plural sitcoms
: a television series that involves a continuing cast of characters in a succession of comedic circumstances : situation comedy
… lame, formulaic sitcoms driven by an overinsistent laugh track.—
Ted Cox
Ted CoxLike many classic sitcoms, this show is episodic, so feel free to dive in anywhere you want.—Greg Morabito
Greg MorabitoDidn't some guy named Jerry play himself on an NBC sitcom called Seinfeld?—Benjamin Svetkey
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The skills that work in stand-up — not just the writing, but the business of stand-up — are completely different from the sitcom or television world.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025
In February, Rich joined McEntire and Melissa Peterman, also a former Reba costar, on the NBC sitcom as Maverick, a tattoo artist who also experienced a stroke.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
After four weeks of ebbs and flows, the superhero sitcom Dispatch has reached the end of its first season.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025
Her career kicked into gear with a starring role on the 1982-82 CBS sitcom Square Pegs and the 1986-88 NBC drama series and miniseries A Year in the Life.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025
In February, Rich joined McEntire and Melissa Peterman, also a former Reba costar, on the NBC sitcom as Maverick, a tattoo artist who also experienced a stroke.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
After four weeks of ebbs and flows, the superhero sitcom Dispatch has reached the end of its first season.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025
Her career kicked into gear with a starring role on the 1982-82 CBS sitcom Square Pegs and the 1986-88 NBC drama series and miniseries A Year in the Life.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025
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“Sitcom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sitcom. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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