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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What immediately stood was the heartfelt tribute to the beloved sitcom The Golden Girls, celebrating 40 years since its debut.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, White rose to fame as a comedy legend and sitcom star.
—Ashley Hume , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The evening doubles as a salute to the 25th anniversary of Girlfriends, the groundbreaking sitcom that redefined how Black women’s friendships, ambitions, and complexities were portrayed on screen.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 13 Sep. 2025
Held just over 15 years ago (on an extra-early date, due to pro football this-and-that), the NBC telecastsaw the freshman sitcom Modern Family walk away with no less than a half-dozen awards (after racking up 14 total nominations).
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 13 Sep. 2025
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Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, White rose to fame as a comedy legend and sitcom star.
—Ashley Hume , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The evening doubles as a salute to the 25th anniversary of Girlfriends, the groundbreaking sitcom that redefined how Black women’s friendships, ambitions, and complexities were portrayed on screen.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 13 Sep. 2025
Held just over 15 years ago (on an extra-early date, due to pro football this-and-that), the NBC telecastsaw the freshman sitcom Modern Family walk away with no less than a half-dozen awards (after racking up 14 total nominations).
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 13 Sep. 2025
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“Sitcom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sitcom. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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