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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Her iconic performance as Margo in The Good Life remains one of the nation’s most beloved sitcom roles and continues to delight audiences today.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
This year’s Saturday night special began with smooth jazzman Bob James and Wilco’s Mikael Jorgensen doing a soulful keyboard duet on the theme song from the Seventies sitcom Taxi, which James composed.
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Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
The next series on this list represents cynical American politics, but NBC's sweet sitcom is the definition of hopeful, cooperative political experience.
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Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Her other most notable role came in another show, To the Manor Born, as well as sitcoms Sweet Sixteen, Moving, Executive Stress, No Job for a Lady, Law and Disorder and Next of Kin.
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Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
This year’s Saturday night special began with smooth jazzman Bob James and Wilco’s Mikael Jorgensen doing a soulful keyboard duet on the theme song from the Seventies sitcom Taxi, which James composed.
—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
The next series on this list represents cynical American politics, but NBC's sweet sitcom is the definition of hopeful, cooperative political experience.
—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Her other most notable role came in another show, To the Manor Born, as well as sitcoms Sweet Sixteen, Moving, Executive Stress, No Job for a Lady, Law and Disorder and Next of Kin.
—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 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 3 Jul. 2026.
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