The 2011 sitcom tells the story of an executive at a sporting goods store named Mike Baxter. Baxter is a father of three daughters and a grandfather of one. The show ran for nine seasons and was praised for its depiction of family life, some even saying it was one of the most significant family comedies on television.
It was both bold and relatable. Its final episode aired in 2021 and now anyone can binge the full nine seasons, which is something we definitely recommend doing.
Schitt's Creek
In this story of riches to rags, a wealthy video store magnate known as Johnny Rose loses his fortune, and together with his family, they move to Schitt's Creek, a dreary town he and his wife once bought as a joke. Forced to rebuild their lives from scratch, the spoiled Rose family has to learn the true meaning of survival.
The show is a rarity, instead of steadily shrinking over time, the Canadian-produced comedy has actually gotten bigger with age. It initially aired on Canada's CBC Network then got picked up by the Pop Network. Starring alongside Levy is his real-life son and daughter, Dan and Sarah.
The Big Bang Theory
Co-created by sitcom genius Chuck Lorre, the show follows a group of awkward geeks and their respective girlfriends as they squabble about everything big and small, and occasionally they solve the universe's greatest mysteries.
This comedy expertly blends old-school formulas with modern themes. It's a fresh take on a group of brilliant physicists who have no clue about how to interact with people.
Curb Your Enthusiasm
If awkward situations are what you find amusing, then "Curb Your Enthusiasm" is definitely something you will enjoy. The creator and lead actor Larry David succeeded in weave together comedic gold yet again. The cast is made up of David's friends, and a lot of their dialogue is improvised.
This kind of dialogue makes the punchlines not feel too predictable or conventional. It's truly a delight when a joke comes as a surprise, and that often happens in this show.
Malcolm in the Middle
"Malcolm in The Middle" continues to be one of the most enjoyable sitcoms of all with its unfiltered yet frank portrayal of growing up in a loud & lower-income family. Comedy pilots can be difficult to land because comedy heavily relies on the audience knowing the characters and being familiar with their quirks and how they would feel in certain situations. This can be hard to do when an audience is just being introduced to the cast of characters.
But the "Malcolm in the Middle" pilot was executed perfectly. The premise and characters are introduced quickly and effectively, and the episode never forgets to be funny.