Best Comedy T.V Series

[Viking]

I also love The 3 Stooges

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

In many ways, this list of comedies parallels chapters from our respective lives.
Beginning with "I Love Lucy" which was watched with my family from the time I was in preschool, to "M.A.S.H", a series that is, to this day, much more than just a comedy, sitcoms such as "Soap" & "Taxi" (as well as "Frazier") and "Seinfeld" have brought me face to face with hysterical laughter, and the very mention of "Get Smart" & "The Three Stooges" nostalgically tickle my funny bone down to the core when looking back upon my own trip through life's time machine. As a boy, I remember how "All In The Family"(-'s) Archie Bunker scared me. These angry outbursts (on the surface) thoroughly concealed a loving & kind heart dwelling within a man just getting by in life. Lately, "The Big Bang Theory" continues to evolve, and my wife & I are enjoying this newest season even more than some of it's past ones. Perhaps, the true gems from each of these very unique series is they have living life in common. Personally, my favorite, & current running, comedy (not listed) is called "Mom"; and similarly, some of the very best moments drawn from these favorite old comedies might also be the very reasons why I keep watching. They can make me laugh (a lot!) and there are times when they can also make me cry.

...and (to me) that's quite remarkable.

 

[tonibalas]

From the above list i like Friends and The Bing Bang Theory.
Another great comedy was Frasier as @Cats-4_Owners-2 mentioned above.
But my all time favorite is "Married with children".
I just love Al Bundy

 

[Like a Western!]

Blue Mountain state for ever

 

[Noxx]

As far as oldies go: Hogan's Heroes (even though I'm a child of the 90's). As far as post-y2k, maybe Two and a Half Men or Big Bang Theory before they ruined it.

 

[marzametal]

Tie for first... Married with Children & Get Smart!

 

[Near]

the black adder is my favorite, and maybe scrubs and the it crowd

 

[uninfected1]

The OP's list only includes US comedies. The original UK version of The Office is way better than the US version (Brit here btw).

I think Bilko is better than all of those on the list and Frasier is better than Cheers and most of the others. Also loved the camp humour of the 60s Batman series.

Of those on the list I think The Big Bang Theory is the best. Jim Parsons is brilliant as Sheldon. Cant stand the terrible actor who plays Leonard though. All he does is frown and sneer. Love the 2 episodes with Christine Baranski as Leonard's mom (Capacitance ad Congruence) and The Dead Hooker Juxtaposition when the new girl moves in upstairs. Great episode with Billy Bob Thornton too. The show isn't as good as it used to be though. I'm a big fan of Adam West but the 200th show was rubbish.

So, top comedies of all time:
1 The Phil Silvers Show (aka Bilko)
2 Father Ted
3 The Office (UK version)
4 Frasier (up until Daphne got fat - just got ridiculous after that)
5 The Big Bang Theory

 

[Atlas147]

Voted friends but HIMYM is another good one!

 

[frogboy]

As far as oldies go: Hogan's Heroes (even though I'm a child of the 90's). As far as post-y2k, maybe Two and a Half Men or Big Bang Theory before they ruined it.

A very big like for Hogans Heroes.

 

[aamoos]

I just love "Community". So my vote is for "Community".

 

[JakeXPMan]

I voted Other... Other... Other... did I say Other?

What 'bout The Simpsons ... its been on 100 years, yes I know its cartoon-humans

Or... Married With Children, Gimme a Break, Mama's Family... I guess I like dysfunctyional family b*tching in my comedy. I am probably forgettin some personal favorites.

 

[jackuars]

I voted Other... Other... Other... did I say Other?

What 'bout The Simpsons ... its been on 100 years, yes I know its cartoon-humans

Or... Married With Children, Gimme a Break, Mama's Family... I guess I like dysfunctyional family b*tching in my comedy. I am probably forgettin some personal favorites.

O.P said she excluded animated T.V series in her list

 

[PEllis]

Seinfeld for me. I bought the complete series last year.

 

[King Alpha]

The Big Bang Theory!

 

[SpartacusSystem]

The Inbetweeners and Peep Show (fellow brits will know! ).

I did enjoy watching How I Met Your Mother, Everybody Hates Chris and Malcolm In The Middle.

Impractical Jokers cracks me up also!

 

[Noxx]

Does House MD count? Not officially a comedy, but I laugh at least once or twice every episode.

Edit: oh god, now I'm going to cry... I miss that show.

 

[LASER_oneXM]

.....the only one and best ever: "Married with Children"

Has got a special kind of humor i haven't seen in any other comedy show/series...

 

[Viking]

And The Young Ones