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 sitcom, adapted from a British show and notable for its nearly all-Black cast, became a breakthrough in television representation in the 1970s.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Of course, Morris is only joking — something he's made a living doing for most of his career, from his pioneering run as SNL's first Black cast member (1975-1980) to his time as a TV regular on sitcoms including The Jeffersons, Martin and 2 Broke Girls.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
For Your Consideration, O’Hara and Levy reunited for the Canadian sitcom Schitt’s Creek, with the pair playing a down-on-their-luck couple, Moira and Johnny Rose; both O’Hara and Levy would win Golden Globes for their roles as the Roses.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
The beloved sitcom, adapted by Norman Lear from the British series Steptoe and Son, ran for six seasons on NBC from 1972 to ’77.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2026
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Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Of course, Morris is only joking — something he's made a living doing for most of his career, from his pioneering run as SNL's first Black cast member (1975-1980) to his time as a TV regular on sitcoms including The Jeffersons, Martin and 2 Broke Girls.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
For Your Consideration, O’Hara and Levy reunited for the Canadian sitcom Schitt’s Creek, with the pair playing a down-on-their-luck couple, Moira and Johnny Rose; both O’Hara and Levy would win Golden Globes for their roles as the Roses.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
The beloved sitcom, adapted by Norman Lear from the British series Steptoe and Son, ran for six seasons on NBC from 1972 to ’77.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Sitcom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sitcom. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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