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1. 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: 364,640

2. 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: 436,377

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: 52,779

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: 132,074

5. 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: 3,460

6. 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: 9,388

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: 8,756

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: 8,625

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: 2,957

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: 12,140

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: 11,988

12. 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: 1,919

13. 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: 1,281

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. 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: 1,724

16. 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: 348

17. 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: 1,259

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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: 803

21. Awesometown (2005 TV Short)

19 min | Short, Comedy

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Directors: Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone | Stars: Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone, Roxanne Arvizu

Votes: 720

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 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

24. 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

25. Moose TV (2005– )

Comedy

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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: 4,908

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: 4,519

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: 208

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: 65

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: 54

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: 126

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: 22

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: 1,659

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: 292

45. Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009–2014)
Episode: Episode dated 12 February 2010 (2010)

TV-14 | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

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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

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Stars: David Letterman, Lonesome River Band, Paul Shaffer, Billy Gibbons