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30 Best TV Sitcoms of All Time That You Can Watch Right Now

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We're always in search of the next big hit on TV, but sometimes, all we really want to do is curl up on the couch and spend the evening with one of the best TV sitcoms of all time. And everyone deserves to do that from time to time!

While they're certainly not new, shows like Seinfeld, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Friends are as reliable as a childhood friend—you might not have seen them in a while, but the minute you do, it's just like old times, and they're as fun and lovable as ever. Maybe you're a Cheers fanatic, or you can recite every major moment from I Love Lucy. If you're like Ree Drummond, you probably find yourself dreaming of Gilligan's Island reruns. The good news is that none of us have to wait long for these old hits: We can stream everything on this list anytime we want.

Some of the best sitcoms come with a little drama (remember that line "We were on a break!"), but most of the time they keeping us laughing at every turn. Whether you watch these in the background while you cook, or settle in for a whole season in one sitting, you'll find yourself smiling and remembering good times!

1

Seinfeld

Seinfeld

Who knew a show about nothing could be so entertaining? Follow the antics of Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer and prepare to laugh out loud all over again.

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The Brady Bunch

The Brady Bunch

"Here's the story of a lovely lady who was bringing up three very lovely girls..." The iconic theme song of The Brady Bunch tells you pretty much everything you need to know about this sitcom.

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3

Friends

Friends

Whether you're a Rachel or more of a Joey, you'll relate to many of the ups and downs these friends go through as they navigate adulthood in New York City.

4

Family Matters

Family Matters

If the hilarious antics of Steve Urkel can't put you in a good mood, nothing can.

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5

I Love Lucy

I Love Lucy

America's first smash sitcom originally premiered more than six decades ago. But trust us—you'll never stop loving Lucy.

6

The Office

The Office

The everyday lives of the Dunder-Mifflin staff are showcased in this hilarious documentary-style sitcom. It's made for binge-watching.

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7

Cheers

Cheers

Sam Malone (Ted Danson) hires Diane Chambers (Shelley Long) as a waitress at his cozy bar in Boston after her fiancé walks out on her. Join the regulars at the counter and watch their complicated love story unfold.

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black-ish

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Dre Johnson (Anthony Anderson) has it all—a beautiful house, a loving wife, and four great kids. But he begins to wonder if his luxurious life is taking away from his family's identity. So he enlists the help of his father to teach them about Black culture.

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The Simpsons

The Simpsons

This long-running animated comedy proves that cartoons are definitely not just for kids.

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Modern Family

Modern Family

An eccentric group of relatives proves there's no such thing as a "typical" family anymore. There are plenty of laughs and some tears, but in the end they're connected by one thing: love.

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The Golden Girls

The Golden Girls

Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia make up television's OG girl gang. This unlikely circle of friends shares one roof (and a lot of cheesecake) as they live out their golden years together.

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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

"In West Philadelphia born and raised..." If you don't already have the catchy lyrics to this sitcom's theme song memorized, it won't take long for them to get stuck in your head.

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The Big Bang Theory

The Big Bang Theory

Leonard and Sheldon are brilliant physicists who can solve any equation, but they have no idea how to figure out women—until a beautiful aspiring actress moves in next door.

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Parks and Recreation

Parks and Recreation

If you're a fan of The Office, watching Parks and Rec is a must. Amy Poehler leads a team of public officials in a small Indiana town on a seemingly impossible journey to make their home a better place.

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Full House

Full House

Three dads are better than one when you're trying to raise a group of young girls. A widower enlists the help of his rock star brother-in-law and zany best friend to give his daughters the best life they could imagine.

16

Schitt's Creek

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When financial disaster strikes the Rose family, they think their lives are over—until they get to know the people of a small town called Schitt's Creek.

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New Girl

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When a quirky and awkward girl moves in with three single guys, none of them knows what to expect—but their lives will never be the same.

18

How I Met Your Mother

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Through a series of heartwarming and hilarious flashbacks, a father explains to his grown children exactly how he met their mother.

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19

Arrested Development

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When Michael Bluth's (Jason Bateman) father is sent to jail for white-collar crime, it's up to him to run the family real estate business that he never wanted to be part of.

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Boy Meets World

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The love story of Cory (Ben Savage) and Topanga (Danielle Fishel) spans decades and is truly unlike any other. Nineties kids will understand!

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