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00:00It's gonna be legend, wait for it.
00:06Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the funniest
00:10and most culturally significant sitcoms in American television history.
00:20Number 30, Three's Company. As soon as you hear the theme song play,
00:24you know you're in for a good time.
00:27Come and knock on our door, we've been waiting for you.
00:33When it comes to comfort shows, it doesn't get much better than Three's Company.
00:37Centered around three friends living together and getting into zany hijinks,
00:40it is a guaranteed good time no matter who you are.
00:43Despite the main characters all being single,
00:45none of them ended up together by the finale,
00:47deviating from a trope that still exists in some modern series.
00:51Each episode is packed with jokes that still widely hold up today,
00:55utilizing every comedic device from slapstick to innuendo.
01:06Even after several cast changes, it is still beloved for several years,
01:10breaking a record for the highest rated mid-season premiere in TV history.
01:17While some sitcoms provide escapism from real-world issues,
01:20others are unafraid to tackle them head-on.
01:26Because they serve a great breakfast and the parking is free.
01:29Besides, it's their policy, not mine.
01:31Yeah, but you tolerate it.
01:32On the surface, The Golden Girls just seems to be
01:34about a group of older women living together in Miami.
01:37In reality, it is a perfect blend of dry comedy and political commentary,
01:41subverting every expectation that people may have had about it.
01:44From environmentalism to antisemitism,
01:47the program effortlessly tackled tough subjects that others wouldn't even touch.
01:51However, it still provided plenty of laugh-out-loud moments,
01:55thanks to the stellar performances from entertainment icons
01:58like Betty White and Bea Arthur.
02:06It became an instant hit.
02:08Although it's been several decades since it went off the air,
02:11it has stood the test of time as an intergenerational favorite.
02:16Medical programs have been a staple in television for some time,
02:20but this one deviates from the norm in the best way possible.
02:23Scrubs is unapologetically silly,
02:26from the daydream sequences to the way the characters interact with one another.
02:35Despite the zany humor, it was anything but one-dimensional,
02:39as evidenced by several heart-wrenching episodes
02:41that had audiences sobbing across the nation.
02:44It also showed the doctors' lives beyond the hospital walls,
02:47giving them layered, complex storylines that kept viewers hooked beyond the writing.
02:52Scrubs strove for accuracy,
02:53collaborating with several professionals to craft their medical plots.
03:07With the sheer level of care poured into it,
03:09it's no wonder it earned over a dozen Emmy nominations during its tenure.
03:14Sometimes the best series are the simplest ones.
03:17Harkening back to a simpler time,
03:19the Andy Griffith show perfectly captures a sense of nostalgia,
03:22even for those born long after it ended.
03:25Sheriff Andy Taylor is the ultimate protagonist,
03:27laying down the law and life lessons with ease alongside his bumbling deputy.
03:43The juxtaposition between the two enhanced the comedy to an even higher level,
03:48with both actors perfectly bouncing off one another in each episode.
03:52Despite its booming popularity, it never fully sold out.
04:06Griffith in particular wanted the focus to remain on the morals of the show
04:10rather than the products that came from it.
04:12To this day, it is a perfect snapshot of 1960s TV.
04:18You know a show is funny when it manages to get away with mocking the network it airs on.
04:33Based on Tina Fey's actual experiences as a comedy writer,
04:3730 Rock is satire in its purest form.
04:39Between the characters' wacky antics
04:41is a razor-sharp commentary on entertainment and NBC itself.
04:45It even accurately predicted the trajectory of reality TV.
04:49It also stood out for its use of cutaway scenes,
04:52which by that point had been primarily featured in animated programs.
05:05The unique delivery only added to its prestige,
05:07helping it remain revered critically even as it struggled to maintain ratings.
05:12Although some of the cast has been embroiled in controversy over the years,
05:15its legacy has stayed intact through it all.
05:28With practically every character delivering their own brand of chaos,
05:32this serialized comedy could have easily become too much early on.
05:35It managed to toe the line perfectly,
05:37creating a show whose humor has yet to be truly replicated.
05:41Centered around the disgraced Bluth family,
05:43Arrested Development is packed to the brim with hilarity.
05:46The jokes often include callbacks to previous episodes and storylines.
05:55Despite how hilarious it was,
05:58it never went out of its way to appeal to the widest audience possible.
06:01Instead curating a loyal fan base that followed the program
06:04across different stations and streaming services.
06:07Although the revival wasn't as well received,
06:09the first three seasons in particular remain a masterclass in humor and writing.
06:26Participating in local politics is vital but can also be frustrating.
06:30No comedy better captured that dichotomy than Parks and Recreation.
06:34A mockumentary focusing on the department and their attempts to serve Pawnee.
06:38The characters traits are all dialed up to 11,
06:41making their personality stand out without reducing them to complete caricatures.
06:45Although it had a rocky start thanks to comparisons to its predecessor
06:48and complaints about the lead, it quickly found its groove.
06:57By the time it ended in 2015,
06:59it had skyrocketed in popularity and acclaim,
07:02being considered one of the best shows of the 21st century.
07:05It also boasted several political cameos,
07:08including from then Vice President Joe Biden,
07:10permanently sealing its place within the culture.
07:16Sitcoms often come with a litany of tropes,
07:18including a near picture-perfect family.
07:20Married with Children flipped that on its head,
07:23instead centering the series around a dysfunctional family unit.
07:30Yes, and it cost more than the condom I should have used the night you were conceived.
07:34This was practically unheard of at the time,
07:37making it instantly stand out among other shows.
07:39While the concept makes it seem as though the jokes would be peak boomer humor,
07:43the stellar writing and acting made the biting satire all the more apparent.
07:47The mature humor was also a complete departure
07:50from the wholesome programs that came before it.
07:52Though it was undeniably controversial,
07:54it was still a breath of fresh air to those who had grown tired of the standard sitcom fare,
07:58helping it stay on the air for over a decade.
08:07Number 22
08:08It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
08:10When it first hit the scene in 2005,
08:12no one could have predicted it would become
08:14the longest-running live-action comedy in American history.
08:23Known for its unapologetically dark humor and famously awful characters,
08:27It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is everything a sitcom typically isn't.
08:31Between the gang never having to atone for their misdeeds
08:34and their never-ending attempts to further their own interests,
08:37they quickly became proof that protagonists don't have to be morally good to be likable.
08:48Although the program still wields the same edgy humor that helped it earn its initial acclaim,
08:53recent seasons have proven that it can pull off stories with more emotional depth as well,
08:58making fans all the more excited for the show's future.
09:01Number 21
09:02Modern Family
09:03In classic sitcoms,
09:04the families take on a very traditional nuclear structure.
09:07By the 21st century,
09:09the idea of what the nuclear family looked like had changed.
09:12Modern Family was the perfect reflection of that.
09:24One of the more progressive shows of its time,
09:26it was unafraid to portray several non-traditional household units,
09:30helping break boundaries that hadn't been challenged often beforehand.
09:33The series quickly became a staple of ABC's Wednesday night lineup,
09:37dominating both the airwaves and awards season for a decade.
09:41It completely redefined the idea of a family-based sitcom,
09:44turning the niche on its head decades after it had already been established.
09:49It went on to win nearly two dozen Emmys,
09:51and is still relevant today.
09:53Number 20
09:54Community
09:55This was proof that a set of characters can have hardly anything in common
09:59and still bounce off one another perfectly.
10:06Community had the perfect opportunity for a truly unique ensemble,
10:10and it was a show that was able to bring together a variety of characters.
10:14Community had the perfect opportunity for a truly unique ensemble,
10:18using the setting of a community college to bring about an unlikely group of friends.
10:22It utilized self-referential and meta-humor often,
10:25paying tribute to various cliches found within the art form.
10:36Each actor brought something different to the table,
10:38resulting in a litany of comedic styles that all meshed perfectly.
10:42Community remains beloved,
10:43with the fanbase eager to finally see Abed's prediction
10:46of the show getting six seasons and a movie come true,
10:49with the latter being announced in 2022.
10:51It seems it will finally happen.
10:54Number 19
10:55The Jeffersons
10:56On air when family-based sitcoms were all the rage,
10:59The Jeffersons brought in a decade's worth of good times.
11:08A spinoff of All in the Family,
11:09the series has much of the same humor,
11:12with patriarch George Jefferson serving as the go-to character for comedy
11:16through his out-of-touch mannerisms and loudmouth antics.
11:27Not one to tolerate anyone, George never holds back what he's thinking,
11:31a point of chagrin to his wife Louise.
11:33The couple's frequent bickering is a staple for the sitcom,
11:36and the way that they stay together despite it all is why we love watching them together.
11:41Although it follows the same style as its parent series,
11:43The Jeffersons are hard to shake off,
11:46as they even pop up in other sitcoms with their trademark dispositions.
12:03Featuring a cast that went on to become
12:05bona fide comedy legends,
12:07Taxi is a celebration of different forms of comedy.
12:26The backdrop sees employees of the Sunshine Cab Company
12:29hoping to go beyond working as taxi drivers to make it big.
12:32Of course, this usually blows up in their face,
12:35as circumstances always land them right back in the driver's seat.
12:38Taxi was also significant for its time for delving into aspects like life crises
12:43and the importance of self-worth,
12:45all wrapped up in its brand of humor.
12:58The series is now largely known for being the springboard to success for its cast,
13:02and it's quite an experience to see them bring their A-game
13:05in this multi-Emmy award-winning sitcom.
13:10This sitcom manages to turn an absurd concept into an entire series.
13:26After the Rose family loses their fortune,
13:29they're forced to relocate to a small town that patriarch Johnny bought as a joke.
13:33With Johnny's wife Moira, daughter Alexis, and son David
13:36similarly incompetent in Life Without Money,
13:39the characters have to figure out a way to survive living beyond their means.
13:59Jokes generally come in the form of witty wisecracks and banter between the family.
14:03As the show's name goes, Schitt's Creek is as rundown as you can imagine,
14:07with the Roses constantly coming into conflict with fellow residents.
14:10While the absurdist humor always remains,
14:13it also develops its characters over the years
14:15to create a well-rounded story where everyone has a part to play.
14:22A family sitcom with a twist,
14:24Roseanne takes a look at the struggles of a working-class family trying to make ends meet.
14:29It's a lot funnier than it sounds,
14:30as the titular character and her husband's knack for downplaying their issues
14:34is emphasized numerous times.
14:50The series is notable for its depiction of relatable problems,
14:54and it's always nice to see these things presented with a balance between comedy and realism.
14:58Interestingly enough, we're encouraged to appreciate the issues the family has in Roseanne,
15:03as their flaws are the main hook for viewers.
15:16While the ninth season's arc of the family's sudden riches was unpopular,
15:20the show is remembered mainly for its humorous and touching tackling of everyday life.
15:26Credited with helping to make geek culture mainstream,
15:31this show dives into the lives of geniuses.
15:34Using the normal character of Penny as the audience surrogate,
15:37we watch how being a geek is actually a fun way to live.
15:41Of course, putting up with Sheldon Cooper comes with the territory,
15:44with his long list of issues bringing plenty of hilarious moments.
15:55While the series starts out adhering to the geeky concept,
16:02it takes a heartwarming turn to show the characters maturing into responsible adults.
16:06In a way, the story can be distilled into Sheldon's change for the better,
16:10as he goes from a jerk to truly appreciating his circle of friends.
16:26Not to mention all the celebrity cameos that are always a riot to watch.
16:32It's not easy being the only sane man,
16:35as Larry David's struggles dealing with societal norms is the backdrop for the sitcom.
16:40Playing a fictional but realistic version of himself,
16:42Larry constantly finds himself in awkward situations
16:45due to his reluctance to match other people's expectations.
16:55There's never a real plot line,
17:04as the story is basically about Larry finding a way to dig himself a bigger hole
17:09than the one he was in before.
17:25This actually makes the show all the more hilarious,
17:28since we see the world from Larry's eyes vis-a-vis his seeming dislike for everyone.
17:32The fact that people never really change gives the show excellent replay value,
17:37as Larry's constant grumpiness is always worth a watch.
17:44Appropriately titled for the way things work out in this series,
17:47Happy Days is a tribute to the sweet life of the 50s and 60s.
17:50It's widely known for its major shift from starting as family-centric
17:54to becoming all about the Fonz.
17:55Since there's so many of you and just one of me,
17:58I'd like to warm up a little bit, okay?
17:59So I'm gonna be right back as soon as I finish warming up, okay?
18:06After experiencing success with wacky jokes and storylines,
18:10the show completely embraced this aspect to become a surreal experience.
18:14This all works in its favor though,
18:16introducing memorable characters who then starred in their own spinoffs,
18:19like Robin Williams' Mork.
18:21This is the best contest I've had in 20 bleems.
18:23The only reason I won is because your champion cared about his earthly friends.
18:26Funny thing, this warmth, we don't have it on Earth.
18:29We tried it once a long time ago, didn't work over population.
18:32Fonzie's cultural impact remains to this day,
18:35with the Fonz being the epitome of coolness.
18:38Happy Days is also known for popularizing the term
18:41jumping the shark when Fonzie literally jumped over a shark.
18:48Although this show helped Will Smith skyrocket to fame,
18:51The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is an ensemble effort
18:54where every member of the family offers a different kind of comedy.
18:58What's this thing?
18:59It's a symbol for...
19:04Daddy, I love him!
19:06Featuring the loudmouth Will in contrast to his upper class relatives,
19:09most of the stories revolve around how a normal guy
19:12might feel living in absolute splendor.
19:14Making up most of the hilarity are Will's connections
19:17with the supporting characters,
19:18with his jabs at cousin Carlton and Uncle Phil
19:20being something that never gets old.
19:22Although its comedic value is without question,
19:25the series is notable for touching heartbreaking topics with sensitivity.
19:29Got through my first day without him, right?
19:31I learned how to drive, I learned how to shave,
19:33I learned how to fight without him.
19:34I had 14 great birthdays without him.
19:38He never even sent me a damn car.
19:40With other elements like musical sequences
19:43and physical comedy frequently shown,
19:44the Banks family household is rich in every sense of the word.
19:51It was the best night ever.
19:55Laughter raining down like April showers.
20:00Oh, we'd talk for hours.
20:06Oh, that's no good.
20:07A refreshing take on the friends in the city concept,
20:10the sitcom takes us back through the years
20:12as Ted Mosby searches for his true love.
20:14While he tries to be the good guy,
20:16his fixation on finding the perfect woman
20:18is a painful experience in more ways than one.
20:22Much of the jokes come from Ted's contrasting best friends,
20:24Marshall and Barney,
20:25with the latter pulling out all the stops to be the ultimate player.
20:29Don't drink that.
20:30I saw some guy slip something in there.
20:32What? Who?
20:34Um, that guy.
20:42The show's greatest strength lies in the way it hooks viewers
20:45into the mystery of the titular mother's identity
20:48for a heartfelt journey through time.
20:50Although the botched twist in the finale
20:52left a bad taste in the fan base's minds,
20:54the good times of the gang most certainly remain legendary.
21:01A groundbreaking and even daring show at the time of its debut,
21:05Will & Grace defies stereotypes to make comedy its main asset.
21:09It's a Cher doll.
21:14Why on earth would I want to...
21:16Oh, okay, here you go.
21:19Focusing on the lifelong friendship of straight interior designer Grace Adler
21:22and gay lawyer Will Truman,
21:24the story sees the pair's adventures in the city
21:26with kooky friends Jack and Karen.
21:28Despite the series being promoted through the titular duo,
21:31it's the combined chemistry of the four characters
21:34that make it such a must-watch.
21:35Will & Grace has a largely mature take on the matters of romance,
21:39and it's a nice change from the norm
21:41when the leads love each other platonically
21:43without relationship drama.
21:44The show also came back for a reboot,
21:47returning on a funnier and more positive note.
22:04Arguably the wittiest sitcom ever made,
22:07Frasier sets up its jokes well in advance for a hilarious payoff.
22:12While it is a follow-up to Cheers,
22:14the series has a style of its own,
22:15focusing on the Crane family and Frasier's wacky experiences
22:19at his pop psychiatry radio show.
22:21K-A-C-L Cash Call Week.
22:24$5,000 if you answer your phone with the phrase that pays
22:27so when your phone rings, don't say hello,
22:29say, well, blow me down!
22:31Its supporting cast are deserving stars in their own right,
22:34with David Hyde Pierce in particular delivering laugh-out-loud moments
22:38through his character Niles' many idiosyncrasies.
22:41You want a Stardust pistol?
22:42Yes, you see, as long as Maris thinks it's real,
22:45it makes her feel secure, but this way no one can get hurt.
22:49Frasier is also notable for the big contrast
22:51between the Crane brothers and their father Martin,
22:54who serves as the audience surrogate for how snooty his sons can be.
22:58Still, there's plenty of emotional moments to find here,
23:00with the series cleverly deconstructing Frasier's character
23:03to make him a deeply layered protagonist.
23:09With complex, realistic plotlines
23:11about a young woman's career at a news program,
23:13the premise of this series was a rarity for its time.
23:16This thing with you and Lars, you know what a big mouth Ted has,
23:19and what Ted doesn't tell, I will tell,
23:21and pretty soon it's going to be all over the station,
23:24and they're not going to think that that's a terrific image
23:26for the happy homemaker, so you see it comes down to a choice,
23:28either Lars or your show.
23:30I've got to go, I will see you later.
23:32Not only was it revolutionary then,
23:34it's also aged very well as a relatable show for viewers of today.
23:38Mary's navigation of both her career and her relationships
23:41is given central focus,
23:43which also establishes the roles of the supporting players.
23:46The ins and outs of life at the news program
23:48is an interesting framing device,
23:50with important issues such as gender norms frequently tackled.
23:53After two long years, he said,
23:56Why rush into things?
24:00That's why she's here, Rhoda, to start a new life for herself.
24:03That's why she needs this apartment.
24:05Compared to my life, that's a Walt Disney movie.
24:07It's a sitcom that brings charming, youthful energy
24:10and doles out humor in clever ways.
24:13All in all, we'd love to feel as free as Mary does
24:16every time she throws that hat in the air.
24:20The biggest pop culture phenomenon that a sitcom could hope to be,
24:24Friends has a concept that is relevant for every generation.
24:28This isn't exactly the kind of Thanksgiving that all of you plan,
24:31but for me, this has been really great, you know?
24:35I think because it didn't involve divorce or projectile vomiting.
24:40With the central characters each having their unique gags and quirks,
24:43the show offers everything from career to romance troubles.
24:46And whether it's Ross's many embarrassing pratfalls
24:49or Chandler's scathing sarcasm,
24:51laughter is guaranteed in every episode.
24:54Pivot! Pivot! Pivot! Pivot!
25:03Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!
25:06Of course, long-running story hooks make Friends what it is,
25:09and fans continue to debate if Ross and Rachel really were on a break.
25:13More than anything, it's the Friends-type bond that tugs on our heartstrings
25:17as they really are there for each other every step of the way.
25:20This extends to the supporting cast too,
25:22because who could forget someone like Janice?
25:24Oh my god!
25:29Number 6. M.A.S.H.
25:31If you're looking for a sitcom with a genuine dose of reality,
25:35look no further than M.A.S.H.
25:37Set against the backdrop of the Korean War,
25:39it's among the first comedy series to become an iconic piece of pop culture.
25:43Featuring the medical staff of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, i.e. M.A.S.H.,
25:48the show initially took a lighthearted approach to medical procedures.
25:52But you have a pool ball lodged in your mouth.
25:55No sweat. There is an alternative.
25:58I'll just take your temperature the other way.
26:00It helps that the characters retain a funny bone in these matters,
26:03as the tribulations of war are still present for viewers to understand.
26:07McIntyre?
26:08Yeah?
26:08What's in here?
26:10Soot, sir.
26:12Soot?
26:13Yep.
26:14Be the judge of that.
26:20Over the 11 seasons, the show has become an iconic piece of pop culture.
26:24The show ventures into dramatic territory so as not to downplay the heavy setting.
26:29Still, it's incredible the way it balances its subject matter
26:32with regular funny material and many heartwarming moments.
26:39Adaptations are rarely more successful than the original,
26:42and The U.S. Office had quite the task to match the ones starring Ricky Gervais.
26:47However, The Office has become a household name thanks to leading man Steve Carell,
26:52whose role as Michael Scott has reached legendary levels.
26:56No!
26:57Set in a branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company,
27:00the series manages to present the mundanity of office work as a series of crazy events.
27:05Its large cast offers variety in all forms, ranging from dry humor to sheer lunacy.
27:11We're gonna die of boredom.
27:14Right? And if I had a gun with two bullets,
27:17and I was in a room with Hitler, Bin Laden, and Tobey, I would shoot Tobey twice.
27:21There's a definite sense of camaraderie through it all,
27:23as well-done character development leads to every employee getting their deserved happy endings.
27:29As for the connections with the U.K. version, the series had that covered as well.
27:35An ensemble piece that really works,
27:38Cheers lives up to its name with its feel-good quality.
27:40Sam Malone's bar is the backdrop for over a decade's worth of adventures,
27:44as the characters are brought together for good times to cherish.
27:48While romance isn't its greatest asset,
27:50Cheers is known for popularizing the will-they-won't-they trope,
27:54with Sam and Diane's explosive chemistry.
27:57I always wanted to pop you one. Maybe this is my lucky day, huh?
28:01You disgust me. I hate you.
28:03Are you as turned on as I am?
28:05More!
28:05It also extends to character traits,
28:07with aspects like Cliff's irrelevant trivia facts and Norm's iconic bar entrances.
28:13Morning, everybody.
28:15Hey, what's going on, Normie?
28:17It's my birthday, Sammy.
28:18Give me a beer, stick a candle in it, and I'll blow out my liver.
28:21The show deserves praise for bringing in new characters for us to connect with,
28:25as Rebecca, Frasier, and Woody fit right in with the gang for years to come.
28:29All things considered, we'd love to be where everybody knows our name.
28:35Deviating from the traditional married life sitcom,
28:38the characters here constantly go from one scheme to the next.
28:42Ricardo, I'm gonna put you to work chocolate dipping.
28:44You say you've had experience.
28:46Oh, yes, ma'am, yes, ma'am. I'm a dipper from way back.
28:50Yes?
28:51They used to call me the Big Dipper.
28:52Featuring Lucy and her bandleader husband, Ricky,
28:55the sitcom mainly centers around her frequent attempts to make it in showbiz.
28:58Ricky's exasperation with Lucy and their neighbor's never-ending pursuit of their wild dreams
29:03are the basis for the series' comedy.
29:05While largely without an ongoing story,
29:08Lucy's naivete and happy-go-lucky attitude are so infectious
29:12that we can't help but hope she finally gets her big break.
29:15The arrival of the couple's son provides more reasons to follow their adventures,
29:19as the show puts a new spin on things.
29:21I'm afraid we're not gonna be able to keep it.
29:23Why not?
29:24Well, for one thing, dear, our house is too small for a dog.
29:28But, mommy, it's a small dog.
29:30Well, I know, but he's gonna grow bigger.
29:33Maybe our house will grow bigger, too.
29:35The overall happy atmosphere is credited with setting the template for future sitcoms,
29:40as I Love Lucy's legacy is here to stay.
29:46As the top-rated show for much of its airing,
29:49All in the Family paved the way for the genre to dabble in multiple subject matters.
29:53With a protagonist like Archie Bunker, a man with no verbal filter,
29:57the series pushed the boundaries of what could be portrayed on screen.
30:01Zucchini?
30:02Yeah, what up?
30:03I was gonna eat the zucchini after I finished the piece.
30:06Then when are you gonna get to the turkey?
30:08After the zucchini.
30:11That's dumb.
30:12The general outline involves Archie's reluctant acceptance
30:16of his daughter and son-in-law in his house,
30:18resulting in a culture clash between them.
30:20The presence of equally hilarious supporting characters like the Jeffersons
30:24provide additional avenues for comedy.
30:26There you are.
30:29That bartender's willing to work for me,
30:31because if you got enough green in your pocket,
30:33then black becomes his favorite color.
30:36Through Archie's uninformed attitude,
30:38the show injects dramatic conflict
30:40that ultimately made it an influential series for its time.
30:43It also sets Archie up for a much-needed change in character,
30:47while retaining his overall comical persona.
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31:041. Seinfeld
31:08Rather than indulge in any heavy-handed storytelling,
31:11Seinfeld is all about delivering belly laughs.
31:14The show is about nothing,
31:16featuring hilarious episodes about mundane things
31:19like looking for a car in a parking lot or going to the airport.
31:22We aren't bogged down by the faults in Jerry and his friends,
31:25since the characters are meant to be shallow and unlikable.
31:28Interestingly, side characters are what make the show a success,
31:31as everyone has a personality turned up to the highest level of eccentricity.
31:47Still, Seinfeld manages to get viewers attached to the gang
31:49due to their inability to understand how over-the-top they can be.
31:53In fact, the only thing Seinfeld can't do is not be funny,
31:57and the show is certainly aware of that.
32:02Which of these iconic sitcoms do you think has had the biggest cultural impact?
32:17Be sure to let us know in the comments.
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