchell Hurwitz, Eric Wareheim
Votes: 1,726
17. Viva Variety (1997–1999)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Pseudo-European variety show with all the trimmings. Mr. and (the former) Mrs. Laupin and their dimwitted more-American-than-American sidekick Johnny Blue-jeans team up to bring their "... See full summary »
Stars: Thomas Lennon, Kerri Kenney, Michael Ian Black, Mira Tzur
Votes: 350
18. Acceptable TV (2007)
Animation, Comedy, Game-Show
A weekly comedy show that screens a series of shortform videos. Each episode, viewers vote on their favorites, and the top vote-getter returns the with a follow-up short while the losers ... See full summary »
Stars: Dan Harmon, Jack Black, Justin Roiland, Chris Romano
Votes: 183
19. Michael & Michael Have Issues (2009)
Comedy
Best friends and collaborators for over 20 years, Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter finally have their own TV show. There's just one problem: they are their own worst enemies.
Stars: Michael Showalter, Michael Ian Black, Kumail Nanjiani, Josh Pais
Votes: 805
20. Awesometown (2005 TV Short)
19 min | Short, Comedy
Directors: Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone | Stars: Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone, Roxanne Arvizu
Votes: 722
21. Terminal City (2005)
50 min | Drama
A woman diagnosed with breast cancer, takes over an ailing reality show, turning it into a hit as her body and life begin to change.
Stars: Maria del Mar, Gil Bellows, Paul Soles, Jane McLean Guerra
Votes: 133
22. The David Steinberg Show (1972– )
30 min | Comedy
Years before "The Larry Sanders Show" came this Canadian-made sitcom taking place behind the scenes of the fictional "David Steinberg Show," starring real-life comic David Steinberg. Like ... See full summary »
Stars: David Steinberg, Martin Short, Joe Flaherty, John Candy
Votes: 190
23. The Smart Woman Survival Guide (2006–2008)
22 min | Comedy
A Canadian television series that is part lifestyle show and part sitcom. The show follows a group of women who work on a fictional lifestyle program called Smart Woman. The women navigate ... See full summary »
Stars: Joanne Alderson, Laura McLean, Siobhan Murphy, Tricia Braun
Votes: 260
24. The Barbara Eden Show (1973 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
Barbara Norris serves as the head writer for a hit soap opera. However, her real life - dealing with the show's mean-spirited star and troubled producer at work and her son and her boyfriend at home - is another soap opera in itself.
Director: Jerry Davis | Stars: Barbara Eden, Pat Morita, Moosie Drier, Joe Flynn
Votes: 22
25. Moose TV (2005– )
Comedy
Stars: Adam Beach, Nathaniel Arcand, Gary Farmer, Michelle Latimer
Votes: 43
26. Starzan II (1989)
Comedy
TARZAN SIRES A SON AND THE WHOLE JUNGLE WORLD CELEBRATES.
Director: Tony Y. Reyes | Stars: Joey De Leon, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Rene Requiestas, Panchito
Votes: 14
27. Punched Up (2006– )
30 min | Comedy
Punched Up is a 13-episode mockumentary series for the Comedy Network. Satirizing makeover programs and reality TV, the series features a crack team of comedy writers who take the average ... See full summary »
Stars: Matt Baram, Pat Thornton, Lauren Ash, Scott Montgomery
Votes: 266
28. The Simpsons Extravaganza (2003 TV Special)
150 min | Animation, Talk-Show
Network Ten special featuring The Simpsons (1989) in four episodes The Simpsons: Life on the Fast Lane (1990), The Simpsons: Girly Edition (1998), The Simpsons: Lisa the Beauty Queen (1992)... See full summary »
Stars: Kelly Cavuoto, Ian Dickson, Jade Gatt, Shannon Noll
29.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
Walking on Air
(1987)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
An internship opens at the station where Steven works. He thinks Mallory should take the job, but she is not thrilled about the idea. She avoids her father so he will not keep asking, but ... See full summary »
Director: Andrew McCullough | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 102
30.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One Where Ross Meets Elizabeth's Dad
(2000)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Elizabeth's father takes an instant disliking to Ross. Joey almost gets fired from "Mac and C.H.E.E.S.E." after offending the operator of the robot. Phoebe writes a book based on Monica and Chandler.
Director: Michael Lembeck | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 4,931
31.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One with Rachel's Assistant
(2000)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Chaos ensues when Monica and Chandler decide to share each other's secrets. Rachel gets a promotion and interviews for an assistant. Joey is offered the chance to go back on "Days of Our Lives".
Director: David Schwimmer | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 4,537
32.
Home Improvement (1991–1999)
Episode:
Chop Shop 'til You Drop
(1999)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Brad is excited to finally get his first car, but when it's stolen and stripped, Tim is determined to track down the culprits.
Director: Shawn Shea | Stars: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Earl Hindman, Debbe Dunning
Votes: 210
33.
Home Improvement (1991–1999)
Episode:
Shopping Around
(1996)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Tim and Jill can't decide what to do when they see Mr Leonard on a date with a woman who isn't Tim's mother.
Director: Andy Cadiff | Stars: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Earl Hindman, Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Votes: 226
34.
Home Improvement (1991–1999)
Episode:
The First Temptation of Tim
(1995)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Binford Tools has been sold to Bud Harper. He wants to take the show to the national level, which will require some casting changes.
Director: Andy Cadiff | Stars: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Earl Hindman, Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Votes: 232
35.
Murphy Brown (1988–2018)
Episode:
Dick and Dottie
(1995)
TV-PG | Comedy
Murphy must apologize for what she said about a popular talk show host.
Director: Peter Bonerz | Stars: Candice Bergen, Pat Corley, Faith Ford, Charles Kimbrough
Votes: 57
36.
Murphy Brown (1988–2018)
Episode:
The Deal of the Art
(1994)
TV-PG | Comedy
Murphy disparages modern art while reporting and is attacked by art critics. After defending her views on a PBS roundtable, she sneaks one of Avery's drawings into an art show to prove a point.
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Candice Bergen, Pat Corley, Faith Ford, Charles Kimbrough
Votes: 66
37.
Murphy Brown (1988–2018)
Episode:
The Secret Life of Jim Dial
(1994)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Jim's wife Doris is away, and a misunderstanding lands him in tabloid headlines. Despite his protestations, his co-workers doubt his explanation, and head honcho Lansing is excited that the scandal increased ratings.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Candice Bergen, Pat Corley, Faith Ford, Charles Kimbrough
Votes: 55
38.
Murphy Brown (1988–2018)
Episode:
Whose Garbage Is It Anyway?
(1989)
TV-PG | Comedy
Conservative nemesis Jerry Gold accuses the FYI staff of not following through on their convictions about the environment. Murphy and her colleagues accept the challenge to go two weeks ... See full summary »
Director: Barnet Kellman | Stars: Candice Bergen, Pat Corley, Faith Ford, Charles Kimbrough
Votes: 70
39.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Sarah Michelle Gellar/Backstreet Boys
(1999)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
Saturday Night Live Season 24 Episode 19 on May 15, 1999 with host Sarah Michelle Gellar and musical guest Backstreet Boys.
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller | Stars: Will Ferrell, Ana Gasteyer, Darrell Hammond, Chris Kattan
Votes: 128
40.
Valerie (1986–1991)
Episode:
Leave It to Willie
(1986)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
Willie learns a tough lesson about the difference between television and reality when he takes the family car for a joy ride, causes a hit-and-run accident, and allows David to be blamed. When David tells Willie he is aware of what's going on, Willie imagines a "happy ending in 30 minutes"-type resolution to his predicament. However, Valerie is outraged when Willie decides to finally come clean, ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: Valerie Harper, Jason Bateman, Dan Ponce, Jeremy Licht
Votes: 23
41.
Freddie (2005–2006)
Episode:
Freddie Gets Cross Over George
(2006)
TV-PG | Comedy
Zoe has a boy-friend, Max Lopez, so Freddie allows Sophia to invite the kid and his entire working class family. While the children play video-games but soon discover they aren't matched ... See full summary »
Director: Bob Koherr | Stars: Freddie Prinze Jr., Jacqueline Obradors, Brian Austin Green, Jenny Gago
Votes: 18
42.
Family Guy (1999– )
Episode:
FOX-y Lady
(2009)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Lois becomes a Fox News anchor; Peter and Chris try to sell a cartoon pilot to the Fox network.
Directors: Pete Michels, James Purdum, Peter Shin | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis
Votes: 1,666
43.
G-Spot (2005–2009)
Episode:
Handicap Hummer
(2009)
23 min | Comedy
Gigi takes Halifax by storm when she arrives to shoot the pilot for her series.
Director: Brian K. Roberts | Stars: Brigitte Bako, Heather Hanson, Kimberly Huie, Ian Alden
44.
The Prisoner (2009)
Episode:
Episode 2: Harmony
(2009)
45 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Number 6's feeble attempt at escape soon comes to an end and he is returned to the Village. There he is introduced to Number 16 who claims to be his brother. Number 6 is understandably ... See full summary »
Director: Nick Hurran | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Ian McKellen, Hayley Atwell, Jeffrey R. Smith
Votes: 291
45.
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009–2014)
Episode:
Episode dated 12 February 2010
(2010)
TV-14 | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Director: Michael Blieden | Stars: Jimmy Fallon, Benicio Del Toro, Selena Gomez, Kim Kardashian
46.
Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015)
Episode:
Episode #19.42
(2011)
TV-PG | 57 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: David Letterman, Lonesome River Band, Paul Shaffer, Billy Gibbons