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The Best Family Sitcoms of All Time

A sitcom is a show centered around the lives of everyday people. The main characters have a lot in common with the average person and they often have some fun moments along the way. A sitcom can be funny, dramatic, or even serious all at once. While the validity of all those things is debatable, there is something about a sitcom that makes them work, no matter who you are.

A great sitcom is one that people remember. It’s the type of comedy you can watch again and again, where you laugh and smile throughout the show. The one thing that makes a sitcom funny is the characters themselves. It’s the thing that brings the audience back week after week. While sitcoms will never go out of style, only a few have achieved this special spark that makes a sitcom the best sit-down family TV.

And which are the best of the best? Let’s explore the best sitcoms of all time. While this is a hard question to answer, the best thing about this list is that it can give you a good idea of which shows have stood the test of time and which ones have been forgotten. Instead of basing this on the personal opinion of one writer, we decided to look at ratings based on the general sitcom audience. So what comes out on top?

The Simpsons – The Simpsons is the award-winning comedy-based depiction of American life. It’s been on air since 1989 and continues to go strong.
Roseanne – The Roseanne TV show is an American sitcom starring Roseanne Barr and John Goodman. It was first aired in 1988 and had a limited-time reboot in 2018.
The Cosby Show – The Cosby Show was a black sitcom that was popular in the 80s and 90s. It ran from 1984-1992 and starred Bill Cosby as “the” family man.
The Fresh Prince of Bell-Air – The Fresh Prince of Bell-Air is a popular TV show that aired from 1990 to 1996. The show was about the life of a young boy named Will who goes from a rough life in Philly to the wealthy neighborhood of Bell-Air.
Friends – The popular television series Friends is a sitcom that follows the lives of four friends living in New York City. The show was created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman. The first season of the show aired from 1994-2004.

Those are the best family sitcoms based on ratings, but does it align with your list? Let us know.