American TV Comedy Shows
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1. The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Master Sergeant Bilko, regularly helped by the soldiers at Fort Baxter's motor pool, spends little time performing his duties by constantly trying to obtain money through various get-rich-quick scams and promotions.
Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Allan Melvin
Votes: 1,736
2. 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
3. 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
4. The Lucy Show (1962–1968)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The wacky misadventures of a forever-scheming woman, her reluctant best friend, and her cantankerous boss.
Stars: Lucille Ball, Gale Gordon, Vivian Vance, Jimmy Garrett
Votes: 3,149
5. M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
The staff of an Army hospital in the Korean War find that laughter is the best way to deal with their situation.
Stars: Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr
Votes: 63,812
6. Bewitched (1964–1972)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
A witch married to an ordinary man cannot resist using her magic powers to solve the problems her family faces.
Stars: Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, Dick Sargent, Agnes Moorehead
Votes: 24,390
7. The Munsters (1964–1966)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
A family of friendly monsters have misadventures, never quite understanding why people react to them so strangely.
Stars: Fred Gwynne, Al Lewis, Yvonne De Carlo, Butch Patrick
Votes: 16,898
8. The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family
A nouveau-riche hillbilly family moves to Beverly Hills and shakes up the privileged society with their hayseed ways.
Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Donna Douglas, Irene Ryan, Max Baer Jr.
Votes: 11,027
9. The Addams Family (1964–1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Horror
The misadventures of a blissfully macabre but extremely loving family.
Stars: John Astin, Carolyn Jones, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy
Votes: 21,803
10.
M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode:
Morale Victory
(1980)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
While Hawkeye and BJ struggle as morale officers of the disgruntled camp, Winchester tries to help a patient whose pianist career seems ruined due to a crippled hand.
Director: Charles S. Dubin | Stars: Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, Loretta Swit
Votes: 561
11.
M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode:
Lend a Hand
(1980)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
Everyone at the 4077 is so cranky, cold and bored, BJ decides the only way to uplift spirits is to "borrow" Hawkeye's birthday. Hawkeye is not amused. Captain Anthony Borelli (Robert Alda) ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Alda | Stars: Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, Loretta Swit
Votes: 510
12.
M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode:
Goodbye, Cruel World
(1980)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
When Klinger's attempt to redecorate his office is rejected, he decides to desert while Hawkeye has a homebound war hero patient who attempts suicide.
Director: Charles S. Dubin | Stars: Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, Loretta Swit
Votes: 452
13.
M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode:
Dreams
(1980)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
During a hectic non-stop rush of wounded that is overcrowding the camp, the staff's brief naps have disturbing dreams in which the war is an never-ending intrusion.
Director: Alan Alda | Stars: Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, Loretta Swit
Votes: 678
14. God's Favorite Idiot (2022– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Fantasy
A tech-support employee becomes the unwitting messenger of God.
Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone, Usman Ally, Ana Scotney
Votes: 7,398
15.
M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode:
Ping Pong
(1977)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
The 4077th hosts a traditional Korean wedding, much to Frank's objections. And Colonel Potter runs into an old friend who has put his troops in jeopardy so that he could receive a promotion.
Director: William K. Jurgensen | Stars: Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, Loretta Swit
Votes: 501
16.
M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode:
Heroes
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
A famous prizefighter, "Gentleman Joe" Cavanaugh, comes to visit the 4077th and while there, has a stroke. Everyone is irritated as Pierce, serving as his doctor, becomes spokesman to the ... See full summary »
Director: Nell Cox | Stars: Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, Loretta Swit
Votes: 448
17.
M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode:
Sons and Bowlers
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
Ignoring Margaret's offers to help, Potter and B.J. head a bowling team in a championship match against the Marines. Hawkeye's father is having an operation back home, so Hawkeye feels helpless enough to confide in Charles.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, Loretta Swit
Votes: 488
18.
M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode:
Promotion Commotion
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
When Charles, Hawkeye, and B.J. determine promotion recommendations, they are wooed by the enlisted staff while a bully physically threatens Charles. Potter helps a GI who is being razzed by colleagues for being faithful to his girl.
Director: Charles S. Dubin | Stars: Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, Loretta Swit
Votes: 470
19.
M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode:
Where There's a Will, There's a War
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
Fearing for his life at an aid station, Hawkeye writes his will with special bequests for his friends.
Director: Alan Alda | Stars: Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, Loretta Swit
Votes: 500
20.
My Partner the Ghost (1969–1971)
Episode:
The Ghost Who Saved the Bank at Monte Carlo
(1969)
Not Rated | 52 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Marty's eccentric old aunt, Clara, unaware of his death, comes to the agency, seeking a bodyguard to accompany her to the roulette tables of Monte Carlo where she hopes to put into practice... See full summary »
Director: Jeremy Summers | Stars: Mike Pratt, Kenneth Cope, Annette Andre, Mary Merrall
Votes: 88
21.
M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode:
Movie Tonight
(1977)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
Colonel Potter hopes a Western movie will be the cure for the 4077th's morale problem. But, during the show, the staff is forced to make its own entertainment during the frequent film breakages.
Director: Burt Metcalfe | Stars: Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, Loretta Swit
Votes: 689
22.
M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode:
The General's Practitioner
(1977)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
General Korshak wants Hawkeye to be his personal practitioner, despite his constant snottiness. And Radar helps take care of a soldier's half-Korean baby after he is shipped back home.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, Loretta Swit
Votes: 535
23.
M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode:
Fallen Idol
(1977)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
Radar has always looked up to Hawkeye and admired him as his hero. But after suffering a Jeep accident en route to R&R at Hawkeye's behest. Radar questions his own hero worship. Particularly when he and his hero have a falling out.
Director: Alan Alda | Stars: Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, Loretta Swit
Votes: 605
24.
M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode:
Last Laugh
(1977)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
A practical joking friend gets BJ into serious trouble when he is arrested for a run-in he supposedly had with a general in Seoul.
Director: Don Weis | Stars: Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, Loretta Swit
Votes: 513
25.
M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode:
Picture This
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
After becoming fed up with his bunkmates' living habits, Hawkeye moves out of The Swamp and into a quaint shack behind Rosie's. Meanwhile, Charles and B.J. continue to annoy one another: ... See full summary »
Director: Burt Metcalfe | Stars: Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, Loretta Swit
Votes: 433
26.
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2016–2017)
Episode:
That Is Not Miami
(2017)
TV-14 | 40 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Todd looks for Amanda in Wendimore while Dirk wallows in self pity. Amanda tries to avoid the impending bloodshed that she has foreseen between the Wendimore clans and Suzie Boreton arrives to take over for The Mage.
Director: Wayne Yip | Stars: Samuel Barnett, Elijah Wood, Hannah Marks, Amanda Walsh
Votes: 870
27.
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2016–2017)
Episode:
Little Guy, Black Hair
(2017)
TV-14 | 41 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Dirk must take charge to rescue the feuding Brotzman siblings; Panto offers Bart a better life; Farah and the police must contend with the disappearance of Dirk and Todd.
Director: Wayne Yip | Stars: Samuel Barnett, Elijah Wood, Hannah Marks, Jade Eshete
Votes: 838
28.
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2016–2017)
Episode:
Trouble Is Bad
(2017)
TV-14 | 40 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Wendimoor is in case. The Mage casts his final solution putting both worlds in jeopardy. Todd and Amanda must put aside their differences and work together.
Director: Alrick Riley | Stars: Samuel Barnett, Elijah Wood, Hannah Marks, Fiona Dourif
Votes: 871
29.
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2016–2017)
Episode:
Nice Jacket
(2017)
TV-14 | 41 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The prophecy is fulfilled and Dirk restores order once he returns to Blackwing. Todd and Amanda battle Suzie Boreton.
Director: Alrick Riley | Stars: Samuel Barnett, Elijah Wood, Hannah Marks, Fiona Dourif
Votes: 992
30. Futurama (1999– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Philip J. Fry, a pizza delivery boy, is accidentally frozen in 1999 and thawed out on New Year's Eve 2999.
Stars: Billy West, John DiMaggio, Katey Sagal, Tress MacNeille
Votes: 261,012
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