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"The Norm Show" is a sitcom that aired from 1999 to 2001. It stars comedian Norm Macdonald as Norm Henderson, a former NHL hockey player who becomes a social worker as part of his community service after being banned from the league for his gambling and tax evasion. While "The Norm Show" didn't achieve the same level of popularity as some other sitcoms of its time, it has developed a cult followin...

"Aliens in the Family" was a unique sitcom that combined elements of science fiction and family comedy. It aired on the ABC network as part of the TGIF lineup. It debuted in 1996 and only had a brief run with a total of eight episodes. The show focused on a blend of live-action and puppetry. In it, a man ends up falling in love and marrying the alien that abducted him. Both have children of their...

"Spin City" is a witty and lighthearted television sitcom that offers a hilarious peek into the inner workings of New York City's City Hall. The show revolves around the chaotic yet endearing team of Mayor Randall Winston, lead by Deputy Mayor Mike Flaherty (Michael J. Fox), as they navigate the challenges of city governance while dealing with their own personal quirks and relationships. With a bl...

"Happy Together" was a sitcom that aired on CBS in 2018 that followed the life of a married couple, Jake and Claire, whose routine suburban life takes an unexpected turn when a young pop star named Cooper unexpectedly moved in with them. A premise which was based on a real life situation in which Harry Styles moved in with the show's executive producer Ben Winston and his wife. Once he moves in, C...

"Growing Pains" is an American television sitcom that originally aired from 1985 to 1992. The show revolves around the Seaver family, led by psychiatrist Jason Seaver (played by Alan Thicke) and his journalist wife Maggie (played by Joanna Kerns), who raise their three children:  Mike (played by Kirk Cameron), Carol (played by Tracey Gold), and the youngest, Ben (played by Jeremy Miller). The seri...

"Mythic Quest" is a television series that offers a hilarious and insightful behind-the-scenes look at the fictional video game development studio, Mythic Quest. Created by Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day, and Megan Ganz, the show delves into the quirky and chaotic world of game development, blending humor, drama, and workplace dynamics. The story revolves around the eccentric and egotistical game cre...

"Father Ted" is a British-Irish sitcom that aired on Channel 4 from 1995 to 1998. Created by Graham Linehan and Arthur Mathews, the show follows the comedic misadventures of three Catholic priests living on the fictional Craggy Island, located off the west coast of Ireland. The show is known for its witty and irreverent humor, poking fun at religious themes, Irish culture, and the eccentricities o...

"Brooklyn Nine-Nine" is a sitcom that aired from 2013 to 2021. The show follows the lives of the detectives and staff at the fictional 99th precinct of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Brooklyn. Created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur, the show's development began when Goor approached Schur, who was known for his work on "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation) with the idea for a comedy...

"Welcome Freshmen" was an early '90s Nickelodeon show that revolved around the experiences of a group of Hawthorne High School freshmen who find themselves in various humorous and sometimes absurd situations. The show was known for its lively and energetic atmosphere, featuring exaggerated characters and zany humor. While "Welcome Freshmen" was popular during its original run, it had a relatively...

"Grace Under Fire" is a sitcom that aired from 1993 to 1998. The show revolves around Grace Kelly (Brett Butler), a recently divorced mother of three, who works as a blue-collar worker in a refinery in Missouri. Despite the challenges she faces as a single parent, Grace maintains her humor and resilience while navigating the ups and downs of her personal and professional life. The series tackles v...

"Detroiters" is a television sitcom that aired from 2017 to 2018. The show revolves around the lives of two best friends, Sam Duvet (Sam Richardson) and Tim Cramblin (Tim Robinson), who run a small advertising agency in Detroit, Michigan. They take on a variety of eccentric clients, from local businesses to oddball entrepreneurs, and their attempts to create memorable and often wacky advertisement...

"The Naked Gun" movies were huge in the late '80s to mid '90s but what most people don't know is that we first met Detective Frank Drebin years prior with the short lived show "Police Squad!". Police Squad! is a classic comedy television series that originally aired in 1982. Created by the renowned duo Jim Abrahams and brothers David and Jerry Zucker, the show parodies the popular police procedura...

Tacoma FD is a comedy series created by Broken Lizard comedy troupe staples Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme. Tacoma FD offers a humorous and lighthearted take on the lives of firefighters who are stationed in a city with an alarmingly low number of emergencies. The series revolves around the daily routines and misadventures of the quirky crew at Tacoma FD, who are constantly finding ways to keep t...

"Full House" is an American sitcom that aired from 1987 to 1995. The show follows widower Danny Tanner as he enlists the help of his brother-in-law and best friend to help him raise his three daughters. Filled with heartwarming moments and humor, "Full House" highlights the importance of family bonds and has become a cultural phenomenon that continues to resonate with audiences to this day. As Ico...

"Major Dad" is a sitcom that aired from 1989 to 1993. The show revolves around the life of Major John D. MacGillis, a dedicated United States Marine Corps officer who marries a liberal journalist named Polly and becomes the stepfather to her three daughters. The show portrays Major Dad as a stern yet lovable authority figure, with Gerald McRaney's charismatic performance bringing depth and charm t...

"The McCarthys" is a sitcom that premiered in 2014 and revolves around a close-knit Irish-American family living in Boston. Throughout the series, "The McCarthys" explores themes of acceptance, family loyalty, and the clash of personalities. The show depicts the challenges faced by Ronny as he strives for acceptance from his family and tries to find his own path in a world dominated by sports. Alt...

"Shoresy" is a comedy spinoff of Letterkenny, in which the titular character Shoresy joins the Sudbury Bulldogs, a struggling AAA team in Northern Ontario, and embarks on a mission to "never lose again." Letterkenny had become so popular that rumors of a spinoff had been going on for a while. Much like its predecessor Jared Keeso is the executive producer, writer, star, and creator of this show. I...

"Daddy Dearest" is a sitcom that aired for one season in 1993 Starring Richard Lewis and Don Rickles. The show follows the life of a recently divorced father named Steven Mitchell whos father suddenly moves in with him after seperating from his mother. Al is a retired car salesman who has a larger-than-life personality and an inability to filter anything he says. The show centers around the strain...

"Ted Lasso" is a series that follows the journey of an American football coach, Ted Lasso (played by Jason Sudeikis), who is recruited to coach an English soccer team, despite having no prior experience in the sport. The show takes place in the fictional town of Richmond, where Ted Lasso and his assistant coach must navigate the challenges of coaching a team that is struggling both on and off the...

"Baskets" was a critically acclaimed TV series on FX that follows the life of Chip Baskets, a man with dreams of becoming a successful clown. Created by Zach Galifianakis, Louis C.K., and Jonathan Krisel, the show is a unique blend of comedy and drama that explores Chip's journey as he struggles to find his place in the world.  "Baskets" is a character-driven show that explores themes of identity,...

"The Golden Palace" was the 1992 spin-off of the popular sitcom "The Golden Girls" and features three of its main characters: Blanche Devereaux (Rue McClanahan), Rose Nylund (Betty White), and Sophia Petrillo (Estelle Getty). "The Golden Palace" follows the three women as they purchase a hotel in Miami Beach and begin running it with the help of their manager, Roland Wilson (Don Cheadle), and the...

"Welcome Back, Kotter" was a classic sitcom that first premiered on September 9, 1975, on the ABC network. The show was created by Gabe Kaplan, who also played the character, Gabe Kotter, a former Sweathog who returns to his alma mater to teach a group of underprivileged students. Kaplan drew on his own experiences growing up in Brooklyn to create the show's setting and characters. The Sweathogs,...

In the late '80s renowned television writer Don Reo developed a show based on the novel The Catcher in the Rye. The idea was to create a series about a wise-beyond-his-years, introspective teenage boy. NBC loved the screenplay but had one change, make theain character a girl. From this "Blossom" was born. Mayim Bialik was cast for the lead role and the Pilot episode was aired on July 1990 as a tes...

"Everybody Hates Chris" is a show inspired by comedian Chris Rock's memories growing up in Brooklyn. And even though everybody seems to love Raymond, unfortunately the same sentiment is not shared towards Chris. Although it seems odd to think that anybody other than Will and Jada could hate Chris Rock. The show is somewhat autobiographic but plenty of elements of the story have been changed for te...

It's hard to find a person that has never seen Happy Days. This iconic show which represented life in the '50s is easily regarded as one of the most popular shows of the '70s. Set in Milwaukee, WI we meet Richie Cunningham, an all American boy and join him in his day to day interacting with his friends and family. The show was met with moderate success but by its second season was already seeing a...