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.
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.
Last Man Standing
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.
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.
How I Met Your Mother
"How I Met Your Mother" is a show that recounts how Ted Mosby, the main character, met his children's mother. Each episode is set on the backdrop of Ted tells his kids a story, which leads up to the so-called moment of meeting their mother. This framing method sets this show apart from others of its ilk and keeps the audience coming back, so they too will figure out how Ted met his wife.
Plus, the humor in it is clever enough to be quotable and clear enough to be put on in the background while we're busy with something else.