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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His earliest acting credits included appearances in the Mighty Ducks franchise, Nickelodeon’s sitcom Kenan & Kel and the movie Good Burger.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
The father-son duo, who are headlining CBS’ new sitcom Poppa’s House, sat down with People to reflect on their family legacy and various programs, including My Wife and Kids, which marked Wayans Jr.’s first TV arc (much to his chagrin at the time).
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2025
Topher Grace may always be synonymous with his breakthrough role as Eric Forman in the 1998 teen sitcom That ’70s Show.
—airmail.news, 25 Jan. 2025
Besides, for a sitcom with so much silliness, Marshall and Lily’s relationship felt surprisingly realistic.
—Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
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Colson Thayer, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
The father-son duo, who are headlining CBS’ new sitcom Poppa’s House, sat down with People to reflect on their family legacy and various programs, including My Wife and Kids, which marked Wayans Jr.’s first TV arc (much to his chagrin at the time).
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2025
Topher Grace may always be synonymous with his breakthrough role as Eric Forman in the 1998 teen sitcom That ’70s Show.
—airmail.news, 25 Jan. 2025
Besides, for a sitcom with so much silliness, Marshall and Lily’s relationship felt surprisingly realistic.
—Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Sitcom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sitcom. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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