Favorite TV Comedies

A thread in a Facebook group cause me to list my favorite TV shows of all time. I broke them down into Comedies and Dramas because comparing across genres is tough. Thus, here I present to you my top-10 favorite TV comedies:

10. The Big Bang Theory — Something about this show just clicks with me. I find it very, very funny. Jim Parsons is perfect as Sheldon, and the rest of the cast provides a solid ensemble.

9. Frasier — A rare spin-off that is better than the original series.

8. Malcolm in the Middle — Before he was Walter White, Bryan Cranston turned in a solid comedic performance as Hal Wilkerson. Also features a theme song and much other music by They Might Be Giants.

7. [Scrubs] — Turk & J.D. have what is probably the best bromance in TV history.

6. Newhart — "Hi, my name is Larry. This is my brother, Darryl, and this is my other brother, Darryl."

5. Sports Night — Great writing and under-appreciated acting.

4. Seinfeld — The Show About Nothing that speaks with the voice of Generation X.

3. Arrested Development — "There's always money in the banana stand."

2. The Office (U.S.) — Jim & Pam, Michael Scott, Dwight, and the rest. Pretty much hits every note right.

1. The Dick Van Dyke Show — After 50± years since it originally aired, this show still makes me laugh. Walnuts and inflatable rafts and introverted narcoleptic somnambulist brother, Stacey.