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, after all, technically began as a reboot of Roseanne, the charming and acerbic sitcom about a working-class family in Illinois that initially aired from 1988 to 1997.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
April 23 marks five years since the final episode of the Will & Grace revival aired, ending the long-running sitcom on NBC for good.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The sitcom followed the family's life, showcasing adventures and more.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
All three actors reprise their respective roles as Malcolm, Hal and Lois in the modern spin on the beloved sitcom.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
April 23 marks five years since the final episode of the Will & Grace revival aired, ending the long-running sitcom on NBC for good.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The sitcom followed the family's life, showcasing adventures and more.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
All three actors reprise their respective roles as Malcolm, Hal and Lois in the modern spin on the beloved sitcom.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
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 May. 2025.
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