[Jessica.]

Father Ted then Friends.

[Tom.]

Why has noone mentioned Benidorm?

Even at its worst, as it is now, its still pretty funny!

[Locke.]

I've always thought there needed to be laughing in the background for it to be a sitcom

[Tom.]

Originally Posted by Locke.

I've always thought there needed to be laughing in the background for it to be a sitcom

Not always, just an intentionally funny 'drama' really

[reece(:]

Very stereotypical to judge all Friends fans as sitcom newcomers mind..

[Tom.]

Friends is good but its only so popular because its always on, so people of all ages have had a chance to watch it.

Quite surprised that some people haven't mentioned The Simpsons or Family Guy yet, both being animated sitcoms.

[Shaun]

oh The Simpsons is definitely in the top 5 comedy shows of all time. Family Guy got weak after the first 4 series though... American Dad is now much better. And I guess South Park deserves a mention too, though I'm not a fan (I get that it makes clever observations - I just can't get past how irritating the voices are)

[Zippy]

There's no point arguing over comedy. You either get it or you don't.

I will say that Friends has been on TV incessantly for nearly 17 years and there are many teen voters here who will have grown up with it their entire life. I'd say thats pretty much why its way in the lead.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Zippy

There's no point arguing over comedy. You either get it or you don't.

I will say that Friends has been on TV incessantly for nearly 17 years and there are many teen voters here who will have grown up with it their entire life. I'd say thats pretty much why its way in the lead.

I agree, I love Friends, probably because like you said, I was a teenager when it came out and grew up with it. Having said that It's not my favourite of those listed, Father Ted is. Friends just kind of has sentimental value I suppose

[Beastie]

What about Sex and the City??? lol

[Niamh.]

Also, Scrubs and My name is Earl are good.

[Shaun]

Scrubs is probably the worst

[Stu]

Scrubs was okay until it eventually became the televisual equivalent of slow acting AIDS. And it frustrates me because John C McGinley can do so much better. It's got a likeable supporting cast but it's an enabaler of this ~zany, whacky style of humour that people who enjoy should die in fires.

It doesn't help that Zach Braff makes my teeth crack with anger. He is the single most unlikeable actor I think I've ever seen. From his cancerous turn in Scrubs as the vile JD to his disgusting disease-ridden Generation X-aping Garden State to pretty much anything he ever gets involved in, the mutant taints the very celluloid that captures him. A loathsome creature, worthy of nothing.

Why the hell would he have a single friend left by the end of the first season? He is a slimy twat.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Shaun

Scrubs is probably the worst

Originally Posted by Stu

Scrubs was okay until it eventually became the televisual equivalent of slow acting AIDS. And it frustrates me because John C McGinley can do so much better. It's got a likeable supporting cast but it's an enabaler of this ~zany, whacky style of humour that people who enjoy should die in fires.

It doesn't help that Zach Braff makes my teeth crack with anger. He is the single most unlikeable actor I think I've ever seen. From his cancerous turn in Scrubs as the vile JD to his disgusting disease-ridden Generation X-aping Garden State to pretty much anything he ever gets involved in, the mutant taints the very celluloid that captures him. A loathsome creature, worthy of nothing.

Why the hell would he have a single friend left by the end of the first season? He is a slimy twat.

Spoiler:

[Enid]

Frasier and The Office.

[Shaun]

-falls in love with Enid-

and I agree with you there Stu, it might be better if it had a decent lead character. Bob, Dr. Cox and Ted are pretty good characters - Turk and Elliott have their moments too. But Carla's bossy act and JD's "I'm going to think about life " balls got old.

[Tom.]

The Office was the worst programme on TV until OMG Peaches Geldof thing and The Only Way is Essex came along

[Zippy]

Originally Posted by Tom.

The Office was the worst programme on TV until OMG Peaches Geldof thing and The Only Way is Essex came along

shut up!

[Shaun]

Originally Posted by Tom.

The Office was the worst programme on TV until OMG Peaches Geldof thing and The Only Way is Essex came along

probably went over your head.

[Tom.]

Originally Posted by Shaun

probably went over your head.

I did get it, I just thought it was boring and tedious. And I can't stand Ricky Gervais either, he's about as funny as a brain tumour

Originally Posted by Stu

I don't really think animated sitcoms should be considered in the same discussion. It never really works that way.

Family Guy is an embarrasment anyway. The Simpsons for it's part if clearly the best TV show ever. It stands alone.

Simpsons is flogging a dead horse, its been rubbish for years but at its best it was probably the best show ever.

[LemonJam]

I love Scrubs. Then again I have a pretty goofy sense of humour that's hit and miss with each person really. I find the characters are quite relatable as well which is always a bonus in my eyes.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by LemonJam

I love Scrubs. Then again I have a pretty goofy sense of humour that's hit and miss with each person really. I find the characters are quite relatable as well which is always a bonus in my eyes.

YAY. thank You

[Zippy]

dare I mention...

[Niall]

Where's How I Met Your Mother/The Simpsons/Family Guy?

[Stu]

I don't really think animated sitcoms should be considered in the same discussion. It never really works that way.

Family Guy is an embarrasment anyway. The Simpsons for it's part if clearly the best TV show ever. It stands alone.