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 followed the family's life, showcasing adventures and more.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Even when playing an actress from a ’90s sitcom directed by Jimmy Burrows, Kudrow is able to, against all odds, make viewers (or at least me) briefly forget about Phoebe Buffay, an otherwise unforgettable behemoth that would be impossible for any other actor to outrun.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026
So far in 2026, the platform released the final season of the family sitcom The Upshaws and made later seasons of the beloved police comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine available to stream.
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026
At time time, the pair had spent five years portraying siblings Jan and Peter Brady on the classic ABC sitcom.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
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Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Even when playing an actress from a ’90s sitcom directed by Jimmy Burrows, Kudrow is able to, against all odds, make viewers (or at least me) briefly forget about Phoebe Buffay, an otherwise unforgettable behemoth that would be impossible for any other actor to outrun.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026
So far in 2026, the platform released the final season of the family sitcom The Upshaws and made later seasons of the beloved police comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine available to stream.
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026
At time time, the pair had spent five years portraying siblings Jan and Peter Brady on the classic ABC sitcom.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sitcom
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“Sitcom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sitcom. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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