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
Benjamin SvetkeyExamples of sitcom in a Sentence
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The sitcom follows a younger version of Jim Parsons' character, Sheldon Cooper, a boy genius who navigates the late '80s and early '90s.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 18 Apr. 2024
The writer and executive producer wanted to create a similarly beloved family sitcom that was expressly Black, not only with the characters, but also in the subject matter the show covered.
—Megan Vick, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
From the mind of Martin Lawrence, this popular sitcom was popular during its five-season run in the 90s, and rose to become a cultural classic.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 17 Apr. 2024
The reunion comes 14 years after the sitcom created by Bill Lawrence aired its finale in 2010.
—USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Editor’s picks The lie of the sitcom is familiarity.
—Esther Zuckerman, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2024
There are thrillers, sitcoms, coming-of-age dramedies, and even documentaries (both real and fake!).
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2024
For example, a household may frequently watch shows that are heavy on family values, like drama series This Is Us and sitcom Extended Family.
—Rachyl Jones, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024
Later, Carmichael’s sitcom The Carmichael Show grappled with Cosby’s complex legacy and the difficulty of separating the art from the artist in a 2017 episode.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2024
Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 18 Apr. 2024
The writer and executive producer wanted to create a similarly beloved family sitcom that was expressly Black, not only with the characters, but also in the subject matter the show covered.
—Megan Vick, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
From the mind of Martin Lawrence, this popular sitcom was popular during its five-season run in the 90s, and rose to become a cultural classic.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 17 Apr. 2024
The reunion comes 14 years after the sitcom created by Bill Lawrence aired its finale in 2010.
—USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Editor’s picks The lie of the sitcom is familiarity.
—Esther Zuckerman, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2024
There are thrillers, sitcoms, coming-of-age dramedies, and even documentaries (both real and fake!).
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2024
For example, a household may frequently watch shows that are heavy on family values, like drama series This Is Us and sitcom Extended Family.
—Rachyl Jones, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024
Later, Carmichael’s sitcom The Carmichael Show grappled with Cosby’s complex legacy and the difficulty of separating the art from the artist in a 2017 episode.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2024
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