Top 10 TV Comedies: Part 2

After far too long of a break, my Top 10 TV Comedies list is back on track with the second part of the list!

7: M*A*S*H

After growing up watching hilarious comedies like I Love Lucy and the Andy Griffith Show, M*A*S*H was the first comedy to show me how the genre could deliver character drama that was as entertaining as the comedy. Following a United States Army Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) during the Korean War, M*A*S*H became one of the first successful comedies with a darker, more serious type of humor. As a whole, other comedies might be funnier, but M*A*S*H's strong characterization and unforgettable character quirks makes it hold up just as well today as it did all those years ago.
Watch on: Netflix

6: Fawlty Towers

If you want to laugh and only have to watch 12 episodes, look no further than the British comedy classic, Fawlty Towers. Starring Monty Python veteran, John Cleese, it is possibly Cleese's best work, and considering how hysterical his other works are, that's saying something. Fawlty Towers' premise is simple. It follows Basil Fawlty, his wife, and the people that work at his hotel and all the hilarity that ensues! If you want a short and easy to watch example of the Brit's quick wit, look no further than Fawlty Towers.
Watch on: Netflix

5: The Office

Of all the many comedies that I have seen, no other comedy features characters with the level of development that The Office displays. Yes, The Office is hysterical, especially seasons 2-7, and it is full of jokes and quotes that left me in stitches. However, what sets it apart is how you care about the characters as they live their lives and the drama that follows, along with the great comedy. Unfortunately, after Steve Carell left, the series' writing took a massive drop in quality to the point where it was not even funny during the middle portion of the final season. Despite that, The Office is one of my favorite comedies with some of my favorite characters in television.
Watch on: Netflix, Hulu

4: The IT Crowd

A British comedy about the IT (Information Technologies) department at Reynholm Industries, a fictional corporation in London, The IT Crowd is one of the pure funniest TV shows ever made. With a zany style all its own, The IT Crowd is a unique comedy to be sure. Instead of going the route of quantity over quality, like many US sitcoms, The IT Crowd only features 24 episodes over 4 seasons. Each episode is a setup to several big jokes with the punchline at the end, with many smaller hilarious jokes intertwined. Describing how the series' humor works is difficult, but if you are up for some wacky and occasionally surreal comedy that defies conventions, watch The IT Crowd. 

Warning: The IT Crowd is intended for mature audiences. There are occasional uses of strong profanity, as well as potentially offensive humor (but what comedy doesn't have that?).

Watch on: Netflix, Hulu

What are your favorite comedies? What do you think of my picks? Please comment below and let me know! If you missed it, click here to read part 1.

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